In many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is?
You recently bought a device from the local store. At home you found it defected. Write a letter to the manager.
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence in people’s behavior. What is your opinion?
Individual can do nothing to improve the environment;only goverment and large companies can make a difference.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an friend Chris have Invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
You have recently moved to a different city. You did not have a chance to tell your
friend about the move,
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Explain why you decided to move
Compare your new home with your previous home
Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Today there is increasing concern over environmental problems. While some people believe that they must be solved on a domestic level, others think that only through international cooperation can environmental issues be dealt with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays larger distance are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Every government has a duty to provide free health care for its people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of government providing free healthcare?
Some people believe that communication skill is important in convincing people while others have a different point of view. To what extend do you agree or disagree
ou 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
Your family is going to celebrate an occassion and your child needs a day off from school. Write a letter to the head master of the school.
What the occassion is?
Why it is importnat that your child attends the celebration?
How your child is going to make up for the missed lessons.
Mrs. Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
write a letter to Mrs. barrette. In your letter:
suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this work
Explain when you will and will not be available
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
• say how you heard about the plan
• explain how you feel about it
• ask for more information about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that when a person travels into a different cultures they should adopt to the local practices and customs. To what extent do u agree?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antartic. What are benefits or disadvantages for tourists visiting such places?
The pie charts below give information about what young people in Australia did after leaving secondary school in 1980, 1990 and 2000.
The table chart illustrates the number employees and manufactures in both England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Overall, the numbers of employees were dwindling whilst factories' numbers stayed roughly the same over the fifty-year period. Looking in closer detail to the table, it can be highlighted that the number of employees in 1851 was worth 477 100 for a total of 225 factories with a majority of males. A decade later, the number of factories jumped slightly to 227 with a noticeable decrease of employes, mainly composed by females, who represented 160 000 workers versus 131780 male workers. In 1871, the number of manufacturing facilities lifted overwhelmingly up, to nearly 3 times higher, with a steady decline for the employees’ number. However, men are this time more represented in the workers. This trend will continue until 1891, when the number of factories moved down from 721 in 1881 to 625 one decade later. With less workers and more males than females, the quantity of factories arrived to a point of 600 factories in 1901, involving a bottom of 61 000, concerning the total employee number. To conclude, we can say with confidence that throughout the second part of the 19st century, the number of factories increased with a significant decrease in the number of workers, no matter they are males or females.
Some shops are open 24hous a day, 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, the shop staff and the company as a whole?
IELTS FORMAL LETTER
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such palces?
Today more and more tourists are visiting where condition are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe why you are having the party
• Give directions on how to get to the venue
• Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and cultural contact between countries on a country’s identity. What is your opinion?
You want to sell your bicycle. Your friend has told you that his cousin might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend’s cousin. In your letter
explain why you are selling the bicycle
describe the bicycle and how much it will cost
suggest a date when your friend’s cousin can come and see the bicycle
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, others believe that it would be byeee to go straight into work and get experience instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some argue that technological advancements have led to a decline in traditional skills and crafts. Others believe that technology has actually preserved and even enhanced these skills through new avenues of learning and distribution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion on the impact of technology on traditional skills and crafts.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ while true work of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking frined. In your letter -explain why you have moved -describe the new house -invite your friend to come and visit
Nowadays, many people use the Internet to get medical advice instead of going to see a doctor. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Mrs Barrette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
•explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it
Many people believe in the idea of school children wearing a school uniform, but should teachers as well be required to conform to a dress code? Give reasons for your answer and include
Task 1-Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the advantage and disadvantage of tourist who visits such places?
Some people say that social media is a digital drug that has left many people addicted enhanced their lots of valuable time while others say social media has Enable Connectivity with the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion on the topic.
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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Now a days people make new friends through social networks and Internet chat groups. some people think this is good other think that face to face interaction is essential discuss both views and give your opinion.
Online shopping has become a done by people. It has positive and negative effects on individuals, society and business. It has more advantages than disadvantages
The graphs below compare the water levels of six cities in Australia during October 2009 and October 2010. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT VIOLENCE ON TELEVISION AND IN COMPUTER GAMES HAS A DAMAGING EFFECT ON THE COCIETY. OTHERS DENY THAT THESE FACTORS HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE ON PEOPLE’S BEHAVIOUR. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ?
Some people think it is better for people to change their career at least once in their life and do a different kind of jobs. Do you agree or disagree?
1.Your company has sent you on a three-month course in another country. The course is coming to an end but you would like to prolong your stay. Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
oDescribe how the course has benefited you
oExplain why you would like to delay your return
oSuggest a date when you would like to come back
Some people who go to work abroad take their families with them. Do you think this is an advantage or a disadvantage to a person and his or her family?
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-Invite your friend to come and visit
Mrs. Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
write a letter to Mrs. barrettes
your letter suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this work
Explain when you will and will not be available
Students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?