IELTS Writing Sample #84
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you
think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city?
Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
You should write at least 250 words.
model answer:
I am from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. It is a very beautiful city that attracts
many people every year. My close friend is going to move here after her
graduation. She already found a job and she asked me to help her with an
apartment. Knowing her very well I think I can enumerate the majority of things
she will like and dislike about my city.
First of all, I believe she will like a huge amount of museums, theatres, movie
theatres, etc. My friend is from a small town, so, she can not enjoy all these
benefits at her native town. Second of all, it seems to me that she will like
the way people live here. The pace of life is much faster here then in a small
town. People are always in a hurry, they try to catch a bus, and then they run
to the nearest subway station, go to an office, meet new people, etc. Also, I
think my friend will like people here. They are very friendly and ready to offer
a help to those in need.
Unfortunately, my friend will not surely like some things. As a result of a huge
amount of cars and factories the air is polluted here. One more thing she will
definitely not like is the weather. It is quite humid here.
However, I think she will also like the public transport here. The bus services
are run by the Government and it is quite regular. If one in a hurry he can take
a taxi, which also is quite cheap and provide a good transport.
In conclusion, I believe that in spite of all mentioned above disadvantages she
will like this city.
(283 words)