It has recently announced that a new restuarant may be built in your neighborhood: Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasona and detail to support your answer
Your friend has just won a sizeable amount of money in the lottery. She would like your advice as to how to spend it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-congratulate him/her on their win
-give practical advice on how to spend the money
-advise him/her on benefits/drawbacks associated with large wins
Write a letter to your local council. In the letter,
Describe the construction
Explain why the construction is a problem for you
Say what you would like them to do about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your friend invited you to his party but your are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. Explain why you can’t come
2. Give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
3. Suggest another time to meet
Drug abuse has recently been widespread among yhe youth. It has created problems. What are the most serious problems associate with drug abuse and what solutions can you suggest?
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
• describe the item
• explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to tak
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter, you should:
describe the problems
explain why they should solve the problems
and give your suggestion on how to solve the problems.
Write a letter to invite a famous person to give a speech at a meeting in your youth club.
In your letter, you should:
-introduce your club
-explain why you want to invite him/her
-tell him/her about the arrangement for the meeting
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
- ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write atleat 150 words
there are various type of music in the world .music reflect the culture of a country ,and is used for several purposes in the society .has the importance of international music increased in your culture discuss?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. When you restructure your premises, the most significant aspect is considering internal benefit than external looks when designing a building, the most important factors is intended use of the building rather than it’s outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q: Shopping habits depend more on your age group than anything else. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work for a large corporation. You want to apply for one month's leave owing to illness .Write to your manager requesting leave for the same In your letter
Introduce yourself
• describe about your illness
• Infrom the manager how you intend to manage your job assignments in your absence.
You recently visited a museum in your local town and you had a mixed experience. Write a letter to the museum’s manager.
In your letter,
– explain when you visited and what you saw
– explain the positive parts of your experience and what you liked
– explain the negative parts of your experience and give some advice for improvements.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
•Remained him when and where you met
•Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
•Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for tI time of year and the heating/cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
give details of what was wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time say what action you would like the manager to take
What do you think these should be the criteria.out success we often think of people who are rich and famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterise a successful person?
Luck has nothing to do with success. Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Cam15- A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply
Your office building doesn’t have enough parking spaces. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
· explain the problem
· suggest a solution
· say why more parking spaces would benefit all employees
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? You should give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge to support your response.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter -describe the problem.
You and your friend arranged a program at a restaurant and all of you went there to have a meal. You were satisfied with the food and service of the restaurant
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In you letter
*Mention what kind of program it was.
*Describe the environment of the restaurant.
*Describe what you like about the food and the service.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store.
In your letter,
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
-Give details of your experience and qualifications
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should write at least 150 words
You saw an advertisement seeking volunteers for a project aimed at improving environmental
protection. Write a letter to the project organizers. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and explain your interest in the project.
• Describe how you can contribute to the project.
• Mention your availability for participation
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answe
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.
Write a letter to the council in your letter.
- Say how you heard about the plan.
- Explain how you feel about it.
- Ask for more information about it.
Thanks or acceptance
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend’s new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Say what you like about his new house
•Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday
•Suggest when and where you could meet next
Informal
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to solve this issue?
When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. Suc In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterize a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
•describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter
•say how well you know your friend
• describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
• explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In recent years, a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers, and IT professionals from poorer countries are leaving their countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time
job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for
some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• give details of your study plans
• explain why you want to get a part-time job
• suggest how your friend could help you find a job
You stayed at a friend’s house last weekend and lost your watch. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:
Thank him/her for the good time you had.
Describe your watch.
Tell your friend what you would like him/her to do with it if he/she finds it
You need to take leave from your work for almost a month for some personal reasons. Write a letter to your Manager. In your letter:
• Explain the reason for your leave & the length of your leave.
• Explain how you intend to deliver the task that was given to you recently and has to be turned in in a week’s time.
• Explain how & who will look after your work while you are away. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You would like to rent a car for a holiday. Write to the car rental agency.
In your letter •Explain what type of car you would like •Give details of when you would like the car • Request more information about the cost You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Your friend is coming to your country from abroad, but you can't go to pick him up at the airport. Write a letter to him/her and say:
Why you can't pick him up
Suggest alternative ideas
Talk about what he can do in your country
You have visited another city in your country.
Prior to the visit you requested some information from a tourist centre,
but the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the manager of the centre and say
- What information were you looking for?
- What was incorrect in it?
- What happened to you because of it.
Do good results at school or college guarantee success in life? Discuss the advantages that a good education can have on your future. Do you believe that studying hard will bring a better life? jj2
You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend's house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter:
- explain why you are accepting the invitation
- describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party
- offer to bring a dish to share
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
You recenly received a letter from your bank that should have contain a new credit card. Unfortunately, the card was not in the letter.
Write a letter to your bank manager. In your letter:
-Explain what has happened.
-Suggest the card could be cancelled for security reasons.
-Ask when the new credit card can be sent to you.
You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique’s shop. In your letter
explain how you found the shop
describe the item that you would like to sell
Say how much you would like to sell the item for
You are planning to visit another country. A member of your family lives in that country. Write to them and ask for some information. in your letter, -Identify when you last saw them -Explain where you plan to go and ask if they have any suggestions -Ask if they would like to come
You need to take leave from your IELTS Institute of over two weeks for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your teacher.
In your letter.
> Explain the reason.
>The length of the leave you needed.
>Explain how will you keep uptodate while are you away.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after the six years old child.
Write a letter to the parents. in your letter
*explain why you would like the job
*Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
* Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
IELTS Cambridge Book 18 General Training Writing Practice Test 1 with Sample Answers and Free PDF Download.
IELTS 18 General Training Writing Practice Test 1,
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project they are doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Say how important New Year is to people in your country.
Describe how New Year is celebrated in your country.
Explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country.