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It is my pleasure to offer you my IELTS expertise to best help you improve your writing. I have personally helped over 1,000,000 students achieve their IELTS goals both in my classroom and through my online videos and I am confident after working together you and I will get your IELTS score where it needs to be for you to be successful.

How does the program work?

In this online class, you and I will work 1-on-1 to perfect your writing abilities for the Task 1 and Task 2 portions of the IELTS exam (either Academic or General). On the following pages of this document, you will find 10 sample Academic Task 1 questions, 10 sample General Task 1 questions and 20 sample Academic or General Task 2 questions. You will choose any of these questions to respond to, write your response (please save as a Word .doc or .docx file) and submit it to me via email. I will personally read your writing and share with you my thoughts on how you can improve. You have as much time as you need to submit your work to me. All responses are sent to you via email within 24 hours of your initial submission. All submissions may be sent to ryanthiggins@gmail.com.

Before we begin

Here are a few tips to help you get the maximum benefit from our time together: 1. Please review my free videos on my YouTube account regarding how to properly compose your response (dont waste your time and money having me teach you what you can learn by yourself via these online tutorials!) 2. Be sure that any work you submit to me has been created under exam-like conditions. This means allotting yourself 20 minutes to respond to any Task 1 question and 40 minutes to any Task 2 question. 3. Although I accept scanned copies of written work, youll find my comments much easier to understand if you type your response. Now, without further ado,

lets get started!

Task 1 Questions (Academic)

Question 1 The following table from Statistics UK makes clear internet usage demographics in the United Kingdom. Write a brief report describing the trends.

Question 2 The following charts outline consumption differences between men and women surrounding Valentines Day-related purchases. Write a brief report of at least 150 words describing the information depicted here.

Question 3 The following charts depict the typical American diet in 1990 and 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer summarizing the information presented.

1990

2005

Question 4 This pie chart outlines consumption in the USA for the year 1999. Write a briefing to outline the information presented here.

Question 5 The two charts show changes in the number of motor vehicle accidents in selected countries between 1997 and 2000, and the rate of deaths in motor vehicle accidents for those countries.

Question 6 The below chart illustrates marriage and divorce rates in the UK during the latter part of the twentieth century. Compose an article in at least 150 words outlining the trends depicted here.

Question 7 Below is a summary of train usage in the London Underground. Summarize the information presented for a university lecturer.

Question 8 Write 150 words illustrating the information presented in the table below.

Question 9 This chart illustrates North American fishing statistics for the fourth quarter of the twentieth century. Summarize the information presented.

Question 10 Summarize the information presented below.

Task 1 Questions (General)

Question 1 You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir,

Question 2 You have won a grant from the government entitling you to receive $40,000 to help fund a science project you have been working on with a small team. This money is key to the success of the project. Mrs. Tracey Polin, a government executive working in the Science and Research department of your countrys government, was instrumental in helping your team receive this money. Write a letter thanking her for her efforts on your behalf. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear.......................,

Question 3 You have received notice that your application for a position with a company in your city has been rejected. The reason for this rejection is not entirely clear. The major requirements listed for the position include: having a degree in Computer Science having had at least 2 years of experience working at a high-tech firm being mobile and able to travel as part of the position You fulfill all three requirements and feel you were by far the best candidate for the position. Write a letter asking for clarification on the companys decision. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear.......................,

Question 4 Your-have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You are finding it increasingly difficult to continue both commitments and have thus decided to drop the evening course. You have only completed 4 weeks of the 18 weeks required for the course. Write a letter to the director of the course explaining your decision to stop. In your letter include: a description of the situation an apology for asking for early exit of the course a polite inquiry into whether partial refund of the course fee is possible Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ................. ,

Question 5 Your city has started a new program to help modernize the city. As part of this program, officials are asking the general public to submit suggestions outlining areas the city can improve. Write a polite letter suggesting the city enforce a new law restricting drivers from honking their horns after 8 pm. You should also thank the officials for their proactive effort in receiving feedback from citizens of the city regarding what needs to be improved. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear.......................,

Question 6 You have paid for an item to be shipped from a foreign, English-speaking country. The delivery arrived 4 weeks late and was supposed to include a handbook describing how to assemble the product but this is missing. To make matters worse, one key component of the item is damaged (part no. A305). Write a letter of complaint outlining thee issues and suggesting how this situation can be rectified. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ................. ,

Question 7 You rent a house through an agency. The heating system has stopped working. You phoned the agency a week ago but it has still not been repaired. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter 1. introduce yourself 2. explain the situation 3. say what action you would like the agency to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear.......................,

Question 8 You have recently watched a new programme on TV. You like the programme but have just discovered that the TV station has moved it to a later time, when youre unable to watch it. Write a letter to the TV station. In your letter: Describe why you like the programme Explain why you believe it should not be on at a later time Say what action you would like the TV station to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Start your letter as follows: Dear Sir,

Question 9 Your new roommate is not doing his chores. Write a letter to him complaining about this situation. In your letter: Describe his messiness and poor hygiene Complain about his lack of consideration Say what action you would like him to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Start your letter as follows: Dear Sir,

Question 10 You lost your wallet on the train. No one has found it yet. Write a letter to the station master of the local train station. In your letter: Describe your wallet and what was in it Request information about their lost and found service Say what other action you would like the station master to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Start your letter as follows: Dear Sir,

Task 2 Questions (Academic and General)

Question 1 - 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. Eventually we will have a polarised society and this will lead to serious social problems. Form an opinion based on the info above and write a well-reasoned essay. Question 2 - The expression Never, never give up means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Question 3 - Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: With the help of technology, student nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Question 4 - Awards and prizes are given for excellence in various fields. Do these awards and prizes serve a useful purpose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Question 5 - Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important that saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Question 6 - What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. Question 7 - Resolving problems between individuals or groups is important. What should be considered or kept in mind in resolving problems between individuals or groups? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Question 8 - Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Self-confidence is the most important factor for success in school or at work. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Question 9 - Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support our answer. Question 10 - Which is more important for success: the natural ability you are born with or hard work? Explain your opinion, using specific reasons and examples.

11 - Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the days work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 12 - What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 13 - Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice. 14 - People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer. 15 - Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 16 - Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 17 - Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risk or chance. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 18 - What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 19 - People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 20 - Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.