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Task 2: Essay Two-part question Technology
Shopping online instead of in shops
These days, many people prefer to shop online rather than go to shops. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Task 1: General Training letter Semi-formal letter Letters
Letter to a neighbour about noise
Your new neighbour often plays loud music late at night, and it is affecting your sleep. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter • introduce yourself • explain how the noise is affecting you • suggest a solution Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Karim,
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Task 1: Academic report Map Urban life
Changes to Saltmarsh village (maps)
The maps below show the village of Saltmarsh in 2005 and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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Task 1: Academic report Table Transport
How people travel to work in four cities (table)
The table below shows the main ways people travelled to work in four cities in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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Task 2: Essay Problem and solution Society
Why do people waste food?
In many countries, a large amount of food is thrown away every day. Why does this happen? What can be done to reduce food waste?
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Task 2: Essay Advantages and disadvantages Work
Working from home: advantages and disadvantages
More and more people are now able to work from home. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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Task 2: Essay Discuss both views Education
When should children start learning a foreign language?
Some people think children should begin learning a foreign language at primary school. Others believe it is better to start at secondary school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Task 2: Essay Problem and solution Urban life
Moving from villages to cities
In many countries, large numbers of people are moving from rural areas to cities. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
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Task 2: Essay Opinion (agree or disagree) Education
Should university education be free?
Some people believe that university education should be free for all students, regardless of their family income. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Task 1: General Training letter Informal letter Letters
Invitation to your sister's wedding
Your sister is getting married and you would like a friend who lives abroad to attend the wedding. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • give details about the wedding • explain why you want your friend to come • suggest how your friend could travel and where they could stay Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
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Task 1: General Training letter Formal letter Letters
Complaint to an airline about lost luggage
You recently travelled by plane and your luggage did not arrive at your destination. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter • give details of your journey • describe your luggage and what was inside • say what you would like the airline to do Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
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Task 1: Academic report Process diagram Work
From jute plant to fabric (process)
The diagram below shows how jute fibre is turned into fabric. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
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