Nowadays many students choose to study abroad at university level. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditures. This money should be used for road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the only purpose for anyone to learn a second language is to travel or work abroad. Other argue that this is not the only purpose why someone needs to learn language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
People have different views on how to reduce traffic congestion by governments. Some think it can be solved by building more train and subway lines, while others believe building more roads and widening existing roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter expressing your interest in a job in a different country.
Write to a job recruiter. Your letter should include:
• Why you want to work abroad
• What type of job you want to have
• Questions about working abroad
Some people like to travel outside their country. Others would rather travel to tourist spots in their own country first, before travelling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Nowadays many student live with their families while go to abroad city to study at a university. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
- Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do.
- Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years .
- Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people say that universities should be concern with educating people so that they will have wide general knowledge and be able to consider important matters from and informed view point. Other people say that universities should make or train students to do the jobs required by the society, and not concern themselves with broader issues. What do you think?
Movies with spectacular car chases are a thrill to watch and fun too but they have led to an increase in car accidents on urban roads. Do you agree or disagree with this view? What do you think can be done to make the youth more aware of road safety?
The best way to increase road transport safety is to make vehicle drivers take a driving test each year. 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 two maps below show road acces to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development?
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessart public services such as roads and schools. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views ans give your opinion.
2. Some people think that when many imported films or TV programmes are shown in a country, it can improve the country’s culture. Others feel that it is better for a country to make and broadcast its own movies and TV shows. Discuss both sides and give your own view.
People say that a country will benefit greatly if its students study abroad. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the government should spend more money on public transportation, while others think it should focus on improving roads for private vehicles. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantage and disadvantage of this development?
You are enrolled in a study abroad course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider, and there is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and describe the problem
•Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
•Ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Gazeley
IELTS Map of a City Hospital (IELTS Cambridge 13) The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their degree. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways thn publis transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagee?
Not all drivers obey the rules while driving on roads. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to fix this problem?
Your friend is coming to your country from abroad, but you can't go to pick him up at the airport. Write a letter to him/her and say:
Why you can't pick him up
Suggest alternative ideas
Talk about what he can do in your country
Universities students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantage ?
Government spending on restroration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend money in housing and road development . Do you agree or disagree with this.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a ‘gap year’, before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows below the percentage of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvatages of working and living in a foreign country.
28/11 Do you think government should put money on railways rathert than roads? To what extent do you agree or disagree? 8-2
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not trael abroad on holiday. Agree or disagree?
The map below shows the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.
Many city centres have traffic problems leading to congestion and pollution.One solution is to build ring roads on the outskirts of the city taking traffic away from the center while this is helpful it also causes problems.To what extent do you agree or disagree
You are planning to study abroad. What do you think you will like and dislike about this experience? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Cyclists and car driver today share the same road cause some problems. what are the problems? what can be done to reduce these problems?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter tell your friend about the job and what sort of working involves. say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her. Explain how to apply for the job.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Media nd news show crimes and news which case fear and provoke culprit.Some people think that crime news on tv should not be broadcasted. To wat extent do you agree or disagree.
The charts below show the performance of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Advantages and disadvantages of working abroad. Why is it getting a popular idea of living abroad? To what degree do you agree with this choice.
The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on. What are the causes of this situation ? What is the solution ?
Governments should spend less money on restoring old buildings and more money for new housing and roads development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many large cities some people waste hours of their time everyday because of traffic jams on the road. What do you think are the causes of these? What solutions can you suggest?
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outwegh the disadvantages
Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To whatr extend do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Some people think it is more important to spent money on roads and motoways than public transport system. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a problem in the road outside your house. Write a letter to your local councilor. In your letter
-introduce yourself
-explain what the problem is
-tell the councilor what you would like to be done
Some people think that governments should invest more in public services such as health care and education, while others believe that more money should be spent on building infrastructure like roads and bridges. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.