The tables below give information about the amount of exports (millions of tonnes) moving through Rotterdam port in Holland to various global destinations in 2002 and 2012; and also, the % rates of tax imposed on these exports by the receiving countries.
You recently bought an expensive electronic product from a store and found that the product does not work properly. Write a letter to store manager. In your letter,
Complain about the problem
Propose action for the store to take
Request conformation that this is agreed
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms.
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Write to the gym manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .........................,
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
•Describe the item you bought and why you need it
•explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that young criminals should receive the same punishments as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently took a trip. In your absence, a friend did you a big favour. Write a letter thanking them. In your letter incluce:
- What the favour was
- How this favour helped you
- an offer of compensation
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
● say where you think you left the papers
● explain why they are so important
● tell the manager what you want him/her to do
You recently have completed a course in a training centre in Canada, your friend also wants to do the same course.
write a letter to him stating. In your letter
- what you did during the course
- why you recommend this course
- what the possible benefits of this course are.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•say where you think you left the paper
•explain why they are so important
•tell the manager what you want him/her to do
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
-describe the item you lost
-explain how you lost it
-tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
The graph below show the number of enquiries received by the tourist information office in one city over a six-month period in 2011
New neighbours have recently moved in, but they are making a lot of noise at night while you are preparing for your exams. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
explain that they are preventing you from studying well
suggest what they can do to improve the situation
tell them when you will have completed your studies
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You ordered an item from an online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet. Last week you sent an email about the situation to the shop, but you did not receive a reply.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the situation
•complain about the bad service
•ask for immediate delivery of your order or your money back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are staying at your friend’s house who is traveling to another country. A recent storm damaged the house. Write a letter to your friend And say: What happened and when, What was damaged in the house, What needs to be done about it
Write a letter to a friend who lives in a different city.
a.Tell him/her about your recent job offer
b.Tell him/her about your arrangement of a dinner to celebrate your achievement
c.Inform him/her about the arrangement of his/her accommodation
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel, in their feedback, participants at the meeting told that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel
- say what the participants liked about the hotel
- explain why they were unhappy about the food
- suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in futu
The overuse of natural resources causes an ultimate exhaust of them. People have been using them to be in the swim of new styles such as making new furniture of recent design. This causes a huge harm to the environment. Therefore, the government should discourage people the overuse of these resources. To what extent do you support or oppose the idea?
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.
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•apologise for missing the birthday celebration
•explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
• and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
“In the circumstances of the present-day world, more and more people believe that celebrating Women’s Days is counterproductive, as the special treatment females receive on such occasions only highlights gender inequality.” In about 300 words, state your opinion about this statement.
The maps below show recent changes in town of Kimsvile. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You ordered an item from an online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet. Last week you sent an email about the situation to the shop, but you did not receive a reply.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the situation
complain about the bad service
ask for immediate delivery of your order or your money back
You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•whose marriage ceremony it was
•give details of this marriage ceremony
•invite your friend to come and visit your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
•thank your friend
•explain how useful the present is
•arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
You have a pen friend living abroad. He is interested to learn about the major news items in your country.
Briefly describe any piece of news that is being broadcast on TV and reasons why you are interested to share this news with him.
In your letter
•say how you feel when you receive the letter
•mention why the incident in question is important for you and your countrymen
• give regards to her parents
You have recently moved to a new flat. Unfortunately, you lost some money the other day, and cannot afford to pay next month's rent which is due.
Write a letter to the landlord explaining the situation that you will pay as soon as your parents send the money
Also, mention that there are some pridem with the flat.
A recent newspaper article reported that a 14 years old boy who seriously destroyed his school got the punishment to clean Street instead of being sent to prison. Do you think this is right or do you think that such criminal should be sent to prison.
You have recently moved to a new aparatment. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
•explain why you have moved
•describe your new apartment
•invite him/her to pay a visit
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
Q. ’’ Mothers play key roles in the upbringing of children, but in the recent times both parents are getting busy with professional life. Who in your opinion should take the responsibility of child care now?’’ Give your opinion in no less than 250 words.
Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about
The promotion
The celebration
Their accommodation
Your friend recently got promoted as the Vice President of his company.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• congratulate him on his promotion
• invite him home for dinner
• share some recent updates of your life with him
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
In recent years more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages of ebooks outweigh their disadvantages?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think she/he should get a job.Write a letter to this friend.
•say why she will not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea
•Suggest the type of job that would be suitable
ou recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter
Provide the details of your shipment
Describe the damage
Say what actions you want the company to take
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
You recently sent a valuable parcel through a courier company, but it has not arrived at its destination.
Write a letter to the courier company. In your letter:
• Give details of the parcel and when you sent it.
• Explain the importance of the parcel's contents.
• Suggest what action you would like the company to take.
You should spend about 20 minutes on thi
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
One Of Your Friends Recently Had A Birthday Celebration, But You Missed It And You Forgot To Tell Your Friend That You Couldn’t Attend. Write A Letter To Your Friend. In Your Letter:
– Explain Why You Missed It
– Explain Why You Didn’t Tell Your Friend
– And Say What You Would Like To Do To Show That You Are Sorry
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
•describe the problems with the car
• tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
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.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
In recent years, many people have developed health problems due to leading highly sedentary lifestyles. What problems can arise from a lack of physical activity? What steps can be taken to encourage people to become more active?
The younger sister of one of your friends is thinking about spending a year studying abroad as part of her university course. You did this recently, and she has asked you about your experience.
Write a letter to your friend's sister. In your letter
• tell her where you studied during your year abroad
• describe what you learnt about the country you studied in
• explain why your year abroad was helpful for your studies
Should private schools receive government funding? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Some people think that the parents of children who commit crime should also receive a punishment. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. in your letter
•say how you feel about his performance
• give details of your musical activities
• explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities.
You recently took part in a training course. The organizer of the course has asked you for some feedback.
Write a letter to the organizer of the course. In your letter you should:
- Give details of the course you took part in
- Say what you found useful on the course
- Suggest ways the course could be improved
At universities in some countries, it is common for students, especially for those who have no scholarship, to have jobs while they study. They may work in offices, at the library, in labs or as teachers’ assistants. They earn money for living expenses and sometimes receive a reduction in tuition as well. Is this a good idea? Support your opinion with specific reasons and details.
You recently bought a product online, but when it arrived, it was damaged and not as described. Write a letter to the online store manager to make a complaint. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Say why you are unhappy
Suggest what you want them to do