Some people think the government should spend more money on public services rather than waste money on arts (i.e. music and painting). To what extent do you agree or disagree
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with the sentence?
Sport is one of the most draws on television today. Some people argue that the practice of showing sport on television is to blame for the poor health of the young generation by encouraging them to watch rather than partake in physical activity. To what extent do you agree with this view?
The graph below shows the average monthly chnages in the prices of three metals during 2014
Many voung people these days choose to live alone instead of living with other family members. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh any of its disadvantages?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effectiv
The line graph bellow shows information about avareage price on homes in thre countries from 1997 to 2014
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about going to college or trying to get a job. You think he should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
. Tell me why he doesn't like going to college
. Explain why the job is right for him
. Offer him suitable jobs
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear...
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that governments should spend more money on public services rather than on the arts. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some citizens believe that nowadays there are too many choices. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to
request setting up a cafeteria for the staff. [F]
In your letter, you should mention
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
how you feel about it
what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
The map and chart below show the information for the global willingness to eat insect based products and the current price for certain food available on the market place.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never studied computing, you have always been interested ill computers - you buy magazines about them, and youlJave taug/lt yourself many skills 011 your computer at home. You have jllst read about a computer course tlwt really interests you, but it is only for people who have shtdied computing at college or uuiversity.
Write a letter to tlte Enrolment Officer asking if you can enrol, explaining your circumstances and asking if he/she will make a special exception for you.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin you r letter as follows:
Dear SirIMadam ,
Some countries are reconsidering the use of the death penalty for serious crimes. While proponents argue it serves as a deterrent and promotes justice, opponents highlight its potential for human rights violations and wrongful convictions. Do you think the benefits of the death penalty outweigh the drawbacks?
You bought a new camera, but when you got it home, you noticed that it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke with the company representative a week ago, but the camera still hasn't been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
.Introduce yourself
.Explain the situation
.Tell us how you want the company to act
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore working hours in offices and factories should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the graph below show the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or dis agree? What other measure do you think might be effective.
Topic: The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014.
The chart Mow shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.
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You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service.
Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the
manager what action he will take over this matter.
Goverments investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Goverments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that media should be allowed to publish information about the private lives of famous people. Others say that everybody has a right to privacy and this practice must be controlled or even stopped. Discuss both views.
Some people believe that to be a successful sportsperson, one needs to have a natural ability and others think that hardwork and practice can make you successful . What is your opinion?
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kings of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about thier own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these view and and give your own opinion.
Road transport is taking over rail services. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this development. Is this true for your country?
The line graph shows the price of banana in Japan, France, Germany, and the USA from 1994 to 2004
Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers? What other factors influence people to buy a product?
Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebritieir s and invade theprivacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Over the last 100 years food diets have changed considerably. Some argue we have sacrificed health over convenience, others say we are have the richest diets ever. What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your answer
Some people belive that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food, cloths and entertainment is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Higher education could be funded in three ways. All costs paid by government, all costs paid by students or students paying all costs through a government loan. What are the advantages of these choices?
We are witnessing traffic jams across all the cities in the world. Some people say that increasing prices of petrol will help in reducing traffic jams and pollution. Do you agree or disagree? Also, give other possible solutions.
The given flow chart represents the standardized process of getting a US driving permit. A brief overview is that the process begins with visiting the licence centre and concludes with passing the test prior to receiving the licence.
The graph below shows the price of bananas in 4 different countries from 1996 to 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. State what problems you had with the food you ordered. Complain about the service. Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
Many people in society believe that having fixed punishment for all crimes is a more efficient way of dealing with criminals in the justice system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed punishment system?
In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the age 18 to 25 age group used to watch TV in Canada in 2009 and 2019. https://writing9.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.writing9.com%2F527162854715088052ae0ff4d012c315.png&w=1080&q=75
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
•Explain how missing your flight impacted you
•Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this letter to discuss regarding my missed flight of January 13 from Toronto pearson airport because of some technical difficulties at The airport.
The flight was scheudle to be departure in afternoon at 1300 to Heathrew airport London. I was present at the airport 2 hours before the schedule time of boarding. As per the information on the screens I went to gate F for the schedule departure. But after some time i came to know about that flight is already boarded from a a differnet gate number. Hence, I missed.
Because of that i missed my important meeting in London and i had to book a accomadation for the night too. I request you to efund me my ticket price including charges of accomodation.
Hoping to hearback from you.
Sam
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about wheter to go to college or to try get a job. you think he/she should get a job.
write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
-say how you work could be done while you are away
-ask for his-her help in arranging it
The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009.
"Unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs." To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
• Give details of your visit to the restaurant
• Explain the reason for the celebration
• Say what was good about the food and the service.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject .
Write a letter to your friend.in your letter
Give details of the course you took at school
Explain why you recommend the university
Give some advice on how to apply