A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called the book that influenced me most.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
•Describe what this book was about
•Explain how this book influenced you
• Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kinds of problem might such measures cause? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2004.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a universityshould be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The graph below shows relative price changes for fresh fruits and vegetables, sugars and sweets, and carbonated drinks between 1978 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Digital Communication Technology, such as emails, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for you answer and include examples.
A friend of yours has given you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it
describe some other presents that you received
explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sarah,...
Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judge right from wrong and how to behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries students pay for them while in some others the government pays for them. Does the advantage that the government pays the money outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people think that the government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children, while others think it is the fault of the parent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Older people after retirement choose spending money for themselves (on holiday) rather than saving money for their children. Is it a positive or negative development
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that it is important for children to learn about other cultures order thing they should focus more on their own culture. Discuss both of you and give your opinion.
Nowadays, there has been a rise in the number of nuclear families as compared to the extended families. While having a small family can be beneficial in many ways such as financial stability and access to better and quality education, there are some considerable drawback.
Nuclear family on the one hand makes it easier for the household to achieve a better and a more sustainable financial stability as a result of the number of people to be catered for. For instance, In a small family where both parent work, they are able to provide all the support and luxuries their family requires and able to save funds while planning for their future needs. Also, having this type of family will allow the parent to provide a high standard education for the kids because the increasing cost of quality education has made it difficult for a medium income earner to afford. Therefore, a family with small members would be able to save more money and provide this for their kids.
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks to having a small sized family such as having a small support system. In emergency situations such as an accident or even in the time of illness, it becomes increasingly difficult to meet the family’s expectations and needs especially in instances where both are working and have young children to look after.
In conclusion, while it can be advantageous to have a small household because of its less financial stress and access to qualitative education, having a small support group can serve as a major drawback.
The manager of your company wants a few suggestions for the improvement of the company.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter,
give at least one possible suggestion
state how it could benefit the company
explain the requirements for its implementation
You have bought tickets for a tour with your friend for the period of your holiday, but you have just discovered that you have to change your plans.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons;
• Suggest alternative arrangements.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
In the last century the first man to walk on the moon said it was a great step for mankind . But in fact space travel has made little difference to most people lives today . To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials such as bottles and newspapers. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to solve this problem?
Should private schools receive government funding? Give reasons for your answers, include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Sample Questions and Band 9 Model Answers For more information and help with your IELTS test visit- IELTSAdvantage.com The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen a Tourist Board welcoming nominations for a ‘Best City/Town Award’. Nominate your home city/town.
Write a letter to the tourist board. In your letter
•nominate your town/city and refer to its location
•explain what is special about your city/town
•say how winning an award would change your city/town
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Dos this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
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
Studies have shown that many young children worry about their appearance. What are the reasons for this? What might best be done to reduce the problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In some societies it is becoming too common for fathers to stay at home and look after children while mothers going to work. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some peoplesay this is good but other believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give ali their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You and some friends ate a meal at restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. I n your letter
•Give details of your visit to the restaurant
•Explain the reason for the celebration
•Say what was good about the food and the services
You are going to teach English to your friend's child. Write a letter to your past English teacher to ask if you can borrow some books from him/her. In this letter :
Say how well you know your friend.
Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has.
Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
Ambition is being emphasized in today’s society. How important do you think it is for people who want to succeed in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter,
say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
explain why your plans have changed
tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
Question: An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in schools, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people think that children should be educated at school about paying taxes and personal budgeting in order to help them better manage their finances when they are older. Others think that parents should teach these things, and that children will understand taxes and how to spend money carefully through life experience in the future. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
n some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both sides and express your opinion.
Some people think that young people should choose their professions themselves. Others believe that their parents should choose for them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Employes sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests,and whether they are married or single.Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful,others disagree. Discuss both the views and your opinion also.
People in the past would always repair damaged products. However, nowadays, people like to throw out and purchase new products. What are the reasons for this? What problems might this cause?
The graph below show the average lenght of stay last year (in days) for serious injuries for diffreernt age groups in privet and publis hospitals in Queensland, Australia
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper:
- Where did you hear this news and your opinion?
- The reason why you protest it
- Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development
Some people argue that globalisation has been a great benefit to people around the world, while others believe that it is the cause of many of the problems we see today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities and take their children along with them. Some people think that this is beneficial for the children of these families, while others think children will find it difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
. You want to buy some computers. Therefore, write to a vendor seeking
information and price quotation for the same.
In your letter
• introduce yourself
• give details on what types of computers you are looking for
• request the quotation
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can beneficial for teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people opine that increasing office hour is a reason for many social and personal problems and that is why it should be reduced to 35 hours in a week. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to 35 hours?
Nowadays children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some people think that activities are not good for a child's mental health. To what extent do yuo agree or disagree?
Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking. Is this a positive or negative development?
These days more and more people are going to other counties for significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage students . Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?