You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•Describe the item
•Explain where and when your left it
•Say what action you would like the company to take
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
* ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
* ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
Writing task 1: Write atleast 150 words and spend no more than 20
minutes on this task.
You are new to the city and you would like to take your family out for a meal.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
The table below shows the results of surveys of first-year students who take courses in a particular university.
MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OTHERS THINK THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. -DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
•say who you are
•explain the problem
•say what action you would like the store to take
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to takeDear
Nowadays, more and more people visit well-known places mainly to take photographs, often without truly observing or experiencing the place itself. This trend raises some important questions: Why is this happening, and do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Some people say that distance learning is a quick and effecttive way to study. Others, however, disagree and say that distance learning programs can never be as good as courses taken in person. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Children are facing more pressures from academic, social and commercial sources. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce it?
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at companies or organisation as part of their programme. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of course requirement?
Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages and what action should the government take?
AMany offenders commit more crimes after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words
Many people say that the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider, as the rich become richer and the poor become poorer. What problems could this situation cause, and what measures can be taken to address those problems?
People nowadays are not as fit and active as they were in the past. What are the reasons for this? What measures can be taken for this?
You are planning to take a vacation.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•describe the vacation spot you have chosen
•explain how you plan to spend your time there
•invite your friend to join you on your vacation
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Raj
The quality of life in big cities is decreasing. What are the causes and what actions should be taken to solve this problem?
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Introduce the maps. Write what do they illustrate. Note the changes that occurred. Look attentively at the maps and note what was modified and what remained unchanged. Describe each element of the map in a separate paragraph. Tell about each element (farmland, car park, school etc) and its alteration. Use vocabulary for graph description and linking structures. Also see words from academic wordlist. Give a general overview. Write in brief about the changes.
some argue that governments should take care of disadvantaged people such as the unemployed and needy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What are some ways of reducing plastic for a greener environment? Support your position with reasons and examples taken from your reading, experience and observations.
– Take a look at the chart below and perform the task as outlined: This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
Today it is a common practice for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do advantages out-weight the disadvantages.
mother generally stay home to take care of their children after pregnancy. Do you support the opinion that thse mothers should be compensated by the government?
Some people think that it would be better for companies to take care of their employees’ health. Others believe that companies should spend money on other aspects of work, such as salary increases, bonuses and extra time off. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent years, many people have developed health problems due to leading highly sedentary lifestyles. What problems can arise from a lack of physical activity? What steps can be taken to encourage people to become more active?
These days, people have a tendency to study online rather than take offline classes. From my perspective, the advantages of this trend surpass itsthe disadvantages.
children aree facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and waht measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
An historic building in your city is in bad condition. Write to the local government. Include in your letter:
Why the building is important
Its present condition
What action must be taken
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays when people have to travel abroad for work, many takes their family members with them on the business trip. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the individual and his or her family members who travel together?
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opininos.
Some people believe that money spent on space research benefits all humanity. Others take the opposite view and say that money for this type of research is wasted. Discuss these 2 opinions / positions
Some people get into debt by buying things they don`t need and can`t afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email - describe where you lived when were a student at the university - recommend the ebst way for him/her to look for an accomodation - warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomocation
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask
your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● explain why you want to take time off work
● give details of the amount of time you need
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
at lease 150 words
Parents are trying to learn how to take care of their children. Is this essential? Give your opinion on this and illustrate an example.
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could be taken to respond to this problem?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the shop
● say what you would like the manager to do.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. do you think the advatages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the result of a survey asked 6800 Scottish (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
As children become adults, their social behaviour changes in some ways. What are the main differences between young children's social behaviour and that of adults? To what extent are the changes that take place good?
You are planning to take 3 days’ leave. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: Saying why you want to leave How long your leave is What plans of work you have for your leave Who will support your work How you ensure the fulfillment of your plan when you come back to work Try to write a minimum of 50 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
You should write at least 150 words.
Some think that societies should take action to fight climate change, while others believe it is better to learn to live with it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The maps below show the changes that have taken place in Meadow side village and Fonton, a neughbouring town since 1962
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the Worlds are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?