studies suggest that the rise in the consumption of junk food is the major cause of obesity, some people argue that this problem can be tackled to a graet extent by increasing the price of these food items. do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (MINH BUI)
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you bought. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter– Provide the details of your purchase
– Describe the problem that you have with it
– Suggest what can be done about it.
The chart below shows consumer spending on six different items in Germany, Italy, France and Britain.
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online. Write a letter to the Customer Service department. In your letter: •Describe the item you bought •Outline what the problem is •Explain why you want a refund You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You found the Lost item at the park and want to return. Write a letter to the park manager
Describe the item
Say where and when you found it
Ask how to return it to the owner
A new neighbour has moved in next door and has taken your main rubbish bin.
Write a letter to your new neighbour requesting that they return the item. In the letter:
– Explain that new bins must be sourced from the local council
– Request that the person returns your bin immediately
– Inform the person of what further actions you will take should they not return your bin
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (THU HA)
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter.
* Describe the item
*Explain where and when you left it
*Say what action you would like the company to take
You had something delivered to your home. You now realise the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item. Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
• give details of the delivery
• describe what was damaged
• say what you would like the manager to do
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task .
You recently borrowed an item of cloting from a friend. While you had this item , it was damaged.
Write a letter to your friend . In your letter you should :
Apologise for damaging the item of clothing
Explain how it became damaged
Say what you will do to fix the problem
The table below shows infirmation about spendings on items in some countries in 2002.
The table data shows the proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the United Kingdom in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Describe an item of technology that you own which is very important to you. You should say: where you got it from how long you have had it what you use it for and explain why it is important to you.
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store's website. When you
received it, you discovered that it was not the same item that you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
• describe the item you ordered
• explain what was wrong with the item you received
• say what you would like the manager to do
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you bought. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Some people believe that manufacturers should be responsible for reducing the large amounts of packaging they use. Others say consumers should avoid buying heavily packaged items. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you about a shop that has cheap
second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter:
describe what you need
ask whether they have these items
and ask what they cost.
You found a problem with the item which you bought it online. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter, you should: • describe the item • explain what the issue is • suggest what you expect the manager to do
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter:
– Explain why you are unhappy
– Request a refund
– Make arrangements to return the damaged item
You have purchased some goods from a company and the goods were supposed to be delivered within three days of purchase. Seven days have already gone and you have not received the products yet.
Write a letter to a company manager with whom you arranged the delivery of goods. In your letter:
• inform him/her what items you have purchased
• ask the reason for the delay in delivery
• suggest what can be done about the matter
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. (Steve no copyright)
The table provides information about how people in five counties spending money on various items during 2002
In some countries, people are purchasing fewer new items and more second-hand goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative trend?
You recently had lunch at a restaurant and accidentally left behind a valuable item. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
When and where you lunched
What item you left behind
What you would like them to do
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store’s website. When you received it, you discovered that it was not the same item you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Describe the item you ordered
Explain what was wrong with the item you received
Say what you would like the manager to do
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got jome and noticed your bill, you found that you had Bern charged for for items you did not buy. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened.
In your letter, tell the manager:
-Describe the stuation
-How you fell about the error
-What you would like him/her to do about it
We have become a disposable society, preferring to buy new products rather than repair existing items. Why do you think this is? How can this trend be reversed?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
An increasing number of people want to buy clothes, shoes, and other items produced by famous international brands. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
The table shows proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Duc
letter to a company manager about a problem in an online purchased item.
– describe the item
-what is the issue
-what you expect the manager to do
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter • describe the item.
- Explain where and when you left it
- say what action you would like the company to take
- Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter • describe the item • explain where and when you left it • say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
More and more people want to buy clothes , cars and other items with famous brand . What are the reason ? Is it positive or negative development?
The table below gives information on customer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people want to buy famous brands in clothes cars and other items. What are the reasons behind this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative development
You lost an item while travelling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employees In your letter:
- Describe what you lost and how the employee helped you to find it.
- Say how you felt after recovering it
- Explain why it is important to you
You bought a set of China tea cups from a famous department store, as a Christmas present for your sister. When you reached home, you found that a few cups were broken. You went back to exchange the damaged cups, with the receipt, but the sales executive refused to take them back. • State what problem you had with the purchased item. • Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem. • Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction.
The table below shows consumer spending on different items in five countries in 2002.
Young people today spend too much money on fashion and technological items. Some people say that this trend has negative impact on the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique’s shop. In your letter
explain how you found the shop
describe the item that you would like to sell
Say how much you would like to sell the item for
On a recent holiday, you lost a valubale item.
Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company, in your letter -
Describe the item you lost
- Explain how you lost it
-Tell the insurance company what you would like to do
You recently borrowed an item of clothing from a friend. While you had this item, it was damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should:
• apologise for damaging the item of clothing
• explain how it became damaged
• say what you will do to fix the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
In today's world with the dominance of capitalism, many people buy more items than before, particularly luxury ones such as brand-name clothes and cars. In this essay, the reasons behind this situation will be discussed in detail and examine whether this can have positive or negative consequences.
Nowadays many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Why has this change happened? What are the effects of this change? Give relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You recently purchased a kitchen appliance, but it was delivered late and damaged.
Write a letter to the store manager to complain about the issue. In your letter:
- describe what item and problems
- explain how the late and damaged delivery affected you,
- state what you would like the store to do to resolve the problem.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to
cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
● describe the item you lost
● explain how you lost it
● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Begin your letter as follows: