On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover
the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
● describe the item you lost
● explain how you lost it
● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Begin your letter as follows:
● Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Sir or Madam,
some people say that increasing business and cultural contacts between countries would is a positive developement, while others think that many counntries will lose their national identities as a ruslt. Discuss both view and give your opinion?
Some educationalist think that international exchange visit will benefit teenagers at the school. To what extent do advantages outweight the disadvantages.
The bar chart provides key information about the percentage of expenditures for different sectors in four nations in 2009. The units are measured in percentage.
The graph represents the levels of production for primary fuels in a European nation from the year 1981 to 2000.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try and prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. She is planning to stay with you, but you cannot accomodate her. Write a letter to her.
Tell her the reasons.
Aplogise
Make alternative arrangements.
Laminsome feels that individuals should try assimilate compeletly to the country where they live while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give you opinion.
In many developing countries, agriculture is becoming increasingly commercialized. This trend has both positive and negative impacts on local farmers and the national economy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the amount of money in billions of dollars spent on international tourism by people from seven different countries in 2011 and 2012.
Your work for an internation company and would like to spend six months working in it head office in another country.
write a letter to your manager
in your letter
explain why you want to work in the companys head office for six months
say how you wrok could be done while you are away
ask for her/his help in arranging it
It costs a lot of money for a country to host an international sports event, such as the Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people think that this is wasted money, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
you missed international flight due to a problem at the airport
write a letter to the airline.
in your letter: describe what happend that caused you to miss your flight
explain how missing your flight impacted you clearly start what you would like the airline to do write at least 150 words. you do not need to write any adress
In some countries more and more international travel is becoming cheaper and more countries are opening their doors to increase the number of tourists. Do the advantages of increasing tourism outweigh the disadvantage.
Some people believe celebrities' support towards international aid organizations draws attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have learned about an international job that is available within the company you currently work for and you want to apply.
Write a letter to the hiring manager. In your letter
Say why you are applying for this international position
Describe the job you are currently doing for the company
Tell him/her why you think you will be good at the job
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam
Some people think that international news should be a part of the school curriculum. Others, however, think that it is a waste of time because students should focus on local issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think this negatively influences the host country. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it - Canon G60 Pro black with some other accessories, Yorkdale mall
explain what has happened - This camera was meant to my daily driver to take photos and after reaching and opening I discovered that charging cable, spare battries as well as stand is missing from the box
say what you want him/her to do about it - want to contact local shop here in the London and ask them to provide me with either a new camera kit or missing components.
Nowadays, most people try to balance work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to slove the problem?
Many people now travel overseas for their holidays, rather than staying in their own countries. What are some reasons for this change? What problems does the rise in international tourism cause?
there is a growing debate around the topic of participation in international sports competition. Some people believe that due to health concerns people older than 30 years should not be able to participate in Olympics. To what extent do you agree?
The maps below show the Malvern Nature School campus in 1999 and development plans for 2029. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, whilw others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
• give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Special programs for social integration and help are better alternatives than harsher prison sentences for minor crimes. Do you support or oppose this opinion? Explain your position.
Some people argue that it is natural talents makes a sportsman famous. Other believe that it is hard work. Discuss both the view with your opinion.
Some people believe that the best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. Others think that there are alternative ways to achieve this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the education benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil, and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar power) have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this positive or negative development?
Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What are the causes of this? What measures can the international community take to make sure the supply of food is enough?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: -describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight -explain how missing your flight impacted you -clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Some people believe that to be successful in a sport, natural ability is necessary, while others think hard work and practice is more import. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want exitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
Public celebrations such as national days etc are held in most countries which is expensive so govt. should not spend money on it and on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
6. International tourism has led to an huge increase in the number of visitors to many historical sites around the world. To what extent is this a positive or negative phenomenon?
As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting space for natural resources?
The cost of international travel is decreasing, and tourism is increasing in many countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the rising trend of tourism for countries? DDDD
More young people spend less time on their weekends and holidays to do activities outdoors in a natural environment. What are the reasons? What might encourage young people to do outdoor activities?
The pie charts and table present information on percentage of imported seafood the UK from three nations and total values of sea food.
Some people think that success in life comes from hardword and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
before.Say
-where you went,
-Where you stayed,
-What you can do there and what the food was like.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town center's in your country all look similar to each other . You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter
•Say which point in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town Centre is different from most other town center’s .
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Many educators believe that international exchange trips are beneficial for students . Do you agree or disagree.
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
You have been invited to talk about your country at the international meet at an American college. Write a letter to the secretary of the International community.
You should write :
1. Accept the invitation and find a suitable date.
2. Discuss what you should talk about
3. Ask if you require any instrument.
Nowadays the environmental problems are to big to be manage by individual persons or countries. In other words, it is an internationl problem. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,