Describe an activity you usually do that is a waste of your time. Please say
– What is it?
– When do you usually do it?
– Why do you do it?
– And explain why you think it wastes your time.
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph below shows the number of hours per day on average that children spent watching television between 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Schools should not force children to learn a foreign language, because some students don’t have a natural ability for languages. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
General Writing Task 1
Write a letter to your colleague asking for help in setting up the equipment for your presentation.
In your letter, you should:
-tell when and where the presentation will take place
-describe your arrangements
-tell him/her what equipment you need.
General Writing Task 2
The movement of people from villages to cities for work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
Describe an exciting book that you have read. Please say
– What the book was
– How you heard about it
– When you read it
– And explain why you consider this book exciting.
Academic Training Writing Task 1
The table below shows top ten countries with largest population in 2019, and how it is projected to change by 2100.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Training Writing Task 2
Many developing countries require aid from international organizations to grow. Many people think that this aid should be financial, while others believe practical aid and advice are more useful. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion
General Writing Task 1
You forget your bag in the gym and the gym management announced that it will be closed for a week for some renovation work. You need your bag as it has important things in it.
Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter,
introduce yourself and describe your position
introduce yourself and describe your position
give them a description of your bag
tell them what you want them to do
give them a description of your bag
tell them what you want them to do
General Writing Task 2
Some feel that schools should be mixed with both girls and boys attending while others feel the genders ought to be separated.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Talk about someone much older than you, whom you like very much. Please say
– Who the person is
– How you know him/her
– How long you usually spend with him/her and where
– And explain why you like him/her.
Academic Writing Task 1
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Panama City from 2010 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
The world’s natural resources, such as oil, forests and fresh water, are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?
General Writing Task 1
Write a letter to the translation agency about the report to be translated urgently. In your letter, you should:
explain the content of the letter
why you need translated report
why do you need it urgently?
General Writing Task 2
Many developing countries require aid from international organizations to grow. Many people think that this aid should be financial, while others believe practical aid and advice are more useful. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion
Talk about a book that you have read recently. Please say
– What was its title?
– Who is the author?
– What did you learn from it?
– And explain why you liked or disliked it.
Academic Training Writing Task 1
The bar chart below shows the popularity of well-known Instagram accounts in 2011 and 2021.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Training Writing Task 2
It is impossible for the government to help everyone around the world, so it should focus on its own country’s development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
General Writing Task 1
You took an elderly member of your family, who was not able to walk properly, to a museum and he/she faced a few problems.
Write a letter to the manager of the museum. In your letter,
say why you visited the museum
describe the problems you faced
suggest what can be done to avoid those problems
General Writing Task 2
Many young people today know more about international pop or movie stars than about famous people in the history of their own country. Why is this? What can be done to increase young people’s interest in famous people in the history of their country?
Talk about a business person you admire. You should say
– who the person is
– how you know him/her
– how he/she became so successful in business
– and explain why you admire him/her.
Academic Training Writing Task 1
The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Training Writing 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 Training Writing Task 1
A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
· explain what you would like to talk about
· say why students would be interested in your job
· suggest a possible date and time for the talk
General Training Writing Task 2
Some people think that in this modern world people are getting more dependent on each other, while others think that people are becoming more independent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Talk about the last movie/film you saw. Please say
– When you saw it
– Where you saw it and with whom
– What it was about
– And explain why you liked or disliked it.
Academic Training 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 Training Writing 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?
General Training Writing Task 1
You are planning to give a presentation in your large company. Write a letter to your colleague asking for help; In the letter, you should:
When and where will the product be?
What is the exhibition about?
What would you like your colleague to do?
General Training Writing Task 2
Movies and computer games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have a negative effect on society and should be censored. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Talk about a person you consider to be a good singer. Please say
– How do you know him/her?
– When did you find out about him/her?
– Where was the first time you listened to him/her?
– And explain why you like listening to his/her voice.
Academic Writing Task 1
The chart below shows information about the challenges people face when they go to live in other countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Writing Task 1
Write a letter to a city planning manager about the demolition of a historical building in your area. In your letter, you should:
· explain why it shouldn’t be demolished.
· suggest a future use for this building.
· recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
General Writing Task 2
Some people say that individuals who make a lot of money are the most successful. Others think that those who contribute to society like scientists and teachers are more successful.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Describe an instance when you discussed something with someone. Please say
– Who did you talk to?
– What did you discuss?
– Why did you discussed it?
– What was the conclusion of that discussion?
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
Some claim that men are naturally more competitive than women.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training 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 Training Writing Task 2
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about current events. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.