You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter;
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
The charts below show the most popular films by genre for men and women and general ticket sales for different types of film in the USA in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
1.On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
o● describe the item you lost
o● explain how you lost it
o ● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Gaining an ability to manage money is one of the most important parts of a life of an adult's life. In this essay keeping a financial account and generating passive income will be discussed.
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you.
Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:
-Introduce yourself.
- Explain what the problem is.
- Suggest solutions to the problem.
Some people think that family has the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think that other factors such as television, friend, music have the biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similer to each other . You don’t’ fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town centers is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of our town to the writer of the article
The internet has brought sea change in the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. what are the most serious problems linked to the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors
fo 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
suggest how the reception area could be improved
University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree
Lectures were used in the past with many students. With modern technology available for education, there is no justification for this way of teaching. Do you agree or disagree?
Your have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
•say which points in the article you agree with
•explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Some people think that it is best to save money, for example in a bank or savings scheme. Other people feel that money should be spent whenever it is available. Discuss these views and reach an opinion on this debate. Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
Some people think that food is one of the most fundamental economic products and should be mostly produced by each country for its own consumption, with only minimal export of products to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Recent research has confirmed that human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life. Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural word?
Part 1
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
one problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solustions can suggest?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. 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
Which way do you think is the best for a student to make new friends? 1. joining a sports team 2. participating in community activities 3. Traveling
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
Some people believe that childhood is the best stage of happiness. While others believe that a person can enjoy greater happiness in other stages of life. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. You do NOT need to write any addresses. You should write at least 150 words. In your letter
ointroduce yourself
odescribe your plans for the party
oinvite your neighbour to come
Some people believe that the government should support the funds for the arts, while some other people suggest that the money should be used for public health and education. Discuss bith views and give your own opinion.
some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. but others believe that teenagers should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. general knowledge, love creative, fun
The number of living traditional lives in the world’s rainforests is decreasing. Within a few decades the last of these indigenous tribes may have disappeared forever. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to prevent it from happening?
Task 1.3
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport manager and say
Give your flight details
Why were you disappointed?
Suggest some improvements to the airport services
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest taxpayers’ money in healthcare, while others believe that money should be used in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion. Keywords: government; health Type: Discussion
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
• explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•explain why you are looking forward to the visit
•describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
•suggest some things to do during the visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
The media is increasing interest in famous people who have ordinary background. Why do you think people are interested in the lives of famous people? Do you think this is a good thing
some think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard id to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. (to what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion.
in a number of countries,some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railways lines for fast trains between cities.others beleive the money should be spent on improving esisting public transport discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have just started a course on a college which has nosport facilities of otd own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club . In your letter
•introduce yourself
•say why you are intersted in this sports club
•ask some questions about club e.g. facilities , members , cost
The first car appeard on british road in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on british roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company and you need some time off to attend a family celebration. Write a letter to the company's manager. In your letter:
-give details of the celebration
- explain the reason why you need time off
- suggest a way to have your work done during that time
Intelligence is the most important component of Leadership. Do you agree or disagree. Give your opinion and support this with relevant examples.
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave "very good" rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting, the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand Humans life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Popular hobbies and interest change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Recent advances in medical science have resulted in increased life expectancy over the past few years. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In most sucessful organizations some people believe that communication between managers and workers are the most important factor,other people say that other factors are most important. discuss both views and give your opinion
THE graph bolow givas information about international tourist arrivals in different parts of the world. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California and the rest of the world.
In the past peolpe used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The government investments in art, music and theatre is waste of money. Govt should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree ?
You are taking a cource at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter:
-introduce yourself.
-explain why you haven't handed in the project yet.
-request more time to do it.