In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue? Beka 2
currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative medicine.However, at best these methods are ineffective , and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extend do you agree with this statement?
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templetion between 1990 and 2005.
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You had just missed a friend’s party, write a letter to apology.
In your letter, you should:
● apology to your friend
● explain why you couldn’t attend the party
● say what steps you will take to avoid in future.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a
course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment,
you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter,
• explain your position
• apologize and offer to come on another day or later the same day
• also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be
any tests during it
you recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
•describe the problems with the car
•tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Digital Digital communication technology, such as email, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connection between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
In some areas of the USA, 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?
These days many advertisements are aimed at children. What effect do you think they have? Should advertising to children be more controlled and regulated?
Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, online shopping has eclipsed in-store shopping and this trend has been receiving a great deal of public attention. Although this trend is not without disadvantages, the upsides will justify these.
You work for an international company and you need some time off to attend a family celebration. Write a letter to the company’s manager. In your letter:
give details of the celebration
explain the reason why you need time off
suggest a way to have your work done during that time.
Some people think that famous people's support towards International aid organisations draws attention to problems, while others think that celebrities make the problem less important.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You found the Lost item at the park and want to return. Write a letter to the park manager
Describe the item
Say where and when you found it
Ask how to return it to the owne
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
The graph below shows the percentage of female students in four different courses at one university from 1970 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
You forgot an item of clothing at the hotel where you stayed recently. Write a letter to the hotel manager and include the following:
– When did you stay and in what room?
– Describe the item you left behind.
– What would you like the manager to do about it?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some university students want to study other disciplines in addition to their main subjects. Others believe that it is more important to give all the time and attention to their qualifications. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the proportions of Bristish students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages in addition to english in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
IELTS Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city area as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted. Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Othe rpeople think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ou have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter introduce yourself describe your plans for the party invite your neighbor to come You do NOT need to write any addresses. You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think that the animals should be treated as pets; others think at animals are sources of food and clothing. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
You have seen a course advertised online that you think would help you perform better at work. The course will take place during the week, so you will need to take time off work.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter
say what the course is
explain why you want to do the course and how it will be beneficial to the company
suggest how your work can be covered while you attend the course.
Write a letter
You are looking for part-time job at a football club
Write a letter in about 150-200 words to the manager of the football club. Your email should do the following
1)Introduce yourself
2)Explain what experience and special skills you have
3)Tell him/her when you think you could start
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends, in your letter:
a) thank them for the holiday and the photos
b) explain why you didn't write earlier
c) invite them to come and stay with you
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a
special occasion, and you were extremely disssatisfied with the experience.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Explain the reason for the celebration
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Say what you would like the restaurant to do
Some people think government should spend money on sport facilities for training top athlets. Other think it is should be for everybody. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplaces. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many young people find their first days at high school or college difficult, because they feel very lonely. What do you think are the other difficulties they face on their first days? What can schools and colleges do to make them feel more comfortable?
Write a letter to a friend who has visited you a few days ago and has left his
mobile at your place. Please mention:
- The visit he paid you and how you felt about it.
- How you found his/her cell phone at your place.
- Suggest ways of sending it back to him/her.
The chart below show degrees granted in diffrent fields at the national university in the years 1990,2000,and 2010.
Some people believe that children should learn languages which is more important, while others think that studying science at school is important. Discuss both side.
The first chart below shows the proportion of school-aged girls and boys who were at secondary school in four world regions in 2000. The second chart shows the percentages of college-aged men and women in higher education in the same year.
A lot of advertisements for things like toys and fast food are aimed at children. Many people believe that these advertisements have a bad effect on children and their families. Do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
To achieve international sporting success, many countries build specialized facilities for the training of top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The table shows the proportions of schoolchildren attending four school categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter,
thank the manager for the opportunity to work experience
explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagram below shows the water supply system in Australia at present and in the future.
IELTS Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by private companies rather than governments. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Write an essay with at least 250 words
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Others believe that they should start school at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Public transit (e.g. buses, local trains, metros/subways) play an important role in helping residents and visitors get around large cities Public transit should be free at all times for those who want to use it. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some countries, people are having children at later age in life . What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
You recently attended a course at a local college and you enjoyed it. Write a letter to the course instructor. In your letter:
Explain why you took the course
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Suggest any improvements for the course