You are temporarily moving to a new city for your job. You will be there for three months, and you would like to rent some accommodation for your stay. Write to an accommodation rental office. In your letter •Tell them how long you are staying. •Describe the type of accommodation you would like. •Explain what facilities you will need nearby.
You travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter
• Inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
• Describe your suitcase and what happened to it
• Explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
n many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their children when women work full-time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting University studies. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage for young people who decide to do this.
You recently moved to a new city and you want to invite your friend to visit you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Tell them about your new home and the city
Invite them to come and stay
Tell them what you can do together during their visit
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
• describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
Some people believe that starting school at an earlier age is very beneficial for children,while others believe that children must stay home and attend to school at the age of 7. In your opinion,what are the advantages of attending school before the age of 7
You are going to visit the town where your friend went to university.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•explain why you will be visiting the town
•give details of where you will be staying
•ask your friend to recommend some evening entertainment
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Games are as important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that studying at university or collge is the best route to a soccessful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job staight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The table illustrate how much projects are costing in American dollars for West Africa, Central America and South east Asia to sustainable forestry for over the next five years
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter
- Explain why you changed job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •
thank them for having you at their house for a week •
express your gratitude for their hospitality .
say how much you miss them
The presented table gives information about costs of the projects in the future five year period in American dollars for three environmental project for sustainable foresty.The supplied pie chart illustrates the expected expediture breakdown allocation for the next five year as the projects are set up.
some people think that public libraries are no longer necessary due to the availability of digital information. To what extent do you agree or disagree with given statement?
Write a reply to Sara. In your email, you have to describe Manchester and the weather there, tell her about your part-time job, the family you are staying with, and your activities in the evening, and finally you have to write about your English classes there. You should write at least 120 words.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outeigh the disadvantages?It is often argued that taking risks in both professional and personal lives is essential. While there are potential disadvantages to risk-taking, I believe the benefits far outweigh them. Risks can not only prepare individuals for an unpredictable future but also foster a fearless mindset, both of which are crucial for personal and professional growth.
To begin with, taking risks opens up opportunities that can lead to a more prosperous future. The uncertainties of later stages in life mean that no one can predict what will happen. By embracing risks, people increase their chances of achieving success, even if the outcome is not guaranteed. For instance, if an individual decides to invest a portion of their earnings, despite the inherent risk of losing money, the potential return could be significant and life-changing. Without taking this risk, the money might otherwise be spent on non-essential activities, such as dining out or entertainment, which offer no long-term financial benefits. Similarly, in personal life, starting a new relationship involves the risk of emotional vulnerability. While there are no guarantees that a relationship will last or bring happiness, taking that leap often leads to growth and meaningful connections.
Furthermore, a fearless mindset, essential for both personal and professional success, is developed through risk-taking. People who consistently take risks are often more resilient and better equipped to handle challenges. Many successful leaders, for example, built their careers by confronting obstacles head-on rather than avoiding them. These individuals learned early on that facing uncertainties strengthens their problem-solving abilities and enables them to achieve their goals. The well-known saying "no risk, no gain" holds true, as those willing to take calculated risks often reap the rewards, developing a mindset that is critical for long-term success.
Admittedly, taking risks does carry the potential for failure or loss. There is always a chance that an investment may not yield returns or that a relationship may not work out. However, these potential drawbacks are outweighed by the personal growth and opportunities that come from stepping out of one's comfort zone. Without risk, people would remain stagnant, unable to adapt to the unpredictable nature of life. It is through risk-taking that individuals learn valuable lessons, regardless of the immediate outcome.
There are many reasons that can motivate a person to stay working for the same company. Some believe that money is the main reason. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
explain when you stayed at the hotel
describe the problems you experienced
say what you would like the manager to do
You recently enjoyed a meal at an expensive restaurant, and you were impressed with the good service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•Explain the circumstances of your visit to the restaurant.
•Describe the service you received.
• Say what you would like the manger to do.
EVERYBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITY STUDY PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEVEL OF ACADEMIC ABILITY. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT? GIVE REASON FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how the cerment is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at alltimes. What are the advantages for a company having a uniform? Are there any benefits of having a uniform for the staff?
The illustrations show two stages in the development of the mobile phone. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement*
Some people don't like leave in the small city because they can't develop there a skill in there. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The only way to reduce drug abuse is to legalise the substances and bring them under control. 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.
the diagram below shows the multistage production of pears as can fruit
The most important aim of scence should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people think the rise in living standard only benefits cities rather than rural areas. What problems can be caused? How to reduce these problems?
having more money and Leicester time is better than earning less money and having more free time. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Advertisements cause more harm than benefit both to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the modern age, society is changing faster and faster. This accelerating pace of life affects our mental and physical health. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
You have a spare room in your Apartment that you would like to rent out to a student. Write a letter to your Student Accommodation Officer of local college and say
1. Where is your apartment located? - close to university
2. When will the room be available - Room will be available next month
3. What are the requirements for a student to stay?- no parties , no loud music other restrictions.
In some countries young people are encourage finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.
Obesity was once considered a disease of adults; however, it is becoming increasingly common among children. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to help children stay healthy?
A friend has written a letter to you informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city.
Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:
what he or she can do in your country/city
advise him about the place he could stay at
suggest to him/her what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city
Governments should focus more on preventing crime than on other issues such as healthcare and education. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that the best way to spend a holiday in a foreign country is to go out to meet people, instead of staying in the hotel most of the time. What is your opinion? Give reasons & include relevant examples from your own experience.
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
• Describe where you stayed and what you can do there
• Provide one negative aspect about the destination
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
The table illustrates the projected costings during the five years in American dollars for three environmental strategies for stable forestry, whilst the pie chart presents the anticipated expenses distributed by four sectors in the first year.
Some people say that humanitarian subjects such as philosophy, history and literature that people study in universities have no value for their future career. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Some people believe that students should acquire working experience during their gap year instead of traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You want to appear for an interview to an another city by train. The train departed late form the station and you could not reach in time. Write a letter to the railway officer of your city. In your letter :
* When you travelled and why the train departed late
* What happened as a result
* How you feel about the problem
The chart shows the percentage of men and woman living in poverty devided into ten different age groups in the United States in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
People can face serious social and practical problems while living in a country where they have to use a foreign language. 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.
The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.