You recently took a long vacation. In your absence a friend did you a huge favor.
Write a letter thanking to your friend. ın your letter:
Explain what the favor was
Desribe how this favor helped you
Offer compansation
Write at least 150 word
Some people believe that unpaid company services should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that social networking websites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individual and society. To what extent do you agree?
Many offices authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right of course. Give reason for your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example through cell phone tracking and security cameras ). In many cases the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development out whey the disadvantages?
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips.
In your letter:
•Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
•State what your skills and experience are.
•Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for goverments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or disgree with this opinion?
The increasing prevalence of convenience food will lead to traditional method of cooking disappearing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about going to college or trying to get a job. You think he should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
. Tell me why he doesn't like going to college
. Explain why the job is right for him
. Offer him suitable jobs
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear...
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing ( for example, cell phone tracking and security camera). In many cases, The people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do u think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that robots are important for humankind's future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts below show the percentage of students on the one adult education centre taking various courses offered in 1985 and this.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Explain why you think he/she would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
-Say whether you would like to go camping with him/her.
It is ten years since you left college. You'd like to organise an event to celebrate this anniversary with all your friends and classmates from college.
Write a letter to one of your college friends. In your letter
• say what kind of celebration event you'd like to organise
• explain why you think it would be good to celebrate in this way
• describe what help you need to organise this event
During the last fifteen years, the use of smartphones has increased dramatically, making it possible to contact others almost anywhere and at anytime.Do the advantages of smartphones outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions were relevant.
The graph below shows the regional household recycling rates in the UK, France and Germany from the years 2005-2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
smacking children is the best way to control discipline. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that medical service should not be run by profit making campanies . Do the disadvantages of private health care outweigh its advantages??!!
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV has bad consequences, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many work people today work at home rather than in an office. Are there more advantages to working remotely than disadvantages?
Sexual harassment has become a popular claim from working people. But authorities should be very careful with this tendency. To what extend do you agree?
The table below shows the percentage of first-year students who gave very good rating to the resources provided by a college, for three courses. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangements. In your letter
mention when you will be arriving and leaving,
mention what type of rooms you would like and the price charged during the weekend
also inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
You are plannning to go and study English at a school overseas.You would like some information about their courses.Write a lettter to the school .In your letter
Ask about the school
Say what kind of accomadition you want
Mention any special requests you have
You are looking for a part-time job at a golf club. Write a letter to the manager of the golf club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
tell him/her when you could start
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. They will have to spend more money than others. Do you agree or disagree to what extent
The proliferation o f private cars on the roads in many parts o f the world has led to serious problems o f pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think
that governments should spend money for the development o f public transportation systems in order to help alleviate this problem. Others think it is better to spend money
for the development o f electric and other types o f cars that may cause less pollution.
Do you think it is better for governments to spend money developing public transportation or developing new kinds of cars? Why or why not? Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the numbers of people in each age group working in certain sectors in the UK in 1998 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend asked you for some help for the preparation of a party that he/she is going to throw at his/her home. Write a letter to your friend asking:
*What can you help with?
*What will you bring for the party?
*When you have time to help.
Begin your letter with:
Dear..........,
Write at least 150 words.
The first chart below, shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kind of tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring, and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average ‘holiday’ is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts show the percentage of people working in different sectors in Townsend in two years 1960 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think child care centers provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that social networking sites ike Facebook have had a negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write a letter to the local authorities for requesting additional sports
facilities for your age group in your area.
- Mention about the current sport facilities available
- What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
- How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age
group
Some people think that real life skills like cooking, housekeeping and gardening should be included in the curriculum as compulsory subjects? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your opinion, using specific reasons and details.
You are renting a house in an English-speaking country, and the landlord has been helpful during your stay. Now your friend is interested in renting your place. Please write a letter to your landlord to inform your friend that you will be moving out.
Tell your landlord that you are leaving and explain why.
Thank you landlord for being helpful
Recommend your friend as a prospective tenant.
The table gives us information about the number of people working as researchers in technology per million people in five countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Educating children is a more difficult task today than it was in the past because they spend so much time on cell phone, online games, and social networking Web site. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in aEuropean country between 1979 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and makecomparisons where relevant.
Some people opine that increasing office hour is a reason for many social and personal problems and that is why it should be reduced to 35 hours in a week. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to 35 hours?
the graph belows shows the percentage of households woth different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999.
Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. Do you agree or disagree?
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
Many people today are worried about “cybercrime” such as hacking and identify theft. What problems does “cybercrime” cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You are looking for a part-time job at a golf club.
Write a letter to the manager of the golf club.
In your letter, introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
tell him/her when you could start
The diagram details the process of making leather products. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feather, and make conparison where relevant.
ome people say that individuals should change jobs during their working life often while others believe that doing the same job has advantages to individuals, companies, and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.