Some people believe that our happiness depends on how much money we have. Others say that money cannot buy happiness. Do you think that having money is the key to happiness, or are there more important factors?
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
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explain why you cannot come
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give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
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suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
You had a dinner with your friend’s family. Write a letter to your friend and express your fillings about the dinner.
In your letter, you should include:
Say what you enjoyed at the dinner
Describe how you feel about his/her family
Invite your friend and his family to your place
The bar chart revealed data about the produced coffee in tonnes in four different countries including Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia and Vietnam for from 1990 to 2010 with five and ten years gap.
In the globalization process, technology has changed the way people connect with each other. While this development may bring about some potential benefits, I would argue they are eclipsed by the significant drawbacks.
1. You are planning a 2-day work training outside your city next month. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel regarding the accommodation arrangements for your visit.
In your letter, you should:
• introduce yourself and your company
• ask the availability of their rooms
• tell him / her your every arrangement and needs.
In some countries young people are enncourage to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
recently there benn a considerable trend towards wantingto move out of urban areqas and into rural ones . what are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rural areas?
Research shows that overeating is as harmful to people's health as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of certain food products should be banned, as the ads of cigarettes are banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people do not allow their children to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everone gets a prize. Other think that children must lear to deal with winning and losing in order to be fully prepared for life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
the bar chart below shows the average children born per womann in 5 countries in 1970 and 2000
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a notice from your fitness club stating that, due to electricity supply issues, the club will no longer operate 24 hours a day. In addition, the membership fee will increase by 15%.
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Write a short letter to your friend who was planning to join this fitness club with you.
Explain what changes have been announced.
Describe how you feel about this situation.
Tell your friend what you plan to do now.
It is said that music can connect people of various cultures, lifestyles, and ages together with its meaningful sounds and lyrics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
City planners tend to arrange schools, homes, shops and offices in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say smoking should be banned on public places. To what extent do u agree or disagree?
Some people think that social connections are more useful than knowledge in achieving success because it’s not what you know but who you know that counts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You Are due to give a talk to you through about the danger of smoking, but you cannot now do so. Write a letter to the youth group leader, explain that you cannot come. Apologise for your absence. Suggest a new occasion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can ben taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Writing Task 1 Topic;A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, 1)Thank him/her for the invitation. 2)Explain why you cannot come. 3) Ask him/her about other times to visit.
Even though globalization affects, the world economy in a positive manner, it has a lot of negative as well. Do you agree or disagree?
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular us school in 1981, 1991 and 2001.
A friend, who lives abroad, has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
thank him/her for the invitation
explain why you cannot come
give him/her other news
Some people say job satisfaction is more important than job security. Othersthink people cannot always enjoy their jobs, so having a permanent job is more important.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many small businesses are being forced to close because they cannot compete with multinational corporations. What problems does this cause, and how can those problems be solved?
Some people think money is one of the most essential factors in promoting hapinness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards happiness?
The number of zoos in some countries has increased. Some people think they are cruel and should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show predicted trends for the audience of the online TV channel, iTV, both globally and regionally. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the questionnaire about opinions of club members and general public for the new theatre in one town in 2012.
the graph below shows the annual visitor spend for visitors to new zealand
As a result of globalization, it is impossible to succeed if you cannot speak one foreign language. Do you think everyone must learn at least one foreign language?
The table gives information about Underground Railroad networks in six big cities regarding when they were opened, the size and the number of users annually
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter
•Tell them why you need to move the interview time
•Ask to change the interview date
•Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is private cars banned from certain city centres. It is undeniable that private cars has become an essintial part of our life. However, there is no absolute agreement as some people find banned private transport beneficial, while others consider everything associated with banned cars negatively
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
47. Many people say that we have developed into a "throw-away" culture, because we are filling our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dipose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing those problems?
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sport which are played in teams, like footbool, while other people think that taking part in individuals sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future developement of the site. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Human activity has had a negative impacts on plants and animals.Some people think that this cannot be changed while others believe actions can be taken to bring a change. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people use distance learning programmes to study at home, but others think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that good planning is the key factor for success in life. Others think that there is hard work, and luck is a factor that leads to success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that the government should provide free health care. Others think that the government will not provide the most innovative methods of treatment and it's better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centre and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Gia Linh
Qualities of success in today's world cannot be learnt at university or academic institutions . Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Houses are essential for people. Some people think that the government should offer free houses for people who cannot afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. Is this a positive or negative development? What is the effect of this on the individual and on society?
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,