> You recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to a friend who lives there. In your letter:
> - Explain why you moved to the city.
> - Describe your new accommodation.
> - Invite your friend to visit you.
Social media helps people to keep in touch with friends and stay on top of news and events. Do you think the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Detailed descriptions of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a
new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which
disturbs you. You have not yet met the neighbor.
Write a letter to the new neighbour. In your letter:
• explain the situation
• describe why it bothers you
• suggest a solution
ou recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to your friend and tell them:
Why you moved to the new neighborhood
Describe your new neighborhood
Invite your friend to visit you soon
When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sport facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neghboorur. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Introduce yourself
Describe your plans for the party
Invite your neighbor to come
The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a
party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about
studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same
day so you cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you
cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give
your talk.
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You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter :
• Introduce yourself
• Explain the situation
• Aay what action you would like the company to take
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …,
The current interest in famous people’s private lives has negative effects both for those people and for society as a whole. Newspapers should not be allowed to publish details of people’s private lives unless it is clearly in the public interest. Decide how strongly you agree or disagree and write an essay that discusses why.
Some people say that e books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
in their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in somw way. why is this? do you think is it a positive or negative developement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you have moved
Describe the new house
Invite your friend to come and visit
Write at least 150 words.
some people like to try new things, for example , places to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things that are familliar with. discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
Nowadays anima experiments are widely used to develop new medicines to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animal to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that ideas and information should be completely open, and there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, Newspapers, internet ). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that governments should limit the freedom of the media in some circumstances?
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports clubs, believing that this will make the staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both news and give your opinion.
You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital.
Write a letter to your teammate. In your letter
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say how you feel about the news ask about the treatment in the hospital suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
Nowadays people use social media to keep up with the news. Do you think that they are right or wrong? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some architects prioritize the preservation of historical buildings, while others focus on creating new designs. Which perspective do you most agree with, and why? Support your answer with reasons and examples.
Some people say that we do not need printed news paper anymore. To what extent do yo agree or disagree?State your opinion.
You have bought a washing machine. First you found that the machine did not work properly,and you had it changed. Then you found that the new one seriously entangled the clothes. Write to the manager of the company to complain about it. In your letter
:-state your reason for writing
Describe the problem
Ask the provider ro solve the problem.
You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to you boss. In your letter include: Which position you are considering What questions you have about it How your boss can help you decide whether or not to apply. sample ielts answer
your local newspaper is holding a competition to find a person who has done the most to help the local community. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. in your letter
name and describe the person you think should win
say how you know this person
explain how this person has helped the local community
in many countries government are investing in new technology to deal with the public Why is this happening? do you think it is an approriate use of government money?
The line graph shows the past andprojected finances for a localauthor ity in New Zealand. Summar izethe information by selecting andreporting the main features and makecompar isons where relevant.
Some people buy new models of phones, computers and other technology immidatey and other prefer to buy after a while which launch. discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more information about the lives of celebrities is found in newspapers, magazines, and online. Why is this happening? What are the disadvantages for the reading public?
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and ,are comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV programs has bad consequence, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give your advice to your friend who is planning to move to a new city. In your letter
- Describe the different types of accommodation
- Give tips to find a good place to live
- Explain factors to your friend to consider when finding a place to live
the graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some argue that technological advancements have led to a decline in traditional skills and crafts. Others believe that technology has actually preserved and even enhanced these skills through new avenues of learning and distribution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion on the impact of technology on traditional skills and crafts.
some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for them is countryside. Some people believe that it is more imporant to protect the country side and not build new homes thare. what is your opinion?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only spaces available for building in in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new home there. What is your opinion about this?
The maps below show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25 year period from 1980 to 2005.
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. Write 150 words. In your letter:
-Explain the important event
-Apologize for the situation
-Suggest a new arrangement
ou have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Explain the situation
• Say what action you would like the company to take
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which point in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people take newspapers to be the most effective way to get information while others believe the best way to learn news is from other media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Individuals can do nothing to change society. Any new development can only be brought about by governments and large institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require to succeed at their future. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion, what are some of the skills that employers look for in new employees?
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows the percentage of New Zealand population from 1950 to 2050.
The charts below give information about the typical temperatures in London, New York, and Sydney as well as total hours of sunshine for each city.
Many people are opting to buy second handed products instead of new ones. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?