Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools aren’t necessary; instead children should be learning useful subjects such as science and computers. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
The Bar graph below shows the Expenditure in Million Pounds on fast food items by income groups in the UK. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. » »
These days, many people have their own computer and telephone, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home. Do advantages of working at home outweigh diadvantages?
The chart below gives information about Southand's main exports in 2000, 2020, and future projections for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cutures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this messages.
The system used for rubbish/ garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
- describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
- explain how this is affecting you and you neighbours
- suggest what should be done about the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir or Madam,
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the internet has widely replaced their function. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this idea.
Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this and how it can be addresses?
Some people say that all popular TV programmes should aim to educate viewers about improtant social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is impos,d, 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.
Smacking children is the best form of discipline. To wat extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past two decades,technology has had imroved and has changed people's lives. to what exend do you agree or disagree?
Many people are now working from home every day instead of travelling to the office What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this for workers and employers? Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples
Although parents are responsible for raising a child, outside influence plays a key role in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You ordered an item from an online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet. Last week you sent an email about the situation to the shop, but you did not receive a reply.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the situation
complain about the bad service
ask for immediate delivery of your order or your money back
These days, many people prefer to eat ready meals rather than cook at home. Why has it happen? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of living in cities Discuss bth views and give your own opinions
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in diffrent countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter.
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the european union from seven major countries of orgin between 1997 and 2003. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.`
The table below gives information about the changes in most of travel in England between1985 to 2000
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual asessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Nowadays shops have extented opening hours almost very day of the week in many countries.Is it a positive or negative development.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.Write a letter to
your friend in your letter
-say why a driving letter is advantageous
-recommend a driving school
-give any extra guidance/tips
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short coockery course. The coockery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at rhe coockery school. In your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you have done since the course
suggest another coockery course you would like the school to offer
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend of yours is thinking about appliying for the same course you did at university. He/She has askes for your advise about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
give details of the course you took at the university
explain why you recommend the university
give some advice about how to apply
write at least 150 words.
The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009.
The charts below show the percentage of time younger and older people spend on various Internet activities in their free time (excluding email). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Animal rights protesters strongly believe that any form of animal experimentation is not only cruel and inhumane but also immoral. Scientists, however, believe that it is justified when used to develop new medicines, which benefit the lives of humans. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows the proportion of male and female teachers in six categories of educational setting in England in 2010.
The two bar charts show the proportion of 14-16 year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three popular foreign languages. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal of more money than people in other impòrtant professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
computers do not help children to learn effectively. on the contrary, their usage has a negative effect on both the physical and mental development of young people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve gowing trafic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Unemployment is one of the biggest problem of contemporary era. What do you think are the main causes of unemployment? What solutions can you suggest?
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an everage english home. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantage of this development outweighs the disadvantages?
Many teachers assign homework to students everyday. Dou you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your anwser.
IELTS general sample: You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra ticket.
Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter:
– Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come
– Give details of when the trip will take place
– Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip
The graphs show us woman jobless rates in each country of the United Kingdom in 2013-2014. There are 4 countries of UK.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experienc
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort od punishment should parent and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individual and society? suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
The graph below and the chart on the next page show the answers people gave about the extent to which they are satisfied with their lives and what they think would make them happiest.