This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of studying abroad from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Study Abroad
Some claim that studying abroad has great benefits for a student’s home country.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that studying in another country is largely beneficial for the home country of the students in question. In my opinion, the losses entailed by these students potentially emigrating are outweighed by the expertise they often bring back.
Critics of this contention argue that many of the best and brightest students never return to their country of origin. This is especially the case as it regards developing countries, including both ordinary and famous examples. The average student from a developing nation that studies abroad in the United States or Europe, will likely have the opportunity to pursue a career there. Once hired by a company, there is a clear pathway to residency and even citizenship in the future. Since these students must meet higher admission requirements, it logically follows that a significant percentage will never return and share their newly acquired expertise with their fellow citizens.
Nonetheless, the instances above are rare and there are tangible effects from knowledgeable graduates returning to their home. Such students are capable of contributing novel outlooks and perspectives in society generally the workplace more specifically. One illustrative example of this in Vietnam is Ngo Bao Chau who studied mathematics at Oxford. After his studies abroad, he was awarded the most prestigious mathematics award, the Fields Medal, in 2007. Upon his return to Vietnam, he established a mathematics academy in Hanoi that distinguishes itself from other institutions with an innovative approach borrowed from Western schools. None of this would likely have come to pass if he had simply remained in Vietnam to study like most other students.
In conclusion, despite the risks that talented individuals may choose to reside permanently in a new country, there are more concrete benefits for the home country. Governments should therefore encourage such students with state scholarships.
Analysis
1. Many believe that studying in another country is largely beneficial for the home country of the students in question. 2. In my opinion, the losses entailed by these students potentially emigrating are outweighed by the expertise they often bring back.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Critics of this contention argue that many of the best and brightest students never return to their country of origin. 2. This is especially the case as it regards developing countries, including both ordinary and famous examples. 3. The average student from a developing nation that studies abroad in the United States or 4. Europe, will likely have the opportunity to pursue a career there. 5. Once hired by a company, there is a clear pathway to residency and even citizenship in the future. 6. Since these students must meet higher admission requirements, it logically follows that a significant percentage will never return and share their newly acquired expertise with their fellow citizens.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Stay focused on the same main idea.
Finish by adding extra detail.
1. Nonetheless, the instances above are rare and there are tangible effects from knowledgeable graduates returning to their home. 2. Such students are capable of contributing novel outlooks and perspectives in society generally the workplace more specifically. 3. One illustrative example of this in Vietnam is Ngo Bao Chau who studied mathematics at Oxford. 4. After his studies abroad, he was awarded the most prestigious mathematics award, the Fields Medal, in 2007. 5. Upon his return to Vietnam, he established a mathematics academy in Hanoi that distinguishes itself from other institutions with an innovative approach borrowed from Western schools. 6. None of this would likely have come to pass if he had simply remained in Vietnam to study like most other students.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
Conclude by relating it back to the overall topic.
1. In conclusion, despite the risks that talented individuals may choose to reside permanently in a new country, there are more concrete benefits for the home country. 2. Governments should therefore encourage such students with state scholarships.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many believe that studying in another country is largely beneficial for the home country of the students in question. In my opinion, the losses entailed by these students potentially emigrating are outweighed by the expertise they often bring back.
Critics of this contention argue that many of the best and brightest students never return to their country of origin. This is especially the case as it regards developing countries, including both ordinary and famous examples. The average student from a developing nation that studies abroad in the United States or Europe, will likely have the opportunity to pursue a career there. Once hired by a company, there is a clear pathway to residency and even citizenship in the future. Since these students must meet higher admission requirements, it logically follows that a significant percentage will never return and share their newly acquired expertise with their fellow citizens.
Nonetheless, the instances above are rare and there are tangible effects from knowledgeable graduates returning to their home. Such students are capable of contributing novel outlooks and perspectives in society generally the workplace more specifically. One illustrative example of this in Vietnam is Ngo Bao Chau who studied mathematics at Oxford. After his studies abroad, he was awarded the most prestigious mathematics award, the Fields Medal, in 2007. Upon his return to Vietnam, he established a mathematics academy in Hanoi that distinguishes itself from other institutions with an innovative approach borrowed from Western schools. None of this would likely have come to pass if he had simply remained in Vietnam to study like most other students.
In conclusion, despite the risks that talented individuals may choose to reside permanently in a new country, there are more concrete benefits for the home country. Governments should therefore encourage such students with state scholarships.
Answers
largely beneficial mostly good
home country nation you are from
in question relevant here
losses entailed what has been taken away
potentially emigrating possible moving
outweighed stronger than
expertise knowledgeable
bring back return
critics detractors
contention opinion
best and brightest smartest
country of origin nation you are from
especially the case as it regards in particular when it has to do with
average normal
studies abroad studying in another country
likely have the opportunity probably have the chance
pursue a career follow a job
hired employed
clear pathway good route
residency living in a country
citizenship becoming a citizen of a country
since because
meet higher admission requirements hard to get into schools
logically follows makes sense that
significant percentage sizeable proportion
return go back
share give information about
newly acquired expertise learned new information
fellow citizens other residents
nonetheless regardless
rare uncommon
tangible concrete
knowledgeable graduates smart people who have finished school
capable competent
contributing novel outlooks giving new opinions, perspectives
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many believe that studying in another country is l______________________l for the h________________y of the students i_________________n. In my opinion, the l_________________d by these students p_______________________g are o________________d by they e______________e the often b_____________k.
C__________s of this c_______________n argue that many of the b____________________________t students never return to their c___________________n. This is e_________________________________s developing countries, including both ordinary and famous examples. The a______________e student from a developing nation that s__________________d in the United States or Europe, will l_______________________y to p________________r there. Once h_____d by a company, there is a c______________y to r___________y and even c____________p in the future. S____e these students must m____________________________________s, it l___________________s that a s_____________________e will never r__________n and s_______e their n___________________________________e with their f_________________s.
N_____________s, the instances above are r____e and there are t________e effects from k_________________________s returning to their home. Such students are c__________e of c_________________________s and p_____________s in society g____________y the workplace m_____________________y. One i_______________e example of this in Vietnam is Ngo Bao Chau who studied mathematics at Oxford. After his studies abroad, he was a________________d the most p_____________s mathematics award, the Fields Medal, in 2007. Upon his return to Vietnam, he e______________d a m________________________y in Hanoi that d________________s itself from other i_______________s with an i_____________________h b__________________m Western schools. None of this would likely have c_________________s if he had simply r_____________d in Vietnam to study like most other students.
In conclusion, d_______e the r_____s that talented individuals may choose to r________________________y in a new country, there are more c_________e benefits for the home country. Governments should therefore e___________e such students with s____________________s.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of hard work from the real IELTS general training exam.
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IELTS Essay: Hard Work
Some people work harder than other.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative habit?
Some people work harder than others. In my opinion, this is due to natural differences in temperament and it is largely a positive characteristic, though there are exceptions.
The main motivating factor behind disparities in work ethic is character. The extent to which this is genetic or imbued by parents and other influences during childhood is in debate. There can be little doubt, however, that some are born with a natural proclivity to focus and the willpower to push themselves to accomplish their work. Well known examples of this abound in the biographies of great men. Naturally, in each of these cases, there tends to be situational factors underpinning such ambitious drives and these include a supportive family, access to quality education, and lack of neglect or abuse.
On the whole, working hard is a positive trait. This does not hold true in exceptional instances where individuals are surrounded by psychological problems and work to the detriment of their own well-being. Most employees and entrepreneurs can balance home and work life and therefore minimise the tradeoffs. The advantages, on the other hand, are substantial. A diligent worker can expect to earn more money, which can then be used to support their family or invested back into a passion project. Elon Musk is a quintessential example of a hard-working businessman who has profited individually and now contributes greatly to the advancement of mankind through a variety of forward-looking initiatives.
In conclusion, hard work has its source in the make-up of an individual and results in mostly positive benefits. Nonetheless, those who are driven must be wary of losing sight of their true goals as they achieve higher levels of success.
Analysis
1. Some people work harder than others. 2. In my opinion, this is due to natural differences in temperament and it is largely a positive characteristic, though there are exceptions.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The main motivating factor behind disparities in work ethic is character. 2. The extent to which this is genetic or imbued by parents and other influences during childhood is in debate. 3. There can be little doubt, however, that some are born with a natural proclivity to focus and the willpower to push themselves to accomplish their work. 4. Well known examples of this abound in the biographies of great men. 5. Naturally, in each of these cases, there tends to be situational factors underpinning such ambitious drives and these include a supportive family, access to quality education, and lack of neglect or abuse.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific detail.
Continue to develop it.
Develop it as fully as possible.
1. On the whole, working hard is a positive trait. 2. This does not hold true in exceptional instances where individuals are surrounded by psychological problems and work to the detriment of their own well-being. 3. Most employees and entrepreneurs can balance home and work life and therefore minimise the tradeoffs. 4. The advantages, on the other hand, are substantial. 5. A diligent worker can expect to earn more money, which can then be used to support their family or invested back into a passion project. 6. Elon Musk is a quintessential example of a hard-working businessman who has profited individually and now contributes greatly to the advancement of mankind through a variety of forward-looking initiatives.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
The more specific, the better.
Add on any extra detail that you can that is related for a better task achievement score.
This paragraph can be slightly longer but not too much!
1. In conclusion, hard work has its source in the make-up of an individual and results in mostly positive benefits. 2. Nonetheless, those who are driven must be wary of losing sight of their true goals as they achieve higher levels of success.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take notes on a piece of paper so that you remember them better:
Some people work harder than others. In my opinion, this is due to natural differences in temperament and it is largely a positive characteristic, though there are exceptions.
The main motivating factor behind disparities in work ethic is character. The extent to which this isgenetic or imbued by parents and other influences during childhood is in debate. There can be little doubt, however, that some are born with a natural proclivity to focus and the willpower to push themselves to accomplish their work. Well known examples of this abound in the biographies of great men. Naturally, in each of these cases, there tends to besituational factors underpinning such ambitious drives and these include a supportive family, access to quality education, and lack of neglect or abuse.
On the whole, working hard is a positive trait. This does not hold true in exceptional instances where individuals are surrounded by psychological problems and work to the detriment of their own well-being. Most employees and entrepreneurs can balance home and work life and therefore minimise the tradeoffs. The advantages, on the other hand, are substantial. A diligent worker can expect to earn more money, which can then be used to support their family or invested back into a passion project. Elon Musk is a quintessential example of a hard-working businessman who has profited individually and now contributes greatly to the advancement of mankind through a variety of forward-looking initiatives.
In conclusion, hard work has its source in the make-up of an individual and results in mostly positive benefits. Nonetheless, those who are driven must be wary of losing sight of their true goals as they achieve higher levels of success.
Answers
natural differences inherent disparities
temperament personality
largely mostly
characteristic quality
exceptions outside the norm
main motivating factor primary reason
behind underpinning
disparities differences
work ethic working hard
character how a person is
extent to which this is level this relates to
genetic biological
imbued fostered, imparted
influences people who shape someone
in debate open to question
there can be little doubt not much chance
born with inborn
natural proclivity born with it
focus pay attention to
willpower self-control
push themselves force themselves
accomplish achieve
well known examples of this abound famous instances of this are very common
biographies books about a person’s life
naturally obviously
in each of these cases in both instances
tends to besituational factors contextual matters
underpinning serving as a foundation for
ambitious drives desire to achieve a lot
include make part of
supportive family caring parents
access be able to get to
quality education good schools
lack not have
neglect not taking care of
abuse being hurt
on the whole in general
trait quality
not hold true not still the case
exceptional instances outliers, exceptions
surrounded all around
psychological problems mental issues
detriment disadvantage
well-being health
entrepreneurs people who start their own business
balance keep both equal
therefore minimise as a result keep under control
tradeoffs disadvantages
on the other hand however
substantial meaningful
diligent caring
can expect to earn will likely make
support their family take care of a wife and kids
invested back put money back into
passion project something you care greatly about
quintessential example good instance
hard-working businessman good worker
profited gained
contributes greatly adds a lot to
advancement of mankind making the world better
variety lots of different kinds
forward-looking initiatives ideas for the future
source foundation
make-up constitution, character
results in leads to
nonetheless regardless of
driven motivated
wary worried about
losing sight not paying attention to, forgetting about
true goals real aims
achieve higher levels of success become more successful
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Some people work harder than others. In my opinion, this is due to n_________________________s in t______________t and it is l_________y a positive c__________________c, though there are e____________s.
The m__________________________r b_______d d______________s in w_______________c is c____________r. The e________________________sg__________c or i_________d by parents and other i___________s during childhood is i___________e. T___________________t, however, that some are b___________h a n_____________________y to f_______s and the w___________r to p___________________s to a_____________h their work. W_______________________________d in the b______________s of great men. N___________y, i_______________________s, there t___________es__________________s u____________g such a______________s and these i_________e a s___________________y, a_________s to q__________________n, and l_____k of n_______t or a_______e.
O____________e, working hard is a positive t______t. This does n______________e in e___________________s where individuals are s______________d by p___________________s and work to the d__________t of their own w____________g. Most employees and e_____________s can b_________e home and work life and t_______________________e the t___________s. The advantages, o__________________d, are s_____________l. A d__________t worker c_________________n more money, which can then be used to s_________________y or i_______________k into a p_________________t. Elon Musk is a q______________________e of a h__________________________n who has p__________d individually and now c_______________________y to the a______________________d through a v__________y of f______________________________s.
In conclusion, hard work has its s________e in the m_________p of an individual and r___________n mostly positive benefits. N______________s, those who are d_______n must be w_____y of l______________t of their t___________s as they a_________________________s.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic in the video below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of laws to limit working hours from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Customer Needs
Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees.
Why are these laws introduced?
Do you think they are a positive or negative development?
An increasing number of nations have enacted laws to protect average working hours. In my opinion, these laws are meant to limit exploitive practices and they are advantageous if enforced well.
Lawmakers typically argue these reforms defend employees. Before labor laws existed, it was common for corporations to require long working days under extreme conditions. Modern stipulations that limit working hours are responding to these deeply-rooted historic concerns. For example, in many developing nations, the labor laws are often not strict, leading to so-called ‘sweatshops’ where employees work long hours in dangerous environments for little pay. This mistreatment has been exposed in the media and now citizens demand better treatment. The laws therefore establish basic guidelines to prevent employees from working excessive hours.
On the whole, these laws are positive as long as they are nuanced and enforced consistently. There are many countries where such laws have been passed but in practice they are not followed and workers have little recourse to report infractions. These laws must be strictly monitored including preventing employers from firing employees who make complaints. Moreover, there are possible exceptions. A factory worker, for example, should never be required to work too many hours as they are likely earning a low wage and putting their health at risk. However, many white collar workers, such as those at a start-up, may desire to work 90+ hour workweeks due to an overriding passion for a project. The law must discriminate between these dissimilar cases.
In conclusion, labor laws related to maximum working hours are meant to safeguard workers’ rights and are positive generally depending on their execution. It is important that governments propose laws they believe are enforceable and beneficial for the whole of society.
Analysis
1. An increasing number of nations have enacted laws to protect average working hours. 2. In my opinion, these laws are meant to limit exploitive practices and they are advantageous if enforced well.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Lawmakers typically argue these reforms defend employees. 2. Before labor laws existed, it was common for corporations to require long working days under extreme conditions. 3. Modern stipulations that limit working hours are responding to these deeply-rooted historic concerns. 4. For example, in many developing nations, the labor laws are often not strict, leading to so-called ‘sweatshops’ where employees work long hours in dangerous environments for little pay. 5. This mistreatment has been exposed in the media and now citizens demand better treatment. 6. The laws therefore establish basic guidelines to prevent employees from working excessive hours.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Stay focused on the same main idea.
Finish by adding extra detail.
1. On the whole, these laws are positive as long as they are nuanced and enforced consistently. 2. There are many countries where such laws have been passed but in practice they are not followed and workers have little recourse to report infractions. 3. These laws must be strictly monitored including preventing employers from firing employees who make complaints. 4. Moreover, there are possible exceptions. 5. A factory worker, for example, should never be required to work too many hours as they are likely earning a low wage and putting their health at risk. 6. However, many white collar workers, such as those at a start-up, may desire to work 90+ hour workweeks due to an overriding passion for a project. 7. The law must discriminate between these dissimilar cases.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
For this one, you might include some of the positive and negative.
Finish with a strong statement.
1. In conclusion, labor laws related to maximum working hours are meant to safeguard workers’ rights and are positive generally depending on their execution. 2. It is important that governments propose laws they believe are enforceable and beneficial for the whole of society.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
An increasing number of nations have enacted laws to protect average working hours. In my opinion, these laws are meant to limit exploitivepractices and they are advantageous if enforced well.
Lawmakers typically argue these reforms defend employees. Before labor laws existed, it was common for corporations to require long working days under extreme conditions. Modern stipulations that limit working hours are responding to these deeply-rootedhistoric concerns. For example, in many developing nations, the labor laws are often not strict, leading to so-called ‘sweatshops’ where employees work long hours in dangerous environments for little pay. This mistreatment has been exposed in the media and now citizens demand better treatment. The laws therefore establish basic guidelines to prevent employees from working excessive hours.
On the whole, these laws are positive as long as they are nuanced and enforced consistently. There are many countries where such laws have been passed but in practice they are not followed and workers have little recourse to report infractions. These laws must be strictly monitored including preventing employers from firing employees who make complaints. Moreover, there are possible exceptions. A factory worker, for example, should never be required to work too many hours as they are likely earning a low wage and putting their health at risk. However, many white collar workers, such as those at a start-up, may desire to work 90+ hour workweeksdue to an overriding passion for a project. The law must discriminate between these dissimilar cases.
In conclusion, labor laws related to maximum working hours are meant to safeguard workers’ rights and are positive generally depending on their execution. It is important that governments propose laws they believe are enforceable and beneficial for the whole of society.
Answers
increasing growing
enacted laws pass regulations
protect average safeguard normal
meant supposed to be for
limit exploitivepractices keep under control taking advantage of workers
advantageous positive
if enforced well assuming they are actively followed
lawmakers the government
reforms changes
defend safeguard
labor laws rules safeguarding workers
common prevalent
corporations companies
require need
under extreme conditions in bad working environments
modern stipulations new rules
responding addressing
deeply-rootedhistoric concerns worries from a long time in the past
developing nations poorer countries
strict severe
leading causing
so-called often termed
‘sweatshops’ factories where workers are mistreated
dangerous environments unsafe workplaces
little pay not much of a salary
mistreatment treated badly
exposed made people aware of it
demand better treatment ask strongly for fairer laws
establish basic guidelines put in place minimum rules
prevent stop
excessive too strong
on the whole overall
as long as assuming that
nuanced complex
enforced consistently everyone follows them all the time
passed enacted
in practice in reality
recourse way to complain
report infractions make complaints about breaking the rules
strictly monitored watched closely
preventing stopping
firing getting laid off
make complaints report a problem
possible exceptions potential cases outside the norm
factory worker person working in a factory
earning a low wage not making much money
putting their health at risk easy to get sick, hurt
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
An i___________g number of nations have e_____________s to p_____________e working hours. In my opinion, these laws are m_______t to l___________________s and they are a________________s i_________________l.
L______________s typically argue these r_________s d________d employees. Before l____________s existed, it was c_________n for c_____________s to r__________e long working days u__________________________s. M_____________________s that limit working hours are r___________g to these d___________________________________s. For example, in many d_______________________s, the labor laws are often not s_______t, l_________g to s___________d ‘s_____________s’ where employees work long hours in d_____________________________s for l_________y. This m______________t has been e_________d in the media and now citizens d_______________________t. The laws therefore e_____________________s to p_________t employees from working e_____________e hours.
O_______________e, these laws are positive a__________s they are n________d and e______________________y. There are many countries where such laws have been p________d but i__________e they are not followed and workers have little r__________e to r___________________s. These laws must be s_____________________d including p___________g employers from f_______g employees who m__________________s. Moreover, there are p______________________s. A f__________________r, for example, should never be required to work too many hours as they are likely e______________________e and p_____________________________k. However, many w____________________s, such as those at a s_________p, may desire to work 9________________________sd________o an o____________________n for a project. The law must d_______________________n these d________________s.
In conclusion, labor laws related to m___________m working hours are meant to s____________d workers’ rights and are positive generally d______________n their e_________________n. It is important that governments p_____________s they believe are e_________________e and b______________l for t______________________y.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 letter from the real general training exam on the topic of writing a letter to complain a problem with the public transport.
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IELTS Essay: New Job/City
You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include:
Why public transport is important to you
What problem you face
Suggest what can be done to improve public transport
To whom it may concern,
I am writing because there is a problem with the local city bus near my home. I live on Mulberry Avenue near to the train station and must take the bus each morning to get to the downtown where I work as a paralegal at the courthouse. I also take the bus back in the evening if my work is finished early.
The issue in question concerns the deteriorating sanitary conditions of the bus. Public buses have a reputation for uncleanliness but in recent months I have noticed several of the seats emit a foul odor and the windows are building up a thin layer of grime. The smell is noticeable and it is becoming difficult to even see out of the windows.
I suggest that you do an overhaul of the buses on this route. You could begin by removing the seats that are obviously no longer suitable for paying commuters. It would also make sense to regularly clean the windows. These changes should be implemented immediately or I will be forced to lodge an official complaint.
Thank you for your time,
Dana
Analysis
1. To whom it may concern,
2. I am writing because there is a problem with the local city bus near my home. 3. I live on Mulberry Avenue near to the train station and must take the bus each morning to get to the downtown where I work as a paralegal at the courthouse. 4. I also take the bus back in the evening if my work is finished early.
Address the letter to someone.
Include your purpose for writing.
Add in some more detail if you want.
Keep adding detail for a higher task achievement score.
1. The issue in question concerns the deteriorating sanitary conditions of the bus. 2. Public buses have a reputation for uncleanliness but in recent months I have noticed several of the seats emit a foul odor and the windows are building up a thin layer of grime. 3. The smell is noticeable and it is becoming difficult to even see out of the windows.
Begin to develop the second point.
Add more detail to it.
Keep developing it.
1. I suggest that you do an overhaul of the buses on this route. 2. You could begin by removing the seats that are obviously no longer suitable for paying commuters. 3. It would also make sense to regularly clean the windows. 4. These changes should be implemented immediately or I will be forced to lodge an official complaint.
5. Thank you for your time,
6. Dana
Develop the last point.
Keep developing it.
Finish developing it.
Add a final thought at the end of the letter.
Use a phrase like regards or sincerely.
Write your name (or a fake one) at the end.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
To whom it may concern,
I am writing because there is a problem with the local city bus near my home. I live on Mulberry Avenue near to the train station and must take the bus each morning to get to the downtown where I work as a paralegal at the courthouse. I also take the bus back in the evening if my work is finished early.
The issue in questionconcerns the deteriorating sanitary conditions of the bus. Public buses have a reputation for uncleanliness but in recent months I have noticed several of the seats emit a foul odor and the windows are building up a thin layer of grime. The smell is noticeable and it is becoming difficult to even see out of the windows.
I suggest that you do an overhaul of the buses on this route. You could begin by removing the seats that are obviously no longer suitable for paying commuters. It would also make sense to regularly clean the windows. These changes should be implemented immediately or I will be forced to lodge an official complaint.
Thank you for your time,
Dana
Answers
to whom it may concern dear someone
local city bus bus that is near your home
take the bus get on a bus
get to the downtown go to the city centre
paralegal assistant to a lawyer
courthouse where judges and lawyers work
evening night time
issue in question problem relevant here
concerns has to do with
deteriorating getting worse
sanitary conditions how clean it is
reputation how something is regarded
uncleanliness dirty
in recent months last several months
noticed happened to see/smell
emit sent out
foul odor bad smell
building up getting stronger/dirtier
thin layer of grime small amount of dirt
noticeable can be seen
see out of the windows look out the windows
suggest advise
overhaul check over and fix
route way the bus goes
removing taking away
obviously clearly
no longer suitable not usable anymore
paying commuters people who pay to ride
make sense logical
regularly normally
implemented immediately put in place now
forced made to do it
lodge an official complaint make a formal complaint
I am writing because there is a problem with the l_______________s near my home. I live on Mulberry Avenue near to the train station and must t_____________s each morning to g__________________n where I work as a p___________l at the c____________e. I also take the bus back in the e________g if my work is finished early.
The i____________________nc__________s the d______________g s_________________________s of the bus. Public buses have a r____________n for u______________s but i_________________s I have n_________d several of the seats e_____t a f_________r and the windows are b_____________p a t__________________e. The smell is n____________e and it is becoming difficult to even s___________________s.
I s___________t that you do an o__________l of the buses on this r_______e. You could begin by r_____________g the seats that are o__________y n____________________e for p__________________s. It would also m_____________e to r____________y clean the windows. These changes should be i_____________________y or I will be f_________d to l________________________t.
T_____________________e,
Dana
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IELTS Essay Task 1: Museums
The bar chart shows the number of visitors to four London museums.
ielts essay task 1 museums
The bar chart compares attendance figures for museums in London over a period from June to December. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that only the British Museum grew in popularity, while the others saw steep or moderate declines. In terms of overall figures, the British Museum was highest and the National Museum lowest throughout.
In June, the History Museum (410,000), the British Museum (420,000) and the Science Museum (430,000) had similar figures with the National Museum the outlier at just 210,000 visitors. Through July, numbers for all museums declined gradually, with the exception of the British Museum which was stable. August saw a shift in the pattern as the History and British Museum soared to 600,000 and 710,000, respectively. The Science Museum was unchanged but National Museum admissions doubled to 380,000.
By September, figures had fallen back to 390,000 and 590,000 for the History and British Museum, in turn, while the Science Museum rose to 500,000 visitors and the National Museum dipped to 200,000. At the end of the period, the History Museum continued to fall (270,000) along with the British Museum (470,000), National Museum (190,000), and the Science Museum (300,000).
Analysis
1. The bar chart compares attendance figures for museums in London over a period from June to December. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that only the British Museum grew in popularity, while the others saw steep or moderate declines. 3. In terms of overall figures, the British Museum was highest and the National Museum lowest throughout.
Paraphrase what the graph shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the major trends and differences.
Add an extra sentence to be sure that you have covered everything.
1. In June, the History Museum (410,000), the British Museum (420,000) and the Science Museum (430,000) had similar figures with the National Museum the outlier at just 210,000 visitors. 2. Through July, numbers for all museums declined gradually, with the exception of the British Museum which was stable. 3. August saw a shift in the pattern as the History and British Museum soared to 600,000 and 710,000, respectively. 4. The Science Museum was unchanged but National Museum admissions doubled to 380,000.
Begin writing about the differences.
Compare as much as possible.
Move on to the next category to describe.
Try to include all the data you can.
1. By September, figures had fallen back to 390,000 and 590,000 for the History and British Museum, in turn, while the Science Museum rose to 500,000 visitors and the National Museum dipped to 200,000. 2. At the end of the period, the History Museum continued to fall (270,000) along with the British Museum (470,000), National Museum (190,000), and the Science Museum (300,000).
Write about the rest of the information.
Make sure you have detailed all the information.
Vocabulary
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The bar chart compares attendance figures for museums in London over a period from June to December. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that only the British Museum grew in popularity, while the others saw steep or moderate declines. In terms of overall figures, the British Museum was highest and the National Museum lowest throughout.
In June, the History Museum (410,000), the British Museum (420,000) and the Science Museum (430,000) had similar figures with the National Museum the outlier at just 210,000 visitors. Through July, numbers for all museums declined gradually, with the exception of the British Museum which was stable. August saw a shift in the pattern as the History and British Museum soared to 600,000 and 710,000, respectively. The Science Museum was unchanged but National Museum admissions doubled to 380,000.
By September, figures had fallen back to 390,000 and 590,000 for the History and British Museum, in turn, while the Science Museum rose to 500,000 visitors and the National Museum dipped to 200,000. At the end of the period, the History Museum continued to fall (270,000) along with the British Museum (470,000), National Museum (190,000), and the Science Museum (300,000).
Answers
compares shows differences between
attendance figures number of people going there
period time
looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
grew in popularity more people went there
steep fast, large
moderate a little
in terms of when it comes to
highest biggest
lowest throughout smallest the whole time
similar figures numbers about the same
outlier exception
through to the end of
declined gradually went down slowly
exception different from the norm
stable unchanged
shift change
pattern trend
soared rose a lot
respectively in turn
unchanged stable
doubled increased 2x
fallen back decreased after increasing before
dipped fell
at the end of the period by the end of the time surveyed
The bar chart c___________s a_______________s for museums in London over a period from June to December. L__________________________________t only the British Museum g____________________y, while the others saw s______p or m___________e declines. I_________f overall figures, the British Museum was h_______t and the National Museum l_________________t.
In June, the History Museum (410,000), the British Museum (420,000) and the Science Museum (430,000) had s_______________s with the National Museum the o__________r at just 210,000 visitors. T_________h July, numbers for all museums d________________y, with the e__________n of the British Museum which was s_______e. August saw a s______t in the p_________n as the History and British Museum s_________d to 600,000 and 710,000, r____________y. The Science Museum was u__________d but National Museum admissions d_______d to 380,000.
By September, figures had f_____________k to 390,000 and 590,000 for the History and British Museum, in turn, while the Science Museum rose to 500,000 visitors and the National Museum d_________d to 200,000. A___________________________d, the History Museum c__________________l (270,000) along with the British Museum (470,000), National Museum (190,000), and the Science Museum (300,000).
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