In many countries woman no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not repent the financial security that marriage country. To what extent do you agree?
In many countries, more and more people are competing for a place to study in universities. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people spend a lot of money on things that are unnecessary, while so many people in thus world do not even get anything to eat. why do you think people do it? what can be done to stop them from doing so?
Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. What is your own opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. You may continue your writing on the back page if you need more space
Nowadays the environmental problems are to big to be manage by individual persons or countries. In other words, it is an internationl problem. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays more and more older citizens who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?
Traditional food is undergoing great changes and is being replaced by new diet. What do you think are the reasons and what do you think about this phenomenon?
Many people work for money while others say that there are more important aspects of job satisfaction. When choosing a job money is the most significant consideration. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
It has been observed that in many countries fewer students choose to study science and technology at universities. What are the causes of this? What effects can this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and provide any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• explain why you will be away
• ask your friend to take care of your apartment
describe the tasks you want your friend to do
Begin your letter as follows:
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you argree?
More and more fathers are taking break from their careers so that they can stay at home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both parents work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have heard that the local authority is planning to build a shopping mall in the centre of your town. You do not agree with this decision because there are already a lot of shops.
Write a letter to the planning department. In your letter
-say why you are writing
-give reasons for your objections
-explain what you think would be a better alternativear
In many countries plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish, causing pollution on land and in water, so people think that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or dis-agree?
More and more children are accessing the Internet unsupervised. This can sometimes put them at risk. What problems do you think parents face when dealing with their children using the Internet? How can this problem be solved?
In many countries, the rich are becoming more prosperous, and the poor are becoming poorer. Why is this a problem? What solutions can be done to solve this problem?
Many people today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? Do you think this wiil be the case in the future?
In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?
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.
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many museums charge for admission whiles others are free. Do you think the advantage charging for admission outweigh the disadvantage
In some places, fast food, prepared meals, and sugary drinks are now sold in more shops and at lower prices than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
N All over the world societies are This problem effects both children and adults. What are the reason for this rise in obesity. How could it be tackled?
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what type of neighbor is the best to have? •someone who is quiet •someone who we are similar to •someone who is supportive Use specific details and examples in your answer.
In some countries children have very strict rules of behavior, in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they like. To what extent should children have to follow the rule?
Nowadays, many people choose to work remotely from home instead of commuting to the office every day. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
some epople think pollution and damage of environment are resulted from a country developing. to what extent do you agree or disagree
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
Nowadays young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. Why does this happen? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say where you think you left the papers
•Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him /her to do
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘ one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people argue that young people are unfit for holding significant positions in the government, while others maintain that it is beneficial for them to occupy such roles. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A friens of yours has always admired your car. You have now decided to sell it.
Write a letter to your friend to ask if he I interested in buying your car. In your letter,
•Explain why you are selling your car.
•Describe the good points and any bad points about your car.
•Suggest the friend visits you to see and drive your car.
children going to single-sex school have disadvantages in later life . In many countries children are being sent to co-education system and unisex schools by their parents that have various advantages and disadvantages.|
The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these energy sources in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these areas outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
More and more people today wear fashionable clothes is it positive or negative development ? Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
In many countries, people are working longer hours than before. Why is this happening? What problems can this cause for individuals and families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend has written to you ask you how your IELTS studies are going . write a letter telling your friend how you are preparing for the test .
-Say what progress you are making
-Explain how you are preparing for the test
-Say which section you are finding difficult
In many developing countries, there are major problems with the quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What problems has this created? What solutions could be provided to prevent this?
Some people think it is best to live in the vertical city where there are a lot of tall buildings. Other people think we should live in the horizontal city where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption. What are the causes of the over-consumption of electricity? How can people be encouraged to use less energy?
Some people want the governments to spend money looking for life in other planets, however. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries small shops and towns centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
Fossil fuels (e.g., coals, oil and gas) are the main sources of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g., Wind and solar power) have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
Countries with long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?