You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your cousin's friend. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you are making this trip
ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring)
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countris such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important intenacional language? Give reasons for your answer.
International travel has become cheaper these days, more and more nations are opening their doors, and more tourists are traveling abroad. Do the advantages of tourism growth outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie charts compare the proportion of British children learning musical instruments in the years 1996 and 2016 , while the bar chart illustrates the percentage of children under 18 choosing to participate in various musical instrument courses in given years.
The pie charts below show the results of a survey conducted by a university library on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services.
The bar chart shows the percentage of international students enrolled in British universities in two years, 1990 and 2014.
Many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to the development of the internet, public libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is now possible to perform everyday tasks such as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting people face to face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?
Some people believe that having too many TV channels is good for people, while some other pole believe that it only brings some poor quality TV programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter
-describe what you like about the library
- say what you don’t like
- make suggestions for improvements
Afriend you made while travelling abroad has written to ask you for advice about doing language classes in your area. You know about local language school that might be suitable for him
tell your friend about the language school
Say why you think the language school would be suitable for him
explain how to apply for the language school
the chart below shows the proportion of british students at one university in england
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market.
Some people believe that the world is much less safe today than it used to be. There are still many wars being fought, and high-tech weapons are sold openly to any country that wants to buy them. in cities, violent crime is increasing every year. It is not a very safe world in which to bring up children. Do you agree or disagree? give reasons for your answer.
Some people say that music is a good way of brining people of different cultes and ages together. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinioin?
Friends and fam ily bring m ore happiness than m oney and possessions. H ow far do you agree w ith this s ta te m e n t? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 2 5 0 words.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. Do advantage of this development outweigh this disadvantages ?
An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together, while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( Truc Linh )
The chart below shows the proportions of graduates from Brighton University in 2019 entering different employment sectors. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There is a growing trend of students choosing to study abroad. However, some face difficulties adapting to a new culture. What problems do students face when studying abroad, and what solutions can be offered?
You live near a recreation ground. A local school often brings pupils to the recreation ground to do sports, such as football and cricket, but recently this has caused some problems.
Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter:
explain why you enjoy living by the recreation ground
describe the recent problems at the recreation ground
say what you think the school should do
The chart below shows the number of men and women in future education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full -time or part- time.
You have recently moved into a company accommodation and you are facing some issues at the place. Write a letter to your HR department. In the letter, mention:
• A brief description of your accommodation.
• What problems are you facing?
• What do you expect the company to do about it?
There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your friend from an English-speaking country. Write him/her a letter and - invite your friend, - explain what happens at the party, - describe the tradition and why it’s important in your country, - say why it is important for your friend to be there
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be change, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some people think that many imported films or tv programs are shown in the country,it can improve the country’s culture.other feel that it is for a country to make it locally and broadcast it.Discuss both the views and give ur opinion.
Some people argue that mass media only bring negative effect to society and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The map below shows two potential locations for a shopping mall in the city of Brandfield. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. AE
Som people think that the teenager years sre the happiest of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that the only purpose for anyone to learn a second language is to travel or work abroad. Others argue that this is not the only reason why someone needs to learn a second language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
(From Cambridge IELTS Book 10, test 1) The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Public celebrations such as national days etc are held in most countries which is expensive so govt. should not spend money on it and on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say traditional celebrations are getting less popular. What are the causes of this, and how can we make them become popular again?
Celebrities are famous for their glamorous life styles abd wealth thab their achievements and this sets a bad example to young. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many students now have the opportunity to study in other countries. Studying abroad may bring some benefits to some students, but it also has a significant number of disadvantages. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since there is computer technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
CATERING STAFF WANTED Are you free weekends from 20th June to 5th September? We need staff to serve food at events including family celebrations & business dinners. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Apply at: [email protected] Write an email applying for the job (170-200 words). Public libraries will soon no longer be housed in building as all facilites and books are available for all to access. What are the advantages and disadvantages of public libraries existing online?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The first car appeared on British road 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Line graph: Car ownership The graph below gives information about car ownership in Britain from 1971 to 2007.
Some people believe that governments should spend on new public buildings, such as libraries and museums, rather than renovating old buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps detail the changes to the layout of a public library between 20 years ago and present day
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
The diagram shows the several methods that are used to manufacture bricks for bricks for the construction industry.
You are enrolled in a study abroad course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider, and there is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and describe the problem
•Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
•Ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Gazeley