You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not very fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
• Explain why you're interested in the tour.
• Ask for information about dates and prices.
• Express your concerns about your fitness level.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Your English speaking friend has asked you your help with college project he or she is doing about celebrating new year in different countries write a letter to your friend in your letter say how important new year is to people in your country describe how new year celebrated in your country explain what you like about new year celebration in your country
Some people think that to reduce traffic and pollution, the government should increase the tax on petrol (gasoline). Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like.Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future，such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
When you learn a foreign langualge ,all four skills (listening ,reading ,speaking and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your photograph recently won a photography competition and will be shown in an exhibition. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•describe the photograph you sent to the competition
•tell him/her about the exhibition where your photo will be shown
•invite him/her to the exhibition
Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree?
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it was not working properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter 1. Introduce yourself 2. Explain the problem 3. State what action you would like from the company
In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Completing university is the best way to get a job. while others believe that experience and developing soft skills is more important. discuss both views and give your opinion
Social media has become a real problem for young people today, and governments should create law that allow only people over 18 years of age to have accounts. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employee. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The large number of private cars on the roads in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation systems in order to help solve this problem. Others think that it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A Canadian friend recently sent you a present by post. You want to thank him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-say how you felt when you received the present
-describe what you like about it
-explain how you will use the present
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
Some people think that companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning up the pollution that they have produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are planning for a vacation to a country where your friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
mention your travel plans
tell him what you plan to do
ask some questions about the places worth seeing
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, member, costs.
One hundred adults, boys and girls in Manchester,England were asked to name the sports they participated in. The results were recorded in the following stacked bar chart.
Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermakets rather than small shops or local markets. Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
There are serious concerns about the sale and production of genetically modified food. Yet this is necessary if we are to meet the demands often increasing world population. Give your opinions on this.
With the help of the internet, many people have now started to communicate with others online comfortably rather than confronting them face to face. According to you, what are the advantages as well as disadvantages of communicating online?
“Rapid advances in technology will make the world of the future a more dangerous place” Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.
You ordered a new credit card from the bank about 14 days ago and still have not received it. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to the bank. In your letter say: Why you are writing to them. Ask why you have waited so long for the new card Ask the bank manager what he will do about this matter.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by a very small number of people. Some people say that governments should public money on saving these language, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish. They cause water and land pollution and so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
some companies have uniform for their staff which must be warn at all the times. what are the advantages for a company having a uniform.Are their benefits of having uniform for their staff.
You have lost something on a bus and called customer service to get help. You weren't happy with their response. Write a letter to the bus company manager. In your letter, you should:
• describe the item you lost
explain why you weren't happy with the customer service
• say what action you would like the company to take.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
One of the major problems that face today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory houses for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show that UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full time work after leaving college in 2008
Some people say that because we can now watch films on our phones, there is no reason to go to the cinema. Others say that films should be seen in a cinema in order to be fully enjoyed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas (1999 & 2004) Coffee UK Switzerland Denmark Belgium Sweden 1999 (millions of euros) 1.5 3 1.8 1 0.8 2004 (millions of euros) 20 6 2 1.7 1 Bananas Switzerland UK Belgium Sweden Denmark 1999 (millions of euros) 15 1 0.6 1.8 2 2004 (millions of euros) 47 5.5 4 1 0.9 * Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.
Some believe that studying at university or college is the best route to career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the percentages of different kinds of landfill waste in five different countries in 2010.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and enternatinment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that is important for children to make desicions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living stanndards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree
When new cities are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping malls. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently went to a cinema where you tried watching a movie, however, you were bothered by a group of teenagers who were very loud in front of you. You complained to the manager but it was not paid attention to. Write an email to a cinema manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should include the following things: • Describe your situation • Explained what happened after you complained to the manager • Suggest solutions to improve
Most leaders or directors generally belong to an older age group, but some people believe that young leaders are better. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
All cars that burns fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replace them do you agree or disagree?
The following two pia charts show the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activities among European adults in1985 and in 1995.
Many doctors recommend that old people exercise regularly, but patients do not follow an exercise routine. why do you think this happen ? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly ?
When designing a building the function is normally more important than the outward appearance. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
School should teach subjects that are needed for academic success and to pass examination. Practical life skills such as cookery, dressmaking and wood crafting should be taught at home, by family or friends. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•suggest a suitable date and time for the party
•recommend a place
• discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
- say how you feel about his perfomace
- give details of your musical activities
- explain hoy you would like him to help you with your musicial activities.
The bar chart illustrates the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories: local - fixed line, national and international - fixed line, and mobiles (all calls), from 1995 to 2002.