General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic become a problem. What are the causes of that and what actions could be taken to solve the problem?
Some people think that the individuals who make the most money are the most successful. Others believe that the most successful are those who contribute to society, such as scientists and teachers. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message.
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while others people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these position. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line chart below shows the public transport usage in four major cities around the world from 1980 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that a county becomes more interesting and develops faster when its population includes a mixture of different nationalities and cultures. Do you agree or disagree ?
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sight seeing while you are there.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
explain the purpose of the trip
ask about things to do and see in the city
invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Many people believe that reducing the income gap between the rich and the poor can create a happier society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write about following topic In many countries today, crime novels and TV Crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that online university courses are as effective as traditional classroom teaching, while others believe that face-to-face learning is far better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that animals and animalproducts should be used for food, medicine and clothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinions based on your knowledge and experiences.
Write 200-250 words on the following topic: Some people like to work in small companies or businesses while others prefer working for large companies or government organizations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a large company or organization?
Some people believe that youngsters should be required to have full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. What extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people regard work as the most important thing in life and have little interest in anything else. Other people are more enthusiastic about their hobbies and leisure interests than their jobs. Discuss both these attitudes and give your opinion
As part of a class assignment you have to Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer.
Aircrafts have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it is a good idea but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that traditional medicines such as herbal medicines or acupuncture are more benefit than modern medicines. To what extent do you agree?
Road accidents have become one of the biggest cause of fatalities nowadays. What are the cause of such accidents? How can this problem be dealt with?
The following pie charts show the main modes of transportation people used to to travel to university for work or study in 2004 and 2009.
Q;- some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that violence on television and in comouter games has a damaging effect on society. Others deny that these factors have any significant affect on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that studying at university or collage is the best route to a successful career. While others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. To what extend do you agree?
Your best friend is moving back to your city after being overseas for five years.
Write a letter to convince your friend to move in with you. In the letter:
– Explain how much you have missed your friend
– Describe how you feel about your friend’s return
– Give reasons that you and your friend should share a home
There are an increasing number of serious crime committed each year. while some people say the best way would be to use the death penalty as deterrent, many people say that other measures will be needed. discuss both views and give opinoin.
The graph below shows the average number of movies seen in a theater per year, by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most people do not care enough about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 you 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
Question-fossil fuels,such as coal,oil and natural gas,are the main source for many countries however some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power.do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The pie chart show the nutritional consistency of two dinners.
ome people say that students who achieve the highest scores in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the performance of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005.
The table below shows the amount of waste production [in millions of tonnes] in six different countries over a twenty-year period.
Nowadays, children are very addiactive of watching television as well as showing videos in smartphones.Some humankind think that playing games like chess,cubic and many more are useful for children's brain whilst other argue that its harmful for juvaliane brain.In this essay,I will discuss both the viewpoints and give my opinion in the trail paragraph.
The first line graph shows the average world oil price for each year from 1970 to 2005.The secong chart shows the top six oil exporting countries and how much they export each day.
The line graph gives information about the number of Iranian, Greek and Turkish students who enrolled at Sheffield University between 2005 and 2009.
ITELS Model Answer: Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In many countries, increasing numbers of people are becoming interested in learning about the history of the house or building where they live. What are the reasons for this? hOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS?
Some people believe that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the environment. others maintain that the major profit is the development of world business. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody , regardless of occupation is unfair. they believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an early age. do you agree or disagree? which type of workers do you thinkhould benefit from early retirement? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXperience
The bar graph below shows the number of overseas students enrolled in a third-year Computer Science course at a Canadian college.
The table provides information about people's reason for using the car in city, with the pie chart showing on transport and car use in Edmonton.
Some parents think that helping their children with homework is a good idea others believe that the individuals should do their homework on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think that companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hard work? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales positions?
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think schools should educate pupils according to their academic ability, and others believe pupils with different abilities should be educate together. Discuss both view and give your opinion
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed, and the average annual income per person in US dollars in categories in 2010 and 2015.
Some people believe that newspapers are the best way to read the news. others, however, think that websites are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.