tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:41:47 +0000IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)Thanks for stopping by! Here, in this blog you can find a lot of ideas on your upcoming IELTS Writing test. You can request writing a IELTS Writing Sample for you! Just submit a topic as a comment to any post and I'll gladly write on this topic and will publish it here as soon as I can.http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Oxana)Blogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-2221791610166349095Thu, 12 May 2011 01:18:00 +00002011-05-13T13:32:11.790-07:00You have taken a cruise and have been disappointed with the experience. Write a letter to the cruise provider and specify- what went wrong- how did you feel about it- what do you want to be done about it.This task was taken from actual experience. I received full refund after this letter :)Dear Sir/Madam,My name is Soandso and I am writing to bring your attention to an unsatisfactory experience http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2011/05/bad-experience-with-cruise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-4790082170846145297Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:56:00 +00002008-07-11T19:41:19.107-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)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?This task was taken from the book Cambridge IELTS 6 Student's Book with answers: Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (IELTS Practice Tests) by Cambridge ESOL.Nowadays millions of http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/07/ielts-essay-are-ads-make-us-buy-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-1130148777286357042Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:13:00 +00002008-06-26T09:16:32.843-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks you realised there were some problems with the job.Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter- explain why you took the job- describe the problems that you experienced- suggest what could be done about them.This task was taken from the book Insight into IELTS Extra, with Answers: The Cambridge IELTShttp://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/06/ielts-letter-some-problems-at-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-2827298862516827615Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:46:00 +00002008-06-23T20:48:37.067-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)You travelled by long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter- inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled- describe your suitcase and what happened to it- explain why the company should pay for a new suitcaseThis task was taken from the book IELTS on Track: Test Practice General Training.Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing tohttp://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/06/ielts-letter-damaged-suitcase.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-8739356162411528444Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:40:00 +00002008-06-15T04:57:03.595-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)You recently had your computer fixed at the local computer store however you are not pleased with the service you received.Write a letter to the store manager. In the letter- describe the situation- explain why you are dissatisfied- say what you want the manager to doWrite at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write your own address.Begin your letter as follows:Dear Sir or Madam,This task was http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/06/you-recently-had-your-computer-fixed-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-8587925269163639676Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:10:00 +00002008-06-15T05:12:53.299-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.Write your first letter to the family. In your letter- introduce yourself- ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you- tell the family about your arrival date and time.This task was taken from the book IELTS on Track: Test Practice http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/06/ielts-letter-homestay-in-new-zealand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-904444869618252867Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:31:00 +00002008-06-15T05:10:06.147-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)You are employed full-time and also doing a part time evening course. You are not able to continue the course.Write a letter to the course lecturer. In the letter- explain why you cannot continue the course- describe the situation- say what you will be doingWrite at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write your own address.Begin your letter as follows:Dear …………….,This task was taken from the http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/06/ielts-letter-unable-to-attend-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-7083218469166084250Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:31:00 +00002008-06-06T20:53:01.317-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter- state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this;- give details of how you have benefited from the club;- explain why you want to leave.This task was taken from the book Insight into IELTS Extra, with Answers: The http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/06/ielts-letter-local-club-membership.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-4762059932545370862Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:40:00 +00002008-06-06T20:55:08.422-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time.Do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.Nowadays children spend so much time at school and attend various additional classes and this makes some educational specialists feel pity for them. They suggest giving http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/04/ielts-essay-children-leisure-activities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-8153406052151534578Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:06:00 +00002008-06-06T20:55:51.337-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)It has been proved that smoking kills. In some countries it has been made illegal for people to smoke in all public places except in certain areas. All countries should make these rules.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?The idea of banning smoking from public places always was a very controversial one. Those who defend smoking on streets and in offices refer to human rights and the http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/04/ielts-essay-smoke-kills.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-6838925512162364526Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:17:00 +00002008-06-06T20:56:24.833-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)The Art should be better funded by the government but there must be more control over where the money goes. Discuss.Since prehistoric ages The Art highlights our lives, adds beauty and happiness and cultivates the taste among the people. However, nowadays creative projects became very pricey and can not bring pay-off to its authors. Some people think that the government should pay for those http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/04/ielts-essay-more-money-for-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-5835942558177339231Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:29:00 +00002008-06-06T20:56:51.327-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)All education, primary, secondary and further education, should be free to all people and paid for by the government.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?The opinion that every citizen should have the right to study at school or university for free is very controversial one. Those, who disagree, refer to enormous expenditures of government in case of establishing such laws. Although, I http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/03/all-education-primary-secondary-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-6908468356930073917Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:36:00 +00002008-06-06T20:57:23.828-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Some people say that television is a very useful tool when it comes to education. Others argue that television is a much overused, ineffective teacher.Discuss both of these views and give your opinion as to the usefulness of television as an educational tool.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.You should write at least 250 http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/03/ielts-essay-can-tv-teach-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-1294339743159796185Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:12:00 +00002008-06-06T20:58:07.400-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Some people think children are more successful in foreign language studies than adults. Discuss.The viewpoint that children are better learners became almost a common sense, although it is not always true in terms of learning foreign languages. When it comes to make an approach to, for example, Japanese or French, adults have proven themselves superior learners because of their experience of http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/03/some-people-think-children-are-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-6077400566436661858Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:57:00 +00002008-06-06T20:58:31.805-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period oftime instead of going directly to study at university.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.You should write at least 250 words.There is a considerable controversy about what young people should do http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/03/ielts-essay-university-or-working.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-5556140573664577998Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:29:00 +00002008-06-06T20:58:57.803-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish.Why do you think this is happening?What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?In our highly industrialized era there is a growing awareness about the exessive amounts of trash people producing. We are about to be flooded by different types of garbage if certain measures will not be taken. This essay will explore some http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/03/ielts-essay-rubbish-problem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-1062099258526160370Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:18:00 +00002008-06-06T20:53:44.200-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat.Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letterexplain the reasons for the noiseapologisedescribe what action you will takeDear Mr Jones,I am writing in response to your letter, complaining about the sounds my musical instrument is producing. I feel that I have to explain myself and humbly ask for your http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/03/ielts-letter-apologizing-for-noise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-7383640814214513537Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:32:00 +00002008-06-06T20:54:22.403-07:00IELTS letter (General Training Task 1)You took your family to a near-by restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager.Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In the letter- explain why you were at the restaurant- describe the problems- write about the action you want the manager to takeWrite at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write your own address.Begin your letter as follows:Dear http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/01/ielts-letter-bad-meal-in-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-4486394830409980119Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:33:00 +00002008-06-06T20:59:27.371-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)The age of Information Technology has taken a lot of people by surprise. While it has become a way of life for some, others know very little about it and may be unlikely to learn. Eventually we will have a polarised society and this will lead to serious social problems.To what extent do you agree with this statement?Our highly informatized era became quite a shock for many of us. At the time one http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2008/01/ielts-essay-information-technologies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-1456364844749980005Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:48:00 +00002008-06-06T20:59:54.507-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Animals should not be used for the benefit of human beings, unless there is evidence that the animals do not suffer in any way.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?There is a lot of controversy about using animals for human needs. Animal rights activists are trying to stop all modern and traditional activities, which involve killing animals or cause their suffering. http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2007/12/ielts-essay-animals-to-use-or-not-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-1024985424052716682Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:11:00 +00002008-06-06T21:00:21.201-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Governments around the world are spending billions in support of space programs. This money would be better spent on research into improvements in human health.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?There is an opinion that countries are spending a lot of their cash assets on space projects while they should rather finance medical science sufficiently. Spaceships are flying allhttp://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2007/12/ielts-essay-space-research-or-fighting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868503599750968640.post-1951648472916071053Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:43:00 +00002008-06-06T21:00:58.059-07:00IELTS essay (General Training Task 2)Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional pastimes than spending all day indoors.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?Together with computerization of our society there is a rising of public awareness about kids, who spend too much time in front of personal http://ieltswritingsamples.blogspot.com/2007/12/ielts-essay-computer-games-or-outdoor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oxana)1