The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Line graph)
You recently ordered some books online. However, you have not received them as yet. This has created a lot of inconvenience for you, especially as you are doing some research for which you need the books immediately.
Write a letter to the authority in-charge to convey your dissatisfaction about the delay. In the letter,
● describe the situation
● explain why you are dissatisfied
● say what you want him/her to do
You are not happy about service you received a couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it .
Write a letter to the company to complain the poor service you received from its employee.
Essay topics: Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a countries financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
You have received a bill from a mobile phone (or cell phone) company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls. Write a letter to the company, complaining about this giving your reasons asking for the bill to be changed
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create , while others struggle to survive . governments should take steps to resolve thiw unfair situation . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
•Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•Suggest types of job what would be suitable for him/her
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store’s website. When you received it, you discovered that it was not the same item you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Describe the item you ordered
Explain what was wrong with the item you received
Say what you would like the manager to do
You live in Ho Chi Minh city. You just took a trip to Ha Long Bay with an English friend named Daisy. You received an email from her after she returned to London. Read part of her email below. Write a reply to Daisy. In your email, you have to tell her that you really like the photos and the time you got together, describe a problem you had at the airport to her and suggest the time and place for the next trip. You should write at least 120 words.
The urban transport system receives more funds compared to the rural transport system. Why do you think it is so? How can it be solved?
Parents, usually mothers, stay at home to look after their family. People believe they should receive a salary from the government for that. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought a product online that arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the company you bought it from.
- Explain what you bought and when you received it.
- Describe the damage.
- Say what action you want the company to take.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
•say they would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for them
•suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university.
Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
•explain which course you are interested in
•say what you know about the university
• explain why you should receive the scholarship
These days, people receive a lot of advertising (for example, emails, texts messages and phone calls) that they have not asked for. Why do businesses advertise in this way? Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words
The charts give information on the amount of exports moving through water damp 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. Write a report summerizing the information. Select and describe the main features and make comparison where relevant.
You have received a letter from your neighbour complaining about noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter explain the cause of the noise apologise for the noise describe what action you will take to solve the problem You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………….
Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to the community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
QUESTION
You are a member of your town’s public library. You received the following
message:
Dear Library Member,
We are updating our services and would like your input. What kind of
books or materials should we add? Do you think we should also organize
workshops or reading clubs? Please share your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Library Coordinator
1 - Informal Letter
Write to a friend who also uses the library. Share your opinion and ideas
about the changes.
Write about 50 words.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it didn't work properly.You called customer service to report the problem but you haven't yet received any help.
Write a letter to company and in your letter:
•introduceyourself
•explain the problem
•and state what action you would like from company
Some people think it is not necessary for adults to receive education in class. Self-study is a good way for them to study more effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have ordered a product on a websites and received a different product. Write a letter to the company.
Write a letter
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy in the property but the landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr Matthews. In your letter:
• indicate your intention to stay
• give information about the maintenance issues
• explain what you would like the landlord to do now.
Write at least 150 words.
Write a letter
You bought a set of China tea cups from a famous department store, as a Christmas present for your sister. When you reached home, you found that a few cups were broken. You went back to exchange the damaged cups, with the receipt, but the sales executive refused to take them back.
Write an email to the store manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things:
State what problem you had with the purchased item.
Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem.
Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction."
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while others struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situatuon. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luaggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage untill the last day of your holiday.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
1. complain about the situation.
2. Say why it caused you problem.
3. seek suitable compensation.
Some people believe that the country would benefit a lot from a large number of young people who enter into university; however, others think that the large number of people receiving the education of university only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are staying in an alien country. You have recently received a letter from your wife in which she has complained of your son's activities. Write a letter to your son to counsel him. In your letter, write: what you came to know about his behavior why you are upset about such activities what kind of behavior you are expecting from him
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Write at least 150 words.
You recenly received a letter from your bank that should have contain a new credit card. Unfortunately, the card was not in the letter.
Write a letter to your bank manager. In your letter:
-Explain what has happened.
-Suggest the card could be cancelled for security reasons.
-Ask when the new credit card can be sent to you.
Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to the community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
There has been an increase in the number of children and youngsters committing crime. What are the reasons for this? What punishments should they receive?
In most countries, prison is the most common solution when people commit a crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children's charity located in the USA spent and received in one year.
Your company sent you to complete a course in another country. You have lost the certificate received at the end of the course. Write a letter to the principal of the college where you took the course.
In your letter, you should tell:
how you lost the certificate
why you need it now
what you want the principal to do.
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while others struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situation» To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In most countries, prison is the most common ~Solution when people commit a crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it Could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about going to college or trying to get a job. You think he should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
. Tell me why he doesn't like going to college
. Explain why the job is right for him
. Offer him suitable jobs
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear...
A significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an internship. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process students are often face daunting processes from determining companies. There are many steps that they must be dealing with the selection process, it could be a long process of recruitment. The situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of internship placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their internship to achieve good performances. An Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not have good time management. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing time to break or get permission. Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
Also, they expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their career. Most students choose their internship based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
Some people say that parents should decide on what kind of medical care their children should receive, while others believe that this is the state’s responsibility Discuss both views and give your opinion
The quality of health care a person receives should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of health care for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
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 live in Ho Chi Minh City. You moved to Manchester to study English three months ago. You have just received an email from a friend of mine, Sara from London. Read part of her email below. Write a reply to Sara. In your email, you have to describe Manchester and the weather there, tell her about your part-time job, the family you are staying with, and your activities in the evening, and finally you have to write about your English classes there. You should write at least 120 words.
You are not happy about a service you recei A couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it .
Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from it's employees
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the percentage of adults who received qualifications from a range of education providers in three years. The chart below shows the percentage of adults who received qualifications from a range of education providers in three years.
You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain that you will meet him/her at the airport
say what you have planned for your friend
write some important things that he/she might find useful
You recently received a letter from a fiend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy goint to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her