Some parents are thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of having an au pair. discuss some advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion about the au pair domesctic services.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in three dif erent countries.
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for a swimming lessons at your community sports center. You want to find out more about these lessons. write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In the letter mention. Describe how well you can swim at the moment Explain, explain why you want to learn to swim better Inquire about the time and the cost of swimming lessons
You visit a spot center regularly and there is a problem with changing rooms in it you have complained about it several times but with no success write a letter to a manager of the sports
One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation:
How long you have known your friend
Something about your friend personality
Why you think your friend would make a good employee.
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about going to college or trying to get a job. You think he should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
. Tell me why he doesn't like going to college
. Explain why the job is right for him
. Offer him suitable jobs
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear...
Some people think that to learn a second language well it is neccessary to live in the country where that language is spoken. What is your opinion about this?
Some celebrations have lost their meaning and these occasions have become too much about spending money. What problems can this cause? What can be done to change the situation?
The graph below shows information about the use of public transport in one country, by age group and location of residence, in 2016.
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep course? What can be done about lack of sleep?
You are not happy with the course you are doing at collage and would like to change to a different course.
Write a letter to the collage director requesting to change your course. You should include details about:
•what course are you doing now
•why you are not satisfied with that course
•what course you would like to change
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only place available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What it your opinion about this?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
The chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres or route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Underground Railway Systems Date opened Kilometres of route London Paris Tokyo Washington DC Kyoto Los Angeles 1863 1900 1927 1976 1981 2001 394 199 155 126 11 28 Passengers per year (in millions) 775 1191 1928 144 45 50
It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out abouthe history of their homes. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The graph shows information about the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
In many countries people increasingly talk about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations). Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about wheter to go to college or to try get a job. you think he/she should get a job.
write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her
Some universities students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ome say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunity to help others. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You want to organize a party in your office to celebrate something.
Write a letter to your manager about the party at the office. In your letter,
say what the party is about
mention why it is necessary
explain what you expect from him/her to do
Your child’s school is planning a field trip outside the country for 3 days and is asking for
parents to come along. Write a letter
Asking about the trip
Explaining why you want to join
Explain how you can help out
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
introduce yourself
say why you are interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Write a letter to an airline manager to find out about something you forgot on the plane during your travel. in your letter
1. Give details about the flight
2. Describe the item you forgot
3. explain why it is important that you get it back
The graph below gives information about Dubai gold sales in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
Write at least 150 words
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about energy consumption in the USA since 1980, with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. Image: ielts-us-energy-consumption-line-graph
The graph provides information about the percentage of tourists to England who visited certain Brighton attractions between 1980 and 2010.
Some people think that it is necessesary to travel abroad to learn about other countries but others think that it is not necessesary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on Tv and the internet. Discussion both views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts below give information about the composition of household rubbish in the United States in two different years.
You should spend about 40 min on this task. More people are aducating themselves with online educational sources. Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages.
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workspace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?
some parents worried about increasing level of violence in T.V, video games and other types entertainment for children leisure. how does this affect children . how do you think problem can be tackled?
To what extent do you agree or disagree? The best way for parents to teach their children about responsibility is to have the children care for an animal.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email * describe where you lived when you were a student at the university * recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation * warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You attended a meeting last week but you are not happy with the hotel which you stayed in. Write a letter to the organizer who hotel for you. In your letter, you should tell:
(a) what the problems were
(b) what you didn't like about the hotel
(c) what do you want organizer to do.
You are going to move out of your apartment in a English-speaking country. Your landlord is a very good person, who has assisted you a lot during your stay. Meanwhile, your friend would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter,
•Let your landlord know that you will be leaving
•Thank you landlord for his/her help
•Tel him/her about your friend
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
the chart below shows informtion about wages for health care professionals in four diffrent countries.summarize the information.
Many people think that, radio is the apt way to get information about the current affairs. Others believe that, television is best way for the same. Discuss both views and give opinion?
Your next door neighbor owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night.
Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog.
Include in your letter:
o Your reason for writing
o What you would like to happen
o A nice, respectful style
The graph below give information about changes in the birth and death rate
Write a letter to your favourite restaurant. Include the following:
· Your reason for writing
· What you like about the restaurant
· Suggestions for improvement
The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about the news. However, others, believe that they can learn the news more effectively through other media.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.P
Write a letter to a hotel manager about booking a private room for family party. Explaining
What kind of party is it?
What do you need in the room?
And ask for food and prices?