WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023 AT 17 54 • 191-193 LYGON ST, BRUNSWICK EAST

IELTS General Writing Practice

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Task 1 Question 1 (#51)

You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of
Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what
your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide
what you want.

Dear Sir/Madam/Residential Coordinator,

I am a prospective student due to commence my course at your renowned college in September

2024, and am writing to enquire about my accomodation options at one of the Halls of Residence
on campus throughout my study.

As a student majoring in chemistry who will commit to a large amount of laboratory work within and
beyond working hours, my primary request for my accomodation is that it should be located on the
same campus as the School of Chemistry, preferably the St Paul College thanks to its proximity to
my laboratory. I would like to stay in a studio or private en suite to help me concentrate. Ideally the
premise shall have policies to keep the noise to a minimum after 10pm, which will tremendously
contribute to my convenience and wellbeing.

Regarding my dietary requirements, I am currently NOT allergic to any common food items and am
open to cuisines around the world. Occasionally, I am also keen on sharing my culinary creations
with my roommates and fellow residents. Therefore, my only query is that if a communal kitchen is
available at any premises of St Paul College? Otherwise, your weekly menu on the website will suit
me well.

Lastly, I understand that Residence Halls may be low in availability next year due to the influx of
international students post-COVID. To plan for the most unfortunate, could you advise me a few off-
campus alternatives to St Paul’s that also meets my requirements?

Thank you in advance and see you at ICL next year!

Yours Sincerely,

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Gavin

Task 1 Question 2 (#13)

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houselflat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter,
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take

Dear Aaron,

I am the tenant of apart 401 and am writing to apologies for the noise that ruined your tranquil
Wednesday afternoon last week.

Firstly, I must admit that I did not anticipate the nuisance to penetrate the ceiling and disturb you.
And indeed, I was responsible for the noise between 3pm and 5 pm as my year-12 son tried to start
one of her science instruments as part of her engineering project. We thought you must be still at
work then, and could not resist our temptation to turn on the instrument, since the project held lots
of excitement and value to both myself and my son.

I understand that works of this kind shall not be performed in a residential setting, and might have
violated our Body Corporate Agreement or the City Council’s regulation. I appreciate that you
haven’t escalated it further.

Fortunately, I am relocating all his noisy equipment to somewhere afar from our apartment, and I
have also educated him on apartment etiquettes so hopefully that was the last incident of its kind.

Please accept my sincere apology and enjoy your weekend.

Yours sincerely,
Gavin

Task 2 Question 1 (#156)

In most countries multinational companies and their products are becoming more and more
important. This trend is seriously damaging our quality of life.

Do you agree or disagree?

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Mass-produced products from multinational corporations have been an integral part of the modern
society and staples for most households without doubt. However, some allege they are vastly
detrimental to the standard of their daily lives. Personally, I am both a supporter and opponent of
this opinion depending on the nature and prevalence of the product.

Domestic consumption of products produced by the largest manufacturers in the industry is justified
by the trust we hold and the convenience we enjoy. If I was to bake a cake, I might prefer using a
bag of sugar from CSR and a bottle of dish soap from Palmolive, rather than those I bought from a
nameless stall at the Sunday market. This is not only because the possibility of my families getting
diarrhoea from the CSR sugar is minimal thanks to their rigorous quality assurance processes, but
also that I can pick up numerous bottles of dish soap from a supermarket with their contents
guaranteed to be consistent, rather than having to deal with the variability each time I buy from that
stall. Moreover, due to the technical complexity of certain products such as electronic devices and
automobiles, multinational manufactures can be the only choice. In a nutshell, these products are
simply a privilege we enjoy as a member of the modern, globalised society.

On the contrary, I would firmly oppose choosing these items if local alternatives of greater qualities
and wider varieties are available. Undeniably, large corporations often achieve their size and
profitability via merciless, predatory strategies in both manufacturing and marketing. This can
sometimes lead to exploitation in undeveloped regions of the world and snuff newly established
local businesses that are yet to mature in the ferocious competition. Additionally, products can also
be monotonous and unhealthy (especially food) because of the streamlined, efficiency-focused
production process that frequently neglect creativity and diversity. Therefore, it is understandable
and relatable for consumers to loathe the cliche and look over to the more ethical, cheekier local
alternatives.

Thus, the bottomline is that a more comprehensive and critical judgement shall be made for those
who seriously consider all products from multinational companies a degeneration of their lives. Look
around yourself and you may be much worse off without them!

(369 words, should be 100 words shorter)

Task 2 Question 2 (#30)

Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or
America, in order to study at school, college or university.
Why do so many people want to study in English?
Why is English such an important international language?

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 Give reasons for your answer.

It has been a frequent choice for the capable and affluent from around the globe to relocate to a
developed, English-speaking country and embark on a new journey in their education. The
justification of such trend usually boils down to two facts: the popularity of education in English, and
the significance of English as an international language.

On proposition is that English is the unmatched media for high quality education worldwide, as it is
the language in which much of world’s advancements had been achieved, and the native tongue of
numerous developed societies. Despite the colonial, invasive past of the British Empire, the spread
of its cultural and scientific accomplishments had created countries such as the US, the UK and
Australia which are still leaders in education and innovation to this day. For many seeking a more
fulfilling experience and more recognised qualification than their own country can offer, institutions
in English-speaking countries are an obvious choice.

Another perspective is that English is a significant global language in many aspects of the modern
world. Naturally, one from a non-anglophone country gains competency in English through means
of education, either by studying the language itself or attending schools or universities teaching
with English. By receiving education systematically in English, the student will generally be more
confident and proficient when communicating to native speakers in international endeavours such as
trading, transportation and finance. Furthermore, participating study in English is also an plain
stepping stone for a career in some renowned, multinational corporations.

In conclusion, education in anglophone countries has gained popularity globally thanks to both its
historical association with elitism and modern merits in communication and employability.