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50 Latest Happened IELTS Topics

You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter • describe the problem. • explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. • say what you would like the manager to do.

formal

You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.

formal

You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter -Describe the problem with the equipment -Explain what happened when you phoned the shop - Say what you would like the manager to do

formal

You recently bought a jacket, but when you got home, you discovered it was damaged. When you took it back to the store, you were told that the merchandise cannot be returned. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter: Describe the problem with the jacket Explain what happened and what happened when you tried to return it. Say what you would like the manager to do.

formal

You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter • describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment • say what happened because of the problem •explain what you would like the company to do.

semi-formal

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

formal

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 times you complained • explain what you want the manager to do.

semi-formal

You carried out an emergency maintenance on a key system and this resulted in an issue with the system Write a letter to the head of your data team. In your letter: - Provide an update on what happened - Explain what you're going to do about it - Say what you would like to him to do

formal

Recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter Describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment Siri what happened because of the problem Explain what you would like the company to do

formal

You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. Write a letter to teh manager of the online store. In your letter describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment say what happened because of the problem explain what you would like the company to do.

formal

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 – ask about what action will be taken to improve the service

formal

You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment say what happened because of the problem explain what you would like the company to do

formal

You recently bought a piece of equipement for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter Describe the problem with the equipment explain what happened when you phoned the shop say what you would like the manager to do

formal

You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:  Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight  Explain how missing your flight impacted you  Clearly state what you would like the airline to do Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

formal

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 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 store. In your latter: • Tell the store where you live & what happened • Explain the problem with the laptop • State what action you would like the store to take

formal

You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the manager in your letter. Describe the problem with the equipment. Explain what happened when you called the shop. say what you would like the manger to do

formal

You recently traveled on a train which arrived very late causing you to miss an appointment. Write a letter to the train company. In your letter, -explain what caused the delay in the journey -tell them what happened because of the delay -ask them for a refund

formal

You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phone the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter - describe the problem with the equipment explain what happened when you phoned the shop say what you would like the manager to do.

semi-formal

Write a letter to your boss apologizing for the recent meeting you missed at work. Apologize for missing the meeting Explain what happened Say what you will do to compensate

formal

Q. You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager, In your letter describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment say what happened because of the problem explain what you would like the company to do?

formal

You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter • apologies for what happened • explain why you missed the deadline • tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.

formal

There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In your letter: • Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is • Say what happened the last times you complained • Explain what you want the manager to do

formal

You 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

formal

Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter say what has happened and how you feelask them to explain why there has been a delayask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio

formal

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 times you complained • explain what you want the manager to do.

Discussion

It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. Include any relevant examples from your experience

formal

You have had a back account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it.

formal

You bought a laptop while you were travelling abroad. When you reached your native country you realised that some items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the representative of the company. In your letter, give details of the laptop and from where you bought it explain what has happened say what you want him/her to do about it

formal

You have visited another city in your country. Prior to the visit you requested some information from a tourist centre, but the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the manager of the centre and say - What information were you looking for? - What was incorrect in it? - What happened to you because of it.

formal

You stayed at a hotel last week. After you got home, you realized that you had left your watch behind. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter - Explain what happened to your watch - Describe your watch - Ask the manager to help you find it

semi-formal

You have received a letter from your university, The University of Cambridge, demanding a reason for your absence from an exam. You were ill that day, but failed to submit the evidence. Write a letter to the examinations committee explaining your situation. You should include: - Apologies for the situation - Identification for yourself (name, student number, case number) - An explanation of what had happened and any possible evidence you may have - Possible resolutions to consider.

semi-formal

You have recently moved to a new house. There has been damage after you have moved into the house. write a letter to your landlord explaining what has happened and ask him what you can do.

formal

You are being harassed wrongly by Debt Collection Agency for the amount that you did not spend on your credit card. Write a letter to Banking Ombudsman Department and escalate the complaint. In your letter, • introduce yourself • describe what happened • say what you want the officer to do

formal

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

Problem and Solution

Online films streaming has become the latest entertainment option for people, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic that happened two years earlier. What is the cause for this phenomenon? Will online films streaming outweigh the popularity of going directly to a cinema?

informal

Your are stayig at your friend’s house who is travelling to another country. A recent strom damaged the house. Write a letter to your friend and say What happened and when What was damaged in the house What needs to be done about it

formal

You 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

formal

Your neighbor was drunk and fought you for no reason. Write a letter to Police Department to register a case against him. In your letter • introduce yourself • describe what happened • say what you want the officer to do

informal

You are staying at your friend’s house who is traveling to another country. A recent storm damaged the house. Write a letter to your friend And say: What happened and when, What was damaged in the house, What needs to be done about it

formal

You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it 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

formal

There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports center. 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.

informal

You had borrowed money from your friend when you were facing some financial problems and forgot to pay it back. Write a letter to your friend and in your letter: ● apologize for being late in returning the money ● explain what happened ● say how you are going to fix the issue now

informal

A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued. • Describe a similar situation that happened to you once. • Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.

formal

You have recently bought some camping equipment but it was faulty. You phoned the shop but no action has been taken. Write a letter to the shop maneger. In your letter, -Describe the problem with the equipment -Explain what happened when you phoned the shop -Say what you would like the maneger to do

informal

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

formal

You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter ● describe the problem with the equipment ● explain what happened when you phoned the shop ● say what you would like the manager to do. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

formal

■ Write a letter to a sports club. Tell them you are not satisfied with the service and have already let them know about this. Write ▪What exactly wrong with their service ▪What happened after you complained the first time ▪What you want the club to do after your letter

formal

You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the hank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will he charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect.  Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it.

formal

You are an account holder of a bank. Recently, you have received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken right from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. 1. Explain what has happened 2. say what you would like them to do about it

informal

A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued. •Describe a similar situation that happened to you once. •Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.

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