Some people from poor and rural backgrounds find it difficult to get a university education. Universities have to make it easier, especially for such groups, to get into them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in the 21st century, the average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? sugest somee solutions that could be taken to reduce the effect of aging populations.
The table data below shows the average band scores for students from different language groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010.
The chart below gives information about the UK's ageing population in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035.
Task 1
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that history has no value in the contemporary world. But some believe that we still need history to learn from the past. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Telling the truth at all times is not essential. On some occasions it is necessary to tell lies, and it is wrong to tell the truth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Diagram 1 shows a food web containing eight food chains that are marked numerically, i.e. each number indicates a food chain involving the primary producer up to the apex consumer. Refer to Diagram 2 for the categories of consumers in a food chain presented hierarchically. Describe the food web through these links, drawing examples from your natural environment, in at least 150 words. Use the following additional information if necessary: Primary producers (plants) occupy the bottom level in a food chain/food web; Apex consumers (hawk in Diagram 1) occupy the top level.
The diagram below shows the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. The evolution of the horse, with particular emphasis on the changing foot structure. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact on local habitants and the environment. however, others claim that it is good for the economy. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion.
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees that this is benefcial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or examples
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Electric mobility devices such as scooters, rollers, segways and hoverboards are becoming very popular tools for commuting in the city. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children should only read academic books. Others believe that reading books for pleasure is equally important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Car onwership 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that schools should teach foreign languages for primary school children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some countries have age 4 as a minimum requirement for admission into schools, whereas other countries believe that age 7 should be the minimum requirement. What is the situation in your country? What do you think is the right age to enter schooling?
You and your family visit the local shopping mall every week. However, it has become more and more difficult to find a parking spot recently. You would like to let the shopping mall manager know about this problem. Describe the problem you are having with the mall’s parking. Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
The number of children that read for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage children to read more? (
Part 2 Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many families move to different countries. Some people think children can benefits from this, while other consider it is hard for children if families move to a foreign country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries there is a shortage of suitable people for essential jobs. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it !
It is common nowadays for each member of the family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think it will lead to a break down in family relationships and communication. What is your opinion?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you photo of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
-Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
-Explain why you didn’t write earlier
- Invite them to come and stay with you
Getting promotion is one of the biggest drivers for people to apply themselves and work hard in the modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers.
This bar chart shows the different reasons for making journeys in the UK in 2006 and how males and females differed in this.
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.
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. 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.
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however think that other tpes of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothing and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own whishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
These days, many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Explain why think this change has happened. What are the effects of this change in attitudes?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, air polution and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic: many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Studies show that many people in the prison have low level of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate in prison, so that they can get a job when they leave prison. To what extent do you agree?
Museums and art galleries are not suitable for children. They cater only for adults with a specialized interest in art. What to extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe it is a good idea for students to work part-time to ensure better opportunities in future. Others are of the opinion, job during study distracts the individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently attended a dinner at your friend’s house. You had a wonderful time, but you accidentally left without paying enough attention to the host’s valuable items and one of them got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
thank your friend for the dinner and hospitality
explain what happened with the damaged item
suggest how you will fix the situation
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child's mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka
“ Some people believe that everyone has aright to have access top university education and that government should make it free for all student no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree.”
Computers and A.I. tehnology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative dvelopment?
The diagram shows how coffee is produced and prepared for sale in supermarkets and shops.
You have a spare room in your apartment that you would like to rent out to a student write aletter to the student accomodation officer of local college
In your letter, you should tell:
Where your apartment is located
When the room will be available
What your requirements for a student to stay there are.
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not others Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subject that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. in your letter
-Explain why you want to work in company's head office for six months
-Say how your work could be done while you are away
- Ask for his/her help in arranging it
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other private vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile app us becoming increasingly common. Does this development are having more advantages or disadvantages.