You recently bought an expensive electronic product from a store, and found that the product does not work properly. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Complain about the problem
Propose action for the store to take Request confirmation that this is agreed
Begin your letter 'Dear'
Do not write any addresses
Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is that? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? What, in your opinion, should people use bicycles less or more as a form of transport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
Your find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended the annual jazz festival in your city which is held in a large park. As you walked from the parking lot to the festival, you saw a man in a wheelchair who was going to the same concert as you. He mentioned that there was no handicapped parking anywhere near the main stage. Write an email to the festival organizer and include the following things: Express your enjoyment of the festival. Explain the need for handicapped parking. Suggest a way to fix the problem.
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The two tables below show the exchange students from universities in Europe to Australia between 2007 and 2009.
The maps show the changes of a park from 1980 to now.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an avarage Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. Discuss some of the effects of a high population density and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city center from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The following maps show the the changes of the town Springer from 1970 until now.
You are doing an evening course. Write a letter to the principal of your school and explain that the course that you are taking is slightly different in the way it is delivered from what the school offered. In your letter
– provide the details of the course.
– explain what the problem is
– give some suggestions to fix the problem
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more complex. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
The chart below shows the changes in three differents areas of crime in Manchester city centre from 2003-2012
The pie chart highlights the repartition of dance classes in percentage between numerous types of institutions, while the bar graph illustrates the style of dance courses two groups of youngsters follow. Overall, private studios represent the main amenity for dance classes and most of youth under the age of 11 practice ballet whilst the teenagers from 11 to 16 years old prefer modern dance. Looking in closer detail at the chart, we can notice that private studios head the locations of dance classes accounting for 48%. In addition, school halls come in the second position, representing 24%. Community halls and other schools follow with a rate of 18%. Finally, a small percentage of 10% is attributed to college-based studios. The bar graph brings more pieces of information concerning the style of dancing practiced regarding the age. In fact, the majority of ballet dancers belongs to the under 11 group, accounting for more than 600 students. Modern style of dancing is, in contrary, practiced by approximately 500 students from the age of 11 to 16 years old. Furthermore, the tap dance courses are almost equally followed by the two groups.
Some people think that human history has been a journey from ignorance to knowledge. Others argue that this underestimates the achievements of ancient cultures, and overvalues our achievements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some children have a natural ability to grasp foreign languages and for that reason it should not be a mandatory subject in the academic curriculum. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people in poor countries die from diseases that are curable because they cannot afford the medication required. Do you believe that drug companies should make their products available at reduced prices in these countries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
IELTS – Question The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995–2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia.
Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter, explain:
when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains
how long you will stay
how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require
Many young offenders today Go back to prison soon after they are released. They seem to re-offend when they are released from prison. Give reasons for this and find solutions that could solve this problem.
The table illustrates the financial funds that America, European and other countries allocated to developing ones from 2006 to 2010.
The given diagram illustrates different stages involved in the process of making 5 tea types from tea leaves.
Some people are of the view that industries and multinational companies, and not the government, should pay for the cost of ways to clean up the pollution they have created. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think government should spent money on measures to save languages with few speakers from drying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have bought somne clothing online and not satisfied with your purchase. Write an email to the company that you have bought the clothing from. In your email: - give details of the purchase - explain the problem - explain why you need a replacement urgently.
Some governments believe it is necessary to impose a higher tax on junk food because an increaing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much of this type of food. What do you think about this?
More people decided to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar graph shows a comparison of the figures for tropical deforestation for the year 1990 and 2000. The pie chart indicates the causes of tropical deforestation during the period from 2000 to 2005.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities aroud the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
The line graph illustrates the information of the amount of people who visited a Caribbean Island from 2010 to 2017.
It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programs has negative effect on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Interviews from the basic selection for most companies. However, some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods.to what extent do you agree or disagree?
A growing number of people believe that animals deserve appropriate treatment and care, while the others stick to the point that animals are the best examples of investigation. Discuss both points of view and give your personal opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Although family is a great influence in any child's life, it is influence from outside the home that plays a bigger role in his or her development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently bought something from a company on the internet. However, the company sent the wrong product and this caused a problem.
Write a letter to the manager of the company, in your letter:
Say what you order
Describe what the company sent you and the problem this caused
Explain what you want the manager to do
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the increased use of computers, the internet, and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Many countries use fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) as the main source of energy. However, in some countries the use of the alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) is encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the chart below shows the precentage of people who ate five protions of fruite and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full-time job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also shows the average salary of both grads,from 2004 to 2012
The two maps illustrate changes that have taken place in an area from 1995 to the present.
The graph shows data on populations in four countries living in the city from 1970 to 204p
Some people argue that school should no longer be necessary because children can obtain all the information from the internet. They learn and be educated at home. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how energy is produced from coal. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Increasing the minimum age requirement for young drivers and decreasing the maximum age requirement for older drivers is the most effective approach to minimize road accidents. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people today choose to move from rural areas to cities in search of better opportunities. Does this have more advantages or disadvantages for a country?