The pie charts show rage devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two years
under bristish and australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case Do you agree or disagree.
some people believe that it is important allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matter is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about 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.
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
You and your neighbors have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have become quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
-Explain what you have recently experienced .
-Explain what your neighbors recently experienced .
-Ask what action will be taken to improve the service.
Many countries raise fuel prices to deal successfully with problems of traffic and polluon. What effects do you think this move can have? What other measures do you think can be taken to reduce traffic and pollution ?
The line graph shows house price between 1977 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to your neighbour requesting him to lend you his laptop. In you letter: - Describe why you need a laptop. - How long you will be requiring the laptop. - Ensure him about the safety of his device and its content.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying products ( such as cell phone ) or services ( e.g: medical treatment ). Do you agree or disagree
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 your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his/her help in arranging it
.
You do NOT need to write any addresses .
Begin your letter as follows :
You want to organise a party in your office to celebrate something.
Write a letter to your manager about the party at the office. In your letter,
•say what the party is about
•mention why it is necessary
•explain what you expect from him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theater, is a waste of money, government must investment this money in public services. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The given table displays the origins of funds for police budget, while the pie charts depict the rates of money, that police spent over a 2-year period.
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men's, although they have to sacrififice a lot for their family and career. It is said: "A woman's place is in the home." What do you think?
Raising petrol prices is often considered the most effective method to address the rising problems of traffic congestion and environmental pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? What alternative solutions do you believe could also be effective?
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a county's police force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the price of bananas in four different countries from 1994 to 2004.
you had recently ordered a book, online from a bookseller. The book sent by him was not the latest edition, even though you had paid the money according to the latest edition verion. Write an email to bookseller in about 150-200 words. your email should include complain about the service of the online site and state about the urgency of the latest edition
You and some friends ate a meal at restaurant to celebrate a special occasion , and you very pleased with the food and services . Write a letter to the restaurant manager .
Nowadays, many old cities are rebuild and redesigned( with older buildings knocked down) in order to look modern. Discuss both advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
nowaday, more and more people are becoming over weight. some people think that the solution is to increase the price of fattening foods. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Today more and pmore people want things instantly (e.g: goods, services, news) Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The chart shows annual office rents in five international cities in 2008 and 2013. The table shows office vacancy rates in those cities
The two pie charts compare five categories household expenditure( food, housing, education other products and services, healthcare) between 2019 and 2020. Units are measured in percentage. It's noticible that the household of expenditure food, housing, education experienced at a significant fall other the 10- years period while this figure for other products and service and Healthcare so a big rise. In 2019 of an average household expenditure went on food which was the largest of the pie chart, however, by 2020 the figure for this category had fallen by one of twenty during of half decade the expenditure housing consumer experience it a considerable fall from 55% to 20% in terms of other products and services the household expenditure this category made up 7% in 2019 and after 1 years this figure saw a significant increase at 18% making in the largest household of all. In the smallest household of expenditure to healthcare in the first year. However next year the period, there was 15 percent rise in this sector.
You want to organise a party in your office to celebrate something.
Write a letter to your manager about the party at the office. In your letter,
say what the party is about
mention why it is necessary
explain what you expect from him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
– explain that you would like to apply for the job
– give some details of any relevant experience that you have
– specify the days and times that would suit you
You recently went to a restaurant and were very disappointed in the level of customer service. . Your email should include the following things: • Describe your situation • Complain about the service • Suggest solutions to improve
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You saw an advertisement for a job opening as a customer service representative at a local company. Write a letter to the hiring manager expressing your interest in the position. In your letter, include:
Your relevant experience and skills
Why you are interested in this job
Your availability for an interview
When exercising, some people prefer to exercise indoors at a gym or sports center, and others prefer to exercise outdoors. Compare these two choices. Which do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport
Write an email to your friend. In your email
-Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
-Explain how your friend could learn this sport
-Suggest that you both learn this sport together
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
Many children are encouraged by their parents to get a part time job in their free time. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Give your advice to your friend who is planning to move to a new city. In your letter
- Describe the different types of accommodation
- Give tips to find a good place to live
- Explain factors to your friend to consider when finding a place to live
The line graph illustrates the number of disturbances conveyed to Enviromental Health officer about noise in Newtown from 1980 to 1996.
write a letter to hr for disrespectful behaviour of you towards your office colleagues
Practice Questions: The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
General Training
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
-Explain what you need.
- Say when you plan to be there.
- Ask for information about prices.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors - agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services - to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
Some people like to travel outside their country. Others would rather travel to tourist spots in their own country first, before travelling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Many countries raise fuel prices to deal successfully with problems of traffic and pollu on. What effects do you think this move can have? What other measures do you think can be taken to reduce traffic and pollution ?
Some people like to buy new phones, new desktop or other latest devices. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a women’s role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice
Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while others think they should live in homes specially built for old people. Which do you think is a better practice?
some governments spend a lotof money on exploring space. some feel that this investment justified while other think that money should be spent on public services like healthcare and education. discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a woman's role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice
You have noticed that the street where you live has become dirty and that garbage is not being cleaned regularly. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter, you should:
- Explain the problem and how it is affecting your area
- Describe your concerns about the impact of the issue
- Suggest what the council should do to improve the situation
All high school students should be encouraged to take part in community service programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?