Historical monuments and museums are visited only by the tourists, locals do not visit them. Why is this is happening? What are the solutions to prevent this?
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to as for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
say where and when you would like to go
include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
say what kind of information you would like to receive.
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 are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community.
Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter
• introduce your committee
• say why you are having the meeting
• invite the MP to attend
Write about 150 words. You do not need to write addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
You recently had your computer fixed at a local computer store, however, you are not pleased with the service you received.
Write a letter to the store manager. In the letter:
•describe the situation
• explain why you are dissatisfied
• say what you want the manager to do
The traditional life style of local people in developing countries is attracting and increasing the number of tourists to the countries which has the effect of preventing local people changing to modern ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your local public library wants improvement to their services and facilities .In order to get ideas from the public , they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian.In your letter.
. describe what you like about the library
. say what you don't like
. make suggestions for improvements
Nowadays news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s live and should receive more funding.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
Q) What are the changes?
Q) What are the problems you are facing?
Q) What part of the service would you like to change?
The map below shows two potential locations for a shopping mall in the city of
Brandfield.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue
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
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be e the consequences of this ?What solution can you offer?
Some people believe that visitor to other countries should follow local customs and behavior, others disagree and think that the host country welcome cultural differences.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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
The table illustrates the predicted costing over the next 5 years in American dollars for three environmental projects for sustainable forestry. While the pie chart shows the projectured expenditure breakdown allocation for the only first year as the projects are set up.
People cart eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The free movement of of goods Across national borders has long been a controversial issue. Some people argues that it is necessary for economic growth, whilst others claim that it damage local industries. Discuss with both views and gove your opinion.
You are concerned about a playground in your local college. Write a letter to the college principal. In your letter:
- express your concern on things in the playground that are not safe;
- explain why it is important to fix them;
- suggest any improvements that make playground safe for everyone.
Due to the massive expansion of supermarkets recently, many small local businesses are unable to compete. It causes the closure of the local ones. Some people think that the situation will bring about the death of local community. Do you agree or disagree with it? Give reasons and examples to support your essay.
PA 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
International tourism has brought about enormous benefit to many places .At the same time there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and environment . do disadvantage is outweight than advantages ?
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work for 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 detais of when you would be availble for this work.
Write at least 150 words
Your local hospital has advertised for 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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have heard that the local authority is planning to build a shopping mall in the centre of your town. You do not agree with this decision because there are already a lot of shops.
Write a letter to the planning department. In your letter
-say why you are writing
-give reasons for your objections
-explain what you think would be a better alternativear
A local newspaper is organising an award ceremony for local people who make a significant contribution to the community.
Write a letter to the editor to recommend someone you know for an award. In your letter:
• say who the person is
• describe something they have done to benefit the local community
• explain why you think they deserve to be given an award.
A large company in your 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 sports team
Summarize the benefit of paying for the concert
Say how you think the company should spend the money
A problem has occurred on the road outside your house. Write a letter to the local councilor. In your letter
-Introduce yourself
-Explain the problem
-State what action you would like him to take
Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election.
Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter,
state why you want to be elected
mention why you think you would be a good candidate
describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
•What topics would you like them to cover?
•Why would it be interesting for students?
• Ask questions about the arrangement
It's more important for school children to learn about their local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
Your local museum has asked for feedback on your recent visit. Write to the museum. In your letter
•Tell them what you liked and what you didn’t like
•Make some suggestions for improvement
•Describe some other exhibits you would like to see
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small businesses are unable to compete. Some people believe that the closure of small businesses will bring about the death of local communities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it’s more important to be informed of local/national news. Other people think that it’s more important to have international news. Discuss both sides and tell what you think.
Some people say that buying things which are imported other countries is better than buying local products. Discuss the both sides and give your opinion.
Essay topics: The government should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic
What are the advantages and disadvantages for locals who visit such places?
You have recently bought a product from the local market,but it had already been used
Write a letter to the shopkeeper
Say when you bought it
Explain the situation
Ask for refund or replacement
You have recently moved to a new apartment. After living there for a week, you have noticed that the public transportation services available are not sufficient, especially during peak hours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and explain where you have moved to. • Describe the problems you have experienced with public
transportation services.
• Suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.
The graph below shows information about the use of public transport in one country, by age group and location of residence, in 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for job.
What will be the consequences of this?
What solutions can you offer?
In the interest of maintaining local culture, governments should support projects such as local film industries in order to offer alternatives to mass produced culture, such as Hollywood.
How important is it to preserve traditional cultures in the face of globalization and in what ways can it be achieved?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Due to increasing world demands for oil and gas energy, people need to look for new sources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages of locating these sources outweigh the disadvantages?
Some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or anegative trend?
There is a problem with the road outside of your house. Write a letter to your local councillor. In your letter
- Introduce yourself
- Explain what the problem is
- Tell the councillor what you would like to be done.
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Explain your reasons and support them with specific examples.
Write a letter to the local council. The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. 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
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to sports activities as they do allocate to the libraries
To what extent do you agree or disagree?