Some people believe that advertising is useful and informative while others believe it provides false information in order to increase the price of products and services. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (29th Aug) (GT)
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject .
Write a letter to your friend.in your letter
Give details of the course you took at school
Explain why you recommend the university
Give some advice on how to apply
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You should spend 40 minutes Some people believe that government funding should be used to support the arts, while others think it is better spent on public services. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Training
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for e.g. working for a charity improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggest possible solutions to the problem
Write at least 150 words.
Should young people follow older people’s advice or is it good for them to challenge older people’s opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by thr government or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services? give reasons for your answer and relevant examples.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give details of the course you took at the university
explain why you recommend the university
give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....................,
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neigbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel governments, rather than private companies, should be in charge of medical services. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows consumers' average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed- line services in America between 2001 in 2010
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
•mention the food and service
•explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
•suggest any improvements to make things better
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
This days,children have easy access to home computers,tablets, and smartphones and mane spend a large part of free time using these devices. Discuss the disadvantages and advantages of this situation and give your opinion.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly.You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain the problem
•and state what action you would like from the company
Governments should focus spending only on public services, not waste on the arts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000.
Some people think that governments should invest more in public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music and paintings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
your English-speaking 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
-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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulosry part of high school programmes. To wat extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours has a son/ daughter who recently graduated and is now applying for jobs. Your friend has asked you to give their son / daughter some advice about applying for a job. Write a letter to your friend’s son / daughter. In your letter give some advice about applying for a job explain why these things are important suggest a time and place you can meet to talk about this Write 150 words.
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governtments should invest funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
rite a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online. Write a letter to the Customer Service department. In your letter: •Describe the item you bought •Outline what the problem is •Explain why you want a refund You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago, but you have received nothing. Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service.
Say when and how you ordered the cheque book.
Ask how much longer you will have to wait
and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
The governments investment in art such as music and theatre is a waste of money, government must invest money on public service instead. Do you agree or disagree?
You bought a microwave but when you got home, you discovered it did not work. You have called customer service but the matter has not been dealt with yet.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter;
*introduce youself
*explain the problem
*state what action you would like from the company
“Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (For example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
choose a place for people to visit in your area. write a review of the place. say what people can do and see. use imperative verbs to give advice
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she/he would not enjoy going to college.
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreign country. Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. You letter should include:
1. When you hope to be staying at the resort
2. Ask for suggestions on activities to do
3. Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to ypur friend. İn your email 1: Describe where you live when you were a student at the university 2: Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation 3: warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region 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
Some parents think that childcare centre's provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better to care for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
#Task1 ( Complaint Letter)
You stayed in a hotel and was not satisfied with service.Write a letter to manager.
-why you chose this hotel
-what problems did you face
-tell the manager what to do
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
•describe some possible disadvantages
• say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words
Some people believe that education and healthcare should be free of charge and funded by the government. Others think that it should be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The best way to reduce traffic congestion in cities is to provide a free public transport service. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about leaning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email •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.
Many people think that the government should invest more in public services instead of arts like music and theatre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Describe a time when you gave advice to others You should say: When it was To whom you gave the advice What the advice was And explain why you gave the advice
People can leave their views or opinions about certain goods or services they have purchased online. Is it a positive or negative development?
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay
* give advice about what to do and see in your area
* give information about what clothes to bring
The graph below shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table provides data on employment by sector of the economy and age group. The majority of workers aged 16-24 are employed in the service sector, followed by retail, while the construction and agriculture sectors have the lowest employment numbers in this age group. The service sector continues to be the largest employer for workers aged 25-34, followed by construction and retail. In the 35-44 age group, construction and retail have nearly equal employment numbers, followed by the service sector. For workers aged 45-54, construction and retail are again the largest employers, followed by the service sector. In the oldest age group, 55 and above, the service sector is the largest employer, followed by retail and construction. The data shows a clear pattern of the service sector being the largest employer across all age groups, with the exception of the 35-44 age group where construction and retail have nearly equal employment numbers. There is also a decrease in employment in the construction and agriculture sectors for younger age groups and an increase in these sectors for older workers. The table highlights the importance of the service sector in providing employment opportunities, as well as the fluctuations in the construction and retail sectors based on age groups.
You recently received a letter from your friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think he /she should get a job.
*say why he or she would not enjoy going to college
*explain why getting a job is a good idea for him or her
*suggest types of job that would be suitable for him or her
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning of four types electronic devices between 1995 and 2015