For celebrities and other famous people, it is always good ot be talked about ni the media (e.g. Internet, newspapers, TV). Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week,the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
•Tell the store where you live & what happened
•Explain the problem with the laptop
•State what actions you would like the store to take
The three pie charts illustrate how many hours undergraduates, postgraduates and total student population spent in a British university library.
A work colleague (or student friend) has applied for a new job, and he/she asked you to write a reference letter to the new employer.
Write a letter to the employer to recommend your colleague/friend.
In your letter
* state your reason for writing and say how you know the applicant
* describe your colleague/friend's relevant qualifications and skills
* and explain why you are recommending this person for the job.
Many people believe that the best response to high levels of violent crime is to increase the length of the prison sentences. Others believe that long prison sentences do nothing to prevent crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (IELTS Academic Module/ Writing2)
Many people believe that celebrities are having a negative impact on children. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people think that the increasing use of computer and mobile phones nowadays has unwanted effects on the young people reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In writing task describe the data in the two figures below that relate to banks in the UK. Figure A shows the total number of branches that the four biggest banks had open in 2014, while Figure B shows the number of branches that each of those banks closed in 2013. Write two or three paragraphs describing the information included in the two figures.
Nowadays a lot of importance is given to the dress and the appearance of celebrities, however, some people feel it is completely unnecessary. What is your opinion?
A neighbor has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor.
In your letter:
* explain why you are writing
* describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
* recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. BRITISH COUNCIL Candidate Name idp IELTS AUSTRALIA What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Students should be taught to read and write using a computer, as handwriting will not be used in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____,
You should write at least 150 words.
The pie chart shows a group of nutritional ingredients, namely carbohydrates, protein and fat in three different categories.
Many would argue that scientific research requires a degree of oversight from the relevant governmental authorities. In my opinion,properly handled, this is a sensible and necessary policy.What are the advantages and disadventages of this?
ILETS WRITING 2 - OPINION Essay Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people's reading and writing skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Celebrities are famous for their weath and glamorous lifestyle instead of their achievements. This sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are copying famous celebrities from magazines and TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it's a good idea to copy celebrities?
The first car appeared on British road 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You eat at the cafeteria of your workplace every day. You have been talking with some of your colleagues about the quality of the food and its nutritious level. Write a letter to the cafeteria manager. In your letter:
· explain what you like about the cafeteria
· say what you think should improve
· suggest how it could be improved
Some people say that governments need to prioritize the treatment and management od diseases of the people in the community. Otherss say that it should pay attention to primary health care more. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the top eight honeymoon destination for newlywed British couples in 2010. The results come from a survey of 5, 000 couples
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
Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ome people think that public health within a country can be improved by government making laws regarding nutritious food. Others, however, think that health is a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The first car appearedon British roads in 1888. By theyear 2000 there may as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disgree?
Some people say that modern communication technology means that good handwriting is no longer necessary. Others believe that good handwriting will always be an important skill. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Because of modern technology it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills but other believe that handwriting is still an important skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You are a member of an organization which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant.
Commoners try ti imitate celebrities and other rich people they watch TV or in magzines.What are the causes behinnd this?In your opinion ,is it good or bad idea?
We have three important part of education; reading, writing, and maths.Some people think every child will benefit from a fourth skill added to the list. Do you agree or disagree?
Academic Writing Take a look at the graphs and complete the task below. The graphs above give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts compare the proportion of water consumption for industry,
agriculture, and domestic purpose in six separate regions of the world.
Overall, it is clear that water used for agriculture accounts for the largest
proportion, except for North America and Europe, mainly providing for
industrial use.
With regard to agricultural use, Central Asia is the area that uses the greatest
level of water, at exactly 88%, followed by the figure for Africa and South
East Asia, at 84% and 81% respectively. South America needs a smaller rate,
with 71%, compared to one-third of the total consumption in Europe.
In contrast, Europe area primarily uses water for industry, making up the
highest percentage among the remaining regions, over a half of the total.
Likewise, 48% of water is prioritized this purpose in North America,
contrasting to 10% of that in South America. A noticeable pattern is that all
six areas use an inconsiderable percentage of water for domestic purpose,
apart from South America, with 19%, being the most significant consumption
level.
Some people claim that what many people eat in western countries is unhealthy food and that their diet is getting worse. Critics say that these countries should change their diet. What are your opinions on this?
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamor and wealth than for their achievement and this is a bad example for youngsters. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the exchange rate between the US dollar and the British pound. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Now-a-days celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than their achievement, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The diagram below illustrate how recycled paper is made. https://writing9.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.writing9.com%2Faa536b58ca847740619d63ad011b36c2.png&w=640&q=75
Some people feel that the media should not openly share the private lives of celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say government should give health care the first priorities, some others believe education is more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
• state your reason for writing
• describe the problems
• propose a solution
The product you ordered through online shopping has been delivered but has some problems. You are writing a letter
to the seller to complain. In your letter
• Describe the details of the problem
• What do you want the seller to do
• What will you do if they do nothing
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Nowadays, there are more celebrities who are famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements. This is a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
celebrities are more famous for glamour and wealth than their achievements, is this trend setting bad example? do you agree or disagree?
The pie graphs show the nutritional consistency of two dinners. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
Part 3. Essay writing. (10pts) Write an essay of 250 words on the following topic Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Therefore, it is said that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people taking holidays at home, abroad or both or no holidays for the year 2014 and 2015
Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama, and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.