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You are bored in your current job but you enjoy

working for your company. You think you would be


happier if you moved to a different department in the
same company.

Write a letter to your employer. In the letter

 ask to be moved to a position in another


department
 explain how you feel about your current position
and your career
 say why you think changing your job would be
good for you and the company

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear …………………

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

Traditions are about the past and innovation is about


the future, and it has been argued that we need to let
go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role
should traditions have in our lives?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You recently travelled on the local bus service in your
town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to
the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the
local bus service. In your letter

 introduce yourself and say when the incident


happened
 describe what you saw and heard
 say what you would like the bus company to do
about it

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

It has been noted that many people who had a big


impact on the world gave themselves completely to
their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life
balance”. To what extent should people try to have a
good work-life balance?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


In your apartment building there is an entrance hall
which you share with your neighbours. Recently there
have been some problems with this shared area. Write
a letter to your neighbours. In your letter

 introduce yourself and describe the problem or


problems
 suggest what could be done to improve the
situation
 suggest a meeting to talk about it

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Neighbours,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

It is often argued that it is difficult to get children to


read. Why do you think this is? What measures could
be taken to encourage children to read more?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask
you how your English studies are going.
 Write a letter
telling your friend about your progress. In your letter

 say what progress you are making


 describe the study methods and any materials you
are using
 say what you find most difficult

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ………………….

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To


what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You need to borrow some money to pay for something
you need for your work or studies. Write a letter to your
bank to ask for a loan. In your letter

 introduce yourself and ask for a loan


 say why you need the money
 explain how you plan to pay the money back

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

People born today can expect to live longer than


people in previous generations. What are some of the
positive and negative implications of this
phenomenon?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


Your local council has decided to close the only park in
your town and build a car park in its place. You believe
this will have a bad effect on the people who live and
work in the town.

Write a letter to the mayor. In your letter

 introduce yourself
 explain why you think the decision is wrong
 say what you think the council should do instead

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than


the government’s responsibility.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this


statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


Your local council has decided to close the only park in
your town and build a car park in its place. You believe
this will have a bad effect on the people who live and
work in the town.

Write a letter to the mayor. In your letter

 introduce yourself
 explain why you think the decision is wrong
 say what you think the council should do instead

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than


the government’s responsibility.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this


statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You need to take some time off from your job and want
to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your
manager.

In your letter

 explain why you want to take time off work


 give details of the amount of time you need
 suggest how your work could be done while you
are away

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ………………….

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

There are many people who go to live in different


countries. To what extent should people be allowed to
move freely between countries and live where they
choose? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You are looking for part-time work. Write a letter to an
employment agency. In your letter

 introduce yourself
 say what skills and work experience you have
 explain the sort of job you are looking for

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic:

Computers are often argued to be the most important


invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You recently went to the cinema and think that you left
something that belongs to you there. Write a letter to
the cinema manager. In your letter

 say when you were at the cinema and which film


you saw
 describe what item you have lost and where you
think you left it
 tell the manager what you want him/her to do

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

Some people consider art to be essential and others


think it is not. Which view do you agree with and why?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


Because of your job, you have to move to a new city.
Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In
your letter

 ask them to help you find somewhere to live


 tell them the kind of accommodation you want to
find
 tell them which area of the city you want to live in

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear …………….

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

Internet social media have become very popular. To


what extent do you think this is a good or bad thing?
Why do you think this is the case?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You have been asked to organise a special dinner to
celebrate your company’s achievements this year.
Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In
your letter say

 why you want to come to the restaurant and when


 how many people will attend the dinner
 what special requirements you have

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

In the past, most people spent their entire career


working for one company, whereas people nowadays
move from one job to another.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?


Which do you think is better?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You want to improve your English and a friend has
given you contact details for a private teacher. Write a
letter to the teacher and say:

 why you want to improve your English


 how the teacher can help you
 when you would like to start having lessons?

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ……………….

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the


Olympics, governments should spend the money on
programmes encouraging the public to be active and
stay healthy.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this


statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


A year ago, you became a member of your local film
club. You have decided that you do not want to
continue your membership for another year.

Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter

 state what type of membership you have and how


you have paid for this
 give details about the benefits you have had from
being a member of the club
 explain why you have decided not to renew your
membership

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

It has been argued that giving gifts to friends and


family should not be encouraged, because money is
often wasted on things that people do not like or want.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


A year ago, you became a member of your local film
club. You have decided that you do not want to
continue your membership for another year.

Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter

 state what type of membership you have and how


you have paid for this
 give details about the benefits you have had from
being a member of the club
 explain why you have decided not to renew your
membership

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

It has been argued that giving gifts to friends and


family should not be encouraged, because money is
often wasted on things that people do not like or want.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet
while you are on holiday.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

 tell your friend how they can contact you when


you are away
 give instructions about how to care for your pet
 describe other things they will need to do to take
care of your house

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear …………………,
Write about the following topic.

Should students be allowed to choose which classes


they take, or should they be required to take the same
classes as everyone else?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each


approach to education?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You have received a letter from your neighbour
complaining about noise from your house/flat.

Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter

 explain the cause of the noise


 apologise for the noise
 describe what action you will take to solve the
problem

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ……………….

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

When talking about success, we often think of people


who are rich or famous.

In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterise


a successful person? Why do you think these should
be the criteria?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


An art gallery in your town is looking for volunteers to
work in the gallery at the weekends. You would like to
do some work in the art gallery in your free time.

Write a letter to the art gallery. In your letter

 explain why you would like to do unpaid work in


the gallery
 say what type of unpaid work you could do
 give details about when you will be available for
this work

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

People are never satisfied and always want more.

In what ways is this a good thing and in what ways is


this a bad thing?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You want to sell your bicycle. Your friend has told you
that his cousin might like to buy it from you.

Write a letter to your friend’s cousin. In your letter

 explain why you are selling the bicycle


 describe the bicycle and how much it will cost
 suggest a date when your friend’s cousin can
come and see the bicycle

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear …………………

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write about the following topic.

The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this


statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You are organising a trip to Paris, France for a group
of students from England.

Write to the manager of the Youth Hostel Association


in Paris. In your letter, explain

 when you want to visit Paris


 how long you will stay
 how many students are in your party, and what
accommodation you will require

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear …………………..

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write an essay on the following topic.

Over time, as children grow older, the relationship they


have with their parents changes.

In your opinion, what role should parents have in their


adult children’s lives?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


You are organising a trip to Paris, France for a group
of students from England.

Write to the manager of the Youth Hostel Association


in Paris. In your letter, explain

 when you want to visit Paris


 how long you will stay
 how many students are in your party, and what
accommodation you will require

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear …………………..

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Write an essay on the following topic.

Over time, as children grow older, the relationship they


have with their parents changes.

In your opinion, what role should parents have in their


adult children’s lives?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant


examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

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