Some people say that old building designs should be preserved from destruction. What type of building should be preserved? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
In some countries, adults are living with their parents after graduating or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Government invest in the arts, such as music and theatre is waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In the developed world, average life expentancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals ann society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents' absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that companies should be allowed to collect data about customers freely, while others believe this practice should be restricted. Discuss both sides of this issue.
people attend college or university for many deference reasons ( for example, new experiences, carrer preparation, increase knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university.
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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The chart and table below give information about population figures in Japan. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
#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)
The given bar chart shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age group who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent.
With the increace of job opportunities ,it has become increasingly common for individuals to migrate cities and urban regions from countriside dramatically,which can reduce countriside populations , paricularly in rural areas.While there are clear disadvantages to this trend ,I believe that its benefits carry greater weight.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara dessert or the Antartic . What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The charts below show the average perchentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
. You want to buy some computers. Therefore, write to a vendor seeking
information and price quotation for the same.
In your letter
• introduce yourself
• give details on what types of computers you are looking for
• request the quotation
Many countries offer a free health care system to their citizens rather than relying on private health care. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a free system, and give your opinion.
Some people think that home schooling is better for children while other believe that formal schooling is important for children in their younger age. Which one do you think is better
Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting. What/Where the place is? What people can see there? Why only very few people visit there? And explain why you think it is interesting?
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation:
How long you have known your friend
Something about your friend personality
Why you think your friend would make a good employee.
Some feel that school should be mixed with both girls and boys attending while others feel the genders ought to separated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart shows the unemployment situation in Australia in the year 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people fail to maintain balance with work and other aspects of life. What are the reasons for failure? Explain how can it be solved?
The chart bellow shows the number of people employed in five regions of Australia in 2001 and 2008
The diagrams below show UK students’ responses to the question of to what extent would they describe themselves as financially organised.
Some people think that hosting an international sports events are good for the country while some people think it's bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until theyare six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from ayoung age?
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for the company. And give your own opinion.
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in tv, video games and other type of entertainment for children's leisure. How does this effect children? How do you think problem can be tackles?
Some people believe that there are no compelling reasons for us to protect animal species from extinction as it occurs naturally. I personally disagree with this conviction and will support my argument in the essay below..
Emoplyers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Many people think that the internet is terrible for both the individual person and for society. To what extent do you agree?
Som e people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think that it’s a waste of time.Discuss both sides of question!
SOME PEOPLE FEEL THAT ENTERTAINERS ARE PAID TOO MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? WHICH OTHER TYPES OF JOB SHOULD BE HIGHLY PAID
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar ,which causes many health problems .Sugary products shoud be mad more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar . do you agree or disagree ?
The chart below shows the percentage of the total US population aged 65 and over between 1900 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Even after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, some companies are thinking of using a hybrid approach when it comes to working from home and on-site. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working on-site?
The charts below show what UK postgraduates and graduate students who did not get a full-time work did after leaving collegue in 2008
In the future, robots and other forms of artificial intelligence may do the majority of the work that humans do today. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Pollution from aircraft is one of the main factors responsible for global warming. What measures could be taken to reduce this source of climate change?
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
More and more people are working from home rather then at workplace. 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 ans give your own opinion.
In many parts of the world there are now more multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many cannot speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree?
!"ou work (or an internation,1 company, and wou[d like to spend six months
working in its h,ad office in anoth,r cour,try.
Write a letter to your manager. In your fetter
• explain why yoq want tp wcfrk in· the company�s head office for six months
• say how your work coulcfc be done while you are away
• ask for hisllJer help in ijrranging it