Part 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this part. Write at least 150 words.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
you should spend about 15 mintutes on this task. there have been several complaints about the reception area where vistors to your company arrive. your manager has asked you to suggest. how the reception area could be improved. write a letter to your manager. in your letter, describe the complaints that have been made say why the reception area is important sggest how the reception area could be improved.
News Stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many major cities. Some people say that the government should be responsible to reduce the use of cars. And the car users also have to use public transportation more. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents’ house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parents’ house as long as possible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise pollution and airport construction one reason for this is the growth in low cost passenger flights, often to holiday destination. some people say that government should try to reduce it by taxing it more heavily. do you agree or disagree.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
Write at least 150 words
Some people say that the is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Other say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both view and your opinion.
The internet is an invention that has changed the world. Some say for the better and others say for the worst. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Violence and crime have increased in most major cities of the world. Some people say this is because children now play violent video games online. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some say that children should engage in co curricular activities and some say they should keep themselves busy on their own. Discuss both the view points and give your opinion
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
· tell him/her which team won
· describe the weather conditions that day
· say how you felt about the match
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by verysmall numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your supervisor requesting to change your work schedule. In your letter:
- explain current schedule;
- why you want to change it;
- say what kind of schedule you need.
Some people say that all popular TV programs should aim to educate about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement???
You recently visited a local restaurant with your family and had
a very good meal.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter
● explain where the restaurant is
● describe what you ate in the restaurant
● say why you would recommend the restaurant to others
your recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on wheather 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 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.
Some people say that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own care after they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that the Internet is making the world smaller by bringing people together. To what extent do you agree that the Internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another?
housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences. some people say only government actions can solve this problem? to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently returned from oversea by air and left a valuable item on the plane. Write a letter to the airline manager. In your letter
.Describe the item you left behind
.Say why it is important to you
.Explain what you would like the airline manager to do
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the lost of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think old buildings should be kept because they reflect the unique culture of a society while modern buildings look alike. Other say that today there should be more modern buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that overeating is harmful and advertising for some food products should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason (Motivation) for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your child is going on a trip to another country for a week. The school authority is looking for some parents who can join the trip. You are interested in going with the children. Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter, say why you want to join the team mention what you can do to assist also ask questions related to the trip
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in past because they did exercise and spent more time with their family and friends , whereas many now suffer from lonliness and health problems . What are the causes of this and reasons
You have stayed at a friend’s house last weekend and forgot your watch there.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
•thank him/her for the hospitality
• describe your watch and say where you could have left it
• suggest a way how to get it back
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this.
Write a letter to this neighbor. In your letter
Explain the problem
Suggest a solution
Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
You are spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a fairly central heating system. The manager promised contact you regarding compensation but you still heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel in the letter.
Describe the problem at the hotel.
Explain what the manager had said at the time.
Say what you wanted the manager to do
21.Some say the best way to deal with public health issues is to invest in developing new medicines. Others say that a better way is to promote a healthy lifestyle. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government should be not be expected to take sole responsibility for reducing the number of accidents, individuals should share this responsibility. Write an essay for an educated audience either in support of or against this statement.
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
• say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
Modern technology has a great impact on the environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple lifestyle to avoid this problem, while others argue that technology itself should provide the solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. DISCUSS BOTH
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothing. Do you agree or disagree?
You have written an article for a magazine about the job that you do. Write a letter to your manager and ask for his/her comments regarding the article, which will be published in a famous magazine next month. In this letter, you should say Explain why you have written this article. Give a short description of what you have written. Specify what particular things you want him/her to comment on.
You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result of some unusual weather.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- express your concern (i.e. say you are sorry to hear what has happened)
- tell him/her about a similar experience that you once had
- give some advice, or offer help
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called “The book that influenced me most”.
Write a letter to the editor of magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
- Describe what this book was about
- Explain how this book influenced you
- Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discussion both side.
Some people say that advertising is extremely sucsessful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweight the disadvantages?
Individuals reside in a culture of use-and-throw, utilising things briefly and then disposing of them. This essay will explore what are the causes of this practice and what issues it leads to.
Some people say that the purpose of education for individuals is to be useful to the society, while others argue that the purpose is to fulfill personal ambitions of an individual. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that governments should focus on reducing environ mental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that sports play an important role in the development of society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing. You should say: When it happened What the nice thing was How long you waited Why you waited for a long time And explain how you felt about the experience
Some people argue that fashion items cost too much money. Others say that this is acceptable because fashion is an important part of life. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in towns and cities than to build housing. Do you agree or disagree?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from --DELETED LINK-- It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?