The graph shows the number of overseas visitors (in thousands) to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. The three areas are: The coast (blue line) The mountains (orange line) The lakes (gray line) The coast: Around 40,000 visitors in 1987 Slight dip in early 1990s, then steady increase Reached about 75,000 by 2007 The mountains: Around 20,000 visitors in 1987 Gradual and steady increase Reached around 35,000 by 2007 The lakes: Around 10,000 visitors in 1987 Sharp rise from 1987 to around 2002 (peaking at 75,000) Then a sharp decline to around 50,000 by 2007
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Last month you had an overseas hoiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends.
4.The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to Japan for differen purposes between 1990 and 2010.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holidays
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities and take their children along with them. Some people think that this is beneficial for children's of the family while other thing children will find it difficult discuss both of youse and give your opinion.
You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book.
Write a letter to him/her.
• apologize for the mistake
• find out how important the book is to him/her
• say what you will do
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas.You would like some information about their courses.Write a letter to the school.In your letter
Ask about the school
Say what kind of accommodation you want
Mention any special requests you have
Your friend from overseas is coming to visit you next month.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell them what they need to bring
tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting
warn them about some things that might be challenging
Nowadays, education overseas has become more accessible and growing numbers of people send their offspring to study in other countries. However, this trend has its detractors. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in Australian universities over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friemds where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the holiday and the photos. Explain why you didn't write earlier. Invite them to come and stay with you
In many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is?
Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
You are living overseas and have just come across an article about your country in a magazine where some of the information is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor.
Explaining what the incorrect information is
say how the editor could change it
Suggest another topic about your country that they could write about
The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a
party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about
studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same
day so you cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you
cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give
your talk.
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The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
- Thank them for the photos and for the holiday.
- Explain why you didn't write earlier.
- Invite them to come and stay with you.
The line graph shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas.You would like some information about their courses.Write a letter to the school.In your latter
These days many people live or work overseas in a different country than they were born in. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and then give your own opinion.
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss advantages and disadvantages
The cost of flight has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
A friend who is living overseas should visit you soon and would love to stay at your place. Write a letter and explain
- Why cannot he/she stay at your place this time?
- Suggest an alternative arrangement.
- Invite him/her to stay in the future.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in European countries between 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
As an overseas employee, write a resignation letter to your employer due to an
emergency at home. You should write
- the reason for leaving,
- date of departure,
and things that you loved about your job
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
●thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
●explain why you didn’t write earlier
●invite them to come and stay with you.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the school. In your letter
•ask about the school
•say what kind of accommodation you want
•mention any special requests you have (for example diet).
Write at least 150 words.
The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Money spend in the UK by overseas visitors Reasons for visit
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:
Request time off
Explain why you need to leave early
Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / M
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you photo of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
-Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
-Explain why you didn’t write earlier
- Invite them to come and stay with you
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the school. In your letter
•ask about the school
•say what kind of accommodation you want
•mention any special requests you have (for example diet).
The graph below shows four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from during 1975 to 2005.
Self- practice :27/11 The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
•Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
•Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
Your best friend is moving back to your city after being overseas for five years.
Write a letter to convince your friend to move in with you. In the letter:
– Explain how much you have missed your friend
– Describe how you feel about your friend’s return
– Give reasons that you and your friend should share a home
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
In many countries people tend to move oversea or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to Japan for different purposes between 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the kinds of second languages Korean students learned and the line graph describes how many Korean students went overseas to study between 1980 and 2005.
The bar graph below shows the number of overseas students enrolled in a third-year Computer Science course at a Canadian college.
Write an apology letter to a friend from overseas that it will be impossible for him or her to stay with you. In the letter,
you should:
• Tell why it is not possible
• Give him alternative choice to live
• Invite him or her to come in the future
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decades. This has made oversea travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend