IELTS general writing task 1 sample: 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
You and your friend recently went on a holiday together. You have a problem with your photos taken during the holiday. Write a letter to ask your friend for a particular photo and say
What is a problem with that photograph of yours
Which photo would you like from him/her
Why do you need this photo
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
•invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Employers should give holidays of at least one month to employees to encourge them to perform better at workplace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advise
In your letter:
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
•describe some possible disadvantages.
•say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
A friend of yours is coming to stay at your house for a week while you are away on holiday. They have not stayed at your house before.
Write a letter to your friend so that you can prepare them for their stay. In your letter:
Remind him/her about your holiday dates
Tell him/her what tasks need to be done in your house
Explain what he/she can do during the day in your town
you and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory.
Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
– give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
– explain the reactions of the members of your family
– ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
•Describe some possible disadvantages
•Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
It is beneficial for both employers and employees if employees are given longer holidays away from work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have just come back from a holiday overseas. When you arrived back, you discovered that the airline had lost your suitcase.
Write to the Customer Relations department of the airline. In the letter,
explain the situation
describe the suitcase and its contents
say what you want the airline to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
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
Thanks or acceptance
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend’s new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Say what you like about his new house
•Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday
•Suggest when and where you could meet next
Informal
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of the lost item. Write a letter to the insurance manager. In your letter: describe the item you lost, explain how you lost it, tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
•say where and when you would like to go
•include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
•say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your
aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting.
Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter:
• Tell her about your holiday plans
• Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip
• Explain how you will make it up to her
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
You’ve just returned from a disastrous holiday! It was not as described by the agent and you experienced serious problems.
Write a letter of complaint to the agent. In your letter
- remind the agent about the holiday
- explain to them what happened
- ask for compensation
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantage than disadvantages?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………,
You have just returned home from a holiday and have received photographs from a friend who was on holiday with you.
Write to your frind thanking them for the photographs. You should include:
-a description of the photos
-the most memorable thing about the holiday
-invite them to come and stay with you
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacation. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
Employers should give staff at least four weeks holidays a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•offer to find somewhere to stay
•give advice about what to do
•give information about what clothes to bring
Write a letter to a friend inviting them to go on vacation with you. Include Why you want to go on holiday Where you want to go Why you want them to come with you
More students should choose to do voluntary work during the long holidays rather than working for money. Discuss both views.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follow
In some cultures today, older people are enjoying their retirement from work by spending their money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than saving the money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
The charts show the proportion of holidaymakers of one region staying in different types of accommodation in three different years.
Task 1 – Write about the following topic:
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away,
give instructions about how to care for your pet,
describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
The format for this IELTS Writing task is simple. Just begin your letter as follows:
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you photo 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 were invited by a friend to go on a holiday together, but you couldn’t attend.Write a letter to your friend.In your letter:
•apologize for not being able to join them on the holiday
•explain the reason why you couldn’t attend
•suggest another time or activity to meet and spend time together.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
The pie charts show the reasons (visiting friends/family, business, holiday, other) people fly from four airports in 2016.
The line graph gives information about the number of visitors who came to the UK in terms of different purposes , namely Holiday, Business, visit to friends or relatives , in 1989 and 2009.
The charts below show the proportion of holidaymakers using four different types of accommodations in three different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. does this devolopment have more advantages than disadvantages?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………,
Write at least 150 words.
You would like to rent a car for a holiday.
Write to the car rental agency. In your letter
•Explain what type of car you would like
•Give details of when you would like the car
•Request more information about the cost
You and your friend recently went on a holiday together . There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday . Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot .
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
offer to find somewhere to stay
give advice about what to do
give information about what clothes to bring
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Your car is hired from a company and while you are driving on holiday, you have a small accident. Your will have to write a letter to the company to explain it.
You need to explain the following:
-when and where you hired it
-describe how the accident happened
-And what kind of action you took after the accident.
With the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations, air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport construction. Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
You would like to rent a car for a holiday. Write to the car rental agency.
In your letter •Explain what type of car you would like •Give details of when you would like the car • Request more information about the cost You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Compared to previous generations, an increasing number of people are traveling overseas for holidays. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •give contact details for when you are away •give instructions about how to care for your pet • describe other household duties
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport constuction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
some people believe that toruist do not learn anything during their holidays, while others believe that they learn a lot. discuss both sides.