Talk about a time when you were bored. Please say
– When it was
– Where it was
– Why you were bored
– And explain how you felt about it.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The table below provides information on rental charges and salaries in three areas of London.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
» You should write at least 150 words.
Weekly rents per property (£/w) Salaries needed (£/year)
a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today’s tourism industry?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
General Training Writing
Task 1
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
Task 2
Some scientists think that computers will soon become more intelligent than humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Talk about someone you know who is very active. Please say
– Who this person is
– How you know him/her
– What he/she does to remain active
– And explain how you feel about him/her.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals, of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Task 2
In many countries, very few young people read newspapers or follow the news on TV.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What are some ways to encourage young people to read newspapers?
General Training
Writng Task 1
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
Task 2
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about a time when you got bored. Please say
– When you got bored,
– What you were doing at the time,
– Why you got bored,
– And explain what you did to overcome the boredom.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The graphs below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in Korea in 2004.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Shopping is now one of the most popular types of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
General Training Writing
Task 1
You use trains to reach office but the timetable of the train has been changed recently. Also, the train you take to work no longer stops at your station. Write a letter to the railway authority about it.
In your letter,
introduce yourself
what problems have been created due to the changes
what you suggest them to do
Task 2
Some people think schools should group pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together.
Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Talk about your favourite weather. Please say
– What kind of whether it is
– When this weather usually occurs
– What you usually do during this weather
– And explain why you like this weather.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The line graph below gives information about men and women smokers in Bhutan from 1960 to 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. others argue that this money should be spent for sports facilities for ordinary people.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You recently completed a course and you borrowed a book from your teacher, but you couldn’t return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher.
In your letter, you should:
what book it was
how helpful the book was
explain why you couldn’t return it in time.
Task 2
Nowadays people are spending more time in the workplace and staying away from home for work.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this with your own experiences.
Talk about your dream job. Please say
– What would you like to do in this job?
– Why did you choose this job?
– Why is it important for you to have this job?
– Why do you think this is the best job for you?
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The charts summarize the weight measurements of people living in Charlestown in 1955 and 2015.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
People have historically attempted to achieve a perfect society. However, it is difficult to decide what a perfect society would be like. What would be the most important element of an ideal society? What can normal people do to make society more perfect?
General Training Writing
Task 1
Recently you have attended a job interview which went well, but you are still waiting for the result. Write a letter to HR manager of the company.
In your letter, you should:
give details of the job
tell why you think the interview went well
explain why you need to know the result.
Task 2
Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members (e.g.: uncle, aunt and grandparents) rather than only parents.
Give your opinion.
Talk about one valuable thing your family kept for a long time. Please say
– What was it?
– What did it look like?
– Why was it important for the family?
– And explain how you feel about that thing.
Task 1
The table below shows types of YouTube ads, their average lengths and how long people watch them.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You are relocating to a new city. Write a letter to an agent to arrange a house for you and your family.
In your letter, you should tell:
– when you will relocate
– why you relocate
– what kind of house you want
Task 2
Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
Task 2
City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like offices) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Talk about a time when someone said something that annoyed you. Please say
– Who it was
– Where it happened
– What he/she said that annoyed you
– And explain why it annoyed you.
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your company introduced a work uniform that you are mostly happy with, except for one thing. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– What do you like about the uniform?
– What don’t you like about the uniform?
– Make suggestions how to improve the uniform.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that the government should spend taxpayers’ funds on cultural activities such as music or art. Others think this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The bar charts below show the number of hours each teacher spent teaching in different schools in four different countries in 2001.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in many subcontinental countries.
What do you think are the reasons behind this? what can be done do make national game famous.
General Training
Writing Task 1
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
Writing Task 2
Some people believe that educational qualifications always bring success, while others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood. Please say
– What it was
– Who gave it to you
– How often you played with it
– And explain why it was special to you.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it,
Task 2
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skills. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
Give reasons for your answer and include
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Talk about a person who wears unusual clothes. Please say
– who the person is
– how you know this person
– what kind of clothes he/she wears
– and explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
give details of the course
say how the course would be useful
explain how the company could help you do this course.
Task 2
Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, while others feel that crime is being tackled effectively now. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Task 1
The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce garden fertilizer (compost).
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The pictures show the changes of a park from 1980 to the present day.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the times fail in making this happen.
What is your opinion about an ideal society
How can we create an ideal society?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
General Training
1️⃣ Task 1 (a letter)
You recently bought a children's toy online and you noticed that it was not working properly. Write a letter to the manager of the toy company to complain about it. Include the following in your letter:
– What was the problem?
– What did you do about it?
– How did you feel?
2️⃣ Task 2 (an Essay)
Water scarcity is a serious problem in many countries. What are the causes of this?And what solutions can be done by individuals and the government?
Describe a film/movie that made you laugh
- What is the name of this movie?
- when did you watch it?
- Who you watched it with
- why it made you laugh?
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The pie chart gives information on UAE government spending in 2000. The total budget was AED 315 billion.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Some systems require students to specialize in a limited range of subjects from the age of fifteen. Other systems require students to study a wide range of subjects until they leave school. What are the benefits of these two education systems and which is better?
General Training
✏️ Writing test
1️⃣ Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– Describe the problems it has caused.
– Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.
– Suggest a solution.
2️⃣ Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that the Olympic Games no longer play a role in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree?
Describe an indoor game that you liked to play
when you were a child.
- What is it
- With whom did you play
- How often you played it
- How did you feel about it
General Training Writing
Task 1
Writing task 01
Write a letter to the manager of a tour company expressing about your holiday and great service you received from the tour guide.
Explain about the tour.
Appreciate the service given by the guide.
Suggest the manager what can be done to appreciate his duty.
Task 2
Culture is much the same all around the world when compared to the previous times. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Task 1
The diagram below shows how rain water is collected and then treated to be used as drinking water in an Australian town.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household works. To what extent do you agree or disagree?