Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving companies, factories and their employment to the countryside . Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, people encourage students to find part-time jobs while some people don't. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to live alone. Others enjoy sharing a house with family or friends. Do the advantages of living with others outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that they should spend money to enjoy life at present. Others, however, think they should save it for the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You work at home and you have a problem with a piece of equipment your purchased for your job. Write a letter to company which supplied the equipment.
You enjoyed a holiday organized by a tour company. Write a letter to the manager and praise the tour guide who accompanied you on the journey.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the details of your holiday
• explain what the tour guide did that was helpful
• suggest how the manager may reward the tour guide.
Some people prefer to be in the same kind of job their entire life, but others like to change their jobs frequently. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any ad
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
explain why you won't be able to attend the party swans toy tol ands
give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
Machines have taken over domestic jobs that used to be done by hand. What are the advantages and disadvantage of this? Give examples from your own experience.
Write a letter to your friend help him deciding whether to go to college or to try to get a job.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Say why he/she would not enjoy going to the college
-Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
-Suggest types of job that would be suitable for fim/her
Practical skills are more imporant than theoritical knowledge. Therefore, in the future job applicants will not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs – need to feel challenged and also wanted more benefits
describe your new job – whole new experience / I have never worked on it before / love it
tell him/her your other news – next month I’ll travel to Europe
Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. ife Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities.other however say that this would have little effect on public health and other majores are required.discuss both this view and give yourown opinion.
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter
-tell the manager about your decision and the reason for it.
-describe what you learned in your current job.
-and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment.
We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we cannot trust journalists. What do you think? What qualities do you think a successful journalist should have?
Many jobs used to be done by hand, but nowadays an increasing number of them are done using machines instead. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
Some people tend to take temporary jobs (they only work for few months of year), for they have time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to
live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your tree time while you are in Australia
Many people think that students who go to university directly from school benefit less and can contribute less to their courses than those who travel or do jobs before they start their university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In recent times, stress has emerged to be the major challenge faced by people nowadays. What are the causes of this problem? Suggest some effective solutions for the same.
You have recently started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter,
- Explain why you changed the job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefis of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
- remind him when and where you met
- tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
There are many reasons that can be attributed for attending colleges and universities; for example, job opportunity, new experience, enhancing knowledge etc. In your opinion what are the main reasons for people to attend colleges and universities?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries, more and more women have full-time jobs as men, so there is logic that men and women should share the household tasks equally. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
1.You and your brother have decided to go for a holiday but due to some reason, your brother is not able to join you for holiday. Write a letter to your friend to invite him/her for holiday. Give detail plan of vacation. State reason why your brother will not come with you. Invite your friend.
The retoration of old building in major cities in the world involves a lof of government expenditiures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that lt ls better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and gve your own opinion.
Some people think that consumerism can boost the economy and create business and jobs. Others consider that society becomes a ‘ throw-away society’ producing unnecessary waste. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below show the percentage of math graduates and other graduates who got full time job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also show the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of different employment status. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. Leisure time in a typical week in hour - by sex and employment status, 1998-99.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities.other however say that this would have little effect on public health and other majores are required.discuss both views and give your opinion
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional orreligious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays onlywant to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagreewith this opinion?
Some peole believe that it is best to accept a bad situation. Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both points and express your opinion.
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
• explain what you like about his new house
• describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
•describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
•suggest when and where you could meet next
A friend of yours is thinking of going camping this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter;
1.Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
2.Describe some possible disadvantages
3.Say whether youd like to go camping with your friend this summer.
some people think that men and women have diffeent qualities ,therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women . To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
describe the problem with the equipment
explain how this problem is affecting your work
say what you want the shop or company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• Describe the city you moved to
• Tell him/her about your new job
• Invite him/her to visit you
The world of work is forever changing at a fast pace. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions for how people should prepare themselves for work in the future
Nowadays getting a job is becoming harder in poor countries leading to a rise in unemployment. Some people believe that pupils should only be allowed to access primary education while others believe that secondary education is necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career several times during their life. What are advantages and disadvantages of this ?”
You have seen an advertisement from a couple who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year
Write a letter to the cop in your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job.
Say what else you could do for the family
give me a reason for wanting to job.