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Here are the General Training Writing task1 and task2 topics in Australia 2012.

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01.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You went to a museum with your elderly friend last week. However he/she found it difficult to walk

around the museum. Write a letter to manager and say

-Whom did you visit the museum with?

-What problems/inconveniences did he/she faced?

-Suggest a solution that will enhance the museum visit experience for an elderly person.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that students work better if the teacher is strict; others think it is better for students,

if the teacher has a friendly approach. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your

answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job. Describe a job you have found for him/her

including:

-What are the duties?

-Why do you think it is a good job for him/her?

-What does he/she have to do to get it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Why do criminal programs and films on TV have become so popular? What are the reasons for it and the

effect on society? Use examples from your own experience and give reasons for your answer.

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02.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have bought clothes from a shop in a different city, and one garment turned out to be defective.

Write a letter to the manager of the store and explain

- What did you buy there?

- What defect did you find?

- How would you like to solve this issue?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Due to the new technologies and the internet, radio is going to disappear in a few years. Do you agree or

disagree with the statement? Give you own opinion.

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03.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a historical building in your town and the city council wants to pull it down, because there is no

money for repairs. You are not happy with this decision. Write a letter to the city council and say

- Why is the building important?

- Suggest a solution to finance the repairs.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Parents who work in jobs that require a lot of traveling have no time for their family. How does this

affect the family and the parents? Discuss and give your opinion.

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a recommendation letter for your friend who is applying for a job. In your letter please say

- How long do you know him/her?

- What are the main qualities of your friend?

- What is his/her work experience?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Most people prefer shopping in supermarkets to small shops or local markets. Is this a positive or a

negative development?

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04.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write to your teacher and ask to give you a reference for a new job. Please say

- Why do you need the reference letter?

- Describe the position that you are applying for.

- Why are you the right person for this position?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Television has the biggest impact on our life because it is the most popular way of getting information.

Do you agree or disagree?

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You saw an advertisement recently and bought the advertised product. Upon receiving the product you

discovered that the information in the advertisement was incorrect. Write a letter to the person

responsible for the advertisement and say:

- What is the product?

- What information in the advertisement is incorrect?

- What do you expect the person to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Do children behave better when they are rewarded or punished? Discuss both views and give your own

opinion.

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05.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend thanking him/her for guiding you for an interview. In your letter

- Explain what happened at the interview.

- Say how his guidance helped in the interview.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Write an essay on the effects of pollution and daily waste created by humans. Explain in detail how it is

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affecting us. What measures should we take to make things better in this regard? Use your personal

experience and opinion where possible.

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are unable to complete your course – you have discontinued it. Write a letter to your teacher to thank

him and explain.

- Why have you discontinued it?

- What are your reasons for thanking him/her?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

People in developed countries have the tendency to buy more and more things (whether they need them

or not). Is it a positive or a negative development?

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06.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently moved to a new area. Write to your friend and say

- Why did you move there?

- Describe the new place.

- Invite him/her to visit you.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time.

This can benefit the teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own

opinion.

Writing task 1 (a letter)

One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new start-up business. Write a letter to him and

say

- What is your opinion on his new business idea?

- What have you decided on this matter?

- What are the reasons for your decision?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Most of the schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with more academic sessions.

What is your opinion on this change? How is this change will affect children’s life in your view?

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07.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A reporter complained about a new TV program that you like. Write a letter to the newspaper editor.

- Describe your point of view.

- Say what you like about the show and why.

- Ask the newspaper to take some action.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Today more and more young children have mobile phones. Critics say that this is a negative development.

Do you agree or disagree? What is your own opinion?

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently used the services of a moving company. At the new place you found out that some of

your items were badly damaged. Write a letter to the company manager including the following:

- Give details of your move.

- List items that were damaged.

- Say what you expect the manager to do.

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Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays we communicate less with our family members. To what extent do you agree or disagree with

this statement?

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your manager and ask for his/her comments regarding the article which will be published

in a famous magazine next month. In this letter, you should say

- What have you written the article about?

- Why did you write it?

- What makes it so special?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays in some countries, single young adults prefer to live outside of their parents homes, they

usually leave to study or work in different places. Do you think this trend has more advantages or

disadvantages?

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08.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have written an article for a magazine about the job that you do. Write a letter to your manager to ask

for his/her comments on it.

- Explain why you have written this article.

- Give a short description of what you have written.

- Specify what particular things you want him/her to comment on.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents, from the time they

began studies or work and until they married. Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to

this trend?

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the Airport Manager, about a flight that you missed for your business trip because of a

problem that occurred at the airport. Please explain in your letter:

- What was the problem?

- What happened as a result of the missed flight?

- What would you like him/her to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In some countries students who misbehave have to leave the school and are not allowed to continue their

education. In other countries they can return to their studies after a suspension period. Discuss both

options and give your opinion.

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09.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently bought a personal computer in a shop near you and it was faulty. You have visited

them and asked to repair it, but they did nothing. Write a letter to their office and say

- what was the problem with the computer,

- what service you got from the shop,

- what you suggest they do.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that advertisements are useful for viewers, while others disagree. Discuss both

views and give your own opinion.

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Writing task 1 (a letter)

You will have to undergo a minor surgical procedure and you won’t be able to do your job in full. Write

to your manager

- Explain about the operation.

- Say what part of the job you won’t be able to do.

- Suggest a solution to this situation.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

It is believed that young people have too much freedom and they don’t pay much attention to the older

people’s advice. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

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10.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert. Please say

- where and when the concert is going to be,

- what type of music will be played there, and

- why your friend will enjoy it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

A country is experiencing population growth and needs more homes. Should these new homes be

constructed in the existing cities or should new towns be built for this purpose? Explain.

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have just returned from a working trip overseas. Write your colleagues a letter thanking them for

your experience. Please say:

- How do you feel about being home?

- Thank them for their time.

- Invite them to come and visit you.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that it is better for a child to grow up in the countryside than in the city, others

disagree. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have lost something at the airport and a staff member helped you to find your belonging. Write a

letter to the airport authority and tell them about that person, including:

- What did you lose?

- How did that person help you?

- Suggest the way of appreciation for that person.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

People are living longer now than ever before. At the same time the young population is declining while

the number of old people is rising. Will this development be a benefit for the society? What are the

advantages and disadvantages of having more old people in the country?

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11.12

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have borrowed something from your friend for a party, but it was damaged during the party. Write a

letter to your friend and say

- What was it?

- How was it damaged?

- What will you do about it?

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Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more

advantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment.

Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager and say

- Why are you interested?

- What can you help with?

- When can you start?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these

celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree

or disagree? Give your reasons and examples according to your knowledge and experience.

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12.12

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that only majority of people will live better in the next 100 years. Do you think this is

good or bad?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

How important to able to speaking well. And do you agree or disagree that presentation skills should be

taught to children at schools?

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