Describe a tall building in your city that you like or dislike. You should say:
– Where it is
– What it is used for
– What it looks like
– And explain why you like or dislike it.
Academic Writing Task 1
The chart below shows how much money is spent in the budget on different sectors by the UAE government in 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
The world should have only one government rather than a national government for each country.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
General Writing Task 1
You relocated to an overseas country recently and shipped your furniture and other possessions through a shipping company. When you received them, you found some of them got damaged. Write a letter to the delivery manager of the shipping company:
– When and where the shipment was
– Describe the damages
– What do you want the shipment company to do.
General Writing Task 2
Some people think personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe this depends on other factors. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Describe a leisure activity that you enjoy doing near the sea. Please say
– what the activity is
– when you do it
– with whom you do it
– and explain why you enjoy doing this activity.
Academic Writing Task 1
The bar chart below shows the average duration of housework women did (unemployed, part-time employed, and full-time) when compared to men who had full-time work in the UK between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Writing task 2
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and attitudes by others in the same age group, this phenomenon is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh its advantages.
General Writing Task 1
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
General Writing Task 2
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about an activity that you do after work/study. Please say
– what the activity is
– where you do it
– how long it takes
– and explain how you feel about this activity.
Academic Writing Task 1
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in different parts of the world.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
In the world of the internet, people write product reviews of products and services. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
General Writing Task 1
You have missed some important papers accidentally in a bus. Write a letter to the manager of the Taxi company. In your letter:
Give the details of your journey
Explain why those papers are important for you
Suggest what can the manager do
General Writing Task 2
Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Talk about a person who is much older than you, that you admire. Please say
– Who he/she is
– How you know him/her
– What activities you do together
– And explain why you admire him/her.
Academic Writing Task 1
The diagrams below show the main reasons workers chose to work from home and the hour’s males and females worked at home for the year 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out if a refund is possible
General Writing Task 2
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Talk about your favorite movie. Please say
– What is it?
– When and where did you see it?
– What is it about?
– And explain why this movie is your favourite.
Academic Training Writing Task 1
Academic Training Writing Task 2
An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
General Training Writing Task 1
You are currently taking an evening course at a local community college. However, you are not happy with the course. Write a letter to the manager of the college. In your letter
say which course you are taking
explain what the problem is with the course
suggest what the manager should do to improve the course
General Training Writing Task 2
Some people believe that women should be able to join their country’s army and police forces. Others believe that only men should be allowed to work in these areas. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Talk about an interesting person you know from a foreign country. Please say
– Who that person is
– How you know him/her
– Why you like or dislike this person
– And explain why you think this person is interesting.
General Writing Task 1
Write a letter to the owner of the restaurant that closes to your house to complain about the noise.
In your letter, you should:
state what the problem
tell why you are disturbed
suggest how to solve the problem.
General Writing Task 2
In many countries, people now wear western-style dress such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Academic Training Writing Task 1
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children’s charity located in the USA spent and received in one year, 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Training Writing Task 2
Natural resources such as oil, forests, and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does this cause? How can we solve these problems?
Talk about a business person you admire. Please say
– Who this person is
– How you got to know him/her
– What he/she does
– And explain what impressed you about him/her.
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
In many countries, people now wear western-style dress such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
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 to the party.
General Writing Task 2
As the population of a nation increases, new houses are needed. Do you think it is better to build new houses in the countryside or in the cities?
Talk about a creative person you know that you admire. You should say
– Who he/she is
– How you know him/her
– What creative work he/she has done
– And explain why you think he/she is creative.
General Writing Task 1
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Give details of your study plans
Explain why you want to get a part-time job
Suggest how your friend could help you find a job
General Writing Task 2
Many people leave their home country and go to other countries to live and work. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph below shows the information about cases regarding covid-19. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Many people leave their home country and go to other countries to live and work. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Describe a skill that you would like to teach others (other than drawing, cooking or writing). Please say
– What is it?
– Whom would you like to teach?
– Why did you choose this skill?
– And explain why this skill is beneficial.
General Writing Task 1
You want to start your own small business. Write a letter to a bank requesting information about obtaining a business loan to finance your new company. In your letter, include the following information:
what kind of business do you want to start
how much money do you need
the length of time over which you would expect to repay the money
General Writing Task 2
Many adults nowadays prefer spending their free time playing computer games. Why do they do this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Academic Writing Task 1
The bar charts below provide information about honey production and honey-producing colonies in the five American states in 2006.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Schools concentrate far too much on traditional subjects which do not adequately prepare students for the realistic demands of the modern working world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about a tall building in your hometown that you like or dislike.
You should say:
– where this building is located
– what it looks like
– what people use it for
– and explain why you like or dislike it
General Writing Task 1
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
• Describe the item you lost
• Explain how you lost it
• Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
General Writing Task 2
Some countries are considering imposing curfews in which teenagers will not be allowed outdoors at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
Children are now facing educational, social, and commercial pressures.
What are the causes of these pressures? What are the solutions?
Talk about your favorite film. You should say
– When and where you watched it
– What type of film it was
– What the film was about
– And explain why it is your favorite film.
Academic Writing Task 1
The chart below shows the internet users (in millions) in different countries in the Middle East as of June 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
An increasing number of people choose to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people want to change the way they look? Is it a positive or negative development?
General Writing Task 1
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
Describe what you purchased,
Explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
General Writing Task 2
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other believe that there are health benefits to living in cities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.