The table below shows the number of student who went abroad for further education from eight countries in 2005 and 2015, and the precentage change betwwen 2005 and 2015
The line graph and table show the average monthly temperature and annual hours of sunshine in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Writing Task 1
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
1. say where you think you left the papers.
2. explain why they are so important.
3. tell the manager what you want him/her to do.
Write atleast 150 words.
The bar charts below show the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantage and disadvantage of living in a small community?
In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to find ones history, why are they doing it and is it a positive or negative development?
The chart bellow shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
this graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities from 1970 to 40 in(Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia)
who do the line graph The graph shows the percentage of UK adolescents following a vegetarian diet.
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 letter:
• give details of the purchase
• describe the problem with the clothing
• explain why you need a replacement urgently
n the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The diagram below shows the process of cement manufacturing. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many manufactured food and drink produts contain haigh levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
The use of gasoline-powered vehicles contributes significantly to air pollution and climate change. Some argue that governments should impose higher taxes on gasoline to discourage its usage and promote alternative transportation methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this proposal? Discuss the environmental and economic implications of reducing gasoline consumption.
some people argue that it is the best to accept bab situation, such as unsatisfied factory job or shortage of money. other believe that it is better to try and improve such situations discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write to an accommodation rental office. In your letter •Tell them how long you are staying. •Describe the type of accommodation you would like. •Explain what facilities you will need nearby.
Raising children is one of the most important missions for many countries. It is recently updated that new mothers and new fathers should take trainings before getting a child. To what extent do you agree ?
You will be celebrating your son's 6 th birthday next week. you want to invite one of your colleagues to attend the birthday party.Write an invitation letter to this colleague.In your letter , invite your colleague to your son's birthday party,give details of the party and it's date and time , say how happy you and your family would be to have him/ her at the party.
Many people believe that playing video games is a waste of time and can even have a negative effect on the health of players. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The graph below gives information about the precentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
In many developing countries, there is a problem of declining quality of air and water. What are the causes of this and what measures could be taken to prevent this?
Some people believe that watching movies and TV shows is a waste of time, while others think it is a valuable way to relax and learn. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Taking risks, both professionally and personally, is considered by some to be an essential part of life. Others, however, feel that the potential drawbacks of risk-taking outweigh the benefits. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking risks in both professional and personal contexts.
Your local community centre is planning to start a new weekend program for adults and has asked local residents for suggestions.
Write a letter to the manager of the community centre. In your letter:
suggest an activity that the weekend program could offer
explain why this activity would be useful for people in your community
say how you could personally help with the program
Some people say that the computer is an integral part of modern education. Everything can be taught and learnt better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. Write 150 words. In your letter:
-Explain the important event
-Apologize for the situation
-Suggest a new arrangement
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the comparison of a countries domestic production and consumption of rice since 1990 with projections until 2040. The chart below compares the consumption of rice and other staples over the same period.
You recently attended a party, where you saw one of the guests being rude to a neighbour in the next house. Write an email to the guest,
•Complaining about their behaviour
•Suggesting that the guest apologises to the neighbour
• Asking them not to behave like this again
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
The bar chart shows the level of air pollution in five different countries. Summarize the informationn by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are thge cause of this? What solutions can you suggest?
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
•explain the purpose of the trip
•ask about things to do and see in the city
•invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The diagram illustrates the manufacturing process of instant noodles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Process Steps with Key Details Storage Silos: Flour is stored in silos (starting raw material). Mixing: Flour is combined with water and oil in a mixer to form dough. Rolling: Dough passes through rollers to create flat dough sheets. Cutting: Sheets are cut into thin dough strips. Noodle Disc Formation: Strips are shaped into circular noodle discs. Cooking & Drying: Discs are cooked in oil, then dried. Seasoning: Vegetables and spices are added to flavor the noodles. Packaging: Noodles are placed in cups with labels. Cups are sealed for preservation. Final Product: Labeled, sealed cups of instant noodles are ready for distribution.
Many manufactured food and products contain high level of sugar, which causes several health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Technology has created new types of hobbies. Nowadays, many children spend much time playing computer games or mobile games. What problems are associated with this? What are some possible solutions?
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however think that other tpes of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Nowadays parents are sending their children to trips abroad for educational purpose. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
Many people believe that having a pet in the home, such as a dog or a cat, during a child’s first years of life is beneficial to that child’s development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
An organisation has given an advertisement for part time volunteering job for local children. Write a letter to the administrator of the organisation in your letter
introduce yourself
Why you think you are suitable for this. Job
State when you will be able to join
The chart below shows annual pay (in thousands of dollars) of doctors and other workers in 7 countries in 2004
Some businesses find that new employees finishing their education lack basic interpersonal ability such as working with others as a part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?
You recently went on a business trip and stayed an a hotel.On getting home,you realize you left some things at the hotel.Write a letter to the hotel manager.
Details of your stay
The items you left behind
What you want the manager to do
people these days can buy various goods on the Internet.Do you think the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?
Artisits need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artisits should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. To what extent di you agree or disagree
School teachers used to be sources of information; however, some people argue that teachers are not as important as before due to the increasing variety of information resources. What is your opinion?
The graph below shows the daily consumption of three spreads per person from 1981 to 2007 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to the governor of the University
In the modern world there is a movement away from written exams to more practical assessment. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospitsal. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
-explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
-give details of when you would be available for this work