Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful, while others disagree.Discuss both views and give your own opinion. In today’s competitive job market, employers often ask job applicants for … Read more
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? There is a suggestion that the rise of shopping on the internet will eventually force the closure of all stores in urban areas. I believe it is highly unlikely that it will completely … Read more
In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this? Imposing curfews on adolescents in certain parts of the United States is commonplace. However, I … Read more
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can a lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep? Sleep is a vital aspect of human health and well-being, and yet many individuals struggle to get sufficient rest. Sleep deprivation can lead to a range of problems, … Read more
Model answers for Cambridge IELTS Book 14 Task 1 General Letters Written by Mike Wattie, IELTS examiner and author. You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.Write a letter to the parents. In your letter• explain why … Read more
Model answers for Cambridge IELTS Book 13 Task 1 General Letters Written by Mike Wattie, IELTS examiner and author. You work for an international company and would like to spend six months working on its head office in another country.Write a letter to your manager. In your letter• explain why you want to work in … Read more
Model answers for Cambridge IELTS Book 11 Task 1 General Letters Written by Mike Wattie, IELTS examiner and author. Write a letter to your friend about a book that you have read recently. Include the following in your letter:* describe the book* say why you want him/her to read it* tell him/her how to get … Read more
Model answers for Cambridge IELTS Book 12 Task 1 General Letters Written by Mike Wattie, IELTS examiner and author. you work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment..In your letter• describe the problem with … Read more
About Mike
I’m Mike Wattie from Australia. I have been teaching IELTS for over 20 years in Asia and Australia.
I have written IELTS books and this enables me to be an effective tutor. This is because I understand the main problems that students have taking the test and also the ways to overcome them.
Maybe you would like me to teach you the necessary skills and strategies to pass your test.
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