Describe a situation when you argued with friends about something. Please say
– what it was about
– when and where it took place
– how you resolved the argument
– and explain how you felt about it later.
Academic Writing Task 1
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people think that sports play an important role in society. Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Writing Task 1
You are in a high-rise building, which has a communal laundry room. Sometimes people don’t come in time to empty the machines and other residents have to wait for a washer or driver. You think the building management should purchase 10 extra laundry baskets and make them available for such times, so the machines can be freed up.
Write to the Property Manager, Mr Watson. In your letter:
Explain how long you been a resident
Describe the problem
Propose your solution
General Writing Task 2
Competition for university study is becoming increasingly strong. Why are universities becoming more competitive? Is this a positive or negative development?
Describe a barbecue party that you went to recently. Please say
– When and where it was
– What the party was for
– Whether or not you liked the party, and why.
Academic Writing Task 1
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old housing styles in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own style.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Writing Task 1
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
General Writing Task 2
If a product is good and meets customer needs, then people will buy it and advertising is unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Describe an activity that you do after school/work.
You should say
- What it is
- When and Where you do it
- Who you do it with
- And how you feel about it
Academic Writing Task 1
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
General Writing Task 1
You feel the evening programs on a local television station are uninteresting. Write a letter to the manager of the television station. In your letter
explain why you do not like the current programs
describe what kind of programs you would like to see instead
explain why these programs would be better
General Writing Task 2
Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why are these laws introduced? Do you think they are a positive or negative development?
Describe a perfect job that you would like to have in the future. Please say
– What job is it?
– Why do you like this job?
– And explain why you think this is a perfect job for you.
Academic Writing Task 1
The diagram below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham,
Between 2000 and 2009.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Write at least 150 words.
Academic Writing Task 2
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
General Writing Task 1
Write a letter to your neighbour asking him/her to take care of your home while you are away for a week on vacation. Please tell me
Explain where you are going and why.
What do you want from me?
What to do in case of an emergency?
General Writing Task 2
Some claim that studying abroad has great benefits for a student’s home country.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about a town/city where you would like to live in the future. You should say
– where the town/city is
– whether you have visited it before and when
– what you know about it
– and explain why you would like to live there.
Academic Writing Task 1
The line graph shows Paris Metro station passengers. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some feel governments should invest in preserving minority languages, while others feel this is not a good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
General Training Writing
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her and say:
– Thank her/him for this and include the dates of your holiday.
– How can he/she enter the house?
– What do you expect him/her to do?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe that individuals over 65 should not be allowed to continue working. Others think that people should be allowed to work for as long as they choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Talk about a health condition that you had and found a solution for it online.
Please say
– What was the problem?
– What website did you use?
– Did you find it helpful?
Academic Writing Task 1
The diagram details the process of making clothes from plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
In spite of the advances made in agriculture , many people around the world still is go hungry Why is this the cause? What can be done about this problem?
General Writing Task 1
You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result of some unusual weather.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- express your concern (i.e. say you are sorry to hear what has happened)
- tell him/her about a similar experience that you once had
- give some advice, or offer help
General Writing Task 2
People nowadays tend to have children at older ages.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line or queue. Please say:
– When it was
– How long you had to wait in the line
– What you did while waiting
– And explain how you felt about waiting in this line or queue.
General Writing Task 1
There is a group of people in your community that needs help. Write a letter to your company director and say
– Describe this group.
– What kind of help do they need?
– How will this group and the community benefit from it?
General Writing Task 2
Nowadays more and more older people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs.
What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph below presents the employment patterns in the USA between 1930 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama, and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
Talk about a conversation topic you were not interested in. Please say
– when you had the conversation
– who you talked with
– what the topic was
– and explain why you were not interested in that topic.
Academic Writing Task 1
The diagram details the process of making wool. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people?
General Writing Task 1
You went to the local hospital’s Emergency Department with your young child who had severe stomach pains. You had to wait for almost four hours before your daughter was treated by a doctor and, while you were waiting, you were constantly ignored by the other staff.
Write a letter to the Registrar, complaining about the service you received.
You should write at least 150 words.
General Writing Task 2
If a product is good and meets customer needs, then people will buy it and advertising is unnecessary.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about something that you wanted to do but couldn’t. Please say
– What was it?
– Why couldn’t you do it?
– How did you feel about it later?
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The picture below shows how a hot balloon works. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Task 2
Bullying is a big problem in many schools.
What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
General Writing Task 1
You live in a room in the college hostel which has serve problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super’s permission for that. Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter,
Introduce yourself
Describe your problems
Explain what type of room you would prefer
General Writing Task 2
Traditional ideas from older people about the way to live and behave are not helpful to young people and their futures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Describe a short trip you often take that you do not like. Please say
– where you go
– when you go there
– why you go there
– and explain why you do not like this trip.
Academic Training Writing
Task 1
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2
Some people think that youngsters should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and individuals?
General Training Writing
Task 1
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
Task 2
Some people think that lawbreakers should be sent to prison. However, others think that better talents among those should be made to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Academic Writing Task 1
The chart shows days taken off work due to stress-related illnesses by job for men and women.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Writing Task 1
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Say why a driving license is advantageous
Recommend a driving school
Give any extra guidance/tips
General Writing Task 2
In recent times, economic growth has helped many become richer, both in developed and developing countries. However, those in developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past.
Why is this?
What can be learned from this?