You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statemen
Some people say that government should not put money on building theatres and sport stadium. They should spend more money on medical care and education. Do you agree or disagree ?
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a poor condition. You would like to offeryour help. Write a letter to the charity paying for renovation. In your renovation
-explain why you want to help with the renovations.
-suggest what you can do to help
-say when are you available to start work.
26 June 2025, The maps show Pacific Railway Station in 1998 and now.
a person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according ot social status and material possessions. old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? give reasons for your answer and include my relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
In most developed countries the average life expectancy is constantly increasing. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of this trend.
The bar chart below shows the number of employees from the European Union in the United States (1999).
In modern society teachers are a less important source of knowledge for young children compared with the past. Discuss how far you agree with this statement?
Many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank them for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you.
In the future nobody will buy printed bookin s or newspaper because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Some people think traffic and housing problems in big cities can be solved by moving companies and their employee to the countryside.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart presents the number of international students enrolled in four major Australian universities from 2010 to 2020. Key Details: University of Sydney: Had 25,000 international students in 2010, rising steadily to 50,000 in 2020. University of Melbourne: Started at 20,000 in 2010, with moderate growth to 35,000 in 2020. University of Queensland: Enrolled 15,000 students in 2010 but had only slight growth to 18,000 in 2020. Australian National University (ANU): Had the lowest number of international students, increasing from 10,000 to 15,000 over the decade.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In twenty years there will be fewer cars in use than there are today. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many people argue that smoking should be banned due to its harmful effects on human health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
We should introduce laws to make businesses and state services employ equal numbers of male and female workers in every department or area of the company.’How far do you support this idea? Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
Some people believe that there should be a gap year after finishing high school (secondary school) and before starting university. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
Your friend has started a new import-export business venture abroad. He has requested your suggestions on the same.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
suggest some products from your company
give him details about their availability
tell him why he should take up your suggestion
Globalization is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
These days, more people are going to university than in the past. They start work later in life and with higher qualifications. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The bar chart below shows shares of expenditure for five major categories in the United States, Canada, The United kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009.
Now a days people are admiring media and sports stars even though they don’t set a good example. Do you think it is positive or negative development.
You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•state how long you will be away
•tell them what needs to be done
•state how you will compensate them
The chart below shows the Japan’s population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040.
Some people say that should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows how in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Describe the problem you had with the tickets.
Say why you were unhappy with the staff.
Suggest what action the train company should take.
Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets. However, other people think that this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this statement?
We should introduce laws to make businesses and state services employ equal numbers of male and female workers in every department or area of the company. How far do you support this idea? Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long immigrants in the year 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK. And the pie-chart shows reasons for migration in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
some people say that international problems should be tackled at a national level. However, others argue that these should be managed globally. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
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,
Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your opion
everyone should stay in school untill the age of 18, considering the significance or the primary and secondary level education in a learner's life. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
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Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue taht the money should be spent on improving living standard on earth. Do you agree or disagree.
The pie charts below show the marital status of the populations of canada and australia.
Some people believe that exams are the best way of measuring how a student is performing. Others, however, believe that there are better ways to measure performance. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam”. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars ?
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
•Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
• State what your skills and experience are.
• Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restarts between 2013
Some people think that singers’ and film stars’ salaries are unreasonable. They buy too many goods and care too little about other people. To what extent do you think this is true? Should anything be done to change the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What are the causes? What should be done about it?
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economis development,but many important social values can be lost as a result . Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages ?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science.” Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.