You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•Describe the training course you want to do
• Explain what the company could do to help you
• Say how the course will be useful for your job
Some people think that the modern communication technology is having negative efect on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
It is usually important to agree or disagree with a certain fact or piece of information in opinion essays. Your argument must support one of two opposing views in the essay. Given below is an example of an IELTS opinion essay. Let’s understand how to frame the essay from the ideas we have.
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
- explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Because modern life is very complex, it is essential for young people to have the ability to plan and organize. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
The government has the duty to ensure its citizens have a healthy diet, while others believe it is individuals' responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Last year many famous pop and sports stars earned millions of dollars each. Many other entertainment and sports personalities also have very high incomes.On the other hand,most people in ordinary professions like nurses, doctors and teachers earn only a small fraction of the incomes of these stars. What do you think about stars receiving very high salaries? IS IT fair that people with jobs that directly help people are paid much less? give reasons for your answer.
Many people today find they have insufficient time to spend with their families, bacause of pressures of work.What problems does this create for individuals and their families?what solutions can you propose ?which would be the most effective solution, in your view?
Some people believe that visitors to others countries should follow local customs and behavior. Other disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. ▪️Discuss both views and give your opinion
‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, technological advancements have significantly changed the way people live and work. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
ou have a friend who lives in a city abroad . You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the city .
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do.
Tell him or her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the last few years .
Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
In many parts of the world and throughout the history,governments have moved their capitals.Discuss potential problems and benefits?Say whether you would be in favor of moving your capital?
An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgeries. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
An increasing number of people choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their apperance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The obesity rates among teenagers have increased dramatically in many developed countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions.
As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do, and instead we should look for alternative solutions here on Earth. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting space for natural resources? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The use of the internet by teenagers should be limited because many of them have been target of cyberbullying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more families have computers in their homes. What advantages and disadvantages do home computers have for children? Should parents restrict the amount of time their children spend using the computer?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (say 65) for everybody regardless of occupation is unfair.They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree ? What type of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
a. Describe what the problems are
b. Explain how these problems are affecting you
c. Suggest what you would like the company to do
People can leave their views or opinions about certain goods or services they have purchased online. Is it a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:
-Details about the meeting
- The problem you face
- What should be done
What is globalization? Name some global companies and discuss the positive and negative impact they have had on society. How has technology advanced globalization? What kind of Impact has globalization had on your personality?
Write a letter to your friend,
•You have relocated to a different land.
•Informing you have joined a course.
•Why this course will be helpful to him.
People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about advantages and disadvantages of each view point?
You have arranged a plan for travel and accommodation for your friends. Write a letter to them and:
- Remind them about the plans,
- Give them the details of accommodation,
- Suggest what things they should bring to the trip.
People in senior management positions should have a higher salary than other workers in a company or an organisation. Do you agree or disagree?
many people work long hours, leaving very lite tire for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause seroius social problems ,as well as practical problems .to what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that children who are brought up in families which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
ii. #Health | #Sports - Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (IELTS 9, AC)
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have a travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. •Describe the item you lost •Explain how you lost is •Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Most have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals. During festival periods people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There have been some problems with the public transport you use to commute daily.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company.
In your letter:
describe the problems
explain how these problems are affecting you and others
suggest what could be done about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
The top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social respoinsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that what children watch influences their behavior, while others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behaviors most. Discuss both views and give your opinion
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in modern times, social media addiction is wrecking havoc on lives of people. What is the cause of this problem and how will you tackle it?
You have read about a scholarship offered by a university and wish to apply.
Write a letter to the university and include the following information:
the scholarship you wish to apply for
some details about yourself
your academic suitability for the scholarship
and any other relevant information.
Students from all countries should have to learn English as a second language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their ceativity. some people think that artists should have total freedom to any thoughts and ideas. To what extent, do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
You should write at least 150 words.