“Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.”
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The plan below show a public park when first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Human activities have negative effects on the environment. Some people believe it is too late to take measures to prevent animals and plants from dying out. Others think actions should be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
the diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant
human activity has had a negative impacts in plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others belive actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discus both and give your opinion
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you are having the partydescribe your plans for the partysuggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
Human activities has negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changes, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give y opinion.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the Information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons whee relevant.
The diagram below shows how a geothermal power plant works
The plans below show how the ground of a particular building has changed over time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of towns and cities than to build more housing. fo whot extent do you agree or disagree?
TASK-1
Every year your company organizes a sports event for a local community, but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
– Express your feelings about missing the sports event
– Tell them about your plans for next year
– Explain how this sports event is useful.
You have recently completed an IELTS course at a college. Your teacher helped you a lot during the course. Write a letter to your teacher.
Thank your teacher for their help and support.
Explain how their teaching helped you.
Tell your teacher what you plan to do in the future.
Some scientists believe intelligent life forms may exist on other planets and some want to send messages to space to contact these life forms. But other scientists believe it is a bad idea and it could be dangerous. Discuss both ideas and give your own opinion.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You are planning to study abroad.
Write a letter of inquiry to
• give your brief personal information;
•ask for the terms of admission into that university
• ask for the possibility of getting a scholarship
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Write Write a letter to your friend who lives in a another counrty and in your letter:
- invite him / her to a public event in your country.
- Describe the public event
-Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
• say where and when you would like to go
• include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
• say what kind of information you would like to receive
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
the diagram shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend has written a letter to you informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city.
Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:
what he or she can do in your country/city
advise him about the place he could stay at
suggest to him/her what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you cannot go anymore
Say who can go instead of you
Say why this person is a good person to go with
Open-plan offices offer a better working environment for staff than a normal office. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Apologize for the change of plans
•Explain why you are unable to meet him/her
•Suggest another time for him/her to visit
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
▪️Explain why you are having the party
▪️Describe your plans for the party
▪️Suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future developement of the site. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
e planet’s population is reaching unsustainable levels, and people are facing a shortage of resources like water, food, and fuel. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight overpopulation?
The maps show the current and future planned development of the Islip town centre and describe the comparisons of the changes over both time periods.
Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientist think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have been in a conflict with a team member about the unfair workload and want to have a clear explanation from your manager why your workload is being heavy. Write an email to your manager: Saying why you feel unfair about your team member’s work Explaining your team member’ performance at the moment Stating your solutions how your team’s work is divided effectively Try to write a minimum of 50 words
There are plans to build a new factory in parkland near where you live. Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give reasons why you are against the plans
explain why the parkland should stay
suggest what action the council should take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Do we have to plan for future or stay focused on our present what is your opinion and why ? provide example to support your stand.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the
the map below is of the town Galsdon. A new supermarket (s) is planned for the town. the map shows two possible sites for the supermarket.
Human activity has had a negative effect on plants and animals all over the world. Some people think that it is too late to do something about it. Others think that there is still time to take effective action. Discuss both sizes and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:
What activities you have planned
When the first meeting takes place and where
Dear Sir,
The government is spending a lot of money to discover life on other planets. Some people think that the government is wasting money and should spend the funds addressing public issues. To what extent do you agree?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birth party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris´s parents. In your letter
- say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
- explain why you won´t be able to attend the pary
- give details fo a plan to see Chris at a different time
The diagram below shows the plans show the ground floor of the library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are planning a holiday to Australia . You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information.
Write a letter to a hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel’s facilities . Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are of season some people consider it a good idea, but some people appose it. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
1. Opinion Questions: In the future it may be necessary for us to live on other planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to research other planets, such as Mars. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently you have travelled by plane and during the journey you had an issue with one of airline employee. Write a letter to the company manager and say
Give details of your flight
Discuss the issue you have encountered
What do you expect the nature to do
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the informartion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The following diagrams shows a current map of Peyton Park and plans for proposed changes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make a comparison where relevant.
Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The maps below shows a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the life cycle of a corn plant