Many people send and receive emails in business and in their personal life. Do the advantages of using the email outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that information available in the internet will end the era of newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion with examples.
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter ->describe the item ->explain where and when you left it ->say what action you would like the company to take
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:
Dear .....................,
The parents of your Australlan friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for himlher.
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.
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
•give details of the situation
•describe the documents
•say what action you want the post office to take
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter
•give details of where and when you left the bag
•describe the bag and its contents
•suggest how you could get the bag back
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 performance
• give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Write at least 150 words.
you have brought some clothing online and are not satisfied with the purchase.
Write a letter to the compagny that you bought the clothing from. In your email
- Give details of the purchase
-describe the problem
-explain why you need a replacement urgently
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
•Explain why you would like the job
•Give details of why you will be a suitable person to employ
•Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people think that governments should spend money on Railways. Others believe that there should be more investment Indu new roads. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Oxygen is getting frail day by day. It is difficult to breathe contaminated air. Why do you think it has become such a serious problem? Give some suggestions to eradicate it.
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter:
-explain why you are interested in helping
-Give details suitable past experience
-suggest ways you might help with the event.
Public general have differing views with regard to the advent of concessionary aviation. Some people thinks it has provided a myriad of advantages by making overseas air travel more easily reachable whereas the opposite attitude is true for others. In this essay, I will discuss both views in detail and offer my opinion.
Do you think it is better to send criminals to jail or let them receive education or job training?
The graph demonstrates information about the amount of male and female prisoners from 1991 to 2001 in a country in Europe. Overall, it can be seen that the population of male convicts increased at the end of the time scale while the female prison population witnessed an opposite tendency. Additionally, the males in prison outnumbered the females throughout the timeframe. Looking at the figure of men in prison for further detail, it is evident that male prisoners remained unchanged from 1911 to 1921 with 2000 members. After reaching a dip in 1931 with around 10000 men, the number soared slightly and accounted for 2000 in 1951. In 1971, the figure rocketed and reached the peak at the final year of the timeframe with approximately 45000 people. Turning to the remaining statistics of the female convicts, it is apparent that the trend witnessed a sudden decline from 1911 to 1941. After dipping in 1941, the number of females rose marginally and constituted about 1500 people in 1961.
You recently had something delivered to your home. You now realize the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item.
Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
• give details of the delivery
• describe what was damaged
• say what you would like the manager to do
Write a letter to the manager of a local gym.n your letter.
Explain that you are moving to a new city and, therefore, will not be able to continue your gym membership.
Provide the necessary details for canceling your membership.
Inguire about any additional steps
Dear Manager,
Write a letter to a friend to ask for his/her help to cleat money for a charity organisation. The letter needs to cover the following details -Why do you want to collect money for the charity organisation? -Ask your friend to help -Explain in detail how your friend can help
Actions Yahoo Mail/InboxNowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or positive development?
You have seen an advertisement in Australian magazines for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child write a letter.
•Explain why you would like this.
•Give detail of why you are a suitable person to employ.
•Say how would you spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Some people believe that information should be free and available to anyone. Others believe that certain business and research information is too valuable to be shared freely and instead should be sold. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You want to appear for an interview to an another city by train. The train departed late form the station and you could not reach in time. Write a letter to the railway officer of your city. In your letter :
* When you travelled and why the train departed late
* What happened as a result
* How you feel about the problem
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast transport for cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Test 3
WRITING
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
* give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
* explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some workplaces require employees to wear standardised uniforms on a daily basis. While this rule offers advantages such as reducing the hassle of selecting work attire and improving safety in high-risk jobs, it can also limit employees’ creativity and personal expression.
many people like having a fixed daily routine, while other people enjoy a change in their life. mention both views and write your opinion.
the chart below shows the percentage of the population in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amound of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010
Due to availability of fast food nowadays, many people have low-quality diets. What problem can this cause? What can governments do to resolve these problems?
world history suggests that violence and conflicts were more evident under male leadership than under female leadership. So ,for peace to prevail, female leadership can be considered as a better option than male leadership. To what extent you agree or disagree ?
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
-say who you are
-give details about the accident
-suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents
In the last century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon he said: "It is a big step for mankind". But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people agree that free public transportation should be available in most major cities.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on it? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Explain your choice by using specific reasons and details.
Some people think that government should fund roads more than railways. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have received a job offer for an exciting, new position. Although you are expected to start on September 7th, you are only available to start a week later due to personal reasons. Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter: Express your enthusiasm for the job offer. Explain the problem Suggest what you can do
Using a smartphone to make calls, send and receive emails, access the internet, and so on, has become an essential part of many people's lives. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the daily water consumption for Americans in their homes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where necessary.
The graph below shows the daily consumption of three spreads per person from 1981 to 2007 in a country.
The graph below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In the modern world, schools are no longer necessary because there is so much information available through the Internet that students can just as well study at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passengers numbers per year in millions
Because of the global economy, many goods including who, we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To whot extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
With the latest technological advancements, dating is now possible online. Would you recommend online dating for your single friends? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online dating? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
You had something delivered to your home. You now realise the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item. Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
• give details of the delivery
• describe what was damaged
• say what you would like the manager to do
Topic: Some people say it is time to say goodbye to reading books with real paper because e-readers and e-books are available. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there.
Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
- Give details of your experience and qualifications
Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between the poor people and the rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have noticed a problem with the heating system in your rented apartment.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Describe the problem
Say how it is affecting your daily life
Ask for it to be fixed as soon as possible
some people believe that it's acceptable for the media to publish the details of famous people's private lives. Others say that it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.