You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and noticed your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened. Tell the manager you are not able to collect the refund and suggest a refund method and say what do you want him to do
The bar chart provides key information about the percentage of expenditures for different sectors in four nations in 2009. The units are measured in percentage.
The graph below shows the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Swedon, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007
Some food travels long distance from the producers to the consumers. Some people believe that it is better for the environment and economy if people only buy food produced by local farmers. Do you think the advantages of this idea would outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers playing games, chatting and watching videos but all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education and their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person. in the UK, Sweden, Italy, Portugal between 1967 and 2007. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportHowever it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some companies prefer people to work in the office, while others facilitate their employees to work from home. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The maps show changes in the village of Meadowside and the town of Fonton from 1962 to now. Write a report of at least 150 words describing the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid communuty work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
There are no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Provide examples and supporting evidence to back up your opinion on this subject.
Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better scoail skills for adult life. Discussboth views and give your opinion.
The maps below show the changes experienced by the town of lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century.
You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time.
Write a letter.
Say which edition and when did the article appear
Explain why you lost contact with your friend
Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch
In the future more people will travel to their own country for their holiday instead of going abroad. Do you agree or disagree?
4.Many children no longer read books and instead spend their time using modern technology. While some people think this is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Overall, the widespread use of the internet has a mostly positive effect on life in today’s world.” Use reasons and details to support your opinion.
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
In many large cities, people have to spend hours driving in heavy traffic every day. What are the effects of this on society and the individual? What can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think advertisements may have positive economic effects whereas others think there are negative social effects because individuals are not satisfied with who they have. Discuss both views.
A lot of people find it difficult to write letters and often avoid doing so altogether. Letter writing is a dying art. Do you agree with this statement?
Give some reasons and relavent examples.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reduce accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these view and give your opinion.
Environmental problems should be solved by the government instead of individuals and private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of their fear of crime. Some people believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crimes but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
Some people think that students should learn a range of practical skills at school (such as car maintenance or managing money) alongside traditional subjects like maths and physics. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
The table below shows the result of an online survey of 1000 people about their first-choice holiday accommodation.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of reason. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people appose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people think the government should subsidise fruits and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Others argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Traffic jams are a problem in many towns and cities today. Some people say that the solution is to build wider roads. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe the teenager should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
While many people say that parents are the best teachers, others simply state that teachers and our own experience are our best teachers. Who do you think is our best teacher ? Who do you think is our best teacher? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
• describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
• summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
• say how you think the company should spend the money
In developing countries, rural children have less access to education. Some people say that the problem can be solved by providing schools and teachers. Others say that computers and internet should be provided. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Small town center shops are running out of business because rural residents tend to go shopping in big cities store. To what extent do the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
Some people believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams always success in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Universities should have big classrooms while others argue that they should have small classrooms. What do you think is the ideal for the students? Give your opinion.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions)of telephone calls in the uk, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002 . Summarise the information
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many students considered various aspects of their courses "very good".
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake. Regadless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university ?
The provider diagram shows the process of drinking water made from rainwater in Australian town
Young people are increasingly choosing to eliminate meat from their diets and become vegetarians. Do you think this is a good idea? Does it bring more benfits or drawbacks? write an essay of 200-250 words
A museum near your home is looking for people to do unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntery work at the museum.
write a letter to the museum director to apply for the volunteer work in your letter
explain why ou want to do voluntary work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (C02) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the Information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Successful sports professionals can eam a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause man environmental problems. Some people say they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: Tourism is always a force for good which enables people of different countries to understand each other .Do you agree or disgreee ?You should give reasons fro your answer and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience .
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.