The mass media, such as TV, radio and newspapers, have an influence on people, particularly on younger generations. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the opinions of people, especially teenagers and young people. To what extent do you agree with this? Please give examples.
Using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous because it causes the driver to become the distracted. Therefore mobile phone use by driver should be made illegal everywhere. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is imporatnt for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age.Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?What sort of punishment should parents and teahcers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
write a letter t friend wants to senf his children to your house for weekend.write
1 agree to the arrangement
2.say what time is suitable
3decribe what ae you planning
Walking is important for health but the number of people walking has reduced. What is the reason of this situation? What can be done to takle the this problem?
In some cultures, chldren are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
•correct the information in the article
* explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
* suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
You have a problem with a neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•describe the problem
• say how long it has been a problem
• explain what action you want the neighbour to take
Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many parents complain about violence promoted to their children through video games, TV programs and other medias. Why is it happening? What can be the solution for it? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
Question. Happiness is considered very important in life,why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
In many countries, schools have started to include online learning as part of their curriculum. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Scientist and the news media are presenting ever more evidence of climate change. Governments cannot be expect to solve this problem. It is the responsibility of individuals to change their lifestyle to prevent further damage. What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You have just received an invitation to an art exhibition. You would like more details about the event before you decide to go.
Write a letter to the organiser asking for more details. In your letter
• thank them for the invitation
• ask what kind of art will be on display and the size of each section
• ask if any of the artists will be present
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, the others think government should spend more money for education in adult population who cannot read and write”. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
University education should be restricted to the very best academic students, rather than being available to a large proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS In the future, it seems it will be more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this gap year?
In many places, new homes are needed , but the only space available for building them is in the country side. Some people beleive it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. Whats is your opinion on this?
“Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
In some area 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 on this?
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
Organizing a large family celebration such as a wedding can often create problems. What can be the problems associated with organizing a large family event and what solution can you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
-Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about
-Explain what you would like to do to help
-Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Test 11 For many people, the reason they work hard is to earn money. To what extent agree or disagree?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example through cell phone tracking and security cameras ). In many cases the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development out whey the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should write at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure( such as roads and water supplies). All other services ( education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently visited a sports centre and discovered some problems including the poor condition of a changing room there. You had complained about it earlier, but still no action has been taken.
Write a letter to the facility manager about it. In your letter,
● describe the problems
● include details of your complaint
● say what actions you would like them to take
Nowadays, a person's worth appears to be determined by social status and material possessions. Values such as honor, kindness, and trust no longer appear to be important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager, In your letter
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
say what happened because of the problem
explain what you would like the company to do?
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called `the book that influenced me most`.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In our letter:
Describe what this book was about
Explain how this book influenced you
Sa whether this book would be likely to influence other people
You recently organized an event that was mentioned in a newspaper article. The article had some incorrect information about the event. Write a letter to the newspaper editor and include the following in your letter:
– When and where the article was published
– What information in the article was wrong
– How you expect the editor to correct the error
Childhood obesity /əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/ is becoming a serious problem in many countries. What are the causes of this? What solutions can be offered?
You recently had lunch at a restaurant and accidentally left behind a valuable item. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
When and where you lunched
What item you left behind
What you would like them to do
“Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it better to invest in preventative measures” To what extent do you agree
People are living in a ‘ throwaway society.’ Using things for a short times and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
1.Some people choose a career according to the social status, or salary. Others choose a career according to their interests. So what do you think is the best wat to choose a career? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that government must apply high taxes to provide good public services for everyone. What is your opinion?
The growing number of overweight is puttung a strian on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issue involed some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In marriages today, some argue that it is the rosponsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time .This can benefit teenageers and the community as well .to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today，there are more images of disasters and violence in the media. What are the causes and what are your solution? Give resons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that going to a fitness centre regularly is unnecessary. Instead, they believe that combining occasional exercise (such as going for walks) with a balanced diet is enough to stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
the amount of time spent on exercise and sport should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children. do you think this is the best way to deal with the problem? what other solutions can you suggest?
in some countries, secondary schools provide students with an opportunity to learn skills such as cookimg,basic repairs, draawing and woodwork. what are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching such non academic classes in school
More and more plastic is polluting cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it? (2)
Young people who commit crimes should be treated the same by the authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?