You live in a student apartment and your neighbor, a student from another country, is moving out. You have enjoyed living next to them and have learned a lot about their culture.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Express your sadness that they are leaving.
Mention a specific positive memory or experience you shared.
Suggest a way to keep in touch and wish them well for the future.
You should You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Name of Neighbor],
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
Social Media websites have amassed large user bases. Do the advantages of being a part of a social media site outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land become less productive. The tale shows how these causes affected three regions of the word during 1990s.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment fo each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art subjects (example literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (example physics). Why do you think is so? Should this tendency be changed?
The chart illustrates the comparison of various types of energy generation in France namely coal, gas, petro, nuclear and the other energy over the period of 10 years starting in 1995.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to the businessman. In your letter
●remind him when and where you met
●tell him what kind of job you are interested in
●say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future nobody will buy printed mews papers or books because they will be able to read everything online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of nose very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system.The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write letter to the hotel.In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company?
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
The ınternet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both this views and give your opinion.
You are a teacher at a secondary school (high school). You have been asked to arrange a visit to a local museum or tourist attraction for some of your students. Write a letter to the manager of the museum or tourist attraction.
In your letter you should:
say who you are and which school you teach at
say why the school would like the students to visit the museum/attraction
ask about educational facilities or information that the museum/attraction can provide.
In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time job while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teenagers working outweigh the disadvantages ?
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cmparisons where relevant
In many countries, more and more people are becoming jobless. What problems do you think this will cause to individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters
The graphs below show unemployment rates and average earnings according to level of education.
ome people prefer to work in the same type of job throughout their lifetime while others like to change the type of job they do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they receive form employers.
Many people think that we are spending too much time and money on protecting animals. The money should be better spent on human population. Do you agree or disagree?
in many countries government are investing in new technology to deal with the public Why is this happening? do you think it is an approriate use of government money?
Wild animal have no place in 21 century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from committing murder. However, other disagree, and many sociologists argue that the evidence does not support this view. Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
Some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional method (making photo albums, writing diaries) is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The carts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people argue that competition at work place is good things while others content that it should be better to have coolaboration place , discuss both view and share your own
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen, pencil or brush. What are the reasons? is this a positive or negative development?
The bar chart shows men and women in different age groups who did no exercise in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and lake comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer game for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree
the table below shows the percentage of the population and the types of houses they live in 3 areas of a city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to a friend who has visited you a few days ago and has left his
mobile at your place. Please mention:
- The visit he paid you and how you felt about it.
- How you found his/her cell phone at your place.
- Suggest ways of sending it back to him/her.
Some believe that having a good work-life balance is important, while others argue that achieving career success requires a sacrifice in personal life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some believe government should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways. -Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in France in two years.Write a report for a university lecturer reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. Minh Bui
The overuse of natural resources cause an ultimate exhaust of them. People have been using them to be in swim of new styles such as making new furniture of recent design. This causes a huge harm to the environment. Therefore, the government should discourage people the overuse of this resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Model answer
Some say that music is as important as other subjects at schools to promote learning in children life. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
ome people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school Program (for example working for a charity, Improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.
There are many ways of preventing crime that are much better than prison. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
One of the consequences of impruved medical care is that people are living longer and life expecnctancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this deveopment outweigh the disadvantages?
the two maps below show the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. summurise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter,
•say how you feel about his performance
•give details of your musical activities
•explain how you would like him to help with your musical activities
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear........................,
The map given below shows the plan for reconstruction of the second floor of Mason's Building. Summarize.
In many cities an increasing number of people don't know their neighbors and they seems no longer develop any sense of community. 1 analysis the main reasons 2 what measures can be taken to improve this?
some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to helo other people. do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the proportions of workers in three different sectors in south korea between 1981 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.