Your local library is hearing a new member staff and you are interesting in applying for this position. Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job
In some countries younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your explanation and include examples from your own experience.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unabled to continue doing this work. Write a letter to your manager of the organization where you have been working.
*describe the work you have been doing
*explain why you can no longer do this work
* recommend another person choice interested in the work.
IELTS 16 Test 1 "In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out the history of the building they live in. What are the reason for this? How can people reasearch this?"
Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should:
• explain your travel plans
• describe the interesting places you plan to visit
• ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.
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
More and more young people are not interested in working as a teacher. What do you think are the causes? What can be done to encourage young people to choose a teaching career?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a bussinessman 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 bussinessman. In your letter
• remind 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
Some people think that students should learn a wide range of subjects in school. Others believe that it is better for students to focus on a few subjects that they are interested in. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some individuals prefer temporary employment, which allows them to work only a few months each year and dedicate the remaining time to pursuing their interests. Others think longer employment is better. What is your opinion?
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievements. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having such a society? Discuss both views, and give your views.
Sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are interested in enrolling in a cooking class at a local college and would like a friend to come with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say where and when the class will be held
• give reasons why you think your friend might be interested
• suggest a time and place to meet to discuss the idea
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear…
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You are interested in applying for a part-time job at a local museum. Write a letter to the museum director. In your letter:
explain why you are interested in the job
describe any relevant experience you have
say when you would be available to start
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Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
•What topics would you like them to cover?
•Why would it be interesting for students?
•Ask questions about the arrangement
Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is living in another city. Ask him/ her to make available a book that you are interested in. In you letter.
What book you are looking for?
Why you need this book
How you plan to purchase the book.
Some activists claim that we Taiwanese people can no longer ignore the very poor labor conditions of some migrant workers in Taiwan. Please write an English essay in about 250 words in which you are required to identify the problems that the migrant workers might have encountered and to provide possible measures to deal with the problems. Please illustrate your points with concrete examples.
Some people think that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject they are best at or they are most interested in. Discuss bothe the views and give your opinion.
In recent years, there has been growing interest in relatiosnhip between eqaulity and personel achievements. Some people beileve that individuals can achieve more in egalatarian socties. Others believe that high level of personel achievements are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
The chart below shows the results of a survey conducted in the UK in three different years regarding the level of interest in 6 particular sports. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
These days, many people are interested in buying organic food even though it is often more expensive than conventionally produced food. What are some reasons that people prefer organic food? Do you think it is important to buy organic food despite the higher price? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
•introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Interest in homeschooling is becoming more widespread around the world. In your opinion, should school be compulsory for all children, or should families be allowed the right to choose to educate their children at home?
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
•explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
•mention what problems you have encountered with parking
• what you recommend to solve the problems
A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
• explain what you would like to talk about
• say why students would be interested in your job
• suggest a possible date and time for the talk
«In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in» What are the reasons for this? How can people research it?
The chart shows the proportion of people in a UK survey carried out in three different years who said they were interested in certain sports.
A local college is having an International day. You want to speak about your country to students from different cultures. Write a letter to your college head.
Talk about the topic you are going to talk about.
Explain why would they be of interest to students
Ask about any arrangements you need to work to give the talk.
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university Write a letter to the international counsellor at the university In your letter ❑ explain which course you are interested in ❑ tell what you know about the university ❑ state why you should receive the scholarship Begin with ‘Dear Sir or Madam,’ Do not write any addresses. Write at least 15O words
A local college is having an international day. You want to speak about your country to students from different cultures.
Write a letter to the college head. In your letter:
Tell him/her about the topics that you are going to talk about
Explain why would they be of interest to the students
Ask about any arrangements that you need to make to give the talk
Write a letter to apologise on particualr job you agreed to take during summer vacation due to some unforeseen circumstances.
- Explain the Situation
- An apology
- Express that you would be interested in the position next summer.
Write a letter to a friend telling him about an interesting website you found. Tell your friend –
How you found it?How it can help?How you use it?
You have paid for a cricket course at a Sports Club, but due to a medical reason cannot complete the entire course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out if a refund is possible
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in findingout about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
You want to join a local club or organization.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested.
- Ask about membership requirements.
- Enquire about the next meeting or event.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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,
remind 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
Write at least 150 words.
More and more scientists and tourists are interested in traveling to remote areas, Such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include
•Why you are writing
•Your suitability for the role
•How you would approach the position
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal informatoin, such as their hobbies and interests, and wheteher they are married or single. some people say tha this information may be releveant and useful. other disagree. discuss both views amd give your own opinioon
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter
– give some details about the job
– mention how you came across the job opportunity
– explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend.
You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion. Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter:
· Explain your varied achievements over the past two years
· Express your interest in growing with the company
· Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion
A friend is planning to visit the town where you live. Write a letter to make some suggestions about
The best time to visit your town
The most interesting places to check out
Where to find inexpensive accommodation
Some people think that music is a good way of bringing people of different culteres and ages together. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that people today have no interest in maintaining traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a tradition way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interest in helping
Give details suitable past experience
Suggest ways you might help with the event
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work. Write a letter to the building manager.
1) Explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
2) what problems have you encountered with parking
3) what are your recommendations to solve the problem