The charts below show the amount of income per household spent on different items in the UK in 2010 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have a pen friend living abroad. He is interested to learn about the major news items in your country.
Briefly describe any piece of news that is being broadcast on TV and reasons why you are interested to share this news with him.
In your letter
•say how you feel when you receive the letter
•mention why the incident in question is important for you and your countrymen
• give regards to her parents
An increasing number of people are buying items which they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in jive different countries in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, there has been an increase in adverstisements that try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys and other items. Parents often argue that these announcements are unfair.
Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
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
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Nowadays many people want to buy famous brands of cloth, cars and other items. what are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a 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.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You ordered two items through the internet and you received two different items. Write a letter to the manager:
Explain about what you ordered.
Ask why the two other items were different.
Ask about how he would solve this problem.
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, car and other items. Why is this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter
- Provide the details of your shipment
- Describe the damage
- Say what action you want the company to take.
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
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
More and more people want to buy famous bands with clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, many people prefer to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reason for this? Do you think it is a positve or negative development?
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.
The bar chart shows the monthly spending in dollars of a family in the USA on three items in 2010. Summarize the information and make a comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words
The table below shows the proportion
of income spent on 4 common items
in the UK in 1998.
The proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in
1998
food
electronic
equipment
5%
10%
music
videos
adults
25%
14%
5%
5%
1%
men
2%
women
39%
10%
9%
11%
1%
5%
39%
38%
40%
0.5%
12%
18%
17%
children
boys
girls
23%
18%
5%
You have recently had dinner at an expensive restaurant and you were not satisfied with the food or service.
You have decided to write a letter to the manager to complain about:
•the table you were seated at
•the long delays and unavailability of some items
•the lack of concern by staff members regarding your problems
Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take one additional things. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
An incraesing 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 posituve or a negative development?
Write a complaint to a manager of furniture company regarding the purchase you made and the problems you had when delivery arrived. You should describe: -
Things that you bought,
The broken items in the furniture
What do you want the manager to do.
The table data shows the proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the United Kingdom in 1998.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Vista Cafe,
by season.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You have recently used a moving company to move your household items to a new place and they have been damaged in transfer. Write a letter to the company’s manager and say
– When and where did it take place?
– What is your complaint?
– Suggest a reasonable solution.
The Bar graph below shows the Expenditure in Million Pounds on fast food items by income groups in the UK.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
» You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
» You should write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to an electronic company requesting information about their latest model of digital camera you have seen advertised. Ask about the following items
The price and availability of the new camera
The exact size and special functions the set have
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem
These days, people prefer to throw damaged items away, while in the
past, they used to repair and use things for a long time.
Why do you think this
change has happened?
What are the effects of this change?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisons where relevant
We have become a throw-away society, preferring to buy new products rather than reparing the existing items. What do you think are the reasons? How can this trend be reversed?
Write about the following topic.
Some people argue that fashion items cost too much money. Others say that this is acceptable because fashion is an important part of life.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the
The charts show the percentage of household income spent on various items by two different group in one European country.
Summerize the information, reporting the main feature and making comparison too.
More and more people want to buy a famous brand with clothes,car and other items.
What are the reason?
Do you think it is positive or negative development?
More and more people want to own items such as car, clothing and other things, that are made by famous brands. What are the reasons for this. Do you think it is a positive or negative development
You recently went on a business trip and stayed an a hotel.On getting home,you realize you left some things at the hotel.Write a letter to the hotel manager.
Details of your stay
The items you left behind
What you want the manager to do
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five countries in 2002. Summurise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisonswhere relevant.
People nowadays are used to “throw away” items which means that they use them a in short time and throw it away. What do you think is the cause and the problems it may lead to?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items ni five different countries ni 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the opportunity shop is the shopping centre has cheap secondhand furniture.
Write to the shop, owner, describing what you need and asking whether they have this items and what they cost.
The table gives information about 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.
You visited a hotel last week and left some items behind. Write a letter to the manager stating
1. Details of your stay
2. How important the items are to you
3. How you would want the items to the sent to you
The table below gives infromation on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.