In the real test, this will take you about 40 minutes, but there is no time limit here. STEP 1 - Read the task Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You are taking a course at a local collage. the deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it. write a letter to your lecturer.
introduce yourself
explain why you have not handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
More and more people in developed countries are purchasing cars for the first time. What problem dose this cause? What do you think is a possible solution?
The chart below shows three different types of crime in England and Wales from 1970 to 2005. Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week)
Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime.
Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, more and more fathers take care of their children at home while mothers work full-time. what's the reason for this? is it a positive or negative development?
Some people asser that it is good for college students to have part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
describe your experience-previous job experience in a hot pot resturant , waitress, and reception to welcome customers, ordered the ingredients from suppliers
tell him why you are interested in the job-delectable food, culinary school, interact with customers
say why you think you would be suitable for the job-has similar work experience, understand how to serve with client and has positive feedback from clients and former employer
Some people say that the main envirnomental problem of our time is the loss of paticular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more imprtant evirnomental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today's time the internet is making it easy to study online from home. some perfer online courses to study they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education discuss both views and share your perion.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adult, compared with the number of older people. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
An English-speaking woman has advertised for someone to help her on her farm for a few days next summer.
Write a letter to the woman. In your letter
• say why you would like to do this work
• suggest how you could help her
•mention the time you will be available for the work
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:
explain what you like about his new house
tell what you enjoyed most during your staying
Suggest when and where you could meet next time with
her/him.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
people should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more time away from their families. What are the reasons and the affect on the people themselves and their families.
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 volunary/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
In many schools, sports lessons are part of the timetable, because it is important for both boys and girls to participate in sports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, crime rates are higher in cities than in rural areas. Discuss the reasons for this and suggest ways to reduce crime in cities.
It is very clear that English should be the primary foreign language taught in all schools around the world. Learning a different language before English is, in today’s world, a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. WRITI You sho Write a in a sur citi tra D Frequency of eating at fast food restaurants among people in the USA (2003-2013) GiV knC Wi 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Every day Several times a week Once a week Once or twice a month A few times a year Never 2003 2006 У 2013
Many universitiy students want to learn about different subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others feel it is important to give all their time and attention to studying for their qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Parents should encourage their children to spend less time on study and more time on doing physical activities. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below show the percentage of math graduates and other graduates who got full time job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also show the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012
In Britain ,when someone gets pld,they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them.Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay? Give your reasons ?
Modern technology has made it possible for many people to work at home most of the time rather than going to an office every day. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working at home? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household task equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Studies shows that many criminals do not receive enough education, for this reason, people believe that the best ways to reduce crime is to educate them so they can find a job after being released. Do you agree or disagree.
In recent times, many people are making the decision to leave alone.what are the causes of this? Does iit have positive or negative impact on society
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particu;lar species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
The chart above shows the number of man and woman in further education in Britain in three periods and weather they were studying full-time or part time.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sport centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sport centre.In your letter
.describe what the problem with the changing room is
.say what happened the last times you complained
.explain what you want the manager to do.
Some people have the same type of job throughout their lifetime, while others prefer to change. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences, while others argue that alternative measures like rehabilitation and education are more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellon in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons whee relevant.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the lost of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more serious crimes seem to be committed each year. Some think that the death penalty is the best way to deal with this problem while other people think different measures are more likely to be successful. Discuss both options.
some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. does this devolopment have more advantages than disadvantages?
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter,
•say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course
Some say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their spare time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
The most effective way to make crime rates go down is by giving the police more power. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people today spend most of their free time watching TV series or movies instead of going out. Do you think this is right or wrong?
One of your friend lives in another country. You want to spend time working in that country. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter, you should:
• describe why you want to work in that country;
• tell him/her about your skills and experience;
• ask some questions related to work (wage, salary)
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Other ever argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuses both on view and give your opinion
Some people think that scientists experimenting with animal in a laboratory is the only way we can guarantee new products will be safe for Human's life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
oos are sometimes seen as necessary but poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos as an IELTS topic and give your own opinion.
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps and equipment involved into cement making, it also showcases how cement is used in concrete production for building purposes. Overall, there are several stages and tools which are used in this complex process. First of all, limestone and clay are crushed to get powder. Next, they are mixed before being put in a rotating heater. The mixture passes in a grinder to get thus the cement. This latter is put in bags to be stored and sold. In addition to this process, the figure highlights the method to manufacture another essential commodity in the building industry wish is concrete. Indeed, this material is composed from 15% of cement, 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% of gravel. The all is mixed thanks to an adapted mixer in order to get the final goods.
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
• say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work