You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
An increasing number of 18-year-olds are moving out of their parents' homes so they can live on their own after finishing high school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Due to the increase in population in city area, many people are living in homes with small or no outdoors. Do you think this is a negative or positive development ?
Some people think that “vertical” city is the best, where people live and work in tall buildings. Others think that“horizontal”city is better, where there is few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
These days most people prefer not to leave in rural areas. Task: What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rural areas?
Some people belive that professionals, such as doctors and enginerrs, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both views and give your own opinion
7.Write a letter to a book store manager who is living in another city. Ask him/her to make available a book that you are interested in. In your letter, you should tell:
– What book you are looking for?
– Why you need this book?
– How you plan to purchase the book?
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and town, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
Television has become an important part of our lives. What are the causes behind it? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think charity organizations should help people in great need, wherever they live. However, others think that they should concentrate on helping people in their own countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art, which helps to improve the quality of people's lives. However, governments shoul spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
The tables show results of 2 surveys done in 1980 and 2010 on various aspects of city living in a particular city. Units are measured in percentage. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
People doing dangerous sports like bungee jumping and scuba diving should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their live people. Do you agree or disagree?
Advancements in technology have given rise to several environmental problems. Some people believe that in order to solve environmental problems, people need to live simpler lives. However, others believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
it is thought by some that computers are more of a hunderance than a help in society, Others believe that they are such indiapensable devices that people would not be able to live or work in their absence. discuss both views and give your opinion
new technologies and ways of buying and selling are transformaing th elives of costumers. to waht extand do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in different continents. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that a good diet and exercise are not necessary to live a long and healthy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General IELTS Task1: 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 least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
What is your opinion .Nowadays some people like to live in a big house and some people prefer to life in apartment. What do you prefer and why? What is your opinion
The availability of entertainment such as playing electronic games on portable devices will be harmful to individuals in the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, people are living longer than they used to. Some believe this can cause problems, while others think an aging population can bring advantages for businesses, governments, and society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people seem to lead very busy lives, and have much less free time than they would like. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What measures could be taken to improve it?
Some people think that in order to solve trafic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in citeies rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree
These days many families move abroad for work. Some people believe that this benefits the children in these families. Others believe that it makes their lives more difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opini
nodays famous people are photographed by prefessional photographers everywhere they go. some people say this is a good thing because the public are interested in their lives. other people think that photographers are wrong to follow famous people. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live with any face to face contact with others.is it a positive or negative development in your opinion. To what extent do you support this development.
It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Advantages and dissadvantages of being a village liver? people around the world are getting interested in village living to what degree do agree with this choice?
peoples's lives are now surrounded by advertisements. These advertisements have negative impact on people's lives.To what extend you agree or disagree?
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting ti live in?
People should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside.to what extend do you agree or disagree?
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 until midnight.
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
some people believe that old people should live in unrsing homes. Others say they would be better off with their families. Consider the pros and cons and give your opinion.
Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagee?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well practical programs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people work for the same organisation all their lives.Others think it is better to work for different organisations.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE DECIDE TO LIVE IN APARTMENTS. DO THE ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN APARTMENTS OUTWEIGH ITS DISADVANTAGES?
Science advanced so much that it can make it possible for people to live for 100 years or more than it.Some people think it is good thing, others think it is bad idea. Discuss both side of argument.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others belive it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for qualification. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
A friend who is living overseas should visit you soon and would love to stay at your place. Write a letter and explain
- Why cannot he/she stay at your place this time?
- Suggest an alternative arrangement.
- Invite him/her to stay in the future.
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more convenient, while others argue that it has caused more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
These days people prefer to watch live performances (shows, concerts) through tv or computer, online rather than go to the place of that event. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As certain regions of the world become increasingly warmer, people are forced to find alternative solutions for places to live. Discuss the causes and consequences of this change. Include explanations and examples for your arguments.
many people in cities live alone or small family units rather to live with extend family. Do you think this development is negative or positive
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking f
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement, and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
•describe the situation
•explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Nowadays many student live with their families while go to abroad city to study at a university. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-explain why would like the job
-give details why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you spend your free time while you are in Australia