Describe an event when a family member made you feel proud. You should say
– When it was
– Who the family member was
– What happened
– And explain why you felt proud of him/her.
General Writing Task 1
You have recently ordered a book online, but the book was delayed and has not arrived yet. Write a letter to the company manager. In the letter, you should:-
Give the details of your order?
Explain why you need the book urgently?
Suggest a solution for the situation?
General Writing Task 2
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about your ambition in life. Please say
– what your ambition is
– why you have this ambition
– whether you have achieved this ambition or not (and why).
Academic Training Writing Task 1
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Academic Training 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.
General Training Writing Task 1
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include
Details about the meeting
The problem you face
What should be done
General Training Writing Task 2
Some people feel that learning a foreign language is an essential component of a child’s education. Others feel that learning a foreign language is often a waste of time that can be better spent on learning about technology and other more vocational subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Talk about the longest walk you have ever taken. Please say
– when it was
– where it was
– who was there with you
– and explain how you felt about this walk.
Academic Writing Task 1
The line graph below gives information on cinema attendance in the UK. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Writing Task 1
Write a letter to the local council about the closure of a playground in your area because children don’t use it much. In the letter, you should tell:-
Why many children won’t use it?
How is the playground important for children?
Give some suggestions how to increase the playground’s usage?
General Writing Task 2
Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine. Why do you think this happens? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?
Talk about a place you visited during your last holiday. Please say
– When it was
– Where you went
– Describe your experience
– And explain whether you would recommend the place to others, and why.
Academic Writing Task 1
The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtown business district. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always good.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
General Writing Task 1
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include
Details about the meeting
The problem you face
What should be done
General Writing Task 2
Some people prefer activities and lifestyles in hot climates while others prefer living in cold climates. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Describe a puzzle you tried to solve. You should say
– What it was like
– How easy or difficult it was
– How long it took for you to solve it
– And explain how you felt about it.
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
Some people believe that to reduce industrial pollution a tax should be imposed on companies, while others believe that different measures should be taken to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
General Writing Task 1
You recently celebrated a special occasion in your personal life and received a card and a present from your colleagues at work. Write a letter to your colleagues. In your letter:
remind your colleagues what the special occasion you were celebrating was
thank them for the card and gift
explain why you like the gift and how you will use it
General Writing Task 2
Some think increasing business and cultural contact between nations is positive. Others think it leads to the disappearance of the national identity. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Describe a good service that you received at a certain place / on a specific occasion. Please say
– Where you received it
– What the service was
– How you felt when you received it
– And explain why you liked it.
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
Today family members eat fewer meals together.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative trend?
General Writing Task 1
You have recently attended a two-day course, and now the course organizer is asking for your review and comments. Write a letter to the course organizer.
In your letter, you should:
describe the course
explain whether or not you liked the course, and why
provide some suggestions for improvement.
General Writing Task 2
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Talk about a service from a company/business that you enjoyed. Please say
– What the service was
– How you heard about the company/business
– When it happened
– And explain what was so interesting about the service.
Academic Writing Task 1
The graph gives information about coffee production in 4 different countries from 1990 to 2010.
Academic 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?
General Writing Task 1
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
Who you are
The problem
What you suggest they do
General Writing Task 2
Shopping is the favourite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.