Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has a connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The world today is faced with global warming which is becoming more serious day by day. Why do you think is has happened? What are effects of this development?
Every day, animals are becoming extinct throughout the world. What do you think the cause of this? What solution/measures can you suggest to deal with this
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You should spend about **40 minutes** on this task. Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write **at least 250 words.**
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
In many counties, a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. What are the causes of this phenomenon and how to solve it.
A neighbour recently invited you to a special party. You intended to go, but at the last minute were unable to attend. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
apologise for not going to the party
explain why you didn’t go
suggest a way to make up for missing the party
We find many countries around the world, paying for things using mobile applications (cell phone) is becoming increasingly common, so do these developed applications have advantages? Does the use of these applications have disadvantages?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the worls. Why is this? What are the advantage and disadvantage of solar energy.
Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Serious violent crime among people who under - 18 are becoming more common. Some people think that children who commit serious crimes should be treated like adults, while others would say that they should be rehabilitaited. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many country today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime friction and TV crime dramas?
Some scientists believe that studying of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to alter our character trait to what extent do you agree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.
In some countries, criminal trials are shown on television for the public. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Computers are becoming an integral part of education system. Some people believe it might lead to positive outcome while others think otherwise. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter,
•say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course
Television dominates the free time for too many people It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others Do you agree or disagree Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can peoplw research this?
The development of toursim contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English become the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Some people say that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age of driving motorbikes or cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
In some countries, some criminal trials are shown on TV so people can watch the trials live. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can government take to tackle the issue.
Some people think that drug addicts should be treated like criminals and sent to jails, while others believe that they should be treated like patients and sent to hospital. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many university students are choosing to study online instead of face to face. Do the advantages of distance education outweigh the disadvantages?
-Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that people who immigrate to a new country should accept the new culture as their own rather than remain in separate minority groups and live in different lifestyles. Do you agree or disagree?
Even though developing countries receive financial help, poverty is still an issue. Some say they should be receiving other kind of help, to eliminate poverty. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give examples and suggest what other form of help can be offered.
With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
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.
GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggest possible solutions to the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You have bought a new home recently and you want to hire an interior decorator. Write a letter to the interior decorator seeking information about his services. In your letter • let him know how you came to know about his work/name • specify about your condominium {flat) • discuss your furnishing taste
Topic: Study abroad can be highly motivational for students and also inspire their dreams. However, whilst studying abroad can have a number of positive effects on students, there are also many difficulties that they may meet along the way. With this is in mind, it is more advantages to study at home. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons？Is this a positive or negative development？
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
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 15 minutes on this task.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
The invention of the Smartphone marks a crucial turning point in innovation, becoming the most necessary item on everyone’s list. Today, it is rare to see a person without one, constantly entering data and searching for information. However, while it is a social milestone, the Smartphone is also responsible for a changing culture. Please share your perspectives on this topic and discuss your views on the subject from both a personal and professional perspective
You recently graduated from university. You have just been interviewed for a new job. The interviewers liked you and they are interested in hiring you. First, however, you need a letter of reference from a teacher at your university that explains your strengths. Write an email of about 150–200 words to your university teacher and ask for a reference letter. Your email should do the following things: remind the teacher about who you are, provide information about your interview, ask for a reference
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
•say which part-time course you booked
•explain why you need to cancel your booking
•ask about booking a different course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, liesure and work activities. What extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that airports and bus terminals should be constructed outside the cities while others believe that these facilities should be built within the city centers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student’s performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects are not satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently booked a part-time course at a college . you now need to cancel your booking.
write a letter to the college adaministrator . In your letter
say which part-time course you booked.
explain why you need to cancel your booking.
ask about booking a different course.
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? - - You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
These days, fooddays, food travels long distances before reaching consumers, and it is therefore believed that consuming locally grown food would bring about a number of economic and environmental benefits. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages ?