Some people argue that parents should have a strong influence on their children's choice of friends and life partners. Others believe that young people should make these decisions independently. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The media tends to focus on problems rather than positive developments. Some people think that this is harmful to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have
just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank them for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
● Thank them for the photos and for the holiday.
● Explain why you didn’t write earlier.
● Invite them to come and stay with you.
One of your pen friends wants to visit your country. You have never seen him/her, and you will be late at the airport. Write a letter to him/her to inform. In your letter,
• explain why you will be late
• suggest him a place to wait for you
• say how he/she can recognise you
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?
Some people prefer some people prefer friends who agree with their own views while others prefer those who have a different view Discuss your opinion about this.
You have your birthday next weekend and you are planning to organise a party where you will be inviting all your friends.
Write a letter to invite your friend. In your letter,
explain the occasion
describe why you need your friend to come
give directions to reach the venue
Some people think person happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe this depends on other factors. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You have seen an advertisement for an evening 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.
Some people say that family is the most powerful influence in a child’s development. Other’s say that other factors such as ( television friends music etc. ) play a greater role today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it’s better to choose friend s who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people make new friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Other thinks that face-to-facec interaction is essential. Discuess both view and give your opinion.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear __________
Educators should teach facts only after their students have studied the ideas, trends, and concepts that help explain those facts. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
Write a letter to a friend who was coming over to your country to work for 6 months.
Suggestion of a city
Suggestion of a few jobs that could do
Options for this friend make friends with local
In some countries, if people need to find work, they have to move away from their families and their friends. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
say what product you want to recommend to him
tell him where he/she can get this product
explain why you want to recommend this product
Nowadays people depends on newspapers, radios, television and the internet for news and information. Which in your opinion is the best way for getting news and why?
Q. Friendships that take place online are not as meaningful as those where people meet each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
School should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that parents have more important roles to play in children development.However, others argue that friends and television have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter,
explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay
ask what will be included in the price
enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
In modern times, children are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You want to go camping for a week with a group of friends.
Write a letter to the campsite manager. In your letter
• ask them to send you some information about the campsite
• find out about the cost
• give information about your likely arrival time
Some people believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams succeed in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes.Discuss bith the views and give your opinions
Social Media has made it easy to be in touch with your friends and family. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
One of your friends ask you to be a partner in his new business.
write a letter to reply him:
- give your opinion about your friend's business idea
- tell him weather or not you have decided to accept his offer
- and explain your reason for this decision
Write a letter
You and your friends are planning to go to Dubai on vacation. You have to arrange the best hotel therefore, you want the details of the room and other facilities in the hotel.
Write a letter to Hotel manager in about 150-200 words your email should do the following things
1.Request him to provide details of the hotel
2.Write about the room and any special needs such as smoking or non-smoking room.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people love meeting others online. Others feel that friends on the internet are not as real or as close as when people know each other in person. Can online friends be as important as face-to-face friendships? Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples.
The government intends to ban smoking in public areas. Some people say that it is a good idea, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
IELTS LETTER (task 1)
Last month you had a foreign holiday where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
explain why you didn’t write earlier
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
describe your favourite memory from the holiday.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
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
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help 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 in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter, - explain your and your friends project - ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms - state what day and what times you would like to use the hall
YOu should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that the academic success of students depends on good teachers at schools. Others think that it depends on the attitude and determination of the students. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You are interested in an activity or hobby that one of your friends already has. Write a letter to this friend asking for information about it.
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many believe that success in life mainly depends on hard work and determination while others believe that factors like money and personal appearance are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
One of your friends is planning to visit your country and asking you for some information.
Write a letter to him/her and say:
o when the best time to visit your country is
o suggest a plan for the travel
o recommend places to visit in your country
Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinion as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who some time disagrees with them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is often said that government spends too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?
One of your friends is interested in studying abroad but confused about which course to opt for. Write a letter to your friend and in your letter:
Explain which course to choose.
Explain why this course is best.
Invite your friend to discuss in person.
Some people believe it is a good idea to socialize with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Others think it is important to keep work-life completely separate from social life. This essay will discuss both views and present my opinion.
Some people think its better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and gove your opinion.
One of your penfriends wants to improve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney. Write a letter to your penfriend. Advise him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
More and more people these days work harder and longer hours and have no time for family life and friends. What are the causes in your opinion for this? How is it affecting family life and the society as a whole?
: Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.