Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports,(eg skydiving, rock climbing) Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can goverments take to discourage people from using their cars?
IELTS17 TEST1 Band 6.5 score It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
A close friend stayed at your house for a few days and forgot to take his watch when he left. Write a letter to this friend and:
Inform him that he has forgotten his watch
Explain why you can’t post it.
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Ask if he can pick it up.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mother go out to work. What are the main reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that the government should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say individuals should save during their working years to fund their retirement. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. What do you think are the vadvantages and disadvages of this?
It seems that many companies today are becoming much more concerned with profit than with the happiness of workers. How could companies take better care of their workers in the future? Give reasons to your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
A neighbor has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor.
In your letter
-explain why you are writing
-describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
-recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
You have received a bag. Write a letter to the owner of the bag. In your letter include
where you found the bag
what are the materials in the bag
tell him how he can take the bag from you
You are planning to take a vacation.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the vacation spot you have chosen
• explain how you plan to spend your time there
• invite your friend to join you on your vacation
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear….
These days people are living in their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care of the elderly. Do you think it is the responsiblity of the family to take care of their elderly member or should the government be held responsible?
Some people think that business is successful if it must take care of their customer first others think that it is important to take care of employees. Discuss both the views and give your opinion?
Nowadays, many people communicate using social media and the Internet on a daily basis. However, this led to an increase in online attacks and cyberbullying. What are some of the reasons why people take part in cyberbullying? What are the effects on children and teenagers who are victims of cyberbullying? - at least 250 words. - spend around 40 minutes.
European countries have experienced severe heat waves. What do you think are the main causes of this phenomenon, and what measures should governments take to mitigate its effects?
You are planning a two-week vacation, and need someone to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neigbour. In your letter:
tell your neighbour that you are going away
ask your neighbour to take care of your house for you
explain what task you would like your neighbour to do
You are new to the city and you would like to take your family out for a meal.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’
How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Practice 1:
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 You do NOT need to write any address.
You are working for an international company and you would like to request time off for a family event.
Write a letter to your boss
Explaining what the celebration is
Asking for the time off
Explaining how you can get work done when you take time off
Some people think it is important for children to take lessons outside classroom for example by visiting places such local companies or public building .do you agree or disagree ?
Fresh water has always been a limited resources in some part of the world today, however, growing world wide demand had made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increase demand and what measures can government and individuals take to respond to this problem.
As a teacher you would like to take your students on field trip to a museum.
Write a letter to the museum manager.
In your letter:
—Introduction yourself.
—say what you are planning to do and why.
—and finally ask for a discount
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do yoy think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages ?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
A portion of the human population believes that criminal behaviour has its roots in genes. Others think that circumstances lead people to commit crimes. Discuss your take on both views and put forward your opinions.
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development?
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
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear ………………………,
Car owner ship have increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now’big traffic jam’ How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take part-time course. Mention
- Qualification and work experience
-Details abut the course
-How this course will help you
TD: Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while others struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam" How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people form using their cars?
Some people think our first impression of someone is important, while others think we should not judge another person so quickly and should take our time to know them better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measures can governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual action? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
In many countries, people are eating more unhealthy food and having poor diets, which is leading to serious health problems. What are the main causes of this trend? What solutions can individuals and governments take to improve people's eating habits?
Human activities have led negative effects on plants and animals all over the world. Some people think it is too late to do something about it. Others think there is still some time to take actions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries it is common for school leavers to take a year off between finishing school and starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this practice?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to take care of the environment,while others believe that it is the responsibility of the people to take care of the environment.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, students take a year gap after finishing school and work or travel during this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If people have the opportunity to get a secure job, they should take it right away rather than wait for a job that would be more satisfying. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The table below shows the results of survey of first-vear students who take courses in a particular university
Art is considered as an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However these days fewer and fewer appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
Why don’t people take environmental issues seriously in spite of being given many warning by scientists? Why don’t people save energy in their daily life? Discuss the possible causes of these phenomena and give possible solutions.
You need to take some time off of work to go on holiday.
Write a letter to your direct 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 make up for your absence
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Snyder,
Your Passion should be one of the factors you take into account while picking a career. When an hobby is a interest, why do some people not even consider them? Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action