IELTS Academic task 1: The bar chart represents the number of the 100: adults, boys and girls in Manchester, England, that participated in a survey to name the sports that they took part in. It can be seen that the majority of the three groups got involved in swimming were boys enjoyed most of sports except hokey, and this last was not an enjoyable sport for girls. However, the vast majority of adults participated in swimming and tennis were a fewer enjoyed other sports. football was the most exciting sport by more than half of the surveyed boys were participated in. Nevertheless, girls did not enjoy playing football only approximately 10 of 100 got involved in. In conclusion, swimming is the popular sport by the survey takers, and football was the most enjoyable sport by boys and not for girls. However, hockey was the most enjoyable sport by girls but boys did not in comparison.

Up and Down with English Dear Italkians, Today, I'd like to share with you my target of achieving a high of English, it was for fun at the beginning and ended with stress because there is a test in the next week that requires high level of English. I used different methods and made English one of my priorities but ( there is always BUT ) my progress of studying didn't come out with good results. I've been studying English since my childhood, 6 years at school and then, I studied 2 years business English in the university. during these years, my level of English was too low due to many reasons; However, my teachers were focusing and turning on the same circle, learn some grammar and then turn to read texts and answering questions... I found this methodology very boring and as a student, I can't improve my skills by studying 1 hour per week during the academic year. more importantly, there were no practice sessions and especially our courses are taught in French and it's not my mother tongue as well. yes, my first language is Arabic and the first foreign language is French and then English. in general life, we deal with French and I found it very miscasting and started to hate everything written in French. for that reason, I am willing to immigrate where English is spoken, there I can build my career as well as satisfy my needs; traveling meeting enjoying, that's what i want. Kinds Regards

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Table You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. The answer: The table shows the spending of an average Australian family between 1991 and 2001. In general, the expenditure of an average Australian family was higher in 2001 than 1991, 715 AUD and 675 AUD per month respectively. The amount of spending in electricity and water saw a dramatic increase over the ten year period from 75 AUD to 120 AUD. In terms of expenditure in non-essential goods and services, the rising trend was less obvious with a minor increase of 20 AUD, at the same time, the amount of money spent in housing and food rose slightly from 95 AUD to 100 AUD and 155 AUD to 160 AUD respectively However, there was a small decrease in spending on the other two items. Australian spent one third less in clothing, which fell from 30 AUD to 20 AUD. Similarly, expenditure on transport decreased from 70 AUD in 1991 to 45 AUD in 2001. As it could be seen that the expenditure on food and other goods and services was the biggest expenses of items of an average Australian family between 1991 and 2001. altogether, they accounted for more than half of the total spending. By comparison, Australian spent a little on dressing up.

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Bar Chart, Pie Chart You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey. The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in jeans at the end of next year. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Write at least 150 words. Answer: The bar chart shows the anticipated purchases of jeans in thousands of pairs in Turkey, Mango Co and Jack & Jones Co in next year. The estimated sales of jeans at Mango Co, will start the year with 150 000 pairs and then increases to 500 000 pairs in August, and it will remain there for the next three month until November. For December, the sales are expected to rise steady to around 600 000 pairs. Meanwhile. the anticipated sales of jeans for Jack & Jones Co, will be at approximately 450 000 pairs in January, before decreasing to 250 000 pairs in February. and then, i will rise steady to hit approximately 400 000 pairs in June, for the next two months and rise again to 550 000 pairs in September and October. the sales are estimated to hit the peak of 900 000 pairs in December. The pie chart shows the estimated project market share of Mango Co and Jack & Jones CO is, 20% and 30% respectively at the end of next year. As can be seen from the chart, the two companies sales trend is expected to be upwards.

Semi-formal letter Dear Mr. David, I am writing in connection with my upcoming course at your Victoria college in Sydney, Australia. I will be there to attend mix-marketing course from April 10th to May 2nd, I am hoping if you would mind assisting me with my accommodation arrangements. As I am slightly older than most of other participants, I would appreciate it if you could find me a private apartment close to the college. It would be ideal if I can walk to it each day, but if not, I would need access to public transportation. In terms of apartment, I need a bed, a TV, a desk, internet connection, a kitchen and a bathroom. My budget is around 1000 Pounds for 3 weeks. As I am arriving on April 9th, I would need the apartment to be available from that night until they day of departure which is in 3rd of May. My last night is in the morning of the 3rd May. Please let me know if you are able to find me such apartment if not, suggest me other suitable arrangements. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Sincerely, Mr. Ahmed

Semi-formal letter Dear Ms. Feriel, How are you? I hope everything is going well with you and your family, I still remember the way you taught us Grammar and the dynamic structure of expressing ourselves in different situations, thanks again for this important lessons. I am writing in connection with a letter of reference that I have requested in order to apply for a job recently, and due to your well-known of my capacities in English. You might remember how I was so exited about traveling and looking forward to teach English, now I have the chance. I applied for a job in Paris, France. I am confident that I can make a difference in the lives of students who are willing to improve there English. In the letter of reference, I would appreciate it if you could add information related to my trustworthiness, my cross-cultural awareness and my hardworking in ALC institute, as the job offer is in France. They don't have chance to interview me and will base their decision largely on my letters of reference, I would need to have the letter in two weeks, by the 1st of April. Thank you kindly in advance, Yours sincerely, Mr. Ahmed

A formal letter "college cafeteria" Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing in connection with my stood in your college cafeteria at lunch time as I am student in Cambridge college and having lunch everyday at our local cafeteria. However, I had seen many improvements that can effect students studying behavior positively or negatively. Everyday, at lunch time. I come to the college cafeteria with my friends, we enjoy eating and chatting about different topics, moreover. the newly painted murals of the seaside gives the seating area open, airy, outdoor feelings which make it very pleasant to take meals there. further, the flowing water in the fountain surrounded by green plants give us a magical feeling. on the other hand, the main problem with the cafeteria is the served foods. There are only four limited dishes french fires with fish, fried chicken, burgers and sandwiches. we have international students in the campus. Thus, that gives them a bad feedback about British foods. moreover, the price of meals are boosting over the years, paying such 10 pounds for unhealthy meals is horrible. secondly, It would be wonderful if you add a compatible meals in the menu and reducing prices, satisfying students needs could improve their studying performance and our cafeteria reputation. I am quite sure if you improve these points that would increase cafeteria profits and students will not hesitate to eat there. Thank you kindly in advance, Yours faithfully, Mr. Ahmed

A formal letter "missing bank card" Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing in connection with a missing or stolen credit card, provided by Algeria Gulf Bank and delivered from bank's head office to client account number 32548574 14. this is an urgent letter concerning my new bank card related to my account number. Yesterday, I received an envelope from the bank's head office which is in the bay branch of Algiers, asking me to acknowledge receipt of new bank card. However, I had read all details and discovered that there is no credit card attached. More importantly, I checked the envelope and the mail box several times and realized a tattered state on the bottom of the envelope. I suppose someone had stolen my card. For this reason I am asking you to cancel my new credit card immediately, before they use it to spend my money if it is taken by the wrong hands. After canceling my card, please, send me a new one as soon as possible because I need to use it abroad this week. Thank you kindly in advance, Yours faithfully, Mr. Ahmed

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