Influencing this change ?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Task 3. Complete the following sentences with a suitable phrase.

1. Although footballers can earn a lot of money,…

2. Despite the fact that extreme sports are very popular, they …

3. The Olympic Games bring nations together every four years . What’s more they …

4. The college is holding trials for their athletics team this week. In addition, they …

5. The team won the local cup. Unfortunately ,they …

6. Although … , the college is better known for its volleyball team.

7. The team won the local cup. As a result ,they …

8. A good diet is vital to sportspeople so they …

Writing 5

Theme: THE IMPORTANCE of COLOUR

Writing folder

Task 1.Discuss the following statements with the partner and give examples from your own knowledge or

experience.

1. When you consider animals, the male is usually more colorful than the female.

2. Colour helps companies to sell their goods.

Choose one of the statements above and write a paragraph, giving examples.

Task 2. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic.

The world would be poorer place without colour.

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Remember …

• to make a plan

• to make sure you have an introduction, two or three paragraphs giving reasons and examples, and conclusion

• to check for errors – spelling, grammar, punctuation

• to check you have right enough

Task 3. Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

1. Early advertising provided only _______________________ .

2. In the late nineteenth century, manufactures advertised because they needed to increase the

__________________ for their goods.

3. Companies were able to make a large ____________ by selling luxury goods.

4. Increased _____________ meant that companies risked going out of business if they didn’t advertise.

5. Persuasive advertising tries to involve people’s ____________ .

6. Persuasive advertising stresses the _____________ of buying particular products.

Writing 6

Theme: BOOKS, WRITING AND SIGNS

Writing folder

Task 1 . Write about the following topic.

With the increase in use of the Internet, books will soon become unnecessary. To what extend 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 write at least 250 words. Useful language in the box helps you.

Useful language Giving reasons Use of the Internet is spreading fast because of the decreasing cost of computers. Thanks to computers becoming more affordable, use of the Internet is spreading fast. One result of the decrease in the cost of computers is the rapid spread of the Internet. Because computers are rapidly coming down in price, the use of the Internet is growing. While I agree that, … nevertheless / on the other hand I feel / I ( still ) feel … Although it is true that, … I don’t think that … Finally I must restate my opinion that …

Task 2. You are studying in a large town where there are no leisure facilities for young people.

Write a letter to the local council. In your letter

• describe the problem

• make some suggestions for leisure facilities

• say why you think that these facilities will make the town a better place

Task 3. What will the next generation of computers be able to do? Write your opinion about it.

Writing 7

Theme: THE BODY CLOCK

Writing extra

Task 1. Do this IELTS Writing task. Try to use some of the modal verbs you have learnt.

Write about the following topic.

In the last ten years, people have been finding they have to move away from a twelve- hour day to a twenty- four hour day. This can only have a negative effect on society, with people becoming less productive and being unable to enjoy a social life.

To what extend do you agree with this view?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words. Useful language in the box helps you.

Useful language Balancing your view There is no doubt that … One of the main arguments in favour of / against … is … On the one hand … On the other hand … Another example of …

Task 2.Rewrite each sentence using a modal verb. Sometimes you are given the first word of the sentence in brackets.

EXAMPLE: Years ago, children were forced to work in mines.

Years ago, children had to work in mines.

1. Smoking is forbidden in the factory. ( You … )

2. It’s not necessary to leave home early to beat the rush hour now. (You …)

3. The regulations state that the nightshift begins at 9.30. (We…)

4. The notice says that it is vital that all workers wear a hard hat on the site.

5. “You aren’t allowed to make personal calls,” said the manager to the staff.

6. I can stay in bed all day tomorrow.

7. When I work nights, I am forced to do my shopping on the Internet.

8. It isn’t necessary for me to go to the bank in the daytime as I can ring them at any time now.

Task 3. Write 8-10 questions. Is he/she a morning or evening person?

Writing 8

Theme: THE TOURIST BOOM

Writing extra

Task 1.Complete this letter to a local newspaper, using words from the box. There are some extra words which you will not need.

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to object to the plan, 1 ___________ was reported in your newspaper on 9^th June, to build a high- rise hotel next to the town beach. I believe that the plan is 2 ____________ to the ahead next summer. I have lived here3 ___________ 2002 and feel that more consultation is needed4 _____________ the work is started.

As you know, this town has a population of only 7,000, mainly made up of people 5 ____________ have retired here to enjoy the peace and quiet. We 6 ______________ have two small hotels and a number of guest houses and these have fulfilled our visitors’ needs 7 ____________ many years.

There are some old buildings in this town and its character would be totally destroyed 8 ______________ a ten – storey glass and steel hotel was built right

in the middle of the sea front. To sum up, I object strongly to this plan and I hope you will publish this letter in your paper.

Yours faithfully,

additionally already and because before due for if providing since still unless which who

Task 2. Describe your memorable trip.

You should write:

where you went

who you went with

what you did there

and explain what made it memorable.

Task 3. Write about the list of possible travel problems.

Writing

Theme: MOVING ABROARD

Writing folder

Task1.When writing an essay try to use a formal style.

Circle the more academic of the words in italics.

There are more advantages to study abroad than disadvantages.

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Nowadays, there is a 1 growing / big tendency among some families to send their 2kids / children abroad for a better education. 3First of all / in the first place , some countries 4 such as / e.g. the USA, Canada, Britain, 5etc./ and so on have very advanced 6schools / educational systems.7 Kids / children studying there will 8receive / get a very good education.9Next / Secondly, living abroad will also 10enrich / make better their knowledge, broaden their minds and widen their horizons. It will help them in the understanding of other countries, both of the culture and the people.

Task 2 . You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

A larger proportion of people live and work in other countries today than at any time in the past.