Some people believe that the only purpose of film is to entertain. Others say that films should always have some educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it.
How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it?
Give reasons for your answers and include any revelant examples from your own experience
Being a celibrity –such as a famous film start or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Being a celebrity - such as famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crime in society. To what etent do you agree or disagree with this issue.
Exposure to international media such as films, TV and megazines has significant impact on local culture.
What do you think has been the impact?
Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that government should control the amount of violation in films and on television to control crimes in society
How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think it is good for a country's culture to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that it is better for countries to make their own films and TV programs instead.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, people watch more movies from overseas. What are the reasons for this? Should the government give financial support to local cinema to produce local films?
Some people believe that entertainment such as film star pop musicians or sports star are paid to much money Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of jobs should be highly paid.?
Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to broadcast foreign films and TV shows. Others, however, think it is best to produce
local films and shows. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that workers like nurses, doctors and teachers do not get enough payment while film actors and athletes get more money than the importance of their job.
How far do you agree or disagree?
Some people feels that entertainer such as film stars, pop musicians or sports starts are paid too much money.
1. Do you agree or disagree.
2.Which other types of jobs should be highly paid.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much. Do you agree or disagree? What other types of job should be highly paid?
Being a celebrity- such as famous film star or sports personality – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
In films and computer games violence has become more popular. Some people think this has negative effects on society, other think it is harmless relaxation.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that the government should regulate the level of violence in films on television and at the cinema. Others feel that violent films should not be regulated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures. Others say that books, films and the Internet can be used as a source of information about different cultures. Do you agree or disagree?
Reading books keeps a person's mind active, whereas watching films and television is passive and does not require a person to use their imagination. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas through words, pictures, music or films. Some people nevertheless think that the government should restrict artist’ freedom of expression.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on TV in order to reduce the amount of violent crimes in the society. Do you agree or disagree?
TASK-2
Being a celebrity-such as a famous film star or sports personality-brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that seeing ancient objects in a museum can give the public a unique awareness of history. Others say that modern media such as films or talks on the internet, provide a more effective way for the public to learn about history.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some argue that schools should replace traditional books with multimedia resources such as films, computers, and games. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss both sides and provide your opinion.
Many modern films and television programmes about past event
and people contain a mixture of fact and fiction. Some people say
this distorts the public's view of history and should therefore be
discouraged. What are your views?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples
from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.
Task 1: (Bar chart) The graphs below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films should have educational values. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places and learn about their culture. We can learn as much as from books, film and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people feel that entertainers ( e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sport stars) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
which other types of job should be highly paid?
Some people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why is this? Do you think the government should spend more money supporting the local film industry?
Being a celebrity - such as a famous film star or sport personality - brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Schools should stop using books to teach and use films, TV, and computers in the classroom instead.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that now we can see films on, phones or tablet there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films, need to be seen in a cinema.
Discuss both these, views and give your own opinion
Some people think that books should be stopped in school, and videos, films and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, picture, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
These days people pay more attention to famous film stars than to famous scientists. Why is this happening? Explain the trend giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident nowadays. People tend to have the same films, music, brands, TV channels, and so on. To what extent do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
WRITING TASK I
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph and chart below give information about 3D cinema screens and film releases. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
With the advent of stream services online , fewer people go to the movie theater to see films what what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Being a celebrity - such as a film star or singer - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems
Some people think that books should be stopped in schools and that videos, computers and films should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?
Some People Feel That Entertainers Such As Film Stars, Pop Musicians Or Sports Stars Are Paid Too Much Money.
Do You Agree Or Disagree?
Which Other Types Of Job Should Be Highly Paid?
Some people believe that violence films for you and encourage people to be violent . Others argue that violence and films are related because violence existed before films. Which of these opinions do you agree with, and to what extent do you agree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative empact on local culture. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
The use of violence in music lyrics, video games and films seen by children is causing concern in many societies. What problems may be caused by this type of violent imagery, and what steps could be taken to lessen the impact on young people?
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is
no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to
be seen in a cinema.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negetive impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think watching TV and films makes children more creative. Others think that it can actually lower their creativity. Discuss both views and gove your opinion
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic?