Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their hometown. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.
Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goods.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
There are more new towns being built nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some young people believe it’s best to move out of their hometowns when they become adults, while others wish to live in their hometowns their whole lives. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that planting trees in open space in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information centre. In your letter
Tell how long you are staying
Ask for some suggestions for what to do
Find out if there is any local events happening at the time
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. 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.
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a forein language instead of studying in their hometown. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The maps demonstrate the development of Islip town center from the present to the future.
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people graviate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
The maps below show the changes experienced by the town of lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century.
Recently You saw an article in a news paper journal about a City/town -you know and some of the information in article was incorrect. Write a letter to editors regarding this
In your letter you should tell
• How you know about this city/town
• What information was incorrect
• What the editor should do about this
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter
- introduce yourself and say when the incident happened
- describe what you saw and heard
- say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbitone now and planned future development
Mrs barrett an english speaking woman who lives in your town has advertised for someone to hellp her in her home for a few hours a day next summer
Write a letter 150 word suggest how you cloud help her in her home say whay you woud like to do this work explan when you will and will notbe Available
Write a letter to your friend who wants to visit your hometown. In your letter say
• When is the best time to visit
• Recommend someplace to stay
• Invite her/him to your house
Some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towards international tourism?
The graph depicts participation of students from five different country in three universities. Overall, the largest number, belongs to Indians, who goes to University of Riverview. Meanwhile, the smallest group are Smithtown University's Indonesians.
currently there is a trend towards the use o alternative medicine. However, at best these mothods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people think that it is more important to plant more trees in open area in towns and cities than building more housing.��To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres 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 about explain ways in which year Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town Centre to the writer of the article
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn Explain how your firend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport together
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
The diagrams below show the layout of the town’s shopping centre at present and after a future redevelopment.
online shopping will be the closing reason of all shops in cities and towns, do you agree or disagree
Recycling is now an essential measure: it is time for everyone in society to became more responsible towards the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planeed furture development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and maje comparsons where relevant.
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 to your satisfaction.
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the changing rooms. Write to the gym manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
The map below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Austriala are currently attending.
your English speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for you advice about learning a new sport Write an email your friend recommend in new sport would be for you friend to learn Explain how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport togeter
Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities. What problems people experience in big cities? Should government encourage people ti move to smaller towns?
The map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows how rainwater for drinking usage in one Australian town.
The two maps below show changes to the town of Somerville over a 10-year-period.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Norbiton and the proposed future development of the town.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Smmarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing student through exams rather than assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Mrs barrett,an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs barrett. In your letter
•suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available.
Your town council has decided to demolish historic building due to lack of funds to renovate. Write a letter to your council man.
In your letter, you should say:
● why it is important to preserve historic building
● how the funds could be generated.
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms.
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Write to the gym manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .........................,
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Topic: In many countries, people are moving away from rural areas and towards urban areas. Why do you think that is? What problems can this cause?
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should The two maps show the transformation of Westley town from 1815 to present day.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Brinslow between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the process by which rainwater is collected, purified, and distributed for drinking purposes in an Australian town.