You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
write at least 150 words
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You are planning to study abroad. Write a letter of inquiry.
- Ask for the terms of admission into that university
- Ask for the possibility of getting a scholarship
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You have received a job offer for an exciting, new position. Although you are expected to start on September 7th, you are only available to start a week later due to personal reasons.
Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter:
· Express your enthusiasm for the job offer
· Explain the problem
· Suggest what you can do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Mcllwain,
Most people think that truth should be objective rather than subjective when it comes to news. Do you think all news true. What is the function of newspapers.
Some people say that now we can see films on our tablets and phones and there is no need to go to the cinema. Other say that to fully enjoy the film, we must watch it in the theater. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been applied in various fields. Some believe that university students should be encouraged to use AI to enhance their subject studies (focus on just one university subject), while others are concerned that this could lead to negative consequences. Discuss.
You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique's shop.
In your letter:
• explain how you found the shop
• describe the item that you would like to sell
say how much you would like to sell the item for
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not enough physical exercise. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures are there to this problem?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
•Describe why you would be a good person for the role
•Describe any relevant experience you may have
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that machine translation is very advanced, children do not have to learn a foreign language from primary school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are using computer and electric device to access information. Therefore, there is no need for printed books, magazine and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
ou 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 do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...........,
Nowadays, there is no need for museums and art galleries anymore.since everything is accessible through internet, people can find historic facts there. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples of your personal knowledge.
Your neighbour has recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
Explain the reason for the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear ………………………,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy in the property but the landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr Matthews. In your letter:
• indicate your intention to stay
• give information about the maintenance issues
• explain what you would like the landlord to do now.
Write at least 150 words.
Computer are being used more and more in education. Some people say this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both views and give tour opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter,
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask to change the interview date
explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The pie charts provide a comparison of the ages of the populations in two nations: Yemen and Italy in 2000 and an estimate for 2050.
Many people today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? Do you think this will be the case in the future?
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you. Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what the problems is
• Suggest solutions to the problem
You do not need to write any addresses
Some people do not allow their children to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everyone gets a prize. Others think that children must learn to deal with winning and losing in order to be fully prepared for life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amount of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Animals should not be used for the benefit of human beings unless there is evidence that the animals do not suffer in any way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear,
With ease of e books comes the decline in paper books. some people see this as a good forward while others do not. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
You recently moved house and you used a removal company to help you move
your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move.
Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter
• Give details of the move
• Describe the damage
• Say what you would like the manager to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
You ware working for a Company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manger. In your letter
* explain why you want to take time off work
* give details of the amount of time you need
* suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the government should spend money on adult’s population who can’t read and write while others do not. To what extent do you agree or disagree
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
Some say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our life. Discuss both view and state your opinion.
Schools concentrate far too much on traditional subjects which do not adequately prepare students for the realistic demands of the modern working world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The English Department has decided to hold a speech contest in late December, but your classmates find that it is too near the final examination.
Write to the Dean of the department. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself,
- Explain the problem,
- Suggest a change of the time.
You have an appointment with your bank manager, but you cannot attend the meeting. You are writing to him to make another appointment. In your letter
• Apologize for any inconvenience
• Explain why you cannot attend this meeting
• Make an appointment for another meeting
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
The line graph illustrates the number of participants in five different activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia, from 2000 to 2020. Overall, the Film Club consistently had the highest number of participants throughout the period, while Amateur Dramatics saw a significant decline and became the least popular by 2020. Table Tennis and Musical Performances experienced steady increases, whereas Martial Arts fluctuated over time. In detail, the Film Club remained the most attended activity, with participation staying relatively stable above 60, rising slightly from 65 in 2000 to about 68 in 2020. Amateur Dramatics started at around 26 participants in 2000, rose slightly to nearly 30 in 2005, then declined steadily, reaching just under 10 by 2020. The number of people participating in Table Tennis began at approximately 18 in 2000, stayed flat until 2010, then rose sharply to over 50 in 2020. Musical Performances had no participants in 2000 and 2005 but gradually increased to nearly 20 by the end of the period. Martial Arts fluctuated throughout the years, remaining within the range of 30 to 40 participants.
Some people think that government should spend money on railways. Others believe that there should be more investment into new roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion
ome people think that government should spend money on railways. Others believe that there should be more investment into new roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or madam
Nowadays many high schools and universities require students to work on projects in groups, and all members of the group receive the same grade (mark) on the project. Do you agree or disagree that giving every member of a group the same grade is a good way to evaluate students? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
Your friend has asked you to teach English to their child. However, you do not have any English books so would like to borrow some from your teacher. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter say which course you are taking describe the type of books you need to borrow ask to borrow the books
in many coutries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspaper. What are the reasons for this? what could be done to this problem?
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter:
Describe the problems
Explain how these problems are affecting the public
Suggest some changes that could be made
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. H
Some people say that the main aim of advertisements is to improve the sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ............,
You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend's house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter:
- explain why you are accepting the invitation
- describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party
- offer to bring a dish to share
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
The top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilites. To what extent do you agree or disagree
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
1)Describe what this book was about
2)Explain how this book influenced you
3)Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam.
You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started giving some problems and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, describe the problem explain how it is affecting your work write what you want him to do regarding it You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You have been to a business meeting at another company and saw a piece of equipment which can be useful for your company too.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the piece of equipment you have seen
why having the same equipment would be useful for your company
offer your assistance in buying the equipment
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,