You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank them for having you at their house for a week
express your gratitude for their hospitality
say how much you miss them
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
Write a letter to a restaurant manager to organize a party
Why you want to give the party?
What special arrangements you will need?
Any relevant questions
Some people argue that school is no longer necessary because children can obtain all of the information they need from the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Educating young people is naturally important. However, some think governments ought to invest more education for adults in need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
In your letter, say:
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home.
Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter,
explain why you were late for the last seven days
apologise for the delay
assure your manager that you will be on time from now on
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to you regarding my lost identification card
These days Internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others argue that it is important to study at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
n today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
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 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should write at least 150 words.
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
You do not need to write any add
The qualities a person needs to be truly successful in today's world can't be learnt at universities and academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
• explain what you need
• say when you plan to be there
• ask for information about prices
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr/Ms __________
Your neighbour keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family.
In your letter
tell what the problem is
explain why it causes inconvenience
suggest a possible solution to it
Say what actions you might take if the need arises.
some people think plastic bags should be banned. others believe they are needed in society today. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that school children need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance or bank account management along with their academic subjects at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to spend time on team sports, while others like to do single-player sports. In my opinion, as long as they do any sports which is valuable, therefore, people need to choose sports that are suitable for their needs. This essay will delve into both perspectives with my own opinion.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
say how you feel about his/her performance
give details of your music-related activities
explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related activities
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
you have 20 minutes to complete the task
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase
Write a letter to the company that you bought the company from. In you email
Give details of he purchase
describe the problem
explain why you need a replacemnet urgently
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Brand Recall, Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People can know about culture and life through internet. So there is no need to travel to other countries to know about cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You need to change your vacation hotel booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter,
•explain why you need to make the change
•what you prefer instead
•how this will help you have a better vacation Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Some People say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. other say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be ssen in a cinema. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the nwin function of a university?
TOPIC: School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Many countries are experiencing population growth and need more homes.Some people think that new homes should be constructed in existing cities. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Zhaina
More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Do you agree or disagree?
Ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they may have on our health or society. Goverments should introduce measures to restrict ownership of mobiles phones to those who need them for their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your friend from oversea is coming to visit you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Tell them what they need to bring
Tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting
Warn them about somethings that might be challenging
In past museums storged information about culture and history. However, nowadays this information can be found through internet. And, therefore, there is no need in museums. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is ok to put the needs of humans over environmental concerns. While others feel that protecting the environment should be prioritized. Discuss both views and what is your opinion?
Some people think that old people need to live in special communities, but others believe they should live with their family and adult children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organization. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
ask how he or she is doing
remind him / her about the book
explain why you need it back
You will have a speech about your country on the international college event. Write a letter to the event’s planners about the following: -
Ask about the date of the event -
What speech you prepared/
why it should be interesting -
What equipment you will need for your speech
Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in need. Others however prefer to give money to national and international charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You should spend about 40 minutes on the task. Some people think that there is no need to travel to work anymore because businesses can use the internet to communicate. Others disagree. 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. Write at least 250 words.
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next week, but you know you will be working. Write a letter to your boss or supervisor to ask for some time off.
In your letter,
– explain the situation and why you particularly want to attend the lunch
– specify the dates, times and amount of time off you will need
– offer to work late or come in early another time to make up for the time
“Written books are not needed because we can read almost everything on the Internet”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
•give contact details for when you are away
•give instructions on how to care for your pet
• describe other household duties
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
The charts show information on transport and vehicle use in Edmonton. In pie diagram very noticeable that under half of all people use car to their needs
Nowadays some professionals such as doctor, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?
Some people think that university should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Other thinks that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of wheter the course is useful to an employer. What , in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a
letter to your employer. In your letter:
explain why you need this time off
give details of when you want this time off
say who can do your work when you are away
You hind that your study load is too heavy and you would like to withdraw from two courses.
Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.