We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. What are the reasons?
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
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now. What problems will cause? What can be done to solve these problems?
Officials in your city have an empty space and are planning to build a zoo for recreational purposes. Some residents think that the place might be used for something more complex like a shopping mall or a movie theater.
Write about 150-200 words defending one of the two options provided below. You should say why you support the topic and how it would help the residents around you.
What problems are there with the other choice?
Option A: The town’s municipality should build a zoo.
Option B: The town‘s municipality should build something more complex.
A road near your home is damaged. Please write your town council to complain about: . Tell them who are and where you live. . Explain the nature of your complaint .Say what you would like them to do about it.
Mrs BARETT, 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
The two maps illustrate how the town of Langly changes between 1910 and 1950.
You are leaving a job and coming back to your hometown. Write a letter to your friend and say :
1. What is the reason for your leaving
2. What do you plan to do
3. Where an when will you meet your friend to discuss it?
Some people are leaving the countryside to live in the cities and the town, leaving only the old people in the countryside. What problem are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
•suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
•In many countries small shops and town centres are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use, and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the Internet to obtain information. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Society)
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information center. In your letter
•Tell them how long you are staying
•Ask for some suggestions for what to do
• Find out if any local events happening at that time
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
When new towns are planned, it is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similiar to each other. You dont fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which point in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The ,aps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You do not 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 centre is different from most other towns
- Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
The map below shows the plan of a proposed new town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The Map Below shows the changes that occurred to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
explain how your friend could learn this sport
suggest that you both learn this sport together
The bar graph shows the some houses built per 1 year in different towns Farkletown or Newtown in past century.
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. write a letter to the tourist information centre. In your letter:
Tell them how long you are staying
Ask for some suggestion for what to do
Find out if there are any local events happening at the time
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Dow you agree or disagree?
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbitone now and planned future development
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter:
Give details about the concert.
Describe how you won the tickets.
Explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you.
A road near your home is damaged. Write a letter to the council of your town/city to complain about it. In your letter
– Tell them who are you and where you live
– Explain the nature of your complaint
– Say what you would like them to do about it
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people says trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while other says housing facilities should be buld instead. Do you agree or disagree?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT IT IS BETTER FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY TO LIVE FAR AWAY FROM HOME THAN TO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR PARENTS. OTHERS THINK STUDENTS SHOULD NOT STUDY AT UNIVERSITIES THAT ARE FAR FROM THEIR HOMETOWNS. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
You are about to go on vacation for a month. a friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment write a letter to this friend in your letter
Explain where your friend can get the keys to the apartment
Give your friends some instruction about using your apartment
Recommend some place to go
The diagram below shows how rain water is collected and then treated to be used as drinking water in an Australian town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town center's in your country all look similar to each other . You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter 1.Say which point in the article you agree with 2.Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town center’s . 3. Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Recently, you saw an article in the newspaper/journal about a city or town. you know andsome of the information in the article was incorrect. write a letter to the editor regarding this:
How you know about this city/town
What information was incorrect
what the editor should do about this.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your reason and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
our English-speakng 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 recommmend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn Explainn how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport together
People living in large cities have to face many problems in everyday life. what are those problems? should the government encourage people to move to regional town? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The rapid urbanization of towns and cities has led to numerous problems. Discuss the main causes of urbanization and its effects on society
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islipas it is now and plan for its development. Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data.
the maps below show the xentre of a small town called Islip as it is now and plans for its development. summarise the information, by celecting and reporting tha main features and make comparison where relevant.
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below provide information about the locations and types of dance classes that young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
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
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggested that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like painting and statues to make them better to live do you agree or disagree with this statement.
You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter:
Write the reasons for organizing the party
Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party
Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions
The map illustrates the difference between the present and predicted future Islip town centre.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
•correct the information in the article
•explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
•suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
the map below shows an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the maine feature and make comparison where relevant.