You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:
-Details about the meeting
- The problem you face
- What should be done
Cooking at home is a waste of time because there are so many convenient fast food options that make life less stressful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given maps illustrate the structure of Islip town at present and what it will look like after developing in the future.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter,
describe what this book was about
explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
The diagram below shows the floor plan of the public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
The map shows the developments which took place the coastal resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
People should read only those books that are about real events, real people and established facts. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Nowadays, some people are changing their way of look through hair colour, cosmetics and even plastic surgerie. What are the reasons? Is it a good thing?
Some people say that ebook and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazine. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Total School Spending 1981 Insurance 2% Total School Spending 1991 /Insurance 3% Other workers' salaries 28% Other workers' salaries 22% Teachers' salaries 40% Teachers' salaries 50% Resources e.g. books 20% Resources e.g. books 15% Furniture and equipment 15% Furniture and equipment 5% Total School Spending 2001 Other workers' salaries 15% Insurance 8% Resources e.g. books 9% Teachers' salaries 45% Furniture and equipment 23%
Students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking f
WRITING TEST 14
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
•ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
• ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Many elderly people no longer look after their families but are put in care homes and nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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 about how to care for your pet,
describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
Some people think that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writing can be stored electronically. Others, think that printed books still play important roles. Discus both views and give your opinion
You have just read an article in a national newspaper 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 newspaper. 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 the article
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have visited a store and bought set of china tea cups which later you found broken but store denied to replace it. Write a letter to the manager of the store describing situation.
In your letter add following points:
• State what problem you had with the purchased item.
• Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem.
• Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction.
Many children no longer read books but instead use modern technology. While some think this is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Introduce the maps. Write what do they illustrate. Note the changes that occurred. Look attentively at the maps and note what was modified and what remained unchanged. Describe each element of the map in a separate paragraph. Tell about each element (farmland, car park, school etc) and its alteration. Use vocabulary for graph description and linking structures. Also see words from academic wordlist. Give a general overview. Write in brief about the changes.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, Which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your lette
say what the participants liked about the hotel
explain why they were unhappy about the food
suggest what manager should do to improve the food in future.
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high school rather than regular subjects To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the use of digital books has increased and use of paper books is on the decline. Do you agree or disagree
The first diagram gives information on the quantity of books borrowed from different viilage libraries between June and September in 2014 and the second graph illustrates the proportion of types of book borrowed during this given time.
you have seen in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
. explain why you would like the job
. give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
. say how yo would spend your free time while you are in Australia
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people are choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive o
[ ] An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgery/ plastic surgery. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In recent years more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages of ebooks outweigh their disadvantages?
In the future , nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying . What is your opinion on this matter?
The two maps depict the transformation of a bookshop over the course of two decades, from the year 2000 to the present.
you had recently ordered a book, online from a bookseller. The book sent by him was not the latest edition, even though you had paid the money according to the latest edition verion. Write an email to bookseller in about 150-200 words. your email should include complain about the service of the online site and state about the urgency of the latest edition
The table shows the income and expenditure of Brooklyn Hall, the building used to hire in over the period of three years.
Through various social media like Facebook or Instagram, people contact each other and receive domestic and international news. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages? (2)
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. Languag How m To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES IS AS ANTISOCIAL AS SMOKING. SMOKING IS BANNED IN ERTAIN PLACES SO MOBILE PHONE SHOULD BE BANNED LIKE SOKING. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.
facebook represents a very powerful medium of influence over large populations. There are many positive aspects of facebook. however many people feel that it is doing irreparable harm. to what extent do you agree with the statement? what do you think should be done to minimize the negative aspects of facebook
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Panama City from 2010 to 2019.
In todays world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact with many people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have recently been offered a job in Canada living with a family for 6 months and looking after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him/her why do you want this job, explain how you will spend your free time in Canada, and invite your friend to visit you when you are in Canada
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine
for someone to live with a family for six months and look
after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
In your letter
· explain why you would like the job
· give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
· say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The chart shows data about the type of books that people under 30 years old read
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The charts show the qualities employers and employees think are important in job seekers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant .
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below show the sales of children's books, adult fiction books and educational books between 2002 and 2006 in one country
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. Do the advantages of such a prohibition outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
- explain why you would lile the job
-give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Smoking should be banned in all public places even though it would restrict some of other people’s freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.