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29 THEMES
 NUMBER 1
Task 1
You just took a trip to Da Lat with your English friend named Mary. You received an
email from her after she returned to Liverpool.
Read part of her email below.
I hope you like the photos we took in Dalat. Did you get home safely? I am back at
work now, and it's a bit difficult to start again. I wish we were still on holiday.
Why don't we plan another trip this spring if you 've got time and money?
Any suggestions where we could go?

Write me soon.
Mary

Write a reply to Mary. In your email, tell her that you really love the photos and the
time you got together, describe a problem you had at the airport on the way home to
her and suggest the time and place for the next trip.
You should write at least 120 words.
Task 2
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
The internet has brought many changes to our daily life. Nowadays we are doing things
such as mailing, contacting, backing and communication much faster. Do these
developments bring more advantages than disadvantages?

Give reason and include any relevant examples to support your answers. You should
write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 2
Task 1
This is part of a letter from your English friend, Sandra
Respond to Sandra's letter
It's really a big step to give up your job to come and spend 6 months in Britain. Are
you planning to work here? What about learning English? Write back and tell me
more about your plans so I can help you find accommodation and meet people here.
Sandra.
You should write at least 120 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
Task 2
Write an essay 250 words in response to the following topic.
In some countries, young people are encouraging to work or travel for a year
between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Give reason and include any relevant examples to support your answers. You should
write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 3
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have received an email from Danny, your pen friend from Scotland. Read part of
his letter below

Write a letter responding to Danny. In your letter, you should express sympathy
towards his bad time. Then, you give him pieces of advice for his stress at work and
suggest solutions for his love with Susan. Finally, you cheer him up at the end of the
letter.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Read an extract from a report about statistics and facts about smartphones.
 NUMBER 4
Task 1
You have just received an email from your friend, Amanda Smith. Read part of her
email below.
Dear Peter,
How are you?I saw your name on our university website last night. Do you
remember me Amanda Smith from college?What have you been up to since we last
saw each other?I'll be in Rome next month from 3 rd to 4 th . Any chance of meeting
up? If so, please let me know when and where.
Best, Amanda Smith.

Write a letter responding to Amanda Smith. In your letter, you should say that you
recognize her. Then, you tell her what you have done since you two last met. Finally,
suggest the time you can meet her and ask for her latest news.

Task 2
Some people think that parents should teach their children about the ways to be
good and civilized members of society, while others hold the opinion that these
values should be taught by the school. However, in my opinion, I believe that
parents and school both are equally important to still moral values, among children,
to be a good citizen.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write an essay in response to the
following topic.
 NUMBER 5
Task 1
You are helping to organize a concert at your school. The local English language
newspaper is sending a reporter, Jane Nolan, to the concert. You have received an
email from Jane Nolan. Read part of her letter below.

Write a letter responding to Jane Nolan. In your letter, you should describe the
concert, suggest the best time for taking photos. Then tell her who and why she should
interview.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Fatherhood ought to be emphasized as much as motherhood. The idea that women
are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have leads on to the idea that
they are also responsible for bringing the children up. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
 NUMBER 6
Task 1
Your friend, Mike, has just written you a letter. Read part of his letter below.

Write a letter responding to Mike. In your letter, you should thank him for his email,
suggest a play to watch and a restaurant to have dinner. Then ask him how he would
like to get there and his own plans for that day.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
The use of mobile phones in public places is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is
banned in certain places, so the same thing should be done to mobile phones.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
 NUMBER 7
Task 1

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Buying things on the Internet such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming
more and more popular. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
 NUMBER 8
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend, David, has just written you a letter. Read part of his letter below.

Write a letter responding to David. In your letter, you should ask about the name of
the person in London to send the cassettes to and the other color the Daves carpet
company needs. Then ask him about what day in June he wants to come and his usual
hotel.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Interesting the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution
problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
 NUMBER 9
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend, Janice, has just written you a letter. Read part of his letter below.

Write a letter responding to Janice. In your letter, you should answer all of his
questions . You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your
name or addresses. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment,
Organization, Vocabulary, and Grammar.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
One thousand people were currently about a range of issues, which affect cities, and
the remarkable findings have shown that life in today's mega-cities is so stressful
that at least two-thirds of those living in big cities would like to relocate to the
countryside or a small town. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 10
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your Neighbor Lisa. She has a dog that is noisy at night. You can't sleep. Write a
letter to your neighbors. You should write at least 120 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world
history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 11
Task 1
Your have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer.
Include the following in your letter.

You should write at least 150 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local
people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to
visit these places?
Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 12
Task 1
You should write at least 120 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better
jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both
individuals and society.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 13
Task 1
 You have recently ordered an item through the internet, but are not happy with the
purchase.

You should write at least 120 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Nowadays, traffic is a serious problem in big cities. Why this is so and what effects
does it bring?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience to solve this problem.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 14
Task 1

You should write at least 150 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
It is more important for students to learn about local history than world
history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 15
Task 1

You should write at least 150 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
The advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Give reasons and include any relevant example to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 16
Task 1
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your
house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend.

You should write at least 150 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in
certain places so mobile phones should be banned like smoking. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 17
Task 1

You should write at least 150 words.

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What
types of changes are occurring? Do you think these changes are positive and
negative?
Give reasons and include any relevant example to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 18
Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You should write at least 120 words.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Nowadays, traffic is a serious problem in big cities. Why is this so and what
effects does it bring?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience to solve this problem.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 19
Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You should write at least 150 words.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Nowadays many people eat very badly in spite of the information which is available
about ways to have a healthy, balanced diet. What could be possible causes of this?
Suggest some solutions which may improve the eating habits of the young.
Write an essay to express your point of view.
You should write at least 250 words.
 NUMBER 20
Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You should write at least 150 words.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Some people believe the government should spend money on building train and
subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider
roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.
You should write at least 250 words.
 WRITING TEST 21
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or
Madam. You should write at least 120 words.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Nowadays, more and more people are going to English-speaking countries to learn
this international language. Studying English in another country is the best way. It is
the only way to learn language.

Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

You should write at least 250 words.
 WRITING TEST 22
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the
meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of
the restaurant.
Print the letter:
 Explain why you were at the restaurant.
 Describe the problems
 Write about the action you want the manager to take

You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or
Madam. You should write at least 120 words.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from a book about tourism.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
Millions of people today are traveling farther and farther throughout the year.
Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects
on local communities; others think that its influences are positive.

Write an essay to an education reader to discuss the effects of tourism on local

communities.
Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms
of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
 WRITING TEST 2 3
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You just bought dog food at a pet store and you had a problem with the food.
Write to the manager of the store.
Print the letter:
 Explain what happened
 Describe how the food affects your pet
 Write about the action you want the manager to take

You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or
Madam. You should write at least 150 words.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following
topic.
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts
to death of the world we currently know.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

 WRITING TEST 24
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You received an email from your English friend, Jane. She asked you for some
information about one of your friends. Read part of her email below.
I've just got an email from your friend, An. She said she's going to take a
course in London this summer. She asked if she could stay with my family
until she could find an apartment. Can you tell me a bit about her (things like
her personality, hobbies and interests, and her current work or study if
possible)? I want to see if she will fit in with my family.

Write an email responding to Jane.

You should write at least 120 words . You do NOT need to write your name or
address. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment,
Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following
topic.
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get
better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university
education for both individuals and society.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

 WRITING TEST 25
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Pat, inviting
you to visit and stay with his family. Read part of Pat's email below.
You said you'd like to come and stay for a while in the summer, so I'm writing
to ask you if you'd like to visit in July. By the way, it's my brother Tim's 18th

birthday on 10 July so try to be here then, because there'll be a big special

th

party to go to. Lots of our friends and relatives will be there! I'm on holiday in
July too, so perhaps we could go camping for a few days as well?
If you're coming, let me know if there's anything else you'd particularly like to
do. Then I can make some plans.

Write an email responding to Pat. You should write at least 120 words. You are
not allowed to include your name.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following
topic.
In some countries young people are encouraging to work or travel for a year
between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
 WRITING TEST 26
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Sam, asking
you about a festival in your country. Read part of Sam's email below.
I'm studying different festivals from around the world for a project I'm doing.
Can you tell me which is the most important festival in your region and when
it happens? Also I'd be very grateful for any information you could give me
about the festival itself. If you think it is worth it, perhaps I could come and
see what it's like. What do you think? If I come, will you be free? I'd like to
see you again and perhaps we could visit the festival together.

Write an email responding to Sam. You should write at least 120 words. You
are not allowed to include your name.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following text from a
business magazine.
Success is the most aspired by everyone. Success comes in all shapes and
colors. You can be successful in your job and career but you can equally be
successful in your marriage, at sports or a hobby. However, success is not
easy to achieve. The road leading to the achievement has obstacles that are to
be crossed over. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking
risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning.

Write an essay to an education reader to tell what you think success comes
from. Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your
answer. You should write at least 250 words.
 WRITING TEST 27
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Sam, asking
you about how to get to your apartment from the airport. Read part of Sam's
email below.
Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month.
I'm not sure how to get to your apartment from the airport. Could you write
back giving me some basic instructions? What would be the best method of
transport for me? I'd prefer one that isn't too expensive!
Just one other thing – what will the weather be like when I get there? (Just so
I'll know what clothes to pack!)

Write an email responding to Sam. You should write at least 120 words. You
are not allowed to include your name.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following text from
an article about the Internet.
In some countries, people are doing instead their shopping on the Internet of
going to stores. Some people, especially those with a limited time budget,
regard online shopping as a positive development since they can buy products
at home or office without having to go to stores or shopping malls. However,
there are those who argue that making online transactions can be
advantageous to them in several ways.

Now, write an essay to an education reader to discuss your opinion about the
positive and negative aspects of online shopping. Include reasons and any
relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 word s.
 WRITING TEST 28
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
This is a part of the letter from your friend.
“…I'm so sorry to hear that you couldn't come to our house last Sunday.
Because of taking care of your friend. What's the matter with her? Has she
gotten any treatments? I hope that she will get better soon. Can you come to
our group discussion next Friday?…”
Write an email responding to your friends. You should write at least 120 words.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following text from
an article about watching TV.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is
bad for children.
Now, write an essay to an education reader to discuss your opinion about the
positive and negative aspects of online shopping. Include reasons and any
relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.
 WRITING TEST 29
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No, of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You spent a long time staying with some English-speaking friends in the
countryside some months ago.
Write an email to your friends. In your email, you should:
 Say what you most enjoyed about the countryside.
 Suggest where and when you could meet each other next
time.
Write an email responding to your friends. You should write at least 120 words.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following text from
an article about watching TV.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to
a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight
after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that job satisfaction is further important than job security
while some people think that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, a
permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
Now, write an essay to an education reader to discuss your opinion about the
positive and negative aspects of online shopping. Include reasons and any
relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.