Everybody should expect to have more than one career these days. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or expereience.
Differences between countries are barely evident these days . Everyone in the world is wearing the same brands and watching the same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Here’s a question for IELTS General (Letter Writing):
You recently visited a friend and stayed at their home for a few days. Write a letter to thank them for their hospitality. In your letter:
express your gratitude for their warm welcome
mention something you particularly enjoyed during your stay
suggest a way to stay in touch in the future
Let me know if you’d like tips or sample answers for this!
Schools and teachers are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
•Introduce yourself
•Explain what experience and special skills you have
•Explain why you are interested in the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
People can eat a variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadavantages?
Some people think that the teenager years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spide of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many munfactured food and drinkk products contain high levels of sugar, which cause many problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to concume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
you need to take some time off of the work to go on holiday
write a letter to your director manager
in your letter
ask for time off and explain
why provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to work
describe what you will do to prepare or makeup for your absence
Some peopleSome people believe that adults get motivated to exercise and play sports because of the major sports events on TV such as the Olympic Games and Football World Cup. Others say that there are many ways apart from TV to encourage them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say patriotism is the biggest cause of war. But others believe that when people are patriotic, they are more likely to take an interest in a country’s day-to-today running and therefore less likely to allow unscrupulous politicians to drive a country to war. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your colleague recently got a new job at another company. Write a letter to her, in your letter:
Express how you feel about her departure
Say what you enjoyed the most while you were working together
Ask about her future plans
Feedback and evaluation are necessary aspects of school and work, but many people dislike being evaluated. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that social media platforms have a negative impact on personal relationships, while others believe they help people stay connected. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of people in the different age group who went to the cinema once a month in Great Britain. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Employment rates, education and averange anuual income, 2015: Country, Employment rate, Average income
The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey. The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in jeans at the end of next year. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people think that governments should invest more money in public services instead of wasting it on arts, such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
you and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory.
Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
– give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
– explain the reactions of the members of your family
– ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
In many countries, the comsumption of fast food is increasing. Why is that happen ? disadvantage of this trend . provide examples and support your opion.
some educationist arguer that non-exam arts-based subject, such as music, drama, art, and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve over all academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not very fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006. The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about metters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Car drivers and cyclists share the same roads, and this can cause problems for both of them. Why is this the case? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
You should spend around 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
In many countries, people can buy a wide range of household goods (for example, TV, microwave ovens, and rice cookers）. Is it a positive or negative development?
The charts below showa the total number of minutes in billions of telephone calls in the UK, devided into three categories, from1995-2002.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with health issue involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in school curriculum. To what extent you agree or dis agree?
Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.（社会）
Some people believe that money is the most important factor for an achieving happiness. However. some others believe that happiness is has nothing to do with money. Disscus both views and give your opinion.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
It is common nowadays for each member of family to have their own peace of modern technology. Some people think that this will lead to a break down in the family relationships and communication to what extent do you agree or disagree.
You child is going on a school trip overseas for week. The Headmaster is looking for parents to join the trip. Write a letter to state that you would like to join it. In your letter: Mention why you would like to join the trip. Ask some general questions about the trip. Mention how you can be helpful
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not resposilbe to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extend to you agree or disagree?
Some countries are struggling with increases in crime rates. Some believed that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce and combat crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is better language students in small classes. Others think the number of people in the classes doesn't matter Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The given maps above indicate the changes of a small town from 1950 - 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuel (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main source in many countries, but some countries, the use of alternative source of energy (wind and solar energy) is encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows in percentage term the charging patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.
Some people think that art professionals must be paid more while other think that professionals who serve people as doctors teachers and other professionals must be paid Hai which one do you think must be paid more and why
Your 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 manmanger of the company. In your letter:
- say what you ordered.
- describe what the company sent you and the problem this caused.
- explain what you want the mamanger to do
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace.Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy.The benefit of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages To what extent do you agree or disagree
Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain themost important source ofnews. Do you agree or disagree?