The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel.
Some people believe that exams are an unappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced by continuous assessments. Do you agree or disagree?
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amount of money protecting animals and their habitats. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in sociely such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree?
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
Some people think the increasing use of technology in the workplace is good for young people's prospects of gaining a job and harder for old people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the table and the charts below give information on the policy budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the chart shows how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph provides information about the percentage of tourists to England who visited certain Brighton attractions between 1980 and 2010.
The civic centre will be planned to change. There are two maps: one is the existing and the other is the plan for new. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and compare the two maps.
IELTS 13 TEST 1 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tons) in six different countries over a twenty-year period.
ome experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign laguage at the primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantage?
Many people are in financial hardship due to their irresponsible use of credit cards. Therefore, banks and other financial institutes should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their advertisements, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subjects. Other people think that international news as one of the school subjects. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ou and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and your family
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom it May Concern,
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night.
Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
– A nice, respectful style
The pie chart below shows where energy consumption is used in a typical Australian household, and the table source the amount of electricity used according to the number of occupants. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison very relevant
The line graph illustrates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions an individual produced in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal from 1967 to 2007.
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like footbakk, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, such as tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the manager. Write about your feelings and what you think the club
management should do about the situation. Write about 120-150 words.
the chart shows the differences how three countries learn english in 2010 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There are many pros and cons of animal testing. Many of the factors are related to ethical choices such as keeping animals in captivity and using them to test experimental drugs. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of animal experimentation.
More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones. Is this a positive or negative development?
It is good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on it .discuss the advantages and disadvantages .explan your choice.
The charts showed us the data about two genres of TV shows watched by males and females in four different age groups in Australia.
The graph and table below the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that governments should invest more in public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music and paintings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to an electronic company requesting information about their latest model of digital camera you have seen advertised. Ask about the following items
The price and availability of the new camera
The exact size and special functions the set have
In some countries, women now are able to join the armed forces on equal basis with men. However, some people feel that only men should be members of the army, navy or Air Force. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries people are concerned about the number of children who are overweight. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The map below shows three proposed sites for a new supermarket (A, B and c) in the city of Ellington. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. jj
Some people say that artworks (e.g. painting, music, poetry) can be created by everybody, whereas others say they can only be made by those with special ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Every year several langauges die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The charts below show the result of a questionnaire thet asked visitors to the parkway hotel how they rated the hotel's customer services. The same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010
Unemployment remains the biggest challenge for school leavers. To what extent do you agree? What other challenges do young people face today?
The charts below show the changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in a country in 1985 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Compared to our parent’s generation, life has become much more stressful. As a result, stress-related illnesses are on the increase around the world. Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
The charts below show the avarege persantages in typical meals of three type of nutrients, all of which be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Nowadays people are spending more time in workplace and staying away from home for work. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages with your own experience.
In order to be successful in sport, some people think you have to be physically strong. Others say that mental strength is more important Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many developed countries are helping poor countries in the world.Some people insist financial aid cannot boost their economy alone.To what extent do you agree with this statement.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Some people suggest that the circumstances of a crime and the reason for committing it should be taken into consideration when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
. You learned a piece of news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to that company.
In your letter, you should:
• explain why you need that job
• give the details what you can do for the company
• Suggest the time that you can work.
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
At schools, students should only be taught academic knowledge to pass the exams, and skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should be learned from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the resultsof a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five australian cities. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows a comparision of different kinds of energy production in France in 1995 and 2005.
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting.
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting in you letter
1) Describe the meeting
2) Explain the prblems with the service
3) suggest what the meeting organiser should do
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate. » Average distance in miles travelled per person per year Changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000 20012006 Walking255237 Bicycle5141 Car31994806 Local bus429274 Local distance bus54124 Train289366 Taxi1342 Other450585 All modes47406475