You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
-describe the problem.
-explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help.
-say what you would like the manager to do.
The maps below show the changes that took place at a science and technology museum between 1996 and 2016.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as Sahara desert or Antarctica. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantage of going there.
The pie chart below show the rebenue from 5 industries in Togo in 2000 and projections for 2050. SUmmarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that economic development is necessary to reduce povert in the world. Others say economic growth should be stopped immediately to stop damaging the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor.
Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter:
Explain what the favor was
Describe how this favor helped you
Offer compensation
You are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community. Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter -introduce your committee -say why you are having the meeting -invite the MP to attend
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
• describe some possible disadvantages
• say wether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
In past people feel difference in foreign culture. Nowadays, this situation is changed. What are the causes for this changes? Do Advantage outweigh disadvantages?
Modern medical science has made it possible to combat many diseases. This is one reason that people are living longer lives now than in the past. Discuss the effects this might have on society. Support your answer with reasons and examples from your own experience.
Nowadays many students choose to take a year off before entering university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a year off, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.
“In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?”
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Zoos are seen as important institutions for the conservation of wildlife and for educating the public about animals. Do you think it is important for children to visit zoos? Do you think children should learn about animals through zoos rather than other sources such as documentaries or books?
Should wealthy people be obliged to share their financial success with poor people by supporting health services and education, or is this the responsibility of the poor to improve their own standard of living? Give your opinion.
You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
– Explain why you are writing
– Explain why you have decided to leave the company
– Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent write a letter to him
In your you shoul tell:
Why do you think the rent shouldn't be increased.
What you will do if it is increased
A large company in your area has decided to spend certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. in your letter
1. describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team.
2. summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts.
3. say how you think company should spend the money.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include:
1. Details about the conference-
2. Why you want your colleague to give the presentation –
3. What arrangements you will do for this conference
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their acheivements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think hosting an international sporting event benefits a country, while others disagree. Do the advantages of hosting a major sporting event outweigh its disadvantages?
Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
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!
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
+Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
+Express your appreciation
+And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
Some people say that it is better to invest money in good equipment for students while other say that it is better to invest the money in recruiting good teachers Comment on either view point and share your opinion
In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couple having no children?
In some countries, m any more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do you think that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming in interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can poeple research this?
In some countries, people follow the latest fashion and hairstyles. In your opinion, what is influencing this? Is it a good or a bad thing?
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparson
The diagram below shows two methods of collecting water for irrigation purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear/ Madam
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these viewes and give your own opinion.
The promoters of social media claim that they are connecting people and enabling people to share like never before. While critics claim that social media site often impinge upon one’s privacy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to local council. In your letter
Give details how you and your friends or family use the centre
Explain why the sport and leisure centre is important for the local community
Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Many Le Thanh Tong grade 11 students lack focus and drive. What is the causes for this? What do you do think is the most effective solution?
Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK from 2000 to 2008 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money should be invested better in other areas. To what extent do you agree with this view?
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.
The most essential component of a person’s life is his or her time at the workplace, and life turns meaningless once no job satisfaction is obtained. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Taxing Industries, corporates and individuals based on their environmental footprint is the only way to save the environment. Do you agree with the statement? Give your opinion.