Although families have influence on a children’s development, factors outside the home play a bigger part in their lives nowadays. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computer games are very popular in all ages and nations. Parents think it has little educational value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give an example based on your own experience.
#Health | #Sports - Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (IELTS 9, AC)
Some people think that young people should go to university to futher their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe arts subjects such as literature and music have little importance in schools today. To what extent do you agree with this?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem either the high of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight. Write a letter to the governor.
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
Many think playing sports is meant to teach children teamwork, while others feel it is important for them to learn to be competitive. Discuss both sides.
The bar chart below shows the sector contributions to India's gross domestic product from 1960 to 2000.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Sample band 8:
Some believe that small class sizes are ideal for language learning, while others contend that the number of students does not impact the learning experience significantly. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Government investment in the art, such as music, theater, is a waste of money.govermemt Must invest in public service instead. Do you agree or disagree?
the chart below shows the amount of money per week spen on fast foods in Baritain. the graphshows the trends in consumption of fast foos. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below
some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. does this devolopment have more advantages than disadvantages?
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain experience. Do the advantages of this outweigh the dissadvantages ?
Teaching financial education at secondary school is the best way to help children understand the increasingly complex financial world we live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree What other measures do you think might be effective
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Whys might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert and Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages of visiting this area?
The graphs below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• say why are you interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Given details of your visit to the restaurant
Explain the reason for the celebration
Say what was good about the food and the service.
Some people believe that allowing chldren to make their own chices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Othar people believe that it is important for children to make decitions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All leveld of education, from primary school to tertiary education, should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
At present a lot people use traditional medicine rather than going to the doctor. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say that when on holiday in a foreign country, the best way to get to know the people and their country is by staying in a hotel. What is your opinion about this?
The bar chart below illustrates five different industries' percentage share of Brazil's economy in 2009 and 2019 with a forecast for 2029. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, young people leave their parents’ home in their early twenties to go and live on their own, while others prefer to stay with their families until a later age. Do you think the advantages of young people living with their parents for longer outweigh the disadvantages?
Parents are often over anxious to teach their children to speak. If children are 'slow-developers' parents will often allow psychologists and schools to intervene and give children speech therapy. Do you think development at different rates and so should be left to themselves to acquire language skills, or, is such intervation justified? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does its increase in popularity have on individuals and on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience.
**Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?**
Computers are increasingly used in education. Im which areas do you think are computers more important and which areas are teachers more important?
Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that it should prioritize addressing social and environmental issues. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:
-Details about the meeting
- The problem you face
- What should be done
Some people think moves should only be for entertainment. Others think that they should also have educational values. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate school. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed school. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion
You recently attended a training workshop organized by a local company. However, there were several issues that made the workshop less effective than expected.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
•Explain the problems you faced during the workshop
•Describe how these problems affected your experience
•Suggest what the company could do to improve future workshops
Nowadays an ordinary people can get popular through the Internet and media. Is it a positive or a negative development?
The diagram below shows how glass is recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Some people say it should be banned from newspapers and TV programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are interested in applying for a job at an international company where a friend of yours works. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- Tell your friend about the job you are interested in
- Explain why you are interested in applying for it
- Ask your friend for some advice about applying for this job
Forests are the lungs of the Earth. Destruction of the world's forests amount to death of the world, we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Robots and artificial itelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a possitive ornegative impact on society?
In some countries, adults are living with their parents, after graduating or even after finding a job. Do the advantages outweight disadvantages?
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following; 1. All costs are paid by the government. 2. All costs are paid by the student. 3. All costs are paid by the student using loan from the government that must be paid after graduation. Discuss the benefits of each option. Which one is the best?
The table illustrates the available income from each family and how it spends on food and outfits, while the pie charts represent the proportion of spending on those categories in 2010 and 2013.
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person's income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. Do you agree with this opinion?
Many peape work long hours, leaving very ittle time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or disadvantages?
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
some people think that government should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsible of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both sides give your opinion.