There was a time when people only shopped out for necessity, but these days shopping seems to have become a new form of leisure activity, people don’t appreciate the value of money anywhere. To what extent do you agree with the view?
DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT? MOST EXPERIENCE IN OUR LIVES THAT SEEMED DIFFICULT AT THE TIME BECOME VALUABLE LESSSONS FOR THE FUTURE. USE REASONS AND SPECIFIC EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT YUR ANSWER.
You want to sell your television. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, explain –
Why you are selling the television
Describe the television
Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it
The advances in air travel are focused only in first class and this seems to have left others with no benefits at all. Do you agree or disagree?
You had a meeting with many jobseekers in a hotel and you were dissaisfied with your stay write a letter to meeting organizer, In your letter;
# Provide the detailsof yout meeting
# Explain what you ere dissatisfied with
# suggest what the hotel should do to resilve issue
You have 20 minutes
You have a suggestion for a park nearby where you live. Write a letter to your city’s council. In your letter include:
• what your suggestion is
• why you think this suggestion will improve the park
• when you would like to see this suggestion in action
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you would like the job
• give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Start with 'Dear Sir,'
Today we can see excessive consumption of natural resources such as air, fresh water, oil, and so on. The usage is increasing at a very dangerous pace and is already reaching critical levels. What are the reasons contributing to this? What should be done to minimize the effects?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with family fr 6 months and look after their 6-months old child.
Write a letter to the parents:
Explain why you would like the job.
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter:
* give details of the course
* say how the course would be useful
* explain how the company could help you do this course.
it is common these days to see celebrities advertising different products. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
oday we can see excessive consumption of natural resources such as air, fresh water, oil, and so on. The usage is increasing at a very dangerous pace and is already reaching critical levels. What are the reasons contributing to this? What should be done to minimize the effects?
The pie charts show how three nutrient in typical meals can be seen as unhealthy
LEARNING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL IS OFTEN SEEN AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LEARNING LOCAL LANGUAGES. IF TAUGHT MANY ARE AT RISK OF DYING OUT. IN YOUR OPINION IS IT IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO LEARN ENGLISH? SHOULD WE TRY TO ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LOCAL LANGUAGES, IF SO, HOW? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVENT EXAMPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE
On 1 July 2015, the Government of India launched a massive campaign named "Digital India".
AIM- The main aim was to improve access to technology to the people of the country.
Digital India has helped people to get government services online and, they can post their complaints online to the government.
Our Prime Minister has made many apps for them like swatch Bharat etc, it has helped people to get their roads repaired, get their job done easily and even faster,
Digital India offers many services like Digitalocker etc where people can store their important data, information securely, this idea was supported by many companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook etc and
They are also helping us in making our country digital, they are providing free WIFI to remotes areas with the help of drones etc and this has helped India by generating jobs, reducing the cost of import for all the necessary equipment. Digital Technologies include Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications which have emerged as the main reason for rapid economic growth.
Digital India will change the face of many states,
For example, Himachal Pradesh where many basic things such as the health care system, education and online business. Due to digital India people who do online banking has also increased to a very large extent.
Digital India has the mission of making India digitally empowered and literate and all the services will be given online which made people to get information easily and, in all languages, it wants all the services be available to its citizens digitally which will make our country empowered and more developed economy
DISADVANTAGES:
The major disadvantage of digital India will be online fraud. The uneducated people will fall into this trap. Over and above, it may also lead to cyberbullying.
SPENT -1 lakh cr
Conversation
Yashank- Hello suhird, it’s great to see you again
Suhird – Hi, it's great seeing you too, how long has it been? It must be more than 6 months. I'm doing good. How about you?
Yashank- Not too bad
Suhird- What is new?
Yashank- Well I wanted to meet you because I really want to talk to you about my friend.
Suhird- Okay
Yashank- Well, He doesn’t bring his books and disturbs others during study hours. He keeps on speaking and never lets other study. Due to him, I am not able to concentrate in class.
Suhird- Did you try to talk to him?
Yashank-Yes but he neither listens to me nor my friends.
Suhird- Do teachers know about him?
Yashank- I guess, but they just ignore him while they are teaching.
Suhird – why don’t you try talking to him again?
Yashank- I have done several times, but he still doesn’t pay attention.
Suhird- I think you should talk to his class teacher about him. Since they have more experience than us in handling students.
Yashank- OKAY, it sounds like a good idea. I will also ask him to make the subject more interesting and practical so that he is able to concentrate more on his studies.
Suhird- Do you need help with anything else?
Yashank- No, thank you for your time.
Suhird – No problem brother. Bye
Yashank- Bye
Nowadays, many people use the Internet to get medical advice instead of going to see a doctor. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
with the rise e-books comes the decline in paper boos. some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduces the ammount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There seems ro be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than contiunual assessments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment
Some governments today seek to monitor the general public’s electronic communications (in the form of phone calls, texts, and emails) saying that this reduces crimes. Many people oppose this, however, saying that it erodes individual freedoms. Discuss the aspects of this debate and give your conclusion to the discussion.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers and see how well you have done.
Today, many people rely on the internet to diagnose and cure their own health problems instead of seeing a doctor. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
These days everyone seems to have more possessions(e.g. computers, cars, mobile phones, etc) Our strong desire to own these things is making us less aware of important personal qualities such as kindness and concern for others. Do you agree or disagree?
Task 1
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
-describe your experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
With rise of e-books comes the decline in paper book. Some people sees this as a good step forward while other do not . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
These days, many people will stay home to watch a live performance (for example, a sports match or a concert) because they can see everything on a TV or computer screen. To what extent you agree or disagree?
It is observed that most governments pay a lot of money for an art project for instance, there are more and more paintings and sculpture seen in public places. Some people think that it is wrong, and the government should spend money on other important things of public interests. Give your opinion.
you went to see a good film but you could not enjoy it because of some problems in the cinema. Write a letter to the cinema manager. You should tell
When you watched the film
What problem you experienced in the cinema
What the manager should do
150 words
Some people claim that museums and art galleries will not be need because people can see historical objects and works of arts by computers. Do you agree or disagree
A discussion on the content of museums and art galleries has always been permeative and immanent among intellectuals. While this type of foundation is showing works of foreign countries, others think that it should be showing local history and culture instead. I am in complete accord in exhibiting history however, I also believe that displaying foreign work is also important. In the forthcoming paragraphs, we shall discuss both perspectives and I shall see forth my point of view.
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
•explain the purpose of the trip
•ask about things to do and see in the city
•invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work. Write a letter to the head of the organisation. In your letter
– express your interest
– ask for details of the work that needs to be done
– let them know when you are available.
Some people prefer to leave their house and see movies in the theater. Others would rather stay at home and watch movies on their TV screen or on a computer. Which one do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
•say why you want to sell your
•describe the condition of the car
•invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In the future, it seems more difficult to live on Earth. Some people think more money should spend on researching another planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter,
•explain why you would like the job
•give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
•say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australiac
Blood sports have become a hot topic for debate in recent years. As society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed. All blood sports should be banned. Discuss the main arguments for this statement and give your own opinion.
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gym or sports clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Other employers see no benefit in so doing. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behaviour of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to become criminals. To what extent do you think human nature leads to crime? How can we prevent children from growing up to become criminals?
You are not satisfied with the meal service provided at your university hostel.
Write a letter to the accommodation manager. In your letter:
Explain what the issues are with the current service
Describe how it is affecting you and others
Suggest improvements you would like to see
You have seen an advertisement for a part-time job at a local music shop and decided to apply for the post. Write your letter of application
Zoos are seen as important institutions for the conservation of wildlife and for educating the public about animals. Do you think it is important for children to visit zoos? Do you think children should learn about animals through zoos rather than other sources such as documentaries or books?
Government in many countries are urgently seeking ways to reduce employment in rular areas. what are the most effective ways to do this? which measure do you think would be the single most effective step that government could take?
“Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Some people say that now we can see films watching movies at home is easier and there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, movies need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The parents of your Australian firend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for for him/her
write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why you won't be able to attend the party
Give the of a paln to see Chris at a different time
Some people say that now wJ can see films on their phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema, Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films, need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both· these,views and give your own .opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.