You want to sell your television.

You think a friend of yours might like to buy it

from you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:

 Explain why you are selling the television.

 Describe the television.
 Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it.

 
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……..,

Model Answer
Dear Gary,
Hope you are doing well.
I’m doing fine, though my life is quite hectic at the moment because, as you know, I am
moving abroad and there is so much to do!
There are a few things that I can’t take with me because they are too big so I am seeing
if any of my friends would be interested in buying them. One of the things I do not want
to take with me is my television, and I thought you might like to buy it off me for a cheap
price.
It’s a 32“ flat screen TV, and it’s a Phillips model. It has a USB port so you can just plug
in a thumb drive to watch movies or listen to music. It has great stereo surround sound.
As you know, I’m leaving the country at the end of the month, which is only two weeks
away. So if you want to see it, it would be best to come on 20th or 21st. That will give
me time to sell it elsewhere if you are not interested.
Ok, I look forward to seeing you. Let me know if you can’t make it.
All the best,
John.
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can
pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord. 
In your letter explain:

 Why you are writing to him

 Why you cannot pay the rent
 When you will pay the rent.

 
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……..,
Model Answer
Dear Mr Strickland,
I am writing to you to request that you allow me to pay my rent late this month.
I’ve been a tenant with you for a number of years now, and, as you know, I have always
paid my rent on time. However, I am having a few financial problems at the moment.
Last month, I was made redundant from my job because the company I work for is
closing down. Because I have not worked at the company for long, I have not received a
redundancy payment, therefore leaving me short of money this month.
I can assure you that I will be able to pay the rent on the 15th of next month. I have now
found another job, and they have kindly agreed to give me an advance on my wages,
but they are unable to arrange this until next week.
I hope this will be acceptable to you, but please contact me if it is a problem.
Yours sincerely,
John Streetham.
Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the
amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy
about this.
Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain

 Why you are writing to them

 Why you think the insurance should not be increased
 What you want them to do

Write at least 150 words

You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……..,

IELTS Formal Letter - Model Answer

Dear Sir / Madam,
I am writing to you as I recently received a letter from you informing me that the
insurance premium for my car is going to increase from next month.
As you will be aware if you check my records, I have held my insurance with your
company for nearly seven years now. During this time, I have never had an accident
and never had any reason to make a claim on my insurance.
I understand that at times prices need to be increased. However, this increase you are
suggesting will result in a 20% increase in the amount I pay each month, a rate I feel is
too much.
I would therefore like you to write back to me and explain why such an increase has
been proposed. If you are unable to justify it to my satisfaction, then I am afraid that I
will have no other option but to move my insurance to another company.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Yours faithfully,
Mr Mahmoud Khan
Technology
 In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of
information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and
communication by email. However, future developments in IT are likely to have
more negative effects than positive.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
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People use computers when they work or go banking, but some argue that it will
make people isolated and decrease their social skills. 
To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?
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Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today's
society. Others believe that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be
able to live or work without them. 
Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
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Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number
of children play computer games. 
What are the negative and positive impacts of playing computer games and what
can be done to minimize the bad effects?
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Do you think that modern technology, such as the internet and computers will ever
replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?
Society

Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have
become used to this. 
Explain the reasons for this and discuss any possible effects it may have on
society.
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Smokers have rights too, so they should be allowed to smoke in public places. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore,
smoking should be banned in public places. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison
sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of
reducing crime.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. 
What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions.
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There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large
family. 
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family
rather than a large family? 
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Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems.
Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and
individuals can tackle these problems.
Environment
Developed countries have created many environmental problems in the World,
particularly in their contribution to global warming. 
What can be done to reduce the dangers of global warming?
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In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily
and use the money to improve public transportation. 
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
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Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. 
What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments
and individuals take to tackle the issue?
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Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of
animal life and human life. 
Discuss.
Education

Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get
better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education
for both individuals and society.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for
everyone irrespective of personal wealth. 
 Do you agree or disagree?
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Some people think that children's free time must include educational activities otherwise
they will waste their time. 
What is your opinion?
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Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance.
Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do
this. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?