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,
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.
Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up." To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You bought a football match ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain the football tournament
why you are unable to go
how can your friend get the ticket
Technology has impacted on the way people interact. These days, many relationships are created and maintained through technologies such as mobile, telephones and the internet. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology to establish and develop relationships?
The diagram below shows proposed changes to Sidborough College for its development into Sidborough University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue children should stay in school until the age of 18 while others think that 14 years is long enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You pho0ned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the
● say what you would like the manager to do.
The diagram outlines the various steps involved in the process of publishing a book. Overall, a manuscript goes through nine stages before it is released to the public. First, after the manuscript is written, it is sent to the publishing house for thorough analysis and review. Once approved, a contract is negotiated and signed between the author and the publisher. The next stage involves designing the book's layout using specialized software, followed by obtaining final approval. Once the layout is approved, the manuscript is printed, transforming the digital content into a physical book. This is followed by bookbinding, where the editor selects the appropriate format for the book. Finally, the finished volume is distributed to various bookstores for sale. The entire process typically takes 18 to 24 months. In conclusion, publishing a book in physical form, regardless of its literary genre, requires numerous steps—nine in total—and demands close collaboration between the author and the publisher.
Writing Task 1
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 email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Most high-level positions in comapanies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
It is sometimes thought that people who travel outside of their own country are more tolerant and understanding of others. To what extent do you agree?
Evidence suggests that there is a significant rise in the number of money-consumers having willing to use a credit card more than cash. Although some disadvantages are accruing to credit card usage, I believe that advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
You have recently bought a product from the local market,but it had already been used
Write a letter to the shopkeeper
Say when you bought it
Explain the situation
Ask for refund or replacement
Although more and more people read the news on the internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of the news for the majority of people. How far do you agree or disagree?
Children who start reading earlier are thought to perform better at their school studies later on. How important are reading skills in a child’s academic performance? What other pre-school factors influence a child’s later academic performance?
It is often thought that the increase in juveniles crime can be attributed to violence to the society. Do you agree that this is the main cause of the crime? What solution can you offer to deal with this situation.
Not enough people realise the importance of natural world. What is the reason for people's lack of awareness? How can people be made more aware?
Some people think that the best way to motivate individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle is through government legislation, such as taxes on unhealthy food. Others believe that personal choice should be encouraged instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Computers are increasingly popular these days. Many people think that the advantages the computer has brought outweigh the disadvantages. What is your opinion? Give your reasons in your own experience.
Not enough students around the world choose to study a science subject at university. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently bought a product online, but when it arrived, it was damaged and not as described. Write a letter to the online store manager to make a complaint. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Say why you are unhappy
Suggest what you want them to do
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it didnot work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Explain the problem
3. And state what action you would like from the company
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment？
Have you recently bought a mobile phone? Write a review about the phone explaining why you bought it, how easy it is to use and if you would recommend it to others.
There are more cars on the roads these days and more accidents are happening. As a result, some people have suggested that people should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do these outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, there are not enough medical or educational facilities in rural areas. Therefore, some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to work in rural areas for some time. Others think that people should be free to choose where they work after graduation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the advent of technology, like the mobile phone and internet, has brought families closer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that workers like nurses, doctors and teachers do not get enough payment while film actors and athletes get more money than the importance of their job. How far do you agree or disagree?
The diagram outlines the various steps involved in the production of olive oil. Overall, olive oil goes through seven stages before being packaged and released into the market. The process begins far from the industrial setting, with the olives being harvested directly from the trees. In the second step, the olives are rinsed with cold water before being placed on a conveyor belt connected to a smashing machine. This machine separates the olive paste from the olive stones, which are not needed for olive oil production. Next comes the pressing stage. The olive paste is, then, placed into perforated bags and crushed using a pressing machine. This process allows for the separation of oil from water. Finally, the oil is stored before it is ready to be sold. In conclusion, as shown in the diagram, the production of olive oil involves several stages—seven in total—and requires specific expertise.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (foe example, though cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explainations to support your opinion.
it is thought by some that a teachers role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge. what do you think is the role of a teacher?
You recently bought a new Television online,However when it arrived you found that it had a problem.You called the customer services,but were not satisfied with the responce. Write a letter to the company ,In your letter. Introduce yourself Explain the situation. Explain what you want the company to do.
“Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library.Which should your school choose to buy - computers or books ? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.”
The illustration reveals the explanation of new features and layout changes in the library floor plan throughout a 20-year period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The diagram below shows the usual process a person must go through when applying for a driving license in one state in the US
Some people say a person’s success in adult life is the result of the way they were brought up as a child by their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there is an increase in people with an unhealthy diet and not doing enough physical exercises. What do you think might be the reason? What can be done to encourage people to have a healthier lifestyle?
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for a growth in the rate of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves have become more common in recent years. Discuss the causes of these conditions and examine their effects on human survival.
Occasionally, students in elementary school are allowed to advance to the next grade even though they have not successfully completed the lower grade. Advocates of “social promotion” think that keeping a child in a grade for longer than a year hurts his or her development and self-esteem. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of social promotion? Use logical arguments and specific examples to support your opinion
You have bought a toy online. On delivery, you found that it has some issues. Write a letter to the manager of the toy company and express your dissatisfaction. In your letter:
Give details of the toy you have purchased.
Tell them why you think the toy is faulty.
What do you want the comapny to do about that.
Not enough people around the world choose to study science subject at university. What are the reasons for this? what impact does the issue have on society? give reasons for your answer and include any examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some oeple think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult ought to be optional instead of compulsary. To what extend to you agree?
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days after purchase it has stopped working.
You spoken to the company representative a week ago but the phone 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 to company to take
The internet has brought sea change in the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. what are the most serious problems linked to the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their trees. Second step is to rinse the product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacturing. Afterwards, the pressing moment comes. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can be crushed with a convenient pressing machine. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of the final produce before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires a plenty of work-seven steps- and a piece of specific knowledge.
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss bot views and give your opinion.