3)Topic -Task 1 -Informal
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give your opinion of your friend's business idea Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept the offer Explain your reasons for this decision Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mark,
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Describe why it bothers you
· Suggest a solution
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Last month you had an overseas hoiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends.
Some people think that family is the most powerful influence of a child's development while others thing other factors such as friends, television and music have better influence. Discuss both of views and give your opinion
In many countries around the world, young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples. (KL)
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skill 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 ?
Your local council is considering closing the 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 close.
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• recommend somewhere to stay
• give advice about what to see and do in your area
• give information about what clothes to bring.
The bar graph displays the consumption of fast food in five different countries in 2010 and 2020. Summarize the data and analyze any significant trends.
More and more people are using the internet to contact existing friends and even make new friends. Some people are of the opinion that this has strengthened relationships between existing friends, whilst others think the opposite is true. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is sometimes argued that personal achievement depends on a fair and equitable society or personal freedom. In my opinion, I believe that these two factors are prime drivers for individuals to achieve more.
The charts illustrate the proportion of population trends in Scotland in three different stages from 1940 to 2020. Overall,the ratio of birth and population growth is considered as a decreasing but it is vice versa for mortality.
Some people say that educational success depends most of the time on having a good teacher. Other say that attitude of students also matters? Discuss both views and provide your opinion.
Some people say that getting to Universities is the sole way to get success while others say that it depends on the other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people thinks it’s 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 give your own opinion.
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.
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreinn country.
Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. Your letter should include
When you hope to be staying at the resort
Ask for suggestions on activities to do
Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places
IELTS Essay Urban and Rural Population Trends The bar chart illustrates population trends globally by percentage from 1950 to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 countr
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning to go skiing next winter and you would like to get a group of friends together to come with you.
Write a letter to a friend and invite them to come skiing. In the letter,
Invite your friend to come
Provide details of the holiday
Tell your friend what they will need bring with them on the holiday
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to the University. While others think that it depends on other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
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 believe that success in sports depends on physical ability, while others believe that there are more important factors associated with success in sports. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion
many aspect of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. how has global fashion become such a strong influence on people's lives? do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook? How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Giver reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that the internet has positive effect , others think that It has negative trends .Discuss both views and give your opinion .
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
Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers, while others believe that students’ attitudes are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Last month you had a holiday abroad 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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The graph shows the information about the trends in consumption of fast food types.
Some people belive that it is important to give gifts to friends and family to show that we care about them. Others think that there are better ways to show that we care. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, children have high influence of social media on friends on their lives. Whereas, some people believe that they have higher influence of their parents. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
You live in a room in a college where you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/She has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room.
Explain your reasons.
Some people think that the main factor influencing a child’s development these days are things such as tv, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Give advantages and disadvantages of the TV. Include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The two diagrams illustrate the main parts of a hot air balloon and indicate how it ascends and descends in flight. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 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
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
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
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.
It is more important to have a good family than to have friends. Family can always compensate for absence of friendship. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to give a party to your friends. Write a letter to your friend living in a foreign country and ask him to help you to teach a special recipe.
In your letter
* Why are you giving a party
* Why you want to learn that recipe
* Invite him to the party
Write at least 150 words.
The TASK: Some people seek a lot of advice from family and friends when choosing their career. Others feel it is better to choose a career more independently. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers.