You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should write at least 150 words.
The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of the population aged and above in 3 countries
ome people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollutions and housing problems. To what extent do you agree to disagree with this statement?
Air craft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season.Some people consider it a good idea,but some people appose it.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The figures below show the Glasgow age demographics in 1998 and the average number of annual hospital visits per capita among Glasglow residents from 1960 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write a minimum of 150 words.
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?
nowadays, plastic money replacements such as credit card or debit card are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and include your own opinion.
Topic: Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include:
where you live
what the problem is
what he should do
In today's world, many people use mobile phones and the Internet to communicate with others. This has resulted in the use of new words and different forms of spelling and grammar. Are they a positive or negative development?
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
• explain why you want to reduce your working hours
• say which hours you would like to work
• describe how your part-time studies would benefit yo
The bar chart providés key information about 2002 to 2013 display global sales of the to five mobile phone brands. The units are measured in millions. Overall, it is clear from the graph that Samsung sales out perfom all competing companies during the period. In addition, both the Samsung and Nokia have seen steady growth over the years, whereas other startups have seen little change over the period. According to what is shown, the Samsung and Nokia during the period between 2009 and 2013, there was significant different in the sales rate. While in 2011 both companies witnessed a study change in their total sales ratio. Moreover, the graph shows that in 2013, Samsung's phone sales rose to a legendary level.in terms of Apple , LG and ZTE,theye are considered as startups also the bar chart shows that LG has the highest sales in 2009. While ZTE company has not change over the past years and has remined constant. Finally,Apple is considered to have achieved great results over the past years.
Tourist-positive or negative development,.. it has become easier and more affordabke for people to travek to other countries, do you thunk its is a positive or negative development? Give yours opinion and revenr examples from your experience
Some people believe that the most important thing for nurses to have is good medical knowledge. Others say that there are more important qualities for nurses to have . Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or individual people to address. In the other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
• Give details of the food and services you ordered
• Describe the problems that occurred
• Explain what you want the restaurant to do
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part-time. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
explain why you want to reduce your working hours
say which hours you would like to work
discuss how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
Some people say the age of books is passed. The information will be presented by videos, computers, televisions, films. Others think the book and the written words will be necessary for spread information and complete educations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foriegn language is in order to travel to or work in foreign country others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opninon.
The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer identifying the main trends and making comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 word
Many people today are worried about the large quantities of waste produced by ordinary households. What problem are caused by households waste, and what solutions may be possible in both the short and the long term?
Write a letter to your landlord to ask about repair work that was not completed successfully. Write
What the problem was
What the repairs did
What you expect
Music play an important role in society, others think it is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantage and disadvantage of giving children this message.
Write a 250-word essay on the following topic (vocabulary is on the page 8): It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and personal lives. Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays the way people relate with each other has changed due to technology Do you think technology has changed people’s relationship towards each other
Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generations companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays most of the people prefer using keyboard for their assignments and they are not used pen or pencil. Discuss the both pionts give your opinion
There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the International music that is heard everywhere nowadays? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people believe that showing big sporting events like the Olympics and the World Cup encourages adults to exercise. Others think there are better ways to make people to exercise. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give relevant examples, write 250 words.
Today credit cards are easy to get in many countries, but some people who use them struggle to pay their debt. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Your ordered product online. However, when you received it, it was damaged. Send a letter to the manager of the company.
Write a letter
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign languge. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The line graph compares four countries in term of banana prices between 1994 and 2004. Overall, the countries experienced different trends in the time period. While the costes in USA and Japan countries increased, the prices in Germany declined. And the prices in France kept unchanged. As the chart compares , Japan's costes started around 190 in 1994 , and sharply rose approximately 290 until 1995. Then plummeted 200 prices in 1996. After experienced fluctuations between 1996 and 2001, with 2,00 and 2,30 , finally coming to 1,60 in 2001. Starting from 2001 if experienced gradual increase reaching a peak in 2004 with more than 2,60. Regarding France's prices in 1994 until 1997 remain unchanged. After prices fluctuations from 1998 to 2004 with 1,60. Afterward the Germany prices slightly plunged around 1,30 in 1995. Then prices fluctuations from 1996 to 2001, and between 2002 and 2004 keet unchanged. The costes in USA gradually climbed 1,20 from 1994 to 1995. Then slightly declined 1,00 in 1997. Afterward the costes keep unchanged between 1998 and 2004.
Large business have big budgets for marketing and promotic and as a result people garvitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-introduce yourself
-explain what is wrong with the furniture
-say what action you would like the landlord to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
Nowadays many young people are drawn towards dangerous sports. What makes them so attractive? What measures should be taken to regulate such sports and minimize the risks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
explain why you are writing
ask for the return of your deposit
inform the landlord of possible legal action
Some people think that e-books are better to be used for education in order to go paperless. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Give your own opinion
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is inorder to travel or for work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 worrds
.More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their appearance in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Each year, your company gives an Employee of the Year award to a worker who has performed exceptionally well. You believe that someone with whom you work should receive the award this year.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In the letter
- Describe your colleague’s job at the company
- Describe a time you worked with this
person
- Explain why you believe this person
deserves the award
It is not the responsibility of billionaires to address social problems. They have created their own money by working hard and they should be able to spend it in anyway that they want to. If it wasn’t for billionaires, we wouldn’t have a lot of the things which we all enjoy today, such as X-boxes, iPhones and Tesla cars. We should be thanking them, not criticising them.To what extent do you agree with the above statement?
you and your family are living in a acommodation in English - speaking country. You ae satisfied with the condition of the furniture. Write a letter to landlord.
Currently there is a trend towards the use of conventional medicine. However at best these methods are ineffective and at worst they may be dangerous . To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The local supermarket you shop at has recently done some renovations to improve the appearance of the store; however, the layout of the store is completely different now, and it is hard to find the products you are looking for. Write an email to the store manager and do the following things: • Congratulate him/her on the store’s new appearance. • Complain about the new layout of the store. • Offer a suggestion on how the store could be improved.
You have recently opened up a shop in your area and as an advertisement campaign. You would like to send a letter to all potential customers.
Introduce your shop
Introduce your services
And offer a special discount for the new customers.
Write your letter in an appropriate style and format in 150 words on your answer sheet.