You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should write at least 250 words.
The table below shows the results of a 20-year study into why adults in the UK attend arts events.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
IELTS Writing Task 1
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Write a letter to your college administration department complaining about the college facility.
In your letter, include:
what the problem is
how this problem has affected you
what the college should do to fix this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know
• when you will be arriving and leaving,
• what type of rooms you would like
• and ask them how much the weekend will cost
• also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group.
Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Write about following topic: New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Your local council has advertised for volunteers to teach on a basic English programme for refugees. You would like to do some work for this programme in your free time. Write a letter to the programme coordinator. In your letter explain why you would like to do unpaid work on this programme describe why you are a suitable candidate say when you are available to teach. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows: Dear...
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment.
, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 254 words.
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor.
In your letter,
• describe the situation
• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any ad
A year ago, you lent your favourite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
ask how he or she is doing
remind him/her about the book
explain why you need it back
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they
try hard enough.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from
a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
The diagrams below show the coastal village of Seaville in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
You recently stayed at a hotel and were dissatisfied with the service you received. Write a letter to the hotel manager, explaining the situation and expressing your dissatisfaction. In your letter, you should:
• Describe the problem and the details of your stay.
• Explain how it affected your experience.
• Suggest possible solutions or actions that you would like the manager to take.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Some people believe women are better leaders than men. 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.
You should write at least 250 words.
1.You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
oGive details of your visit to the restaurant
oExplain the reason for the celebration
oSay what was good about the food and the services
You should spend 40 minutes
Some people believe that government funding should be used to support the arts, while others think it is better spent on public services.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should write at least 250 words.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Write at least 150 words.
Being a celebrity - such as a famous film start or sport personality - brings problem as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
write at least 250 words.
WRITING TASK I
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph and chart below give information about 3D cinema screens and film releases. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem?
You should write at least 250 words.
Most countries spend much money on education as they start to realise the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important and which one is the least important?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below gives information about global population percentages and distribution of wealth by region.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from city centers.
to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think
that in today's world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what exxtent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
An old car was left on the street near your street several weeks ago. The car is now causing a problem for residents.
Write a letter to the Council. In your letter:
Describe the car
Outline the problems it is causing
Tell the Council what you want them to do about it
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Councilor,
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts below show the changes in the percentage of people taking different courses at a college in Canada.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write atleast 250 words.
Your university lecturer gave you an assignment. You won’t be able to submit your assignment on time. Write to your lecturer asking for an extension. In the letter describe the situation explain why your assignment will be late say when you will be able to hand in your assignment You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius (°C) and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities.
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.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think that detailed criminal descriptions in newspapers and TV have bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words
The bar chart below shows the percentages of three groups of Japanese children taking part in four kinds of activities in 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
•recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
•explain how your friend could learn this sport
• suggest that you both learn this sport together.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows how cheese is made.
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.
You should write at least 150 words.
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
• where and when you lost your bag
• what your bag looks like
• what its contents were
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Human activities have negative effects on plants and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do something about the problem, while others believe that effective action can be taken to improve the situation. 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. Write at least 250 words
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. The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words
The graph below shows electricty production (in terrawatt hours) in France between 1982 and 2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
The chart below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time in the year 1982. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below
You should write atleast 150 words
An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• say how you feel about the visit?
• suggest what you could do on his/her birthday?
• ask what your friend thinks of your idea?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
The manager of your company wants a few suggestions for the improvement of the company.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter,
give at least one possible suggestion
state how it could benefit the company
explain the requirements for its implementation
The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of the population aged 65 and above in three countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
In some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.