Talk about a time when you saw a wild animal. Please say
– what animal it was
– where you saw it
– how the animal reacted
– and explain why this was a memorable experience.
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph below shows the average monthly use of health clubs in Miami and Florida by all full-time members in 2017. The pie charts show the age profile of male and female members of this health club.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
General Writing Task 1
You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. You left a file with important documents in your room.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file
and ask him/her to return it to you by post.
General Writing Task 2
There is little difference in the shops now operating in various nations. Some people think this is a positive development, while others believe it is a negative one. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Describe an item you bought for yourself and were pleased with. Please say
– What the item was
– Why you bought it
– Where you bought it
– And explain why you were pleased with it.
Academic Writing Task 1
The diagram below shows the typical stages of consumer goods manufacturing, including the process by which information is fed back to earlier stages to enable adjustment. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the process shown.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people focus on news in their own country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Writing Task 1
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter
Explain why you have moved
Describe the new house
Invite your friend to come and visit
General Writing Task 2
Discuss the reasons why more young people study abroad than in their home country.
Describe a time when you felt bored. You should say
– When it was
– Who you were with
– What you were doing
– And explain why you felt bored.
Academic Writing Task 1
The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth. 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 recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter:
Give details about the order you made
Explain what was wrong with the item
Tell the company what you want them to do about it
Write at least 150 words.
General Writing Task 2
Nowadays many people are following an unhealthy diet and no exercise. Why do you think is this happening? How can this situation be corrected?
Describe a work of art or a craft activity you did at school. Please say
– What it was
– When you did it
– What it looked like
– And explain how you felt about it.
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that artists should be funded by alternative sources.
General Writing Task 1
You are about to do a part-time course while working and write a letter to the organization head who announced they can help financially for these types of students.
Explain your experience and qualifications.
Describe the part-time course you are going to do.
Explain how this will help you.
General Writing Task 2
In some countries, many parents are interested in homeschooling and the trend is gaining popularity. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Talk about something you like to do after coming from school/work. Please say
– What is it that you do?
– Where do you do that activity?
– How long do you do that activity for?
– And explain why you like this activity
General Writing Task 1
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
Introduce yourself
Explain the situation
Say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
General Writing Task 2
Some people say that the educational success of a student is the result of the work of a good teacher. Others say it depends on the character of the student. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Academic Writing Task 1
The two maps below shows an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people say that it's better to teach language students in small
classes, whereas others think the number of people does not matter.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Talk about something you bought recently that you are happy about. Please say
– what it is
– where and when you purchased it
– and explain why you are happy about that purchase.
Academic Writing Task 1
The line graph below shows the production of paper, wood pulp and sawn-wood in the UK from 1980 to 2000.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
General Writing Task 1
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
Explain the reasons for the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………,
General Writing Task 2
In the future, it’s expected that the proportion of older people is higher than younger people… Its positive or negative development
Describe an activity near the sea that you would like to try. Please say
– What is it?
– What do you need to do?
– Why would you like to do it?
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph describes the changes in Medical Funding in four countries from 2010 to 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Health experts claim that walking is the best exercise. However, people are walking less on a daily basis. What has made this happen and how to deal with it?
General Writing Task 1
You are going to throw a party for a special occasion and planning to cook a meal for the same. Get a recipe from your friend which is special in his/her country?
Explain why you are throwing a party
Ask about the recipe
Invite your friend for the party.
General Writing Task 2
In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think this is happening? How can this issue be solved?
Describe a town or city you would like to live in, in the future. Please say
– Where and what is it?
– How did you know about this city/town?
– Why would you like to live there?
Academic Writing Task 1
The table beneath shows the level of people specialists in various kinds of enterprises in 1990, 2000, and 2010. Sum up the data by choosing and writing about the primary capacities and make correlations where fitting.
Academic Writing Task 2
In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining.
Why do you think this is happening?
How can this issue be solved?
General Writing Task 1
Write a letter to your friend about missing the date with him on a day because you have planned. Tell him how you tried to contact him but it did not work out either; In your letter, you should tell:
What the reason is?
How you tried to contact him?
Give an alternative plan to meet him sometime.
General Writing Task 2
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about your ideal job. Please say
– What job it is
– What skills you need for this job
– Why you would like to do this job.
Academic Writing Task 1
The chart below shows the percentage of young people in higher education in four different countries in 2000, 2005 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Today foods travel thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
General Writing Task 1
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager; In your letter, you should:
Describe the problems
Explain why should solve the problems
nd give your suggestions on how to solve the problems
General Writing Task 2
Some believe that people will buy a product based on their needs and there is no need for advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the essay?
Talk about an occasion when you persuaded someone to do or not to do something. Please say
– Who was the person?
– When and where was it?
– What happened eventually?
– How did he/she respond to your recommendation?
Academic Writing Task 1
The charts below show the differences in how people in 3 countries learned English in 2010 and 2015.
Academic Writing 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 Writing task 1
You know that a building company is planning to build new houses in immediate proximity to your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
– Say how you found out about their plan
– Describe how you feel about it
– Explain what you hope that they do about it.
General Writing task 2
These days many people do little or no exercise at all, and they have health problems as a result. Why don’t many people get enough exercise? What can be done about it?