Those who practice traditional medicine claim that it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view?
For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home.
Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter,
explain why you were late for the last seven days
apologise for the delay
assure your manager that you will be on time from now on
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is better to learn the way people lived in past through films and videos records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computer - playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours on computers throughout their education and their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:
say in general what you like about shopping in your area
say what is wrong with the facilities
suggest how they can be improved
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
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best way to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is better for young people to get the advises from old people than young ones. Do you agree or disagree?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/
unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
- explain why you want to do voluntarylunpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently attended a professional training course that you found highly beneficial for your career growth. Write a letter to your manager, requesting the company to arrange a similar training course for your colleagues. In your letter, you should: - Explain the training course you attended and its benefits - Suggest why it would be helpful for your colleagues - Provide details on how the company can arrange this training course
Writing 4 Show Test Info Many countries spend a lot of money on art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say the money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job
Write a letter to shop or company which supplied the equipment.
In your letter:
&Describe the problem with the equipment.
&Explain how this problem is affecting your work.
&Say what you want the shop or company to do.
Some people say that the best way to include public health is by increasing the number of sport facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effects on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend two weeks holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. You have to write a letter. In your letter,
* offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay.
* give advice as what to do and see in the area. * give information about what clothes to bring.
Some people believe that it is good for students to have the same teacher for several years. Others think students benefit more from having new teachers each year. Which do you think is better? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
Putting criminals into prisons is not an effective way to deal with them. Instead, education and job training should be offered. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the traditional skill of letter writing will completely disappear due to the increasing use of mobile phones and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion？
3.Some people believe that elderly employees are more useful to a company, while other believe that young employees are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
some people believe that the government should only pay attention to country's economic development while others believe that they should pay equal attention to all the sectors. Discuss both the views and give opinion?
*EG 2. Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.* *Discuss both views and give your opinion.*
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Nowadays more people are choosing to live with friends or alone rather than with their families. This trend is likely to have a negative impact on communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, •say why this school is a good elementary school •mention how expensive it is • explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there
your local hospital has advertised for people to do some unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. in your letter
- explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
-give details of when you would be available for this work
You recently stayed at a hotel during your holiday, but you were dissatisfied with the service.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
explain the problem you experienced
describe how it affected your stay
say what action you would like the hotel to take
You are taking a course at a local collage. The deadline for your project was but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to you lecturer . In your letter.
introduce yourself.
explain why you haven't handed in project yet.
request more time to do it.
General Training Writing Task 1
Your loval hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work for helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your lettr:
- Explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
- say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give detais of when you would be availble for this work
Write at least 150 words
Students are now facing a big problem that they have no time for outside activities such as sports or camping. Their time mostly is used for studying, chatting or sleeping. What is the consequence of this and what is your suggestion to solve this problem? You should write at least 200 words to express your opinion.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
. say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
. explian why getting a job is good idea for him/her
. suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause What can be done about lack of sleep tiredness darkcircles
The diagram show the process of recycling bottles
You have been invited to talk about your country at the international meet at an American college. Write a letter to the secretary of the international community. You should write:
1.Accept the invitation 2.discuss what you should talk about 3.Ask if you require any instrument
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should: Formal letter
explaining the situation - my gramother suffering from cancer
apologize for the inconvenience called - apologising
and say what you are going to do - My friend will deliver to tou next day
Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
Government plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the authority. - Explain where you came to know about the news. - Describe the negative effects of airport construction. - Ask to consider alternate sits for the airport construction.
Teenagers should have regular exams at secondary schools as this will prepare them better for life after leaving school. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that people living in the twenty first century have a better standard of living compared to previous centuries. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Do good results at school or college guarantee success in life? Discuss the advantages that a good education can have on your future. Do you believe that studying hard will bring a better life? jj2
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen (e.g., a washing machine or a fridge), but it stopped working after only two days. You called the shop, but they refused to help you.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Describe the item you bought and when you bought it.
Explain what the problem is.
Tell the manager what you want them to do about the situation.
It is believed that young people have too much freedom and they don’t pay attention to the older people’s advice. Do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that in a city,the best way to travel is by car,while other people argue that bicycle are a better way of travelling in city. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to a local authority by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
-Mention about the current sports facilities available
- What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced?
- How would the new sports facilities be a help for the people in your age group?
You are librarion at the library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
-welcome them and intradoduce the library
-provide information about membership
-write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library.
It is believed by some that women make better leaders than men, such as in companies or government.Do you agree or disagree with this belief?
you have recently moved to different house.
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write a letterto an english -speaking friend.in your letter
Explain why you have moved.
Describe the new house.
invite your friend to come and visit.
Some people support the idea of individual working & learning but many think that it is better to learn things in a group. Discuss both these views & also give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about:
- what course are you doing now
- why you are not satisfied with that course
-what course you would like to change to.
You recently moved to a new city and are looking for a gym to join. Write a letter to the manager of a gym in your neighborhood.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself.
Say why you are interested in the gym.
Ask about the facilities available and membership options
You have been assigned to give a networking presentation with your colleague from a different office, who you met last year.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
· Inform your colleague that you will be working together
· Provide your initial ideas on the networking presentation
· Ask for a time to meet and practice the presentation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Petitto,