You had a problem while staying at a hotel and the receptionist was very helpful. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
– describe the problem that you had
– explain how the receptionist helped you
– suggest ways to prevent the problem from happening again.
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or Negative developement
Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports (e.g. skydiving, rock climbing). Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Does the educational success of a person depend on the teacher or it is the attitude of the student that plays the main role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the local school in your neighborhood to give suggestions about improving its buildings and play area. Include
Why they should be improved
Suggestions for how
When they could be improved
The diagram below shows the process of recycling aluminium drinks cans.
The picture below shows the use of renewable energy accounting the total energy from 1971 to 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main feature and make comparison where relevant.
People think that goverments should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles to solve envinronmental problems. Give your opinion
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
Some studies suggest criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, the best way to reduce crime levels is to educate people in prisons so that they can get a job after they are released from prison. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Some college freshmen find that the subjects they choose are not suitable for them. What are the causes for this? What can be done to solve the problems. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the percentage of a drug company’s total sales, by region, from 2002 to 2006.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These day many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in term of family development.
Some people think that countries should limit the amount of food that they import and mainly eat products from their own country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is betger to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The charts show the proportion of male and female employees in different job categories in an engineering company in 2005 and in 2015.
Nowadays technology is becoming more and more useful to youth. However, certain number of people tend to utilize social media for conversations with others and use for crucial news around the world. I believe that its advantages are overlapping its disadvantages.
You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started giving some problems and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, describe the problem explain how it is affecting your work write what you want him to do regarding it You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You have recently moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all the communication there.
Write a letter to your bank Branch. In this letter mention:
-Where you have moved?
-What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communication?
-What do you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address
The bar chart below shows the top tem countries for the production and consumption of rice in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
I am writing to you because I am unable to pay next month's rent which is due on Monday. Unfortunately, the other day, I lost my wallet in which there was a large amount of money. I have, therefore, had to ask my parents to deposit money into my account. Since the financial transaction is a time-consuming process, I will pay your rent upon receiving the money. I am so sorry for any inconvenience to have caused you.
The chart below shows the proportions of graduates from Brighton University in 2019 entering different employment sectors. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The following pie charts and the table show how three countries (USA, UK and Malaysia) deal with dangerous waste. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. You should Amount
The bar charts below provide information about percentages of students who are proficient in foreign language in different countries.
Some people believe today that everyone has a right to access to the Internet and that governments should provide this access for free. Other people believe that access to the internet is not a right and should be paid for like other services. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
In some countries there are more yung people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The rate of unemployment in some countries is high. Because of this, there is no need to complete an education beyond a primary school level. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows visits to disneyland and sea world from 2001-2005. The bar chart shows the most popular rides and attraction in Disneyland. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Some believe in enrolling their children into the best schools so that they learn to socialize while others believe that home-schooling is a better option. Discuss both views and where do you stand on this topic?
The main purpose of university is to provide graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for students to get a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the only way to be successful in business is to have a unique product. Discuss if you agree or disagree.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agriculture land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s
Many countries have embraced tourisma as a way to boost their economies and create jobs for local residents. However, some argue that tourism can have negative impacts on the environment and local cultures. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism for a country?
One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/her family in their home. You enjoyed the meal and had been happy to be introduced to his/her family.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, .thank your friend and say that you enjoyed the meal
• say what else you liked about this visit
• ask your friend to meet you someday at a restaurant
Some people think that governments should ensure that their people stay healthy, others think it is the responsibility of the individuals. Discuss both sides of the argument and provide your opinion.
It is becoming increasingly common for people to migrate from one country to another in search of better opportunities. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of immigration for both the host country and the immigrants themselves. You should include: •An introduction that outlines the topic. •A paragraph discussing the advantages of immigration. •A paragraph discussing the disadvantages of immigration. •A conclusion that summarizes your views and states your opinion.
“Some people believe that keeping a pet has many benefits, while others think it causes problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
(Academic and General Training) Many people have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved?
Write a letter to landlord about the problem you have in house of renting.
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Interest is convenient, it has many negative effects and it’s use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. Do you agree with this statement?
The bar chart shows the distribution of YouTube users worldwide as of January 2023 by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. To zoom in, click on the image.
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
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce fertiliser (compost).
you and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory.
Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
– give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
– explain the reactions of the members of your family
– ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
Some people argue that governments should provide free university education for all citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
Air travel causes environmental pollution, so many people believe that there should be an increase in the price of air tickets in order to reduce air traffic. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently organized a party for your company at a hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter.
-describe the party and how it went
-explain why you were pleased with the hotel service.
-suggest some improvements that the hotel could make