In many countries teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What is the situation like in your country? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part-time jobs?
Do you think it is better to send criminals to jail or let them receive education or job training?
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programs on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Letter Writing / GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words.
Some people get into debt by buying thing they do not need and cannot afford. What is the reason for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, where at the same time, the military services are in need of people. Compulsory military service is beneficial and necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer, and include any revelent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Poverty is a problem that affects the majority of children these days. Discuss the effects of poverty on society and suggest some solutions to this problem.
News editors decide what to podcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
nowadys many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. what might this be the case. what could be the disadvantages of being self-empolyed.
The graph shows the amount earned by graduates of different age groups in 2002. It includes those with a degree, those with higher degree (postgraduate) and those with other qualifications.
Many manufactured food and products contain high level of sugar, which causes several health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more apptitute for. To what extent do you agree or disgaree?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extend do you agree and disagree with this statement?
Essay topics: The government should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
Many people say that the internet is the most important invention ever. Do you agree or disagree with this and if not, what do you believe to be more important?
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the dis advantages
Nowadays, some celebrities such as filmstars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much. Do you agree or disagree?
Which jobs should be highly paid?
Some people believe that men and woman are equal and so women should be able to do any job they want. Others feel that men and women are not equal and therefore there are certain jobs which are not suitable for woman. What’s your opinion?
Nowadays, many people travel to foreign countries for holidays. Why is it the case? Is this a positive or negative development for the countries they travel to?
Counties are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some believe that the govemment should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe it is the individual's responsibility to protect themselves.' Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are staying in an alien country. You have recently received a letter from your wife in which she has complained of your son's activities. Write a letter to your son to counsel him. In your letter, write: what you came to know about his behavior why you are upset about such activities what kind of behavior you are expecting from him
You are due to start new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employeer. In your letter:
•Explain your situation
•Describe your problems
•Tell him or her when you think you can start.
More and more people are buying things on the internet like air tickets, books and groceries making online shopping more popular with every passing day. Does the advantages of such shopping outweighs the disadvantages?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunize their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunize their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.”
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public trasnport systems such as railways and trams. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The quality of computer language has improved significantly in recent years. Therefore it is not necessary for children to learn foreign languages. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think are the reasons for this, and is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that employers should ensure a pleasant working environment so that workers feel valued and will therefore work hard. Others feel that employers should be stricter with employees and monitor them closely to ensure they work hard. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Schools should stop using books for teaching children as they find them boring, and use films, TV and Computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
Robots and artificial intelligent are being developed to replace human in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative effect
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individual to solve if individual do not take actions. Discuss the both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects.Other people thimk that,in today worldsubjects and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative develop ments.
Some people think children should do extracurricular activities after school. Others think this will make them under presure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
After Staying in a hotel in another city for a week when you got home, you discovered that you had forgotten something of value in the hotel room.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter,
•Describe the item you forgot and say where you left it
•ask hotel to send it to you
•Suggest a way to pay for the postage.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had access to the internet between 1999 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Germany: Started at 10% in 1999, rose steadily to 85% by 2009 France: Started at 12% in 1999, reached 80% by 2009 UK: Started highest at 20% in 1999, but slower growth; reached 75% in 2009
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To wat extent do you agree or disagree.
Smoking has been banned in public places. It is the law that many people support. I agree with this statement because smoking has a bad effect on health, and this action is a positive step for people to stop smoking.
Studies show that many criminals do not receive enough education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate them rather than punish them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work coleagues during eveing and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You found a job opportunity in a foreign country. Write a letter to your friend who knows about the country. In your letter mention the following.
What the nature of your future job is
Why you applied for that job
Ask for details and his/her advice about the country
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages and disadvantages of using technology
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dresscode. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
Some people say the fashion industry is bad for the environment, as it encourages consumers to buy new clothes all the time. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your work place tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. write an essay and give your opinion.
Many people have complained about the large salaries paid to top executives of major companies. Why do you think top executives are so well paid? Do you think their large salaries are justified?