IELTS Writing samples
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Some people believe that cash will soon disappear and be replaced entirely by digital payments, while others think physical money will always be necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As smartphones and contactless cards become ubiquitous, many predict that physical currency will soon become obsolete, while others insist that cash will always retain a place in society. This essay will examine both perspectives before arguing that, although digital payments will dominate,…
You are applying for a new job, and the company has asked you to provide a reference from a previous employer. Write a letter to your former manager. In your letter: - remind them who you are and when you worked for them - describe the job you are applying for - explain why their reference would be valuable Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Ms Calloway, I hope this letter finds you well. You may remember me as the marketing assistant who worked in your team at Brightline Media between 2021 and 2024, before relocating to Manchester. I am writing to ask whether you would…
Some people believe that living in a large city offers the best opportunities for a fulfilling life, while others feel that smaller towns and rural areas provide a higher quality of life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Where a person chooses to live can profoundly shape their career, relationships and overall wellbeing. While some maintain that large cities present the greatest opportunities for a rewarding life, others insist that smaller towns and the countryside offer a superior quality of…
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…
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,…
Every year, a large amount of food is thrown away by households, shops and restaurants. Why does this happen? What can be done to reduce the amount of food that is wasted?
Food waste has become a serious issue around the world, with tons of food being thrown into the bin every day by families, supermarkets and restaurants. This essay will examine the main reasons behind this problem and propose several solutions. There are…
More and more people now get their news from the internet and social media rather than from newspapers or television. Why has this change taken place? Is it a positive or negative development?
Printed newspapers and scheduled television bulletins are rapidly losing ground to websites, apps and social media feeds as the public's main source of news. This shift has occurred, in my view, because digital platforms fit modern life far better than traditional media…
You recently moved to a new house, and a friend gave up their whole weekend to help you with the move. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank them for their help - explain how things have gone since the move - invite them to visit you in your new home Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Tomas, I've finally unpacked the last box, so it's about time I wrote to thank you properly for everything you did during the move. Honestly, I don't know how I would have managed without you. Giving up your entire weekend was…
The two pie charts below show the proportion of household expenditure by category in a country 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 households in a particular country divided their spending across six categories — housing, food, transport, healthcare, entertainment and other — in 1990 and 2020. Overall, while food and housing remained the two largest areas of expenditure…
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…
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…
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…
Some people think that governments should tax fast food in the same way as cigarettes and alcohol in order to reduce health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fast food is very popular in many countries and it cause many health problems like obesity and heart disease. Some people say government should put tax on fast food same like cigarettes and alcohol. I agree with this idea, because I think…
Some car manufacturers are developing vehicles that can drive themselves without human control, and such cars may soon be common on our roads. Do the advantages of driverless cars outweigh the disadvantages?
Fully autonomous vehicles, once confined to science fiction, are now being tested on public roads and may become commonplace within a generation. While driverless technology promises remarkable gains in safety and accessibility, it also raises economic and ethical questions that society has…
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…
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…
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…
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 percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources in Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates the proportion of electricity which was generated from renewable sources in Germany, Spain and the UK from 2000 to 2020. Overall, the percentage rose in all three countries during this period, with Germany showing the most dramatic growth.…
Some people believe that online courses are a good alternative to traditional classroom education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many people study online courses instead of going to a classroom. Some people think this is a good way of education. I agree with this opinion, but I also think classroom have some benefits that online cannot give. Firstly, online education…