Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and hurts people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English. Is this a positive or negative development?
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
mention the food and service
explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
suggest any improvements to make things better
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Your next-door neighboor owns a small dog that barks throught the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighboor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
your reason for writing
what you would like to happen
a nice, respectful style
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
• say where and when you would like to go
• include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
• say what kind of information you would like to receive
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Today there is increasing concern over environmental problems. While some people believe taht they must be solved on a domestic level, others think that only through international cooperation can environment issues be dealt with. Discuss both views and give yoru opinion.
Today social skills are being more and more emphasized by employers. Some people believe that social skills are important besides good qualifications for their job success. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing.\Do you agree or disagree?
Your new neighbours have recently invited you to a party they are holding next Saturday. However, you have other plans on Saturday evening and cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
•Thank them for the invitation
• Mention what plans you already have
• Suggest when you can meet them
More and more people today are spending large amounts 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 development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
IELTS general writing task 1 sample: You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra ticket.
Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter:
– Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come
– Give details of when the trip will take place
– Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip
Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (Band 6)
Chart shows the percentages of tourists to a holiday resort in Australia
The chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and percentages per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spend a long time each day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
The environmental problems are rising day by day and some people believe that it is the government's responsiblity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
.More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their appearance in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Do young people today make good use of their leisure time? Or do they spend too much time watching television and playing video games, instead of taking part in more productive activities? Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. What is the reason, and what can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning.
Now a day the surveillance is happening at almost all public places. Is it good or perceived bad by people? What are advantages and disadvantages?
Today many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problem does this cause? What can be sone to solve this?
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
apologise for missing the birthday celebration
explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
some children spend hours every day on their smartphones phones.why is this the case? Do you think is a positive or negative development?
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a University-level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes of this situation, and how can governments, Universities and the students themselves overcome the proble
Today more and more students are deciding to move to a different country for higher studies. Do you think that the benefits of this outweigh the problem?
In the future more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?j
The table below depicts the average number of hours per day that visitors from Australia, India, Canada, and Germany spent doing leisure activities while vacationing in Italy in December 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as sahara desert of antartica.what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visits such places.
the chart below shows the average hours worked per day by married men and women in paid employment.
Many people put their personal information online for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
15. Some people today are of ten less polite and show less respect then previous generations. Why do you think this is ? What can be done to solve this problem ?
Some people sa that modern technology has made shopping today easier. while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinio
Some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think thi is a positive or a negative development?
You recently organised an all- day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel, in their feedback, participants said they liked the hotel but were not happy with the food served for lunch
Write a letter to the manager, in your letter,
Say what the participants liked about the hotel
Explain why the were unhappy about the food
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future
The chart illustrates the proportion of women, men and children who consume five servings of fruits and vegetables each day in 8 years from 2001 to 2008 in the UK.
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people’s skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effect they have in terms of health on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. You should The graph beow shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 2005.
Employers should give their staff at least 4 weeks' holiday every year to make them perform better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the population of india and china from year 2000 to the present day with projection for grownth to the year 2050
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today prefer to get news online rather than from newspapers or TV.Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low- cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different age groups in the UK who used the Internet everyday from 2003-2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him which team won describe the conditions on the day say how you felt about the match
Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter,
•express how pleased you are to hear from him/her
•invite him/her to stay with you
•tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office build- ing on a typical weekday . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant .
Today in many countries people are living in a ‘throwaway” society where things are used for a short time and then throw away. What do you think is the cause and what problems will it lead to