Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?( how much do agree or desagre )
Some people think it is the government's responsibility to pay for the health care and education for their people, while other believe it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and write your opinion.
Do you believe that self-driving cars will become common in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and expamles from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries there is not enough recycling of waste materials. (e.g. paper, glass and cans) What are the reasons and solutions?
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:
• Explain why you're interested in the tour.
• Ask for information about dates and prices.
• Express your concerns about your fitness level.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English speaking 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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ............,
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of private-health care outweigh the advantages?
You rent a flat with your friend who is moving out. It is too expensive for you to pay the rent alone.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
1. Explain the situation.
2. Describe why you would like to stay in this flat.
3. Ask the landlord if you can find another flatmate.
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows: Dear_______,
Should parents be obliged to immunise their children against childhood diseases? Or do individuals have the rights to choose not to immunise their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should start school Sooner While other believe they should not start it before seven.Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.
Your friend has asked you to teach English to their child. However, you do not have any English books so would like to borrow some from your teacher. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter say which course you are taking describe the type of books you need to borrow ask to borrow the books
IELTS Writing Correction Service / Writing Samples / Band 7 Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. Others think that it is not good because the quality of the program is lower. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
thank him for the invitation
mention why you can not attend the birthday party
offer to meet him some other day
Some people think government should not spend money on supporting artists and money should be spend on more important things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that prison sentences should not be used in dealing with criminals. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree on disagree?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
•Explain how missing your flight impacted you
•Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that university education is essential if people have a successful life, while others think that nowadays this is not true. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoo. Others believe that there are good reasons for having. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task:
Your internet connection has recently been slow and unreliable.
Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain. In the letter:
-Describe the problem and why you are unhappy
-Arrange for an engineer to visit your home
-Request a reduction in your bill
You do not need to write any addresses
Write at least 150 words.
A cafe near your home puts some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you. Write a letter to the cafe manager to complain about this matter.
In your letter
•describe the problem;
•explain how it affects you;
•say what you will do if this matter is not resolved.
Some people think that children should not watch television as it has negative effects while some people believe that they should watch television as it helps them in their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any addres
In some earead of the US, a curfew is imposed, in wich teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless thy are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
Your neighbour has recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
Explain the reason for the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear ………………………,
Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not improve people's life and, therefore, government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but you are not happy with the product.
Write to the company. In your letter: describe what you purchased explain why you are not happy with the product
tell them what you would like them to do about it
The charts below show what UK graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
There is a problem related with the changing room of your gym in your community. You reported it several times, but it was not solved. Write a letter to the manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the problem
• what they said while reporting the problem
• what you want the manager to do.
Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter periods of time in the workplace and not using electricity/gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to and work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both the views and give your opinion. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
You took an elderly member of your family, who was not able to walk properly, to a museum and he/she faced a few problems.
Write a letter to the manager of the museum. In your letter,
* say why you visited the museum
* describe the problems you faced
* suggest what can be done to avoid those problems
The use of smartphone is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology and not our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people claim that museums and art galleries will not bee need because people can see historical objects and works of arts by computers. Do you agree or disagree
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. With a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter :
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you do not want this development
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter,
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
The quality of the health care a person receives should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of healthcare for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people suggest that children do not understand the world of work and schools should make all teenagers spend a short time working as well as studying academic subjects. To what extent do you agree?
Some people say that the governments should pay for health care and education but others think that this is not the govrnment's reseponsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Doctors recommend that older people should excersice regularly.However many of them do not exercise enough. What are the causes? What can be done to encourage them to exercise?
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 should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
* describe the situation
* explain why you cannot continue at this time
* say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
You should write at least 150 words.
While some feel that GMOs are harmless and are essential to providing the world with an ample supply of food, others argue that GMOs are not safe because they pose serious health risks. Discuss.
Some people say the main purpose of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that technological development has made life complex. The only possible solution it not to use technology to live a simpler life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
- What is the conference about?
- How did you know about the conference?
- Explain to him/her why it is important that you attend this conference.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......,
You are currently attending a course which is not the same as per the description in the admission brochure.
Write a letter to the headmaster. In your letter,
state which course you are enrolled in
provide details about the noted differences
suggest what actions would you like him to take