In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people, why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
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Practice Letter – 20Aug21
You have made a reservation in a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
- give details of your current booking
- explain what changes you need to make and why
- ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings
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Practice Letter – 19Aug21
You recently stayed in a hotel and left an item in the room. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
describe the item that you left in the room
explain where you think the item might be
suggest how the manager can return the item to you
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Practice Letter – 18Aug21
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for swimming lessons at your community sports center. You want to find out more about these lessons. Write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In the letter
describe how well you can swim at the moment
explain why you want to learn to swim better
enquire about the time and cost of the swimming lessons
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Practice Letter – 17Aug21
You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique’s shop. In your letter
• explain how you found the shop
• describe the item that you would like to sell
• say how much you would like to sell the item for
• say what the documents are
• explain why you need them to be translated
• ask for the documents to be translated urgently
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Practice Letter – 16Aug21
You have some documents that you need to be translated into another language as soon as possible. Write a letter to a translation agency. In your letter
• say what the documents are
• explain why you need them to be translated
• ask for the documents to be translated urgently
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Practice Letter – 15Aug21
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
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Practice Essay Question 15 Aug 21
Some believe that people should make efforts to fight climate change while others think it is better to learn to live with it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Practice Essay Question 14 Aug 21
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
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Practice Letter – 14Aug21
You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
explain why you would like to change to working part-time work
say what times and days of the week would suit you best
suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time
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Practice Essay Question 13 Aug 21
In many countries, crimes rates amongst younger people has been rising. Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.
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Practice Letter – 13Aug21
You are applying for a job in an international company. You would like to ask your previous employer to write a reference letter for you. Write a letter to your previous manager. In your letter
• remind your manager of the job you previously held in the company
• tell him / her what position you are applying for and why you want it
• ask him / her to provide you with a reference letter
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Practice Letter – 12Aug21
You recently went to a public event (for example an exhibition, festival, or show) that you think your friend would enjoy. Write a letter to friend. In your letter
- tell your friend what the event was
- explain why you think your a friend would like the event
- invite them to come to the event with you
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Practice Essay Question 12 Aug 21
People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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Practice Letter – 11Aug21
You recently went to visit a friend in their new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- tell your friend what you liked about his/her new house
- say what you did or enjoyed most about your stay with your friend
- suggest when and where you could meet your friend next
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Practice Essay Question 11 Aug 21
Today’s parents spend too little time staying with their children and use television to make their children keep quiet. Explain the reason and results by using your relevant experience
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Practice Letter – 10Aug21
You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- tell your friend why you are having a party
- explain what dish you want to cook and ask your friend for the recipe
- invite your friend to the party
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Practice Question 09 Aug 21
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society?
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Practice Letter – 09Aug21
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
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Practice Question 08 Aug 21
People used to live in the same city throughout their lives, but now they change where they live several times. What is the cause? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
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Practice Letter – 08Aug21
You rent an apartment. You want to tell your landlord that you are happy with the apartment in general, but there are some small repairs that need to be carried out. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
say what you like about the apartment
describe the repairs that need to be made
explain how the repairs will improve your quality of life
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Practice Question 07 Aug 21
Surveys show that in many countries, people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society?
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Practice Letter – 07Aug21
You have seen a course advertised online that you think would help you perform better at work. The course will take place during the week, so you will need to take time off work.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter
say what the course is
explain why you want to do the course and how it will be beneficial to the company
suggest how your work can be covered while you attend the course.
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Practice Letter – 06Aug21
You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
describe the health problem
explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office
suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office
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Practice Question 05 Aug 21
Today’s parents spend too little time staying with their children and use television to make their children keep quiet. Explain the reason and results.
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