Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn’t attend and you forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
-Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
-Explain why you missed it and why you hadn’t let her know
-Describe how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _____,
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?
The chart bar gives information about the UK`s ageing population in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035.
The maps below show the layouts of nature Museum between 2010 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarket have the responsibility to reduce the amount of psckacking of goods others augur that customer should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As the result of tourisms and the incresing number of people traveling, there's an growing demand for more flights. What problems does it have on the enviroment? What measures could be taken to solve the problem?
Some people think that zoos area all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
You recently bought a toy from a company online. When the toy was delivered, you found some problems with it. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter:
- Describe the toy
- Explain the problems with it
- Tell the manager what you would like her/him to do
In some countries, girls and boys are studied in different schools rather than in the same schools. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this.
many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle.both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. two what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed. In which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
A large number of parents and students think that the current college entrance examination should be abolished altogether. Express your opinion. Write about 300 words to support your position.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip. Write to the travel agency. In your letter
•Say where / when you went on holiday
•Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
•Tell them what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than bene fits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant : celebrate my father birthday
describe the problems: long time wait and food is cold
write about the action you want the manager to take : please refund the desert and communicate with staff for timing
Some people believe that governments should legalize the use of torture in extreme cases, such as terrorism or national security threats. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media-rich society.
High jobs demands, stress and sense of commitment are among the main reasons people go to work when they are ill. This way they accomplish important tasks, but may infect other or get some serious health problems themselves. In your opinion should people go to work if they are sick? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Government should spend on public services such as healthcare and education rather than art like painting, and drawing. To what extent do you agree or agree?
governments in many countries are urgently seeking Ways to reduce unemployment in rural areas. what which are the most effective ways to do this? measure do you think would be the single mast effective step that governments could take? .!
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of grater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the results of a survey of the number of participants in eight sports and the amount of time spent on each sport per month. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
More and more people today want to own famous brands of clothes, cars and other llems. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are going on a month training program to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organizer.
Write a letter to the Training Organizer. In your letter
• expressing your interest in the role
• requesting more information about it
• explaining what experience you have
Begin your letter as follows:
Nowadays, many young people are highly influenced by celebrities and choose them as their role models. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this development?
Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
some people think if they want to be successful in sports, physical strengths is the most important factor. others , however, think that is more important to be mentally strong. discuss both view and give your openion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school objects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph shows theft per thousand vehchiles in four European countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
These days social media sites have become public forums for discussion on political and social issues. Therefore, all types of opinions should be allowed on such platforms, and nobody should be banned. Do you agree?
The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001.
The diagrams below show the life cycle o f a species o f large fish called the salmon. Summarise the inform ation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make com parisons where relevant
Rubaiya apu The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two European countries from 2011 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays childrens watches a lot of TV and play video games. however, some people think that these activities are not good for a child mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
demand for food is increasing worldwide. whats the cause of this? what measures can the international community take to meet these demands?
Some people believe that ste is more effective than studying on campus while others disagree. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
Some people think robots can improve human life in future, while others think robots may affect society in a bad way. Discuss both view points and give your opinion.
In today's world, the spread of computer use has changed our way of living so that people can buy many things through the Internet. Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of Internet shopping.
people have didffernt expectation fpr jobs, some people prefer to do the same job for the company whereas othes prefer to change jobs frequently. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
People say it is the responsibility of the residents to keep the environment clean and tidy while others think it is the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
First impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree?
People believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use themoney to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
You have recently moved to a new apartment. After living there for a week, you have noticed that the public transportation services available are not sufficient, especially during peak hours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and explain where you have moved to. • Describe the problems you have experienced with public
transportation services.
• Suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.
Some people claim that arts such as painting and music cannot affect people’s lives directly. The government should spend money on other things. what is your opinion?
These days, people work in more than one job and often change carrier several times during their life. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Nowadays more items from the other countries are sold at local supermarkets. What are the reasons for this? is this a positive or negative development?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
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
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Today more and more tourists are visiting where condition are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places