Some children spend a long time each day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that way to reduce crimes is long term prisons while others think that there are other ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference. describe what type of presentation you have in mind what topics it would cover and how long it would take who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
Describe an item of technology that you own which is very important to you. You should say: where you got it from how long you have had it what you use it for and explain why it is important to you.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of how long you will be away
•suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You have a problem with a neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•describe the problem
•say how long it has been a problem
•explain what action you want the neighbour to take
the graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. the graph below shows how long immigrants in the year 2000 - 2008 intended to stay in the UK
In many countries, some children spend a long time each a day or their smartphone instead of reading book. Do you agree or disagree?
ou work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Transport delays and long journey times are a widespread phenomenon in many cities today. •What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved?
Your child’s school is organizing a week-long overseas trip, and the principal is looking for parents to join as volunteers. Write a letter to express your interest
In your letter, you should:
Explain why you would like to join the trip.
Ask some general questions about the trip.
Describe how you can contribute to the trip as a parent.
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time or leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disavantages?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a problem with a neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
• describe the problem
• say how long it has been a problem
• explain what action you want the neighbour to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
It is better to eat food which is produced locally by small farmers, rather than food produced by 'factory farming' and transported long distance. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Many peape work long hours, leaving very ittle time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Moreand more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into workevery day. The result is increased traffic congestion and damage to theenvironment. What measures do youthink could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distances intowork?
Some people think that products should be made to last as long as possible, while others think that making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
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
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Dose this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a
course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment,
you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter,
• explain your position
• apologize and offer to come on another day or later the same day
• also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be
any tests during it
In developing countries, some people believe that their government should introduce new technology to people in order to improve their quality of life. Others believe that offering free education would be more advantageous in the long term. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement . you know wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six montha you originally agreed with the owner. write a letter to the owner of your apartment. in your letter say how long you now want to rent the apartment for; explain why your plans have changed; tell the owner about the problem in the apartment.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town.
Write a letter to the shop and
- ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. - --- Ask what the prices are and
- how long they will be able to hold the goods for you.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Write a letter to the company and in you letter:
● Tell the store where you live &
what happened
● Explain the problem with the
laptop
● State what action you would
like the store to take
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages.? Give reasons for your answer
Write a letter to your neighbor in your letter
. Describe the problem
. Say how long it has been a problem
. Explain what action you want the neighbor to takes
Write atleast 150 words
Some people choose to work at one job for a long time. Others prefer to change jobs frequently. Which way do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long immigrants in the years 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK. And the pie-chart shows reasons for migration in 2008.
You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia. Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services and explain when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains, how long you will stay, how many students are in your party, and what accommodation you will reuire.
You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor.
Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter:
· Explain what the favor was
· Describe how this favor helped you
· Offer compensation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
You have recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother.
In the letter, mention:
•What class are you taking?
•How do you like it?
•How long will you take the classes?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week,the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
•Tell the store where you live & what happened
•Explain the problem with the laptop
•State what actions you would like the store to take
An old friend is coming to town and has invited you to go to the cinema. Write to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you are unable to come
• Find out how long your friend is staying in town
• Arrange a suitable time to meet
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter
-say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
-explain why your plans have changed
-tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
Then, of course, consider the action prompt – to what extent do you agree or disagree? Well, what is it we’re agreeing or disagreeing with? There are essentially two parts to the statement – that working hours improve the economy, and that there are drawbacks to those long hours.
Some young people are watching television for long periods of the day. Why do they do this? Give reasons and suggest what should be done to encourage them to live more active lifestyle.
Some people say that no one should work after the age of 65years,others say that they should continue the work as long as they want.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
•explain your position
•apologies and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
•ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Some people say a good diet and regular exercise are not necessary for a long and healthy life. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Topic: many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or disadvantages?
The chart gives information abour migration to the UK. The chart shows how long immigrants in the years 2000-2008 intented to stay in the UK. And the pir chart shows reasons for migration in 2008.
In order to cover the increasing cost of expenses, more and more people work very long shifts. What are the advantages and disadvantages
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Describe an old object which your family keep for a long time. What the object is Where it came from How long it has been in your family Explain why you family want to keep it
A global trade increases between countries ,many daily necessities are produced in other countries .Such goods are usually transported a long distance .do the benefits of this trend outweigh it's drawbacks? Opinion,the advantage and disadvantages.
You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
describe the problem
say how long it has been a problem
explain what action you want the neighbour to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
n some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?