Task 1 – Write about the following topic:
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
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 would like your friend to undertake.
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
The format for this IELTS Writing task is simple. Just begin your letter as follows:
Some people believe that adults should be responsible for saving money for their own future, while others think that this could have negative effects on their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - give details of the course you took at the university - explain why you recommend the university - give some advice about how to apply Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
Your recently bought something from a company on the internet. However, the company sent the wrong product and this caused a problem.
Write a letter to the manmanger of the company. In your letter:
- say what you ordered.
- describe what the company sent you and the problem this caused.
- explain what you want the mamanger to do
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why this might be the case? Do you think this is positive or ngative situation?
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.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self employed?
Education in financial management should be mandatory component of the school program. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement, give reason and relevant example.
People are more mobile nowadays. They seldom live in one city all of their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
In many countries, people have health issues because they choose to live in unhealthy ways. What do you think the reasons for this and how can it be solved ?
When it comes to research on family history, some people prfer not to dig into the past, instead they just focus on their future. Discuss the positives and negatives of this approach and include your own opinion
In some countires , owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people Why might be this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Experts claim that learning a new language is much easier for children than adults. Why do some people hold this view? What solutions are there to make language learning easier for adults
Many schools insist that students wear school uniforms. Some people think this is a good idea. Other people think school uniforms are a negative idea. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms.
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative duvelopment?
People who were born in rural areas often move to big cities when they become adults. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Some people say that the best way to improve the overall general health of the public is to offer more sports facilities. Others say that this would have little effect and other measures are necessary to improve public health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent years,people in many countries have been able to afford material possessions such as electronic kitchen appliances,computers and vehicles.Discuss the advanteges and disadvanteges of this level of affluence, and give your opinion about whether this is a positive or negative development.
Many aspects of culture and people's lifestyle are becoming increasingly similar throughout the world. Although this trend has some benefits, I would agree that the disadvantages are more noteworthy.
Nowadays, families are not as close as they used to be. What do you think are the cause of this and what can be done to make a family closre?
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employed rather than to work for a company or organisation .why might this be the case? What could be the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• Explain how to apply for the job.
in many countries, plactic containers have become more common than ever and are used by food and drink companies. do you think advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
The best way to measure someone's success is to look at how much money that person has. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
MANY PEOPLE LIKE TO EAT UNHEALTHY FOOD EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW THAT IT IS BAD FOR THEM. WHY IS THIS THE CASE? WHAT MEASURES CAN EFFECTIVELY IMPROVE PEOPLE’S UNHEALTHY EATING HABITS?
The richer countries of the world spend billions on space travel and space exploration. Do you think this is a good use of money? What in your opinion could be done to better use the resources of a country?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or the company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say what you want the shop or company to do
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
• invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early stage. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people think that the government is wasting mooney on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?
The graph below shows the average monthly use of health club in Miami and Florida by all full-time members in 2017. The pie charts show the age profile of male and female members of this health club. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Alternative energy source that use the natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gas that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Topic: Global warming is a big problem the world has faced today. What causes this problem and what are the solutions.
Nowadays young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. Why does this happen? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Learning a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think and see the world. The teaching of a foreign language should be compulsory at all primary schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The best way to ensure a happy family life for children is to make mothers and fathers take part in parenting courses every year.Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Write a letter to a tour agency and say
Where did you see this advertisement?
Explain why are you suitable for this job.
Suggest how to improve your local area to attract more tourists.
an international company is opening branch in your town and you will like to work for this company write a letter to the human resource manager of the company in your letter say what kind of work you are interested in and explain why you want to work for the company and ask some questions about the company
You work for an international company. You enjoy this work but now you want to leave the company.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
- Tell the manager why you want to leave the company
- Explain what you have learnt from working at the company
- Say why you have enjoyed working for the company
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
•suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Poor people and those living in the rural areas find it difficult to acess university education. University should make it easy for persons from this background . To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many university students want to learn about different subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others feel it is important to give all their time and attention to studying for their qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Check your essay on this topic
Nowadays, the use of alternative renewable sources of energy (e.g. wind, water, solar) is becoming popular in many parts of the world. Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on 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 sge will not enjoy going to college
° Explain why getting a job is a good idea
° Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
SInformation technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
n some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will now be unable to go with them. Write to your friends, and
•Tell them why you are unable to go
•Say sorry for this
•Suggest an alternative activity at another time
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for hekp in finding a job in your country. you have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
write a letter to this friend. in your letter.
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter Describe what you enjoyed about the course Say how much cooking you have done since the course Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer.