Many people believe that it is important to always tell the truth. In your opinion, is it ever acceptable to tell a lie? Explain your answer, giving detail and specific examples.
Write a letter to your former employer to ask him/her for a reference letter to give to your new employer. In your letter • Remind him/her about what you were doing in the company. • Tell him/her about the responsibilities in your new job. • Ask him/her for a reference letter.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which view point do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers
Some people think that because of email and telephone, communication among people is less personal now than it used to be. Do you agree or disagree with that view? Use specific reason and example to explain to your answers.
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on society. Others deny that theses factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. what is your opinion??
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him. In your letter, you should tell: why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased what you will do if it is increased
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.
•The television is good for you. •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of watching television. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
n a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company.
In your letter
● describe the item you lost
● explain how you lost it
● tell the insurance company what you would like them to
do.
You live near a public school. The school has asked local residents to help with the maintenance of school buildings and play area. Write a letter to the principal. In your letter, – Explain why you would like to help – Tell them how you can help – Let them know when you are available
Many modern children spend a great deal of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parent should strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable.
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter:
give details about the order you made
explain what was wrong with the item
tell the company what you want them to do about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
An old car was left on the street near your street several weeks ago. The car is now causing a problem for residents.
Write a letter to the Council. In your letter:
* Describe the car
* Outline the problems it is causing
* Tell the Council what you want them to do about it
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television advertising directed toward young children (aged two to five) should not be allowed. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? Allow yourself 40 minutes for this task.
The local council is about to destroy children playground in your area because it is under use. write a letter and tell them:
why it is not well used
what can be done so more people can use it.
The internet and television are giving more opportunities for the average person to become famous. Is it a positive or negative statement?
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most siginificant influence. Discuss both views and opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news.
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You shou
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the three of the following as media of communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective: Comics, books, radio, television, film, Théâtre
hese days, many people have their own computer and telephone, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home. Does working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages?
You are looking for a part-time job at a football club. Write a letter to the manager of the football club. In your letter, introduce yourself explain what experience and special skills you have • tell him/her when you think you could start 7. You saw an advertisement
One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/ her family in their home.
Write a letter to your friend
Thank him and tell them what you have enjoyed the most
How do you feel about his/her family
Suggest him/her to visit you
Some people say that advertisement encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Other say that advertisement tells us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoints do you agvreee with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that exam are a good way of assessing a student level. other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both the view and give your own opinion .
news editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. what factors do you think influence their decision? Do we used to bed news ? would it be better if more good news was reported ?
The graph below gives information about the technology that households in one US city used for watching television 2004 and 2014
**Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
Nowadays children spend lots of time watching television and playing conputers games. However, it does not help in improving children's mental abilities do you agree or disagree.
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. How to answer this task? Introduce the pie charts. Write what do they summarize. Write a general overview. Write in brief the main trends. Describe the first chart. Tell about the activities on the boys' chart and their popularity. Use linking structures and vocabulary to describe graphs. Describe the second chart. Tell about the activities on the girls' chart and their popularity. Use words from academic wordlist.
'Telecommiuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each weak and communicating with their office using computer technology.How do you think society will be affected by the growh of telecommuting?
History tells that people have afternoon thought about creating and ideal society, but, most of the times fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? how can we create an ideal society?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his petformance
give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You have recently opened a store and want to have a website for this store. One of your friends can help you with this.
Write a letter to the friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your newly-opened store. In your letter:
· tell what your store or business sells
· mention how you would want your website to look
· provide some ideas on how you would like to keep your website updated
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain telents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sport person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some young people are watching television for long periods of the day. Why do they do this? Give reasons and suggest what should be done to encourage them to live more active lifestyle.
Write a letter to a friend telling him/her about an interesting website that you have found recently.
In your letter,
• say how you found it
• how it can help
• how you use it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think parents do not need to do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days, watching television is quite a common habit for many people. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television has negative effects on families. Use specific ideas and examples to support your opinion.
New editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print on newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news, and would it be better if more good news was reported?
You have recently moved to a new place and haven’t got a chance to tell your friend. Write a letter to your friend,
Where and why you move from there
Compare your new place to old
Where do u live now
The graph below shows radio and television audience throughout the day in 1992
You relocated to a new country for work. Write to your previous co-worker. In your letter
– Tell him/her where you live in the new country
– Describe how you feel
– Explain what you are doing at work
– Invite him/her for a visit.
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell:
-what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
-how you feel about it
-what suggestions you have
Some people think that children should not watch television because it has negative effects, while some think that television helps children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently joined a sports training program and would like to tell your friend about it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
– explain what the training program is
– describe why you think it is beneficial
– persuade your friend to join the program as well
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are planning to organise your high school class reunion. For that, write a letter to
your friend to invite him/her to the reunion.
You should include the following in your letter:
• when and where the party is
• give some details about what is going to happen at the party
• tell him/her what you have been doing recently
You have received an important document in a foreign language and you need it translated quickly. One of your friends knows this language. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
- Tell him why the document is important.
- Explain why you need it translated urgently.
- Suggest to your friend how you will get the document to him.