Talk about a time when you moved to a new house or a new school. You should say:
– When you moved
– Why you moved
– What your new home/school was like
– And explain how you felt about moving.
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph shows a comparison in the pulse rate changes between two different individuals of different ages and professions. Write a report for a university tutor describing the information shown in the diagrams below.
Academic Writing Task 2
Many people today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out.
What are the causes?
What are the solutions?
General Writing Task 1
You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter, say:
what the content of the music concert is?
where and when the music concert is?
why do you think your friend should go to this concert?
General Writing Task 2
In the past, people used to travel to see the differences from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Describe a creative person such as an artist, a painter or a singer whom you admire. Please say
– Who that person is
– Where and when you saw him/her
– How creative his/her work is
– And explain why you admire him/her.
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
Many people today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out.
What are the causes?
What are the solutions?
General Writing Task 1
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before.
Say where you went,
where you stayed,
what you did there and what the food was like.
General Writing Task 2
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?
Describe a difficult decision you once made. Please say
– what the decision was
– when you made the decision
– how long it took you to make the decision
– and explain why it was difficult.
Academic Writing Task 1
The bar chart below shows Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world for the year 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow any exercise routine. Why do you think it is happening? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?
General Writing Task 1
One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/her family in their home. You enjoyed the meal and had been happy to be introduced to his/her family.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank your friend and say that you enjoyed the meal
say what else you liked about this visit
ask your friend to meet you someday at a restaurant
General Writing Task 2
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve these environmental problems unless individuals make some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Describe an experience that left you feeling disappointed. Please say
– When it was
– What the reason you felt disappointed was
– How this affected your life
– And explain what you think of that experience now.
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink scientifically proven bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Writing Task 1
You use the local swimming pool often, and during one of your visits, you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager.
In your letter
describe what the problem was
tell what the swimming pool staff have done about it
suggest your own solution to the problem.
General Writing Task 2
Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Describe a place where you would like to live in the future. Please say
– Where and what it is
– How you learned about it
– What you should do to make it happen.
Academic Writing Task 1
The pie charts below give data on the spending and consumption of resources by countries of the world and how the population is distributed. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
General Writing Task 1
The road in front of your house got damaged a long ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority complaining about the damaged road. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain the condition of the road
and suggest what they should do
General Writing Task 2
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Describe a company you know that employs a lot of people. Please say
– What the company is and what it does
– How many people it employs
– What kind of people work at the company
– And explain how you feel about this company.
Academic Writing Task 1
The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it will encourage higher levels of violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Writing Task 1
A year ago, you lent your favourite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
ask how he or she is doing
remind him/her about the book
explain why you need it back
General Writing Task 2
The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider; the rich are becoming richer, and the poor are getting even poorer. What problems can the situation cause? What can be done to reduce this gap? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Describe a time when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone. Please say
– When it was
– Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
– What you wanted to use the mobile phone for
– And explain how you felt about this.
Academic Writing Task 1
The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together.
Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
General Writing Task 1
You have a pen pal and you are writing your first letter to that pen pal. In your letter, describe your previous studies and/or work experience, your current activities, hobbies and interests. Also, tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her.
General / Academic 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 something that you have borrowed from a friend. Please say
– What you borrowed, and when
– Who you borrowed it from
– Why you borrowed it
– And explain how you felt after borrowing it.
Academic Writing Task 1
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions that result from this energy use.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
There are different methods businesses use to increase their sales.
What are the different ways companies use to increase sales?
Which one is the most effective?
General Training
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank for their help during your stay. In your letter
– Explain how they helped you.
– Say what you will miss the most about the area where you lived.
– Invite them to visit you at your new home.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that school leavers should start working immediately. Others say that they should continue their studies at university. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Talk about an activity on the beach that you would like to try. Please say
– What activity it is
– What you need to do this activity
– How easy or difficult it is
– And explain why you would like to do it.
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph compares the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK University in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
General Writing Task 1
One of your colleagues was in charge of organising an annual executive conference, and he/she has been successful in doing it. You want to congratulate your colleague on that. Write a letter to this colleague. In your letter,
Congratulate your colleague for successfully organising the event
Mention what you liked about it the most
Say how much you would like him/her to organise other events as well
General Writing Task 2
Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges relating not only to the environment but population and education as well. What problems will your country face in the next ten years? How can these problems be overcome?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.