The pie charts below show the percentage of students on the one adult education centre taking a various courses offered in 1985 and this year
Many blieve that living in a city offers greater benefits compared to life the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the prices of a cup of coffee in 6 cities in Australia in 2010 and 2014.
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticism on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a poor condition. You would like to offeryour help. Write a letter to the charity paying for renovation. In your renovation
-explain why you want to help with the renovations.
-suggest what you can do to help
-say when are you available to start work.
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Sponsorship is sport is growing daily. doscuss, many believe that the effects of sponsorship are neagtive . Discuss both sides and offer your opinion
The chart below shows the result of a survey about poeple's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five australian cities.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
The bar chart shows changes in the amount of coffee produced in Brazil, Columbia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Topic: Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You recently notice a local restaurant offering a part time job
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter
• Explain that you would like to apply for this job
• Give some details of relevant experience that you have
• specify the date and time that would suit for you
You should write at least 150 words
You don’t write any address
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subject, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Cars have become a convenient and economical form of transport and as a result, the use of cars has increased dramatically during the last century. Discuss the problems this increase has created, and offer some practical solutions.
An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time.
Write to your friend, In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alterntive arrangements.
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently learned about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the equipment
explain how it might be useful at your workplace
offer help in purchasing it
Write at least 150 words.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- describe what you enjoyed about the course
- say how much cooking you've done since the course
-suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in a national newspapaer which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
•Write a letter to the editor of the newspapaer. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of article.
Write at least 150 words
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter describe what you enjoyed about the course, say how much cooking you’ve done since the course, and suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the University where you studied he would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your friend in your email describe where you live when you wear a student at the University recommend the best way for him her to look for the accommodation won him of mistake students make when choosing accommodation
The tables below give information abou sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Education provided by government institutions in is better than that education which offered by private parties. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for three months.
Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
-Give details of what you know about his company.
-Explain your current situation.
-Give your answer to the offer and explain why.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people`s coffee and tea buying and drinling habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that charity organisations should offer help only to people of their own countries. But other think that these organisations should give aid to people in great need where ever they live. Discuss both the views and provide your opinion.
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give your opinion of your friend's business idea Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept the offer Explain your reasons for this decision You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mark,
Houses are essential for people. Some people think that the government should offer free houses for people who cannot afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next week, but you know you will be working
Write a letter to you 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
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
Unemployment is increasingly getting serious in most countries. Some people think pupils should be only offered primary education while others believe that secondary education is necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think history has little or nothing to offer, while others say the study of the past helps us understand the present. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many parents are sending their kids abroad to acquire good education. But, if and when these foreign educated students get back to their native country, they find it difficult to adjust themselves to the work life there. What kind of challenges do the people educated overseas face in their own country? What advice would you offer such people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph gives information about coffee production in 4 different countries from 1990 to 2010.
You are doing an evening course.Write a letter to the principal of your school and explain that the course that you are taking is slightly different in the way it is delivered from what the school offered.
Provide the details of the course
Explain what the problem is
Give some suggestions to fix the problem
You applied to a job, were offered the position, but have decided not to accept the offer.
Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed. In your letter:
•Explain the reason why you are declining the offer
•Describe your reasons for staying with your current position
•Express your gratitude
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Barry,
Your friend is planning to learn a new language and has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, include the following points:
•Thank them for asking your opinion.
•Recommend a language you think would be useful for them to learn.
•Explain why you think this language would be beneficial.
•Offer to help them with their learning process if possible
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph gives information about coffee production in 4 different countries from 1990 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparizons where relevant
You have read about a scholarship offered by a university and wish to apply. Write a letter to the university and include the following information.
● the scholarship you wish to apply for
● some detail about yourself
● your academic suitability for the scholarship
The bar chart shows the number of male and female people arrested by type of offence (crime). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
a -Explain your situation
b- Say why you feel unsure about living in the city
c-ask some questions about life in the city
The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree. What other solutions can you offer?
Some people belive that university education should only be offered to those who can pay for their own courses and the government should not be expected to fund higher education. to what extent do you agree?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. 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 do you agree with?
explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give yoytur own opinion
Many people believe that living a city offer greater benifits as compare to the countryside ? To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The chart below Shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cornparisons where relevant
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtade- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summsrise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.