It is more important for schoolchilrend to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? (MINH BUI)
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it
runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centres is importsnt for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance claases young people in a town in Ausralia are currently attending. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows the sales at a café which is located next to a very large high school. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
•Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
•Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
Your local newspaper would like to have a new regular weekly feature on a subject of interest for readers. Readers are being encouraged to make suggestions sent in an e-mail to the newspaper.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:
Suggest a topic that you think would be popular.
Say why it would be of interest
Explain why it is more relevant/interesting than other topics
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negetive impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
-write a letter to the company. In your letter
• Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team
• Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts
• Say how you think the company should spend the money
You regularly attend meetings where many people who belong to different countries take part. You have met people of a large number of countriesand have had a wide experience of them.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter
· Why you attend such meetings
· What activities are being done in such meetings
· How this information can be useful to the people of your country
In recent years, people watch more movies from overseas. What are the reasons for this? Should the government give financial support to local cinema to produce local films?
You have recently landed in a foreign country on a work visa and are interested in seeking information and guidance about the various places in and around the city.
Write a letter to the relocation assistance provider seeing help. In your letter:
•explain why you are writing the letter.
•what kind of information you want.
•how and when you can get requested information.
Learning at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
The maps illustrate the major developments in the town of Springer from 1970 to the present. Overall, the city’s landscape has undergone significant transformations over this fifty-year period, marked by numerous changes and the introduction of new amenities. In 1970, Springer was primarily a rural area, characterized by a vast forest, large farmland, and only a few buildings, including two houses and one shop. However, the town has experienced dramatic changes over the years. Notably, much of the forest was cleared to make way for various new facilities. A school was built at the town’s center, surrounded by numerous shops. In the top right-hand corner, an airport was constructed, located near a small remaining portion of the forest, as well as some flats above the shops. The large farmland from 1970 was reduced significantly to accommodate additional apartments and new housing. Moreover, there has been a marked increase in the number of roads connecting the buildings compared to the 1970 layout (disposition). Despite these developments, some green spaces from the original forest remain, particularly a stretch of greenery along the western edge of the town. In conclusion, Springer has been transformed dramatically from a rural settlement in 1970 to a more urbanized area today.
You use the local swimming pool often and during one of your visit you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager and say
– What the problem was and when it happened
– What the swimming pool staff have done about it
– Suggest your own solution to the problem.
For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to end your
membership. Write a letter to the club secretary.
In your letter:
state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
give details of how you have benefited from the club
explain why you want to leave
Food travels thousands of miles from farmers to consumers. Some people think that it would be better for our environment and economy if people consumed locally produced foods. To what extent do the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs andbehaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledgeor experience.
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than show the cultures or artworks of other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place ina local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel,but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel •explain why they were unhappy about the food • suggest what the managee should do to improve the food in the future.
Your local council is considering closing a sport and leisure center that it runs in order to save money
Write letter to the local council in your letter
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
•explain why the sports and leisure center is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
There is a sports stadium near your home where large number of people come to watch games each weekend. This cause you and your neighbours some problems. Write aletter to the local council .
In your letter-
-explain who you are and where you live
-describe the problem
-suggest what the local council should do
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• Explain how to apply for the job.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Million people today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, other think that its influences are positive. Write an essay to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities. Including reasons and relevent examples to support your answer.
ou are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customs and behaviours. Some people diagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promoting and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their product. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
The charts below shows the results of a survey of the primary exercise objectives and locations of a selected group of adults between 20 and 50 years of age.
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
•explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
ask about the next steps in the hiring process
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Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative empact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location.
Nowadays, some people like to give help to the local community or provide people with direct help. Other pople prefer to give money to national and international organisations. Discuss both methods and give your own opinion on which is better.
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, promotion and as result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What can could be done to encourage people to buy local production
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
•say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your local council is closing the children’s playground in your locality as not many children visit the park. Write a letter to the council requesting not to close it. Include the following in your letter:
– How important is the playground for children?
– Why don’t children go to the playground?
– What can be done to bring children back to the park?
Some people believe that visitors to other country should follow local customs and behavior. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?
Your local newspaper had an advertisement asking people to help with environmental projects in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help.
Describe a local environmental issue
Explain how you can help
Suggest how to avoid the problem in future
Relocating companies, factories and employees to country side provide benefits to reduce traffic jams and housing problems. To what extend do you agree?
Some people believe that to protect local cultures, tourism should be banned in some areas, while others think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information center. In your letter
•Tell them how long you are staying
•Ask for some suggestions for what to do
•Find out if any local events happening at that time
An old care left on the street near your apartment block several weeks ago. You telephoned the local Council to get them take it away, but nothing has been done about it. The car is now causing a problem for residents.
Write a letter to the council, in your letter
• Describe the car
• Outline the problems it is causing
• Tell the Council what you want them to do
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. Yoh have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves, say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her, explain how to apply for the job
Some people think that children receive compulsory subjects in local schools, others prefer private schools. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently attended a seminar at a local community center and noticed some issues with the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the community center to express your concerns. In your letter:
Describe the issues you observed.
Explain how they affected your experience.
Suggest what could be done to resolve the problems.
Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers, some people think that it would be better for environment and economy if people ate only yhe local food produced by the farmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People can eat a wide variety of food that can be grown from other areas. As a results, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantage of this tend outweigh the disadvantage?
Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extent do you agree ot disagree with this opinion.
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Nowadays, more people are migrating to other counties than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behavior. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Over-tourism in popular destinations is damaging both the environment and local cultures. What are the reasons behind this surge in tourism, and how can the negative impacts be mitigated?