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A friend has written to you asking for some advice about a problem with work. You have had a problem like this before.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Show that you understand the problem
Explain how your situation was similar
Suggest a solution to your friend’s problem.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at college.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both of these two views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.
You have recently moved to a different city. You did not have a chance to tell your
friend about the move,
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Explain why you decided to move
Compare your new home with your previous home
Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
You were studying in an English speaking country and suddenly needed to go back to your home country, leaving your course incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher to
- thank him
-explain the reason you left without completing your course
-say during your course study what did you like most about this course.
The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant. (Trung)
Some people believe that reading stories from a book ls better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do You agree or disagree?
Some people think high-end technology can prevent and cut-down the rate of committing crimes. Do you agree or disagree?
Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers, some people think that it would be better for environment and economy if people ate only the local food produced by the farmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better to reform criminals instead of just punishing them. What measures could be taken to attempt to integrate law-breakers back into society?
You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter of the hall
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:
suggest someone who deserves the reward
mention what they have done to help the community
say what reward you would like to give this person
Write about 150 words. You do not need to write addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their family for a longer time. Which of these solutions do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
These days Internet shopping is increasing getting popular. Discuss the impact on climate and on the individual who lost their employment?
Topic: Write a letter to your friend telling them about a new hobby you have started. Cue Points: 1. What the hobby is and how you got interested in it 2. How often you do it and what you enjoy about it 3. Invite your friend to try it with you
n social situations, some people believe that it is better to be a good listener than a good talker. Do you agree or disagree?
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking f
Some people believe that a good teacher is more important for education success while others think the students attitude is more important to succeed in education. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.
Some organizations and companies say older people are better as leaders while some say young people are better as leader. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Although many people value their public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the ever growing population or to develop business and boost economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting.
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting in you letter
1) Describe the meeting
2) Explain the prblems with the service
3) suggest what the meeting organiser should do
write a letter to accomodation agency to find a suitable room for your stay. tell the reason why you are moving tell the room requirements and length of your stay
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 these views and give your own opinion. (KLL)
Your friend has a problem at work. He has written to you a letter and asked for advice about the ways to solve it.
Write to him. In your letter:
• Tell him that you understand the problem;
• Tell about similar case that you experienced in the past;
• Suggest possible ways to solve the problem.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
You have seen an advertisement looking for volunteers to teach English overseas. Write to the recruitment office. In your letter
-Tell them where you saw the advertisement
-Explain why you would like to go
-Describe the skills that you have that you think would help
Train service in your area is reduced. Write a letter to your train company - explain how it affects you - describe the situation - tell the train company what you would like them to do
The graph compares the number of people who visited 5 attractions in Parkvale city between 1996 and 2016.
You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author.
Yell him/her of the incorrect information.
Give him/her the correct information.
Explain why they should correct it.
#book
#city
#information
#author
Some people think that students perform better in single-sex schools, while others believe that mixed-gender schools are more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your friend asked you to find a part-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
give him/her the job description;
explain why he/she should take the job;
say what he/she should do to get the job.
Your friends recently moved to a new city. You will also be moving to the same city. Write a letter to your friends and include:
- Ask where to find a place to live
- Tell them what type of place you’re looking for
- Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there
A friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your city and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
offer to find somewhere to stay
give advice about what to do
give information about what clothes to bring
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and attitudes by others in the same age group. This is called “peer pressure”.Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- thank your friend for the holiday
- explain that you left your wallet in their house
- give them instructions on how to send it back to you
The graph below shows the changing patterns of access to modern technology in homes in the Uk.
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic: Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently learned that the local council has decided to demolish a particular building in your area. You disagree with this decision and believe the building benefits the community. Write a letter to the local councilor.
In your letter
•explain what you find valuable about the building.
•Suggest what improvements could be made to the building.
•Describe how retaining the building could benefit the community as a whole.
There are more and more parents working full time. Some people argue that childcare centres are the best in taking care of children of very young age. Others think grandparents are better carer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your landlord to ask about repair work that was not completed successfully. Write
What the problem was
What the repairs did
What you expect
In today’s world, it is no longer necessary to attend live performances such as shows or concerts, as watching them on television or on a computer at home is considered a better option. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You were doing a short course in another country. Suddenly, you had to leave the country and return to your home country. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
1. Express your gratitude
2. Explain why you had to leave the course early
3. Describe what part of the course you enjoyed the most
you have had a problem with your next door neighbour you have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this write a letter to this neighbour in your letter
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter,
•describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
•summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts
•say how you think the company should spend the money
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
•describe a news story in your country
•explain why people are interested in it
•say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
Some people believe it’s better for children to have stay-at-home mothers while others believe it’s better for mothers to work. Which do you think is better for a child, a working or a stay-at-home mother? Use ideas and information from the article to support your ideas.