IELTS Writing samples
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15 samples
A colleague from another department is going to visit your city for a few days on a business trip. He/she has asked you for some suggestions. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter: - recommend a good place for him/her to stay - suggest some things he/she could do in the evenings - offer to help during the visit
Dear Mr Reynolds, Thank you for your email. I was pleased to hear that you will be visiting our city next month, and I am more than happy to give you a few suggestions to make your stay comfortable. Regarding accommodation, I…
Some parents believe that educating children at home is best for their development, while others think it is important for children to attend school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Whether children should be educated at home or in a traditional school has become a topic of debate among parents. While homeschooling offers certain advantages, I believe attending school is generally more beneficial for a child's overall development. Those who support homeschooling…
Some people think that all advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advertising is everywhere in modern life, and a growing share of it is designed specifically for children. In my opinion, banning such advertising entirely would be too extreme, but strict regulations are certainly necessary, particularly for products that harm children's health. The…
Some people believe that employees who work from home are more productive than those who work in an office. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The shift towards working from home has become one of the most significant changes in modern employment. While some argue that remote employees achieve more than their office-based colleagues, I only partly agree: home working boosts productivity for certain people and tasks,…
The table below shows the percentage of commuters using four types of transport to travel to work in four cities in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table provides information about the proportion of workers who commuted by car, public transport, bicycle and on foot in four cities — Amsterdam, Toronto, Melbourne and Osaka — in 2022. Overall, the car was the dominant mode of transport in Toronto…
Fewer children are learning to play musical instruments nowadays. Why is this happening? How can children be encouraged to take up a musical instrument?
In many countries, the number of children who learn to play the piano, violin or other instruments is declining. This essay examines the main causes of this trend and suggests several ways in which young people could be encouraged to take up…
More and more students are choosing to study at universities in foreign countries rather than in their home country. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, a growing number of young people decide to pursue their higher education overseas instead of staying in their own country. While this choice brings certain drawbacks, I believe that the benefits are more significant. There are clear disadvantages to…
The pie charts below show the proportion of household spending in Canada across five categories in 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts compare how Canadian households divided their spending between five categories, namely housing, food, transport, entertainment and other items, in 1990 and 2020. Overall, housing became a considerably larger part of the family budget over the thirty-year period, whereas…
You saw an advertisement for a part-time position at a local bookshop and you would like to apply. Write a letter to the manager of the bookshop. In your letter: - say which job you are applying for and how you found out about it - describe your relevant experience and skills - explain why you want to work there Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Mr Whitfield, I am writing to apply for the part-time sales assistant position at Riverside Books, which I saw advertised in the shop window last Saturday. I am currently a second-year literature student at Carlton University, and I believe this role…
Some people think that the news media has become far too influential in modern society, while others argue that it plays an essential role in keeping the public informed. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The media is a powerful force in today's world, reaching millions of people every single day. While some argue that it has gained too much influence over society, others maintain that it performs a vital function by keeping citizens informed. This essay…
The line graph below shows the number of visitors (in millions) to three major museums in a city — the National Gallery, the Science Museum, and the History Museum — between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates how many people, measured in millions, visited three major museums in a city — the National Gallery, the Science Museum and the History Museum — over a twenty-year period from 2000 to 2020. Overall, all three museums experienced…
Many young people today admire celebrities such as singers, actors and sports stars more than figures like scientists or politicians. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
It is increasingly common for teenagers to admire film stars, musicians and athletes instead of scientists, doctors or political leaders. In my view, this trend is largely driven by the media environment young people grow up in, and it is a negative…
International tourism has grown rapidly in recent decades, and some destinations now receive millions of visitors every year. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this growth for the places that tourists visit?
Over the past few decades, international travel has become affordable for millions of people, and popular destinations now welcome enormous numbers of visitors each year. Although this growth brings considerable economic benefits to host communities, it also creates problems that should not…
Your neighbour, whom you do not know well, has been making a lot of noise late at night, and this is causing you difficulties. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: - explain the situation - describe how the noise affects you - suggest a solution Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Mr Okafor, I hope this letter finds you well. We have not spoken much since you moved into the flat above mine in April, but I wanted to write about a problem that has been affecting me recently. Over the past…
Some people believe that individuals can do little to protect the environment and that only governments and large companies can make a real difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often argued that ordinary people have almost no power to protect the environment, and that meaningful change can only come from governments and big corporations. While I accept that these large bodies play a crucial role, I disagree with the…