WRITING CORRECTION
5 ESSAYS/LETTERS/REPORTS
Guidance for writing and submitting your essays/reports/letters:
- Get comfortable and focused.
- Choose five tests from the ones below.Â
- Complete each task in the allotted time (you can use the stopwatch below to time yourself accordingly):
- 40 minutes for essays
- 20 minutes for letters and reports
- Write your essays/reports/letters (preferably as a Notepad document). Don’t use a word processor to write your essays as it will automatically underline mistakes. You want to simulate the exam conditions as much as possible. Please don’t send scanned/pictures of documents.
- Send your essays/reports/letters at office@ielts-express.ro. Include your name, order number, test types (essay/report/letter) and test numbers.
Choose five tests from the ones below and get started!
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In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
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Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do whatever they want. Is this a good way to raise children? What consequences could this style of parenting have for children as they get older?
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Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?
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It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone?
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In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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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?
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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature and history of their own country, rather than the literature and history of other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category or exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
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The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.
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The graph below shows the amounts of waste produced by three companies over a period of 15 years.
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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.
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The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
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The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
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The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
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The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
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The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009.
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The graph below shows changes in global food and oil prices between 2000 and 2011.
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The table below gives information about the problems faced by children in two primary schools in 2005 and 2015.
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The diagram below shows the life cycle of a salmon, from egg to adult fish.
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The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children’s sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
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The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding.
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The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California and the rest of the world.
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You are not satisfied with the changing rooms in a sports centre that you visit.
Write a letter to the sports centre manager. In your letter
- explain the problem
- say how you feel about this problem
- and say what steps you would like the manager to take.
Write at least 150 words.
A work colleague (or student friend) has applied for a new job, and he/she has 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.
Write at least 150 words.
You need a translation of a document into a different language, and you have a friend who speaks that language.
Write a letter lo your friend. In your letter
- explain what the document is and why you need a translation
- explain why this is urgent and important for you
- ask your friend if and when he/she will be able to help you
Write at least 150 words.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
- give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
- explain why the centre is important for the local community
- describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Write at least 150 words.
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
- give details of your visit to the restaurant
- explain the reason for the celebration
- say what was good about the food and the service
Write at least 150 words.
You and your family are moving to another country. and you are looking for rented accommodation there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter
- introduce yourself and your family
- describe the type of accommodation that you hope to hind
- give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Write at least 150 words.
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with environment projects in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter
- describe a local environmental issue that affects you
- explain what you would like to do to help
- and suggest how the problem could be avoided in future.
Write at least 150 words.
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business.
Write a letter to reply to your friend's offer. In your letter
- give your opinion of your friend's business idea
- tell him whether or not you have decided to accept his offer
- and explain your reasons for this decision
Write at least 150 words.
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it.
Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter
- tell the manager about your decision and the reason for it
- describe what you learnt in your current job
- and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment
Write at least 150 words.
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- ask your friend to send you one of the photographs
- explain why you need that particular photograph
- and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it.
Write at least 150 words.
There is a problem in the road outside your house.
Write a letter to your local council or. In your letter
- introduce yourself
- explain what the problem is
- tell the councillor what you would like to be done
Write at least 150 words.
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
- describe the item you lost
- explain how you lost it
- tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Write at least 150 words.
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter
- describe the problems
- explain how these problems are affecting the public
- suggest some changes that could be made
Write at least 150 words.
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
- describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight
- explain how missing your flight affected you
- make it clear what you would like the airline to do.
Write at least 150 words.
You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment
- give your friend some instructions about using your apartment
- recommend some places to go
Write at least 150 words.