The bar chart shows the avarage number of hours per week that men and women spend doing activities around the home. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have your birthday next weekend and you are planning to organise a party where you will be inviting all your friends.
Write a letter to invite your friend. In your letter,
explain the occasion
describe why you need your friend to come
give directions to reach the venue
'Telecommiuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
Time: 40 minutes In many countries, shops open for longer hours daily every week. What is the negative or positive effects of this on the shoppers and local community. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The amount of sport shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sports events. Do you think the benefit of having more televised sports are greater than the disadvantages?
Many parents today organize extra classes for their children after school and at the weekend. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The given 3 pie charts represents the number of percentage of all students, PhD students and junior students who read in per week a journal articles at an Australian university.
The charts below show the figures for hours per week in the industrial sector in four European countries in 2002.
You were hurt in a small accident in a store last week. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
introduce yourself
describe what happened
say what action you would like the manager to take
Express your overall enjoyment of last week’s event. Explain why each potluck dish needs a list of ingredients. Describe how the potluck could be differently organized next year.
An English – speaking friend wants to spend 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
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of different employment status. Leisure time in a typical week in hours - by sex and employment status, 1998-99.
: The charts below show the figure of hours per week in the industrial sector in four Europeans nations in 2002.
An old car was left on the street near your apartment block several weeks ago. You telephoned the local council to get them to take it away, but nothing has been done about it. The car is now causing a problem for residents. Write a letter 1. Describe the car 2. outline the problems it is causing 3. tell the council what you want them to do
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangements. In your letter
mention when you will be arriving and leaving,
mention what type of rooms you would like and the price charged during the weekend
also inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
The bar chart shows the typical weekday for students in three different countriesSummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Research shows that a lot of energy is saved if people spend a shorter time in the workplace. To save energy (e.g. gas, electricity etc.), some companies are closing down on one day per week. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
There are two-line chart diagrams depict changes that the percent of electrical appliance in households in 1920-2019 and the total time of doing housework every weeks in same time.
You are currently taking a course at a college but you will need to have a week off during
this course.
Write a letter to the college Principal.
In the letter
Give details of your course
Explain why you need a week off
Say what you want the Principal to do
Some countries have implemented a four-day workweek to improve work-life balance. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this policy?
Parents today often tend to organize extra classes on weekends or even after school. Do you believe this is at all useful? Or, do you think the education provided in school is sufficient?
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:
explain what you like about his new house
tell what you enjoyed most during your staying
Suggest when and where you could meet next time with
her/him.
The chart above shows information about various professions in the U.K and their salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
•explain what has happened
•describe the bag and its contents
•say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The bar chart illustrates the proportions of cinema attendance in a European country on each day of the week in 2003, 2005, and 2007.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it was not working properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter 1. Introduce yourself 2. Explain the problem 3. State what action you would like from the company
After Staying in a hotel in another city for a week when you got home, you discovered that you had forgotten something of value in the hotel room.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter,
•Describe the item you forgot and say where you left it
•ask hotel to send it to you
•Suggest a way to pay for the postage.
The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain.
You ordered an item from an online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet. Last week you sent an email about the situation to the shop, but you did not receive a reply.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the situation
complain about the bad service
ask for immediate delivery of your order or your money back
You stayed at a hotel last week. After you got home, you realized that you had
left your watch behind. Write a letter to the hotel manager and explain what
happened. Describe the watch and ask them to help you find it.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You and some 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 to the owner of the hall. In you letter,
1. explain your and your friends project
2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms
3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
write a letter to your new employer
Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
let your friend know why you can't go to the concert;
suggest another activity you can do together;
explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity.
The amount of sport shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sports events. Do you think the benefits of having more televised sport are greater than the disadvantages?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some centuries, the government pays unemployed people on the weekly basis. How this would impact people as well as government? Do you agree or disagree with that
You went to a museum with an elderly friend last week who found it difficult to walk around in the museum and figure out things.
Write a letter to the management of the museum. In your letter,
● introduce yourself
● describe the problems or inconvenience faced
● suggest solutions to enhance the museum experience for elderly people
You have an interview next week for a job you really want, but unfortunately you will now be unable to attend.
Write a letter to the person due to interview you. In your letter,
1.inform him and apologise
2.explain the reason why you cannot come to the interview
3.offer a new day and time and express your continued desire for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Compton,
Some shops are open 24hous a day, 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, the shop staff and the company as a whole?
You are going away from home for one week and you need to ask your neighbor to look after you house. Write a letter describe: •Why you want to go away •What you want your neighbor to look after •If there are any problems, then give instructions
The line chart compared the weekly spending in families in one country between 1968 and 2018.
Every weekend you and a few close friends meet to play a team sport. Last week one of your friends had an accident and was hospitalised. Since he was not able to make it you decide to write a letter to him, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
the chart showed the information about the various professtions in the UK and their salaries. The table show the average working hours per week for each professions
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.Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:
describe the problem you had with the tickets
say why you were unhappy with the sta
suggest what action the train company should take
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.
- introduce yourself
- explain the problem
- and state what action you would like from tge company
The chart below g/vas information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main loaturos, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents think giving children a small amout of money on weekly basis is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.