Talk about a family (not your own) that you know well and like. Please say
– Who are they?
– Where do they live?
– How did you meet them?
– And explain why you like them so much.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
Pineapple Process
Task 2
Nowadays tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
General Training Writing
Task 1
Letter to the manager of an international company responding to an advertisement about job.
In the letter, you should tell:
why you like to do that job
what skills and experience you have
which department you wish to work into.
Task 2
Fast food is a part of life in many places. Some people think this has bad effects on lifestyle and diet.
Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.
Describe an important item that has been kept in your family for a long time. Please say
– What is it?
– Why it is important?
– How long did you have it for?
– And explain how you feel about it.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The bar charts below show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in 2005 and 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Some people think that students need to acquire practical skills such as servicing cars or managing bank accounts, along with academic subjects at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training Writing
Task 1
You recently bought a jacket but when you got home, you discovered it was damaged. When you took it back to the store, you were told that the item could not be returned. Write a letter to the store manager. In this letter,
- Describe the problem with the jacket.
- Explain what happened when you tried to return it.
- Say what you want the manager to do.
Task 2
Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmental-friendly mode of transport. However, it is no longer the primary mode of transport. What are the reasons? What can be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the large proportion of population?
Talk about a situation when you got lost in a city. Please say
– Where and when it happened
– Why it happened
– Who was there with you
– How you solved the situation
– And explain how you felt about it.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
Task 2
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
General Training Writing
Task 1
A letter to your friend who was traveling overseas and you were staying at his apartment. There was a storm at that time and the apartment got damaged.
In the letter, you should:
tell your friend about the storm
explain how the damage got
detail what repairs need to be done.
Task 2
Many animals are endangered. Some people argue that we should only protect animals that are useful to humans.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Describe the happiest moment of your life. Please say
– When it happened
– Who was there with you
– What you did
– And explain why it was the happiest moment of your life.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You are interested in attending a short course at a college in an English speaking country. Write a letter to the college administration.
In the letter, you should tell:
what course you would like to attend
give details about your educational background and work experience
what reasons make you choose this college.
Task 2
In some countries, governments pay unemployed people on a weekly basis.
How would this impact people as well as the government? Do you agree or disagree with that?
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The graph below shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Some people believe that individuals who earn a lot of money are the most successful. Others say that the individuals who contribute to the society (such as scientists or teachers) are the most successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Talk about a person you know who often helps others. You should say
– Who this person is
– Why this person likes to help others
– What this person does to help others
– And explain why you have chosen to talk about this person.
General Training Writing
Task 1
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
Express your appreciation
And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
Task 2
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life.
Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The table below shows the changes in exports in HK billions between 2009 and 2010.
Task 2
Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Talk about your favorite weather. You should say
– what weather is your favourite
– why it is your favourite
– what you do during this weather
– and explain how this weather affects you.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
Task 2
Some people think that hard work helps in achieving financial success while others think it is not the only thing that contributes to financial success. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
Task 2
Recently, abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Describe a time when you had to wait in a long queue/line. Please say
– When it was
– How long the queue/line was
– Why you had to wait
– And explain how you felt about waiting in this long queue/line.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
Task 2
Modern buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training Writing
Task 1
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
Task 2
Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private life?
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Talk about a recent promise you made. Please say
– What you promised
– To whom you made that promise
– Why you made that promise
– And explain how you feel about that promise.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You have been placed to a new job as same as your friend is doing in another company. Write a letter to your friend to ask for help.
In the letter, you should:
what the problem is
how your friend can solve it
tell him meeting arrangements and details.
Task 2
One of the best methods to motivate and encourage workers is to pay them according to what they produce or sell. Do you think this is the best method? Give relevant examples from your experience.
Academic Training Writinand
Task 1
The chart above shows the results of a survey that sampled a cross section of travelers at a major metropolitan airport about the purpose of their trip. The survey was carried out during four different months in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 a friend you got in touch with after a long time without contact. Please say
– Who he/she is
– How you got in touch with him/her
– How you lost contact
– And explain how you feel about him/her.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The graph below shows the percentage sales of trainers made by a sportswear company in one year.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Art is considered as an important part of society as well as an expression of its culture. Do
you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be
encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
General Training Writing
Task 1
The historical building in your place is in a bad condition. Write to the local government.
In the letter, you should:
why the building important is
what its present condition is
what action must be taken.
Task 2
In some countries, there are fewer young people who listen to or play classical music these days.
Why is this? Should young people be encouraged to play or perform classical music?
Talk about a place in another country where you would like to work for a short time. Please say
– What place it would be
– What kind of work you would like to do
– When you would like to go there
– And explain why you would like to work there.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The graph below gives information on the population of turtles in India from 1980 to 2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Some people believe that if a police officer carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training Writing
Task 1
Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him. Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:
explain what you know about your friend's company
choose whether you accept or decline the offer
give reasons for your choice
Task 2
Supermarkets should only sell food produced from within their own country rather than imports from overseas. What are your opinions on this?
Talk about a time you made a promise. You should say
– what you promised
– to whom you made a promise
– why you made that promise
– and explain how you felt about making that promise.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The graph below shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.
Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment.
What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
General Training Writing
Task 1
You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend why you are having a party
explain what dish you want to cook and ask your friend for the recipe
invite your friend to the party
Task 2
Some people believe that traveling alone is the best way to experience a country or a culture. Others feel that it is better to travel with people you know. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Talk about a time when you spoke a foreign language for the first time. Please say
– what language it was
– with whom you spoke
– what you said
– and explain how you felt about it.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The graphs below show the types of music albums purchased by people in Britain according to sex and age. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Task 2
April 2021, Academic Test
Some believe it is important for cities and towns to invest heavily in building large outdoor public spaces.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training Writing
Task 1
You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months.
You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room.
Write to the family describing the things you left behind. Ask them to send some ar all of them to you. Offer to cover the costs.
Task 2
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taugh to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.