Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram has replaced face to face communication in our everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
Many people consider celebrities such as actors and athletes to be their role models. Do you think that people should look up to celebrities as role models? What other types of people are worthy of admiration?
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
Describe what this book was about
Explain how this book influenced you
Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people.
In many countries today,crime novels and TV crime drames are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these book and TV showes are popular? what is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn language. The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that reading books is more beneficial for children’s development than watching television or playing video games. 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 the most'
Write a letter to te 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
More and more people are buying things on the internet like air tickets, books and groceries making online shopping more popular with every passing day. Does the advantages of such shopping outweighs the disadvantages?
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
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinionof crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Question: An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in schools, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel,but they did not enjoy the food.
Write a letter to the manager to explain
what the participants liked about the hotel
explain why they were unhappy with the food
suggest improvements the manager can make to prevent this from happening again
Write a letter to a taxi company. You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no-one has replied to your complaint.
Write a letter to the taxi company.
Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently stayed at your friend place to look after the house while he /she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his /her house. write a letter to your friend. in this letter:
Describe what the accident was
Explain when it happened
Suggest how the manage can be fixed.
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 scholl. In your letter,
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how muchc ooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be storeoelectronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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
Some people say that parents should place restrictions on the time their children spend watching TV and playing games and encourage them to spend this time reading books. Do you agree or disagree?
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter,
» introduce yourself
» explain the situation
» say what action you would like the company to take
Some people think that books should be stopped in school and that videos , films and computers should be used instead To what extent do u agree.
The maps below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Umar
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read any entertainment books because they think it is wast of time. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but nobody has agreed on what an ideal society would look like. What do you think is the most important element needed to make a society perfect? How can the ideal society be achieved?
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:
•Which part-time course you booked,
•Explain why you need to cancel your booking,
•Ask about booking a different course.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
What is your preference when looking for a new device: friend's recommendations or magazines, newspapers or articles? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Test 1: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The use of social media such as Twitter and Facebook is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in their everyday life. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
It is not necessary to go to a place to know about the place because we can see the places from book, TV and internet. Do you agree or disagree?
Public libraries rovide a large collecction of books to read. Somepeople argue that they should also provide other high tech facilities like computer, internet, CD's and DVD's. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule?
You recently gave. Presentation at work.you borrowed a book from a colleague, which helped prepare for the presentation.write a letter to your colleague.In your letter
Say what the presentation was about
Explain why the presentation was important
Describe how the book helped you prepare for the presentation
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should say:
what the presentation was about,
why the presentation was important
how the book helped you.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntery work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the volunteer work in your letter
explain why you want to do voluntary work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work
Many people say smoking should be banned, however, some say it is not a good idea. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion
The graph gives information about the number of books which were borrowed from four village libraries namely West Eaton, Ryeslip, Sutton Wood and Church Mount from June until September in 2014, and the pie chart shows a breakdown of kinds of book borrowed during the period.
A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
ask how he or she is doing
remind him / her about the book
explain why you need it back
In the future, nobody will buy printed paper or books because they will becomplete able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there.
Write a letter to someone you know who live there. In your letter
ask them for help finding accommodation
tell them where you would like to live
tell them the type of place you are looking for
In the future، nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. To what extrnt do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are the some of the job skills employers look for new employees.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter-
Suggest how you could help in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
The number of overweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some people think this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children's health. To what extent do you agree with these views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 year old kid. 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
You have booked a hotel for some reasons you need to change the booking dates and details.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel for the same in your letter give details
For the booking you have made
Inform changes you want with your booking
State reasons for the changes.
The chart shows the percentage of women and men in one Asian country who passed when they took their driving test between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.