You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•state how long you will be away
•tell them what needs to be done
•state how you will compensate them
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Some people think that school have to be more entertaining while others think that their sold purpose to educate. Which do you agree with? Use specific resons and examples to support your opinion
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
o apologize for what happened
o explain why you missed the deadline
o tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen, but it did not work. You phoned the shop, but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
• describe the problem with the equipment
• explain what happened when you phoned the shop
• say what you would like the manager to do. Write at least 150 words.
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A friend of yours is thinking about appliying for the same course that you did at the university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Give details of the course you took at the university.
Expalin why you recommend the university.
Give some advice about how to apply.
Some people think that children should study in school the subject of science of food and how to prepare it properly. Other think it is a waste of time, because there are more important subjects to study. Discuss both views and give your opinion with reasons and relevant examples."
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that may cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam"
How true do you think this statement is?
What measurement can government take to avoid this.
You have been teaching English in Vietnam. Your contract with the university is to terminate and you want to continue teaching in Ho Chi Minh City. Write to a university to seek a position. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself
- Explain what experience and special skills you have
- Explain why you are interested in the job
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 negetive development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing.
Do you think theladvantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Last semester a classmate let you borrow an important textbook. You realize that you
still have the book after your friend has already gone back home overseas. Write a
letter to him/her. In your letter:
• Give an apology
• Find out if/when they need the book back
• Tell them what you will do to fix the problem
Your letter should be between 150-200 words.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses. Write a letter to the school. In your letter Ask about the school Say what kind of accommodation you want Mention any special request you have (for example diet).
More and More wild animals are on the verge of annihilation and others are on the rare list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve the problem.
With advances in technological communication, more and more people are able to work from home. This increase in homeworking has been of real benefit to workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for.
Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter: Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning
Explain why you had to be at the other event Explain what you will do to catch up
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that climate has the greatest effect on people ‘s way of life. Others believe that the economy of the region has the greatest effect. Discuss both view and give you own opinion.
Some people give more importance to artists (painter, writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think?
Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE RISKS, IN BOTH THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES AND PERSONAL LIVES. DO THE ADVANTAGE Of TAKING RISKS OUTWEIGH WHE DISADVANTAGES?
In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehichles outweigh the disadvantages?
Too much emphasis is placed on going university for academic study. People should be encouraged to do vocational training, because there is a lack of qualified tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it s good for teenagers to have part time jobs, while other people believe teenagers should not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say governments should give priority to health care, while others believe taxpayers' money should be spent on other important priorities.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent years virtual tourism including virtual reality tours, 360 videos has emerged as an alternative form of traveling reshaping the way people explore destinations and connect with cultural heritage from afar. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph below gives information on cinema attendance in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Even when poor countries get help from rich countries, hunger is still an issue. Discuss probable causes and solutions. Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to apply stronger punishments. Others think that it would be harmful and there are much more efficient ways to do that. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that having a conversation on a mobile phone in a public or crowded place should be banned. Others feel that we should be able to talk wherever we like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local foods is environmentally and economically beneficial. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten to much.
summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature
In some countries , government likes to spend more money to spent money on art. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should on health and health discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
With the incresing used and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people use the perform.
What are the advantage and disadvantage of the trend?
Some people rely too much on doctors instead of taking care of their own health. They think all health problems can just by ‘fixed’ by visiting doctors. What problems could this approach to healthcare cause and how might they be solved?
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • say why he/she would not enjoy going to college • explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her • suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT neer to write any addresses. Begin your letter ad follows
Nowadays people research their family history some people say this is useless and we should instead focus on present and future generations Discuss both sides and give your opinion
The best way to help underachieving pupils is to have compulsory after school activities which they must attend. This way they will become more involved in school and their grades will improve.
To what extent do you agree?
The graph below shows the hours of teaching per year done by each teacher in four different categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features of the graph and make comparisons where relevant.
The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include:
- A brief introduction of yourself
- Your experience and relevant skills
- Why you want the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.
Summarize the information by estimating and reporting the main feature, and make the comparison where necessary.
Some believe that a student’s success is mainly based on the quality of their teaching while others think it has more to do with the student’s attitude.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph shows the Population in the state of Oregon by county. Three counties that incresed in population between 1940 and 2000, Columbia, Yamhill and Washington had shown the
different increasing.
The young can get easily influenced by the internet.
What could be the reasons for this?
What can be done to exercise more control over their use of the internet.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
New technology has resulted in many jobs, which used to be performed by people, now being done by computers or robots. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic: The ease of international travel and the spread of various kinds of mass media all over the world has made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries.
Do the advantages of the development outweigh the disadvantages?
While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•tell him/her about your trip;
•say why you were happy to see him/her;
•suggest an arrangement for you to meet.