WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from one of your teachers. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
Give details of the job & position you are applying for
Explain why the reference is important
Suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference
Write at least 150 words.
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree or disaagree with this statement?
Governments suits pain money on railways whether than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of tree types of tutrients, which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
These days young children spend a lot of time using computers, tablet and smartphones. Some people think that introducing children to technology at a young age is beneficial. Others believe that they would benefit more from traditional games. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
You have heard that the local authority is planning to build a shopping mall in the centre of your town. You do not agree with this decision because there are already a lot of shops.
Write a letter to the planning department. In your letter
-say why you are writing
-give reasons for your objections
-explain what you think would be a better alternativear
Some people think that the goverment sould be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Your sister has been in the hosptial for a week .During this time, you have noticed the meals they are providing for her are very poor qulity . write an email to the hosptial manager and include the following things.
Money Can Make Life Easier And More Comfortable. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one are of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and charts show how it was distributes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area in Britain.
Some people believe that teacher should assign a lot of homework for student whereas others believe that they should focus on completing academic work during the school day. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
There are many extinct animals' species in the world nowadays. Some people believe that we should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate on the problems of human beings. What is your opinion?
The diagrams below show the stages and the quipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wherer relevant.
In some countries, there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres or route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the first car appeared on Britsh roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of trasport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many societies has homeless people. Some people think the best way to help them is to give them money. To what extent do you agree?
Some schools require their students to wear uniforms because they believe it helps the students focus on their schoolwork rather than on their clothes. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
You have learned that a foreign friend plans to live and work in your country for 6 months.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Tell him/ her how you learned of his/her plan.
Suggest a place for him/her to live.
Describe how she/he can find a job
Increasing travels is a way for, people to learn about cultures, however, it can increase the tension between people. Discuss both views.
The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions.
Some people think that government is wasting money on arts and that this money could be used in specnt anyways. To what extent do u agree.
Other people think that, in today's world, subject like Science and Technology are more important than History. Disucss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that school children sgoyld learn how to grow food and cook with it in their lesson.what's your opinion?
nowdays, older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. what problems does this cuase, and what are the solutions?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermakets in some countries, many small and local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows food consumption in Australia between 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
•express your appreciation
•and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
Describe a city you would like to recommend as a nice place to live (not to my hometown) You should say: What it is? Where it is? What do you know about this place? And explain why you recommend it as a nice place to live.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Percentage of Australian men and women doing regular physical activity: 2010
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subject, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that entertainers (eg film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?
Airline companies in many countries have reduced the cost of tickets.Discuss whether it is a postive or negative development.Give some examples based on your own experience.
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child's mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Bar Graph The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments in 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the results of a survey carried out with visitors to the London Natural History Museum. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
what was the information required
how was the wrong information provided?
what problem did you have because of this?
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, which is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialized and developed nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.
International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its negative impacts on tourist destinations. For a tourist destination, do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays the number of students who migrate abroad for higher education has been significantly increased. Mention advantages and disadvantages of it.
Question: Over-fishing has become a very common practice in many countries. ● Why is so? ● What do you think are the effects of over-fishing?
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Friends and fam ily bring m ore happiness than m oney and possessions. H ow far do you agree w ith this s ta te m e n t? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 2 5 0 words.
Some people give more importance to artists (painter, writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think? Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. state which you consider to be the most effective . comics books radio TV film theatre Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the increase use of computers and mobile phone in interactions has negative effects on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Q:- Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban countries. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. write a letter to your boss.
explain why you want to reduce your working hours. say which hours you would like to work, describe how your part-time studies world kenefit your employer.