IELTS Writing samples
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You recently bought an electric kettle from an online store, but it stopped working soon after it arrived. Write a letter to the customer service manager. In your letter: - describe the product you bought and when you bought it - explain what the problem is - say what you would like the company to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to complain about a electric kettle which I bought from your online store. I bought the kettle on 2 July from your website and it arrived after three days. At first the kettle…
Some people think that admission to university should be based on entrance examinations, while others believe students should be selected on the basis of their school performance and other achievements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
How universities should select their students is a question with far-reaching consequences, both for individuals and for society. Some maintain that a single competitive entrance examination is the fairest gatekeeper, while others contend that a broader assessment of school grades, extracurricular involvement…
The bar chart below shows the average number of hours per week spent on unpaid domestic work by men and women in six countries in 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart compares the weekly hours that men and women devoted to unpaid household work in six countries in 2023. The most striking feature is that women performed more domestic work than men in every country surveyed, although the size of…
Globalisation has made the world increasingly interconnected, allowing goods, people and ideas to move freely across borders. Do the benefits of this process outweigh its negative effects?
The past half-century has seen the world grow ever more interconnected, as trade, migration and information flow across national borders with unprecedented ease. Although globalisation has attracted considerable criticism, I would argue that its benefits comfortably outweigh the problems it creates. Critics…
You have decided to move to a new city for a new job. A close friend lives in that city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend about your new job - explain why you have decided to move - ask for your friend's help with finding somewhere to live
Hi Emma, I've got some exciting news to share with you, and honestly you're one of the first people I wanted to tell. I've just accepted a new job in Bristol, and I'll be moving there at the end of next month!…
In many cities, house prices and rents have risen so much that ordinary people can no longer afford to buy or rent a home. What problems does this cause, and what measures could governments take to deal with this situation?
In numerous major cities, the cost of buying or renting a home has climbed far beyond the reach of average earners. This trend creates serious social and economic difficulties, but there are several practical steps that governments could take to address it.…
Space exploration costs billions of dollars every year. Some people believe that this money would be better spent on solving problems here on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year, governments spend billions of dollars on space programs, and many people argue that this money should be used for solving problems on our own planet instead. I mostly agree with this view, although I accept that space research brings some…
Some people think that schools should teach children how to manage money as a school subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days many people believe that schools must teach children about money. I completely agree with this idea because money is very important in our life and children should learn it early. Firstly, a lot of young people do not know how…