the line graph shows percentage of total population in different cities from 1970 to 2040
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 follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
increasing number of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss advantages and disadvantages for young people who do this and give your opinion.
Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done? Write an essay giving reasons for your answer and including any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions?
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparison where relevant.
In many nations, people in huge cities live alone or in a small family units, Instead of large extended family. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
The graph below shows the production levels of main fuels in a European country from 1981 to 2000.
It is more important to invest in further education rather than to gain work experience after finishing university in order to find a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write 250 words or more.
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social center in Melbourne, Austrailia for the period 2000 to 2020.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Memorization of information through repetition (rote learning) is an important part of most educational systems. Do the advantages of this method outweigh any limitations?
Some people think that competition at work, at school and ni daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try ot cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
More and more people are seriously overweight. some people suggest the solution to this problem is to increase the prise of fastening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006
the graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 o2020 , with prediction for 2030 and 2040. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
some people think that strict punishments should be given to people over traffic accidents. Other think that other measures can help more to reduce the traffic accidents. discuss both views and give your opinion
The two maps below show an island, before andafter the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that private schools have many advantages while others think there have many drawbacks for the community. Discuss both sides and give an opinion
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Brinslow between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows components of GDP in the UK from 1992 to 2000. Summarize the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some countries require students to study foreign languages, while others think it is not necessary. Discuss both cases and give your opinion.
These pie charts illustrate the visitors’ categorization in 4 different kinds of tourist destinations in the UK in 1981 and 1999.
Today more people than ever are travelling around the world. Some people believe thet such travelling helps to broaden people's minds, while others think people should be encouraged to fully explore their own country before travelling overseas. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in USA in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Schools should teach children the academic subjects which have a close relationship with their future careers, so other subjects like music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that professional athletes make a good role models for young people,while others believe they don't. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five european countries. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small number of people*. *Some say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that it would be a waste of money*. *Discuss both these views and give your opinion.*
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in many subcontinental countries. What do you think the reason behind this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shoes whole frequently people in the US are ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables illustrate opinions about clear figures of living in the city in two different years, 2000 and 2020.
The tables below show the results of a survey on people's satisfaction about a local library. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people soy lhof economic developmenl is necessory lo reduce the poverty in ihe world. Ofhers soy lhol economic growlh should be sfopped immediolely lo slop domoging lhe environmenl. Discuss bofh sides ond give your opinion.
The table shows the amount spent on healthcare in different countries. Summarise the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Vu Huyen)
Some people work for the same organisation for a lifetime. Others think it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows information about age, average in come per person and population below poverty line in three states in USA.
Some companies and organizations require their staff to wear uniforms at workplace. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms?
The bar chart shows the number of times per week (in 1000s), over five weeks, that three computer packages were downloaded from the internet. ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The government should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment facility in order to protect the envirnonment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
The images below explains the process of how pollutants from modern life become acid rain that in turn pollutes the environment and the food chain. summarise the information by selecting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at the least 150 words.
Here’s a question for IELTS General (Letter Writing):
You recently visited a friend and stayed at their home for a few days. Write a letter to thank them for their hospitality. In your letter:
express your gratitude for their warm welcome
mention something you particularly enjoyed during your stay
suggest a way to stay in touch in the future
Let me know if you’d like tips or sample answers for this!
Some celebrations have lost their meaning and these occasions have become too much about spending money. What problems can this cause? What can be done to change the situation?
Schools have the social responsibility to discourage children from eating junk food. Others think it is the parent's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With traffic jams and pollution increasing every year in big cities, some people say that public transport should be free in big cities to help reduce these problems which are caused by cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Research has show that the transpotation of products are the main source of pollution. Some people believe that the governmant should be in charge of this, while others believe that it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for a growth in the rate of juvenile crime? What solutions can be offer to deal with thi