You often visit a local music studio to practice singing and record audio. Recently, you received an email from the studio manager.
Write a short letter to the manager
In your letter:
Say how you feel about the closure
Suggest what the studio should do during the closure
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advise
In your letter:
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
•describe some possible disadvantages.
•say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
The graph below shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features in Vietnam in the year 2005, 2008, 2010.
The first line chart illustrates the changes of the percentage of households using electrical appliances from 1920 to 2019.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems- To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Interviews form the basic selecting criterion for most large companies. However, some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows monthly retail sales of different kinds of the stores in the USA last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reportign the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject applying for a job because of his/her age. Discuss positive and negative. Give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number o f tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plan for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below provides information about the numbers of Australian students who studied in five different countries between 2004 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You 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 action you want the company to take.
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 your employer
Experts say older people were happier and healteir in the past because they did more excercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions ?
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have a risk. Do you think that advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
The two bar charts show the percentage of food and goods that were bought in supermarkets in three countries.
Some people say that shops should sell food products from the local area whenever possible, rather than selling food that has been imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do yoa think this is happening? What can governments do to help redace the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world’s forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourists as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. what are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
The pie charts on the left illustrate the proportion of three electricity-generating sources in the German and French markets in 2009 while the charts on the right further detail the composition of the segment of renewable energy in that same year.
Long-distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses in many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantges?
many countries are spending a huge of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. others argue that it would be better if these countries could spend the money on children to take part in sports. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Giving detailed descriptions of crimes in newspapers and on television can have had bad consequences, so information of this kind in the media should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
The pie charts compare the proportion of British children learning musical instruments in the years 1996 and 2016 , while the bar chart illustrates the percentage of children under 18 choosing to participate in various musical instrument courses in given years.
The maps below shows the town of Lynnfield in 1936 and then later in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the map below shows an industrial area in the town of Norbition and planned future development of the site.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opnion? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
The graph below shows the top 5 grossing films in both the United States and United Kingdom in the year 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. ab
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from during 1975 to 2005.
Some people argue that being highly qualified is the only way to ensure high paying jobs while others believe that having work experience is the best way to get a well paying jobs .discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the average weekly salaries of men and of women working in different occupations in 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before. Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival/departure date explain your accommodation needs ask for information about getting to and from the college.
The maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.
In many countries, wedding are Getting bigger and more expensive than the past. What is the reason for this coma is it positive or negative development
The graph shows the production levels of the main types of in the UK during the period from 1981 and 2000.
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students' sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
Writing Samples Band 5 Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people’s lives? 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.
These days, it is easier than ever for people to travel to different places. As a result, many locations that used to be free of tourists have now become popular tourist destinations. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication hurts young people's reading and writing skills. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The chart gives information about marriage and children in a selection countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing PA
Some people believe that vertical city in people work and live in a tall building is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss both views and express your opinion.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant
The maps below show the village of Stockford in 1930 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The value the one country exports in varus categories 2015 and 2016. The table shows percentages change in exports