Topic 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have seen the following job advertisement in your local youth centre.

ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR WANTED!

(Weekends only)

Would you like to work with young children aged 5-11?

Do you have lots of energy?

Are you an excellent swimmer?

If the answer to these questions is “yes” then we want to hear from you. Our Children's Club is
looking for someone to be in charge of a group of 10 children to teach them swimming and to do
a range of other activities.

Write your letter of application to Mr Rock.to say why you are suitable for the job and ask
for the job responsibilities as well as the working time. You should write at least 120 words.
You do not need to include your name or address. Your response will be evaluated in terms
of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

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Topic 2

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

This is part of an email you received from your university.

Dear all students,

We are doing a survey on the business course and would like to receive your feedback on the
course you have attended. Would you be so kind to give us your comments on the following
aspects:

Course organization

Course delivery (teaching)

Materials and equipment

Write an email responding to Mr. Jones. You should write at least 120 words. You do not
need to

include your name or address. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
Fulfillment,

Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

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Topic 3

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are working for a company. You need to take some time of work and want to ask
for 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 covered while you are away

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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Topic 4

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have bought a washing machine. First you found that the machine did not work
properly, and you had it changed. Then you found that the new one seriously
entangled the clothes. Write to the manager of the company to complain about it. In
your letter:

• Describe what you purchased

• Explain why you are not happy with the purchase

• Tell the manger what you would like him or her to do about the situation

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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Topic 5

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently helped organize a college ski trip and you have received this email from
the parent of one of the students who went. Here is a part of the email.

I understand you were one of the organizers of our son's ski trip. I have to say my
husband and I were extremely dissatisfied with the arrangements. My son has informed
us that the ski slopes were poor, the lessons were fewer than promised and the
accommodation was inadequate.

Can you please give us a satisfactory explanation?

Yours sincerely,

Nora White

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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Topic 6

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance
to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance
company. In your letter:

• Describe the item you lost

• Explain how you lost it
• Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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Topic 7

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom
you have lost contact for a long time. Write a letter to the editor. In your letter:

• Say which edition and when the article appeared

• Explain why you lost contact with your friend
• Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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Topic 8

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with

environment projects in your area. Write a letter to a project manager to offer your
help. In your letter:

• Describe a local environmental issue that affects you

• Explain what you would like to do help
• Suggest how the problem could be avoided in future

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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Topic 9

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You
have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of
the sports center. In your letter:

• Describe what the problem with the changing room is

• Say what happened the last time you complained
• Explain what you want the manager to do

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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Topic 10

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can
pay your rent late Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, explain:

• Why you are writing to him

• Why you cannot pay the rent
• When you will pay the rent

You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.

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