You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a
letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
The diagrams below show changes in Happy Valley Shopping Centre in 1982 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently stayed at your friend's place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
describe what the accident was
explain when it happened
suggest how the damage can be fixed.
Write an essay of at least 300 words on the following topic One's true happiness should derive from their own achievements that benefit others To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
ou travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter
•Inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
•Describe your suitcase and what happened to it
•Explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (eg: dinosaur, dodo,...). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Many people belive that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences in earning between the richest and the poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that best way to produce happier society is to insure that there are only small difference between the richest and poorest members. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You are preparing an outdoors event. Write a letter to your friend to ask for help with the
arrangements.
In your letter include:
what the event is
why the event will happen
how your friend can help you
In many countries, crime rates among young people have been rising. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to address this issue?"
Nowadays children spend more time playing computer games than doing sports. Why is it happening? Does it have a positive or negative effect on their development
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
While your friend was away on vacation, you stayed in his apartment. While you were there, you dropped an expensive bowl and broke it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain what happened,
- apologise for the accident,
- tell your friend what you plan to do about the bowl.
Some people think that money is the most essential factor in promoting happiness Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards happiness?
Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a positive or negative development?
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter:
Describe the item you bought and why you need it.
Explain why you are not happy with it.
Say what you would like the manager to do.
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
**You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.**
**Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:**
- **apologise for the damage to the item**
- **explain what happened**
- **say how you are going to fix the issue**
The map show below the happy valley shopping centre from 1982 to 2012.
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this happen? Is it a positive or negative trend?
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information center. In your letter
•Tell them how long you are staying
•Ask for some suggestions for what to do
• Find out if any local events happening at that time
In many cities, young people prefer shopping as a form of leisure activity. Why do you think this happens? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays people prefer to shop in large supermarkets rather than nearly local shops. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative trend?
You travelled by plane last week and your suit case was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and describe what happened.
Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it.
Find out what they are going to do about it.
Your next- door neigbour owns a small dog that barks througthout the day and the night Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done the dog .Include in your letter
Your reason for writing
What you would like to happen
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You recently bought some new furniture for your living room online. You wrer told that it would be delivered within five working days, but it has been been two weeks and it still has not arrived. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter explain that the furniture has not arrived and describe what happened when you phoned the shop
say what you would like the manager to do.
Your company introduced a work uniform that you are mostly happy with, except for one thing. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– What do you like about the uniform?
– What don’t you like about the uniform?
– Make suggestions how to improve the uniform.
You recently bought an oven for your kitchen but it does not work. You called up the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter:
• describe the problem with the oven
• explain what happened when you called up the shop
• State what you would like the manager to do
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– Describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why do you think it’s happening? Is it a negative or positive development?ieltsxpress-logo
some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsabilities. discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Robots and artificial intelligent are being developed tp replace humans in the workplace. why is this happening? Do you think this will have positive or negative impact on society?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on the streets. Still, there are robberies that happen inside houses. What do you think is the best thing a person can do to ensure his or her own security? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You had a job during the summer vacation, but the payment you received was not right. Write to the manager to state the following: 1) describe what has happened, 2) the work you did and how much you should have earned, and 3) what you want to happen next. You should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that childhood is the best stage of happiness.While others believe that a person can enjoy more happiness in other stages of life? Discuss both views and give your opinion?
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline Company, write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your bag and tell them what was in it and what they were going to do about it?
Many people leave their home country and go to other countries to live and work. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
1.You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no one has replied to your complaint. Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter
osay why you are writing and how you feel
oexplain what happened
otell them what you would like them to do.
many people have chosen to live by themselves in recent years.what has caused this to happen?does it have a positive or negative effect on the development of society?
Nowadays,many business and training programmes are happening online and not in real offices .do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
Many people leave their country and go to other countries to live and work. why do you think it is happening? do the advantages of this trend outweights its disadvantages?
In the past，many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repair to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? how far is this situation true in your county?
Overfishing of the world's oceans threatens many species with extinction and is putting the livelihood of millions of people around the world at risk. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to prevent it from happening?
Q: Many people think living in high-rise apartment blocks makes people feel lonely and unhappy, while others argue that it has advantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
You arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home happened, which means that you must change the date of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• explain the important event
• apologize for the situation
• suggest a new arrangement
Experts say if the old people spend time and get along with others and excercise everyday will be healthier and happier .However many ealderly are suffering from lonelyness and lack of fitness. Discuss the cause and solution
In some countries, young people are not only richer, but also Sephora and healthier than even before however, they are less happy. What do you think are the causes of this? What solution do you suggest?