You visited post office for sending a packet. There was a long queue and you had to wait long for your turn, Write a letter to Post Master for the same.
In your letter,
• describe what happened
• express your suggestions
• say what expectations you have from the postmaster
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You are going to attend a training course at a college in another country. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the College Accommodation Officer. In your letter:
• Explain your situation
• Describe the accommodation you require
• Say when and how long you will need the accommodation
Some people argue children should stay in school until the age of 18 while others think that 14 years is long enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter
•Inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
•Describe your suitcase and what happened to it
•Explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:
> explain why you want to take time off work
> give details of how long you will be away
> suggest how you will make up for the lost time
Write at least 150 words.
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a
letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
Countries with long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information centre.
In your letter:
*Tell them how long you are staying
*ask for some suggestions for what to do
*find out if there are any local events happening at the time
You have recently had dinner at an expensive restaurant and you were not satisfied with the food or service.
You have decided to write a letter to the manager to complain about:
•the table you were seated at
•the long delays and unavailability of some items
•the lack of concern by staff members regarding your problems
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:
•Say how long you want to rent the apartment for,
•Explain why your plans have changed,
•Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment.
Some people believe that it is better to spend more money to buy good-quality products that last a long time. Others think that it is better to buy cheaper products, even if they may not last as long. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basics produced by olher countres have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nearly every society has been suffering from bribery for long years. What are the causes and effects? What solutions can you give to address it?
Nowadays children play computer games for long hours. They do not play old traditional games. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think it influences children in a good or bad way?
Some people think that school children need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance or bank account management along with their academic subjects at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For a long timd art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. Howeverr ,nowadays people's values have changed ,and we tend to consider science ,technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes. What can be done to draw people's attention to art?
Most leaders or directors generally belong to an older age group, but some people believe that young leaders are better. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on them? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
The table shows secondary and high school teachers' salaries including their first salary, average per year, highest salary, and how long they need to
Some people believe zoos are good places for people to learn about animals. Other people believe animals belong in nature and it is wrong to keep them in zoos. What do you think? Explain, giving specific reasons for your choice.
The charts below shows the most popular film genres among men and women, along with general ticket sales for various types of films in the USA in 2010.
Write a letter to your manager telling him about how sitting for long hours for your work has affected your health.
In your letter you should mention;
1. What health problems are you facing.
2. Give suggestions as to about what changes can be brought about to reduce the health risks on you and on your colleagues.
3. How will these changes be beneficial to the company when it comes to future employees.
You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
describe the problem
say how long it has been a problem
explain what action you want the neighbour to take
You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time.
Write a letter to the editor. In your letter:
Say which edition and when did the article appear
Explain why you lost contact with your friend
Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information center. In your letter
•Tell them how long you are staying
•Ask for some suggestions for what to do
•Find out if any local events happening at that time
ou have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
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 are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia.
Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter, explain:
when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains
how long you will stay
how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require
Many elder people are no long look after their families but are put in care home and nursing homes.What are advantages and disadvantages of this .
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have one long holiday. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people think that they can be fit by going to the gym while others think that there is another way to remain fit. Discuss both views along with your opinion.
You have recently read a newspaper article about your school friend whom you did not hear about for a long time. Write a letter to the newspaper editor highlighting some article details. Ask for some information about your friend.
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Doe this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
IELTS FORMAL LETTER
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many people work long hours, leaving little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people think the school children need to learn practical excuse such as car maintenance or bank account management along with academic subject at school. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain why you are having the party
Describe your plans for the party
Suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he/she can stay
One of the main obstacles to changing bail policies is that many people assume that an arrest equals guilt. TV shows and news articles tend to reinforce this idea, along with harmful stereotypes about people with criminal records. Discuss the problem and share your solution for the same.
Advances in transportation technology have made it easier than ever before to travel long distances. How do these innovations impact global connectivity and environmental sustainability? Discuss the potential consequences and benefits.
People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently experienced a long flight delay. Write a letter to the airline.
Describe the delay and its duration.
Explain how the delay affected your travel plans.
Ask the airline to offer compensation or alternative arrangements.
Nowadays people usually retire at the age of 60 or 65, but some want to keep working as long as they can. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give you own opinion and relevant examples.
Many people claiming that hopping from one workplace to another is more beneficial than staying in one job for a very long time. Do you agree or disagree?
We have long imagined the possibility that life exists on other planets . Do you believe that there is life in the universe outside of earth? What would be the implications of proving that alien life exists? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
While some people prefer to live in a big city, others crave to spend their lives in urban areas. However, few of them also like to live in small towns. Mention the place you would like to spend your life, along with supportive examples.
The diagrams illustrate some changes and planned development in the BRIGHTSEA along the coastal zone.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for family and leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give the reason for your answer and include any relevant examples of your knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, people are not as fit and healthy as they used to be in the past which creates health issues in the long the run. What are the reasons? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for social stability. Discuss both sides and give your opinion