You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.
You were hurt in a minor accident in a supermarket and you wish to make a complaint.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
give details about who you are
give details about the accident
suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Outdoor activities nearby
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 centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In you letter:
Introduce yourself
Explain what is wrong tin the furniture
Say what action you would like the landlord to take
The table shows forested land in millions of hectares in different parts of the world. /Users/elifceylan/Desktop/jpg
You have read a magazine article that mentioned a place you are familiar with. There was a mistake in the article. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine and say
What the error was
Explain that you are familiar with the place
Why it is important to correct the error
You are planning to visit another country. A member of your family lives in that country. Write to them and ask for some information. in your letter, -Identify when you last saw them -Explain where you plan to go and ask if they have any suggestions -Ask if they would like to come
“Many university students live with families while others live away from home because their universities are in different places.”
What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Some people belive that the fast pace and stress of modren life is having a negative effect on families. To what extent do you aree or disagree?
Some people believe it is important to spend a lot on family celebration while others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
Some people think young people are more influenced by their friends than their teachers or family. Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, people look up their family history. Some people think that researching previous generations is a good idea but others think that it is better to be focused on the present and future generation\s. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations. While others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
The chart below shows numbers of incidents and injuries per 100 million passenger miles travelled (PMT) by transportation type in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are moving to a new country ,write a letter to the accommodation agency to rent a house In your letter describe Yourself and your family Which area you would like to live in And what facilities you need in the house.
The bar chart compares 7 various factories that utilize ground and public water supply in a country. Data are expressed in millions of cubic meters.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city & stay in hostels away from their family. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries worldwide, men and women have children at a later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occuring? What are the impact of this developement on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example.
Some people think that it’s important to spend money on family celebrations (e.g. weddings, birthdays). However, some think that expensive celebration are a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion
Agree or disagree with the following statement:Pets should be treated like family members. Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone 10 live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• expiain why you would like the job
*give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The diagram below shows the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. The evolution of the horse, with particular emphasis on the changing foot structure.
More and more people are working from rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today in many countries in order to find work people have to move away from their friends and family. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You are organizing a family holiday.
Write a letter to a travel agency. In your letter:
- Explain your travel plans.
- Detail your requirements for accommodation and activities.
- Ask for recommendations and availability.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion."
Some people think that to spend time on professional development is more important while others argue that we should use more time with families. Which one do you agree? To discuss both and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the whole family (grandparents, uncles andaunts) bringing up children is better than only parents. What is your opinion?
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and your family.
•Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find.
•Give your preference for the location of the accommodation.
You would like to work in a different city to be closer to your family
. Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office.
Explain why you would like to moveRequest that your employer place you in a specific city.
Request that it be completed by a certain date.
Nowadays families move to different countries for work. Some people think it has a negative effect on children, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
In many countries today, people in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units rather than in larger, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Science tells us about the activities which are good for our health and others which are bad. Millions of people all over the world know this and still do unhealthy activity. Why do you think this is and what can be done to change it?
Nowadays, many women are joining police and military forces. However, some people believe that these roles or jobs are not suitable for women. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants
The chart below shows the number of houses sold in 8 cities in the world for more than 5 Million US dollars in 2009 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tonnes, from three different sources, between 1990 and 2005.
Today’s fresh food like vegetables or fruits travels thousands of miles from the rural areas or farms before it reaches customers in cities or urban areas. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Write at least250 words.
n many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their own business. Some people think that keeping the business within the family is the best approach while other believe this could lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The education you receive from your family is more important than the education you receive from school." To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
Nowadays cultures of different countries are becoming more similar than they use to be. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
the culture of different countries are becoming increasingly similar, so there is no point for people to go travelling abroad for they could have the same experience at home. Do you agree or disagree?
ountries are becoming more and more similar because people can buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Companies invest millions of dollars in advertising to persuade consumers to buy their products. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages for the consumer? FAtima