General Training
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss bith views and guve yiur own opinion
The line graph illustrates the number of UK people commuting to work every day by car, bus or train from 1970 to 2030
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Describe the problem you had with the tickets.
Say why you were unhappy with the staff.
Suggest what action the train company should take.
People have different views on how to reduce traffic congestion by governments. Some think it can be solved by building more train and subway lines, while others believe building more roads and widening existing roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The growing number of overweigh people is putting a strain on health system to dealing with the health issues. Some people think that best way to deal with this problem in introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country whew they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays online education has become popular as more institutes and companies are offering courses online. However, many people prefer the traditional, classroom training or study. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
The chart below shows the number of passengers arriving at a train station per hour across a day, and also the average price of their tickets.
Some people believe that professional such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training.Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give yoyr own opinion.
The graph below shows the average number of UK commuters travelling each day by car, has or train between I 970 and 2030
As technological innovation brings about rapid changes and retraining becomes a lifelong necessity, industry should take a more active role in our education. What is your opinion?
Many schoolchildren and students are taught to push themselves and try hard to be better than their classmates, rather than work together for everyone’s benefits. Do the disadvantages of training students to be competitive outweigh the advantages?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The first graph shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009; the second compares the percentage of trains running on time and target in the period.
This graph displays the number of daily United Kingdom travelers by car, bus or train over the period of 60 years from 1970
In some countries, young people do not take care of their elderly relatives, instead, they appoint trained professionals who take care of the elderly. Is it a positive or negative trend according to you?
Write a letter to the train company’s head office. In your letter,
give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
The idea of going abroad for educational purposes sounds very enticing. Even though it may have long term benefits, problems may arise due to language barriers or financial constraints. In this case, people think it is better to study in one's home country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
You recently attended a training course organised by a local community centre. You were very satisfied with the course and the support provided by the staff.
Write a letter to the manager of the community centre. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Explain what you liked about the course and the service provided
•Give some suggestions for improvement
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Assem
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. While other people think that taking part in individual sports is better, like tennis or swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 29. (20/01/2018) Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has
asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer In your letter
• remind your employer what the course was about
• explain why the course was useful to you in your work
• suggest why the course may be suitable for some of your 5.
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to
your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In this letter,
Describe the training course
Say how it will help improve your job performance.
Explain how much time you need off and ask for permission.
some people belive that professionals such as doctors and engineers , should be required to work in the country where they did their training . others belive they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both views and give your opinion.
IN A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES, SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS NECESSARY TO SPEND LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON CONSTRUCTING NEW RAILWAY LINES FOR FAST TRAINS BETWEEN CITIES. OTHER BELIEVS THE MONEY SHOULD BE SPENT ON IMPROVING EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
General Training
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
•Which part-time course you booked,
•Explain why you need to cancel your booking,
•Ask about booking a different course.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train.
In your letter
•give the details of your train trip
•describe the luggage you left on the train
• say what actions you want him/her to take.
Many jobs require ongoing training and research to stay competitive in a world with rapidly evolving information and technology. Some believe that it is the responsibility of businesses to pay for this training for their staff while others feel it is up to the individual. Discuss both views and give your own opnion.
Methods of transporation for people travelling to one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009 in the UK. The two pie charts compare five categories of UK travelling percentage of university (train, bicycle, bus, walking, car,) from 2004 to 2009) Units are measured in proportion. af
In some countries there more young people choosing in enroll in work based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
You are organizing a staff training day at a local conference centre.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter:
Describe the purpose of the training day
Explain what you will need for the day
Ask about availability and cost
The price of rail travel in some countries increases annually while average incomes remain relatively stable. This causes a problem for many people who rely on trains for travelling to work. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Caring for children is very important for our society. Therefore all mother's and father's should take a child care training course. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railways lines for very fast trains etween cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving exising public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, the number of refugees fleeing conflict, persecution, and poverty has risen dramatically. While some argue that wealthier nations have a moral duty to accept and support more refugees, others contend that such responsibilities should not be imposed. Personally, I strongly agree that affluent countries should take greater responsibility by accommodating more refugees and offering them essential support such as food and housing.
First and foremost, wealthier nations often have the resources and infrastructure to manage an increase in refugee populations. Many developed countries enjoy stable economies, robust welfare systems, and well-organized administrative capacities. These advantages enable them to provide the basic necessities of life—shelter, food, and healthcare—without significantly straining national budgets. For example, Germany has successfully integrated over a million Syrian refugees in recent years, showing that large-scale humanitarian assistance is achievable with sufficient planning and investment.
Moreover, offering aid to refugees aligns with international human rights obligations and moral responsibility. Refugees are often victims of circumstances beyond their control, such as war or persecution. Turning them away contradicts the principles of humanity and solidarity that many wealthy nations claim to uphold. By sharing the burden more equitably, developed countries can promote global stability and reduce the strain on neighboring developing countries, which often bear the brunt of refugee crises.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that wealthy countries should do more to support refugees by accepting greater numbers and ensuring they receive basic assistance. This approach not only reflects moral and humanitarian values but also contributes to a more balanced and compassionate global community.
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 you left it
• say what action you would like the company to tak
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Research shows that business meetings, discussions and trainings are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issue involved. Some people think the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical educational lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently have completed a course in a training centre in Canada, your friend also wants to do the same course.
write a letter to him stating. In your letter
- what you did during the course
- why you recommend this course
- what the possible benefits of this course are.
Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate. » Average distance in miles travelled per person per year Changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000 20012006 Walking255237 Bicycle5141 Car31994806 Local bus429274 Local distance bus54124 Train289366 Taxi1342 Other450585 All modes47406475
Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree? [CRIME EDUCATION]
Nowadays,many business and training programmes are happening online and not in real offices .do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
Some countries achieve International sporting success by building speciallsed facilities that are used only to train top athletes, Instead of providing sports faciuties that everyone can use.
Do you think this Is a positive or negative devolopment?
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. In your letter:
1. Say how well you know your friend.
2. Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has.
3. Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
Describe the training course you want to do
Explain what the company could do to help you
Say how the course will be useful for your job
The diagram shows the process by which a train ticket is reserved. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. You should Berth → a place you sleep in on a train/ship