Nowadays genetically modified food is widespread all over the world. While proponents of GM crops ensure that these foods are safe for human consumption and help to increase food supplies, others argue that their effects on health have not been studied long enough. Describe pros and cons of genetically modified foods.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.
today, the high sales of popular consumer goals reflect the power of advertising, and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. to what extent do you agree or disagree give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples for onw knowledge or experence.
To some people studying the past has little value in the modern world. Why do you think it is important to do so? What will be the effect are not taught history?
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new
neighborhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the
machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms. Write to Mr Koto, the
manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
Some people believe that people behave differently when they wear different clothes, while others do not believe that clothes influence the way people behave. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In some countries,small number of people earn extremely high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country.but others think that governments should not allow salaries above certain levels Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You have a suggestion for a park near your apartment building.
Write a letter to your city's council board. In your letter:
Describe who you are and what your suggestion is
Explain why you think this suggestion will improve the park
Detail when you would like to see this suggestion in action
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people believe that we should not study history , as it has little or nothing to tell us . Do you agree or disagree.
Many universities and colleges worldwide offer business studies. One major criticism of these is that they are too academic and not hands-on enough. In your opinion, what needs to be added to the curriculum to make the programs more practical?
You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter
explain the situation
describe your problem(s)
tell him/her when you can start work
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem
in some countries ,children under 16 years old are not allowed to leave school by law and get full time work is this a good or bad thing?discuss your opinion.
Some people feel that the media should not openly share the private lives of celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying history is very important and we must study the past to understand the present. Others say that it is useless and should not be studied at all. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people are of the opinion that we must discontinue using fossil fuels and adopt renewable sources of energy. Yet others feel that renewable sources of energy are not as dependable as fossil fuels. Discuss both views.
Some people claim that not enough of waste from home is been recycled. They say the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
•Say which part-time course you booked
• Explain why you need to cancel your booking
• Ask about booking a different course
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or madam
you recently received a letter from a friend asking foe advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter > say why he/she would not enjoy going to college. >explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her. > suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her.
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
describe the item
explain where and when you left it
say what action you would like the company to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Vu Huyen)
Your work place does not have a parking area and it is causing some problems.
Write a letter to your manager,
Describe the problems it has caused.
Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.
Suggest a solution.
You passed the IELTS exam and received low scores in the writing module, contrary to your expectations. You think the labeling was unsatisfactory. Write a letter to the examining body to recheck your work. In your letter
-Identify yourself
-Explain why you are not satisfied with your current grade
- Request for the quick assessment process
Gender imbalance has long been a general phenomenon not only in the labour market but also in formal education. Some analysts argue that it is impossible to eliminate the underrepresentation of women in some subjects in the university. Do you agree or disagree?
You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
say who can go instead of you
tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
•explain your accommodation requirements
•explain what your food needs are
•ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some places there are many social problems involving teenagers. Some people say this is because parents spend much of their time at work and not at home. Do you agree or disagree?
‘Preventing lifestyle illnesses is the responsibility of individuals and their families, not governments.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your arguments with examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Topic: Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people nowadays fo not feel safe either when they are at home or go out. What are the reasons and what can be done to solve this problem?
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
Some people say arts such as music and painting cannot directly improve the quality of people's life, so the government should not put money on art such as music and painting, instead, they should spend more money on construction of public services. Do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Describe the city you moved to
• Tell him/her about your new job
• Invite him/her to visit you
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
Many people believe that primary education should also teach arts and music, not only science and mathematics. Do you agree or disagree?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this fact
Some people say it is OK to use animals for our benefit, others say it is not good to exploit them. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Many people buy products that they do not really need and replace old products with the new ones unnecessarily. Why do people buy things they do not really need? Do you think this is a good thing?
39. Societies that do not respect and honor their women can never make progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, which is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for developed countries. Describe problems of overpopulation and give at least one possible solution.
Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved.what can the possibile reasons for environmental degradation?Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with reason and examples.
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any ad
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places and learn about their culture. We can learn as much as from books, film and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:
suggest someone who deserves the reward
mention what they have done to help the community
say what reward you would like to give this person
Write about 150 words. You do not need to write addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
odern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not in others. Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
-Describe where you stayed and what you can do there
-Provide one negative aspect about the destination
-Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are interested in enrolling in a cooking class at a local college and would like a friend to come with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say where and when the class will be held give reasons why you think your friend might be interested suggest a time and place to meet to discuss the idea Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...........,