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 cards 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?
Robotics and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace . Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your Letter
- give detail of your study plans
- explain why you want to get a part-time job
- suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Children spend too much time using their smartphones. Why is this happen? Do you think this is something good for them or not?
In many countries, people now wear western-style dresses such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
You have seen an adverstisement for weekend work in a hotel in the town where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you.
You must apply in writing.
Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest.
In your letter
. Introduce yourself
. Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
. ask what work you would be expected to do
a friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. he has asked for your advice.
write a letter to your friend. In this letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
- decribe some possible disadvantages .
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
-Remind him when and where you met
-Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is living in another city. Ask him/ her to make available a book that you are interested in. In you letter.
What book you are looking for?
Why you need this book
How you plan to purchase the book.
In Many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amont of food thrown away?
more people decided to have childreb in their later age than in the past, why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages ?
In many countries are investing new technology to deal with the public. Why it is happening? Do you think it is an appropriate use of goverment money?
Your company wants to allow some employees to work from home. Not everyone can have this choice because some jobs must be done at the office. The company wants to know if this is fair by surveying your opinion about working from home. explain your reasons why you think A work-from-home choice is fair.
Your landlord has increased the amount of rent you pay every month and you don’t find it appropriate. Write a letter to the landlord and in your letter,
Explain why you are writing
Describe why you find the increase inappropriate
What you want to do now
ILife has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some coutries, owning a home rather than renting one is improtant for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this a psotivie or negative situation?
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they traveled abroad and why they traveled for the period 1994-98.
More and more people today are spending large amount of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative progression?
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
Explain how you have been helping your child study
Propose another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Smith,
In many countries nowadays, a large number of people are moving to cities. Why do people move to cities? Is this a positive or negative trend?
n some countries owning a home rather than renting one is considered very important. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and looking after their six years old child.
write a letter to the parents, in your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details for why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some children spend hours every day on their phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive ar negative development?
Nowadays people are following fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
Television serves many useful functions. It helps people to relax. Besides, it can also be seen as a companion for lonely people. To what extent do you agree with this? Explain why with your own experience.
You recently attended a conference and thought one of the speakers was particularly good.
Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter:
Tell them which conference you attended
Explain which speaker you particularly enjoyed and why
Suggest inviting them to future events
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case?Do you think this is a positive or nagative development?
To many countries, people decide to have a child at a later age. Why is this? Do the advantages of this devlopment outweigh the disadvantages?
You are working for a company which offers an all-expense-paid trip for its employees and you want to avail yourself of it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
explain to him why you want it
share your plans regarding the same
mention how your work will be taken care of in your absence
Today's food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? is this a positive or negative trend?
“It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. Which is more important? Why? Write about 200-250 words to improve your opinions in this space”
Nowadays many teenagers choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
In many modern societies, grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grandparents. Why do you think this is? What are the consequences of this trend?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have made a reservation in a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
give details of your current booking
explain what changes you need to make and why
ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings
Write at least 150 words.
You are a member of a local sports club. Recently, the club has introduced new rules that you are unhappy with. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
explain why you are unhappy with the new rules
describe how these rules are affecting you and other members
suggest what the club should do instead
ou work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant
You do NOT need to write any addresses
General Training
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Say what you have learned in your present job,
•Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department,
•Explain why you do not wish to leave the company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Write an IELTS essay writing task "There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?"
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art subjects (e.r. literature) and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g physics) Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Nowadays many ppl choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for a volunteer position at a hospital. Write a letter to the hospital expressing your interest in applying for the volunteer role.
In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in this unpaid work.
Share any relevant experience you have that makes you a suitable candidate for this position.
Mention when you would be available to start volunteering.
Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, people are busy with work and do not have time to spend with family and friends. Why? What are the effects on families and society as a whole?
you have recently moved to a different house.
write to your English speaking friend
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-invite your friend to come and visit
Some people say that the only reason for learning language is in order to travel ro or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some children spend hours every day on thair smartphones. why is this case?do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Children nowadays spend more time on screens and less time doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage children to spend more time doing active and creative things.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time work. You would
like to do some part-time work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the part-time work.
In your letter
Explain why you want to do part-time work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be avialable for work