You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look verysimilar 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 articles you agree with, explain ways in which your town centres is different from most other town centres, and offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Rich countries should allow jobs for skilled and knowledgeable employee who are from poor countries. Do you agree or Disagree?
You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair.
Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter,
give details of the last repair work
what the problems are now
how you would like the landlord to solve these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......................,
4 pie charts show information about public complaints from 4 cities
Inventors are not as important to society as doctors. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The given bar chart illustrates how many males and females played six different sports in English cities during 2012.
The diagram below shows how rainwater is collected and converted to drinking water in an Australian town. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the picture below.
In recent years, many local shops have closed because customers travel to big shopping malls or centers to do their shopping. is this a positive or a negative development
You need to take a leave from work.
Write a letter to your manager asking for leave. In your letter:
- Explain why you need the leave.
- State how long you will be away.
- Assure that your work will be covered in your absence.
in some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of healths and fitness are decreasing. what do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
Grandparents play a big role in the bringing up their grandchildren. Do you think it is useful for grandparents to be involved? What is your opinion
n many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household task equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8 Version 1 In some countries police officers do not carry guns. How does this affect the manner they implement law and order? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a gun. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that money makes life comfortable. Others think that a large amount of wealth brings more troubles. Do the advantages of having a lot of money outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is worth researching different minerals in space. Others, however, disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
17 June 2025, The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012.
The charts below show ưhat UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008
You have recently moved to a different flat. Write a letter to an English speaking friend.
In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new flat
invite him/her to pay you a visit.
Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment, but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation (suy thoái, xấu đi)? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
More and more people are complaining of people becoming overweight. Some persons are of the opinion that there should be an increase in the price of fatty foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tables below give information about sales of fair trade labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries
The table and graph below show information about cinema visits in Auckland between 1995 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some graphs or tables contain a lot of information, so you will not be able to include everything. Look at the exam bar graph below. The number of prisoner in thousands in five different countries from 1930 to 1980
Helping each other, exchanging services with neighbors, has always existed. Today, with the Internet, mutual aid networks are developing in neighborhoods to offer various local services (large or small DIY, babysitting, cleaning, walking or pet-sitting, moving, lending objects: e.g. tools, kitchen appliances, etc.) What do you think of this exchange system? Would you be willing to ask or provide a service to strangers living in your neighborhood via the Internet?
As we acquire more knowledge, things do not become more comprehensible, but more complex and mysterious. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take.
the plans below show a public park when it first opend in 1920 and the same park today. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The diagram represents the cyclic process of life of butterfly, beginning from adult moth that transform into an egg.
The pie charts show the proportion of transport in main bridge in the UK in three years
Some feel that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that history offers no practical benefits to society while other claim the history teaches us to understand the present. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
1.Advertisements have impacted our modern world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertisements.
Some people like to work in company which offer high salaries, other prefer working in a company which offer good working atmosphere. What do you think? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Crime rates have been increasing in many cities around the world. What are the key problems contributing to this rise in crime, and what solutions can be implemented to tackle these issues?(Huseyn 3)
Asking for Information
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
State what your skills and experience are.
Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of [poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
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.
recently some people can work fromhome using modern technology. some say this only benefits the workers, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Developing countries require international organizations’ help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last years. Discuss the causes and effect of this issue disturbing trend.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
- introduce yourself
- explain what is wrong with the furniture
- say what action you would like the landlord to take.
The graph below shows changes in the popularity of three different activities in a UK sports club over a 20-year period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learninh and taking responsibilities. What are your opinions on this?
The plans below shows the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tonnes, from three different sources, between 1990 and 2005.
the diagram bilow shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. summirise the information by selecting mainfutures and make comparisons where it is relevant
New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transformingthe lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having school uniforms?
Teenagers are facing more problems these days as compared to old days.The reason is that parent are spendind less time at home.Agree or disagree