Topic 3. You paid for a holiday overseas, but the holiday was very disappointing. Write a letter to the travel company. In your letter
explain which holiday you went on
describe why the holiday was disappointing
tell the company what you want them to do
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reason? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The aim of this report is to analyze the presented graph and compare the given information about the average number of UK commuters traveling each day by car, bus or train.
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on boliday. do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
One long distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agreeor disagree?
As a result of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is a growing demand for more flights. What problem does this have on the enviroment? What measures could be taken to solve the problems?
Some people believe that international travel should be restricted to reduce the environmental impact of air travel. Others argue that travel restrictions would be detrimental to the global economy and cultural exchange. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. •describe the item you lost •explain how you lost it •tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when traveling…) Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
The number of car – owners is increasing every day because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many good points and limitation as well.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
Some people say that only reason for learning a foreign languange is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign languange. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
1)Say where you are going
2)Describe your house
3)Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house.
Most people enjoy holidays and travel and tourism is a billion-dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
The charts below give information about the purposes of travel for passengers using four different UK airports in 2016 Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You noticed that an article you just read on a popular international travel blog contained some incorrect information about the town where you live.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
• correct what the article got wrong
• explain why it is important for the magazine to report things accurately
• say what you think the magazine should do about this situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Band 7 Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foregin country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young adults who decide to do this.
In many countries, students take a year gap after finishing school and work or travel during this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
The cheaper availability of international transport means that more people are able to travel abroad these days. It is claimed that this is improving understanding among the world’s population. However, others believe it is better to use mass media to find out about more about the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today food travels from thousand of miles from the farm to consumer. Some people say it would be better for economy and environment if people ate food produced from local farmers. Would advantages of this outweigh the disadvantage?
in some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finshing high school and starting university studies. discuss the advantages and disavantages for young people who decide to do this.
After completing school, students should work or travel for a year before going to University. How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make Comparisons where relevant.
The table and the bar chart give information about travelling to work in Houston, Texas
According to the “World Health Organization”, all international travel should end until the coronavirus has gone. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A long distance flight consumes more fuel than a car running for several years. Some argue that it would be better to discourage people to have non-essential air travel than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holiday makers in the future. What do you think are advantages and disavantages of space tourism?
It has become easier and more affortable for people to travel to other countries. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
You have decided to go on a holiday to a foreign country for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to go with you.
Write a letter to your friend asking him to accompany you. In your letter,
– explain where and when you want to go
– give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
– describe some of the things you want to do
A line graph shows recent survey about the number of people traveling through London's underground station boarding Victoria terminal at different times of the day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going to travel to London for about one week and spend two days visiting the London Library. You are studying for a project and want to do some background studies. Write a letter to the head of the library. In your letter
explain what your project is about?
say what studies you want to do at the library?
say what facilities you need to use
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in oreder to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, people used to travel to see the differences from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages؟
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less ammount of international travel is a positive or negative or a negative development?
You are travelling and need someone to do you a favour while
you are gone. Write a letter asking a neighbour or friend for
help. In your letter include:
You recently traveled by plane from London to Sydney. Write a letter to the airline company about your experience. In your letter:
• Describe the purpose of your trip and when you traveled.
• Explain what you liked about the flight and the airline's service.
• Mention any areas where you feel improvements could be made.
• Provide suggestions or recommendations for enhancing the overall travel experience.
Write at least 150 words.
International travel is becoming cheaper and cheaper, and more countries are now opening their doors to foreign visitors. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People benefit more from traveling in their own country than from traveling to foreign countries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should:
•explain your travel plans
•describe the interesting places you plan to visit
•ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school ans starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life offers benefits to individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distances but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motorway and what solutions are there?
On a recent holiday you lost a valueable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a lettr to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
So,Almost everybody nowadays is found using personal vehicle for travelling purpose. What are the reasons of this increasing trend? Explain what negative outcomes may be faced in the society due to this.
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in the city, while others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
International travel is becoming cheaper, and more and more countries open their door and with more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people eho decides to do this