Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work at home and have problems with the equipment you see for work.
Write a letter to the store or company that supplied the equipment. In your letter
. describe equipment problems
. explain how this problem affects your work
. Tell us what you want the store or company to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear Sir or Madam,
More and more women go out to work. It is the government's responsibility to subsidise them and provide free staffs and facilities to care for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
The Chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed men and women of different employment status.
Write to your friend telling him to take care of your home while you are away
You should state
• How long you would be away
• Contact to reach you
• What you want him to do.
Celebrities such as singers and film stars earn too much money, buy too many goods and care too little about other people. To what extent do you think this is true? Should anything be done to change the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many newspapers, magazines and television programs make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media’s right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people’s private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that there should b fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Nowadays, people are too obsessed with buying or acquiring material things such as expensive clothes or cars because, they think that people around them will judge them based on what they possess.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for children 's development,while others think that it is important for children to go to school.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of home schooling and state your opinion.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some industrialized countries have serious environmental problems. The damage to the environment is an inevitable result when a country tends to improve the standard of living. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people eat at fast food restaurants these days. Fast food seems to fit todays lifestyle. Discuss both the advantaged and disadvantages.
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.
Write a letter to your friend telling them you have moved to a new city
State the reason for the move
Describe the city and accomodation
Invite them to visit
A few people debate that technological inventions like cellphone are making people socially less interactive. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
n 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?Write 250 words within no more than 40 minutes.
“Higher salaries are better than other incentives for motivating workers.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Currently experiments on animals are extensively disseminated for establishing new medicines’, and to test harmlessness of other products. Some people assert that these tests must be banned, because making animals suffering is morally wrong, meanwhile other people support, since their profit for humankind.
Some people think that government should fund roads more than railways. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that international sporting events contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world. What is your opinion? Write at least 250 word
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth.
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that when recruiting new staff, businesses should try to attract people who can work independently on their own, while others believe that they should recruit people who are able to work in a team. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation. However, you were not satisfied with some of the services provided.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to stay at the hotel
•describe the problems you faced during your stay
•say what you would like the manager to do about it
Some people think that Financial School should be mandatory in schools. Others say that there are more important topics. Discuss both statement and give your opinion.
You are planning to return to your home town for a holiday after a long absence.
Write a letter to one of your old friend. In your letter,
. explain that you are coming and that you'd like to meet again
. describe what you're planning to do
. say where you're staying and when you'd free to meet.
in some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. to what etent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Should the government support artists such as musicians, painters and writers? Is it economically beneficial or it is just wastage of money? Why or why not
The statistics show different types of staff in the Shore Hotel from 1975 to 2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: The diagram below shows the life cycle of a flower and the various stages it goes through.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. - state what problems you had with the food you ordered - complain about the service - describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
governments should spend money on railways rather thah roads .to what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph provides data relating to the number of passengers at the Underground Station in London.
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance. ▪️Introduce yourself ▪️Describe the training course and how it would benefit your work ▪️Explain why you need financial assist ance.
Nurses should write personal statement for nurse who is looking for job in the UK. To what extent do you agree or disagree
All students should study a foreign language in school, starting in their earliest grades. To What extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Government investment in the art, such as music and theatre, is a wast of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. to what extent do you agree with this statement?
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do
the diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelecritic power station.
Write a letter to you friend who want to stay at you home, but you will be away on a vacation for a month. Discuss details about the trip and how yo get keys of the apartment
You recently purchased a kitchen appliance, but it was delivered late and damaged.
Write a letter to the store manager to complain about the issue. In your letter:
- describe what item and problems
- explain how the late and damaged delivery affected you,
- state what you would like the store to do to resolve the problem.
Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To whatr extend do you agree or disagree with the statement.
You recently bought an electronic gadget from an online store, but it is not working properly. Write a letter to the customer service department. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the product
Explain what you have already done to fix it
State what you would like the company to do
Some people think the government should focus on improving the economy of the country. Other people think that government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.
You recently took a long-distance bus trip and were dissatisfied with the service. Write a letter of complaint to the bus company. In your letter:
Describe the specific problems you encountered
Explain how these problems affected your experience
Say what you would like the company to do to make up for the issues
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter, you should:
thank her/him and tell the dates of your holiday
explain how he/she enters the house
describe what you expect him/her to do.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should not make their social or political views known to students in the classroom.