During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restrauants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter, remind him when and where you met, tell him what kind of job you are interested in, say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Unplanned expansion of cities often leads to serious social, environmental, and economic problems. Discuss the causes and effects of this phenomenon and suggest possible solutions.
You have noticed a problem in a public park near your home. You decide to write to the park manager about this problem.
- say how often you visit the park
- describe the problem that you have noticed
- suggest a possible solution to this problem
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir or Madam,
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter:
•remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is becoming increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced society. Discuss the reasons behind this trend and suggest possible strategies individuals can adopt to maintain a better balance between work and personal life. Use explainations and examples to support your opinion.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer dome possible solutions to it.
The diagrams show the problem of flooding in a UK town and two possible solutions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Your manager is going ot leave your company next month. You and a colleague want to give your manager a leaving present.
Write a letter ot this colleague. nI your letter
say how you feel about your manager leaving describe a possible present for your manager suggest arrangements for buying the present
Global warming is one of the biggest threats Human face in the 21st century and sea level are continuing to rise at alarming rates.what problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
last year you attended an intensive English course at the Darwin College of English . Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible .
Write a letter to the principal of the college and request him to send the copies of the required documents As you have lost the ori documents.
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Congratulate them on being accepted
- Ask if they would like to be your roommate
- Discuss possible activities you could do together
Regular physical exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health. However, despite the known benefits, many people do not engage in regular physical activity. Discuss the reasons for this and suggest possible solutions.
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems you can’t meet him / her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
– Apologise to your friend.
– Explain why it’s not possible to meet now.
– Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.
Your son is learning a second language at school, but he needs some extra lessons.
Write a letter to a teacher asking for her help. In your letter
Explain why your son needs help
Ask the teacher about her teaching experience and methods
And suggest a possible schedule for the lessons.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dea
Around the world, large cities face the task of dealing with rapid population increase. What problems foes urban grow ath cause? What are some possible solutions to these problems?
more and more people claim that modern work pattern are a source of stress.ehat do you think are the causes of this? can you suggest some possible solutions?
In some countries, younger people are neglecting their rights to vote. WHAT problems does this cause and what are some possible solutions? v.1
You have recently completed an online course, but you are not satisfied with the quality of the lessons. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
explain which course you took and when you completed it describe the issues you faced with the course suggest possible improvements.
Some poeple believe that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, businees and the academic world. Other believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time, but fail to do so. What are the reasons of this failure? What are the possible solutions?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
• explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that the development of countries can lead to environmental damage, especially in terms of air and water quality. Discuss the causes and suggest possible solutions to address this issue.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
* describe some possible dasadvantages
* say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
It is often said “when is Rome, do as the romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have make it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office every day. What are some of the advantage and disadvantages of this situation?
In recent years, people have paid attention to preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However, others think it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extend, do you agree or disagree with this point?
Nowadays, many children play computer games. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a bussinessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this bussinessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Nowadays both men and women spend a lot of money on beauty care. This was not so in the past. What may be the root cause of this behaviour? Discuss the reasons and possible results
Write a letter to your landlord to inform them about a maintenance problem in your apartment.
In your letter, you should:
•Clearly explain the problem and how it is affecting your daily life.
•Ask the landlord to deal with the issue as soon as possible and propose a suitable time for the repair work.
•Show your gratitude for the landlord’s help and cooperation.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skills. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write an essay about the main problems teenagers have in your country. Describe them, and explain their causes and suggest possible solutions.
More and more people claim that modern work patterns are a source of stress. What do you think are the causes of this? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
Acquiring new knowledge and skills doesn't always happen quickly. Do you think that patience is key when it comes to learning, or do you think it is possible to learn things quickly if you are motivated? Support your opinion with your personal experience and observation.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's character and culture from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
nowadays families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have used to this. Explain the reason for this and discuss any possible effects in it may have on society.
Experts say that if older people spend time with others and exercise every day, they will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly people suffer from loneliness and poor physical fitness. Discuss the causes of this problem and suggest possible solutions.
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the numbers of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions.
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Some scientists believe that studying of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date.
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
- Apologies to your friend.
- Explain why it?s not possible to meet now.
- Suggest an alternative date for the meetin
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they release from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group does
explain why the group is good for the community
suggest alternative days and times for practice