Some argue that brain drain may lead to dire consequences for home country, while others think it has marginal effect on society. Discuss and give your opinion.
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communicaton outweigh the disadvantage?
The rise of convenience food has helped people keep up with the speed of modern lifestyle. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss bothviews and give your opinion.
Your friend has offered to sell you something. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter include:
What the item is
Questions requesting details of the item being sold
What price you think is fair
As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the users should cover the costs. Discuss and give your opinion.
It has been said “not everything that is learned is contained in books”. compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion which source is more important? Why?
Unemployment among young people is a serious problem.One solution has been suggested is to shorten the working week. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages? Do you think this policy should apply to just young workers or the whole workforce?
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets lots of exercises and avoids stress. What should people do to stay fit? Give reasons for your answer.
Computers do not help children learn more effectively. On the contrary, the use of computer's has a negative effect on children's physical and mental development. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. in your letter:
-say how well you know your friend
-describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
-explain why your friend would be suitable for this job
The rise of online shopping has transformed the way many people purchase goods. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media?
You recently borrowed something from a friend. Unfortunately, the item has become damaged. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
remind your friend that you borrowed something from him/her
explain how the item became damaged
suggest how you can resolve the issue of the damaged item
People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our lives generally more comfortable but traditional values & customs have been lost & this is a pity. To what extend do you agree.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
•give contact details for when you are away
•give instructions on how to care for your pet
• describe other household duties
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
The cost of public transport has been rapidly rising over the past decade. what are the reasons for this? what are some possible solutions?
IELTS general writing task 1 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
Shopping has developed from a necessary activity to a kind of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be beneficial to children. Others believe this has negative effect on a children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued.
• Describe a similar situation that happened to you once.
• Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.
Your English speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celbrating New Year in different 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
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people think that technological development has made life complex. The only possible solution it not to use technology to live a simpler life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
•In large cities, the issue of overpopulation has been a significant cause of concern which leads to a lack of jobs and traffic congestion. What is the cause of this? How can government help in solving this problem? 1.High burn rates
In many countries, people are now living longer than even before.Some people say an aging population creates problems for government.Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people.To what effect do the advantage of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and
•Explain why people can feel this way
•Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and
• Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
These days, many university courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant disadvantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
The % of overweight children in Weston countries has increased by 20% in last 10 years. Discuss the cause and effects of disturbing trend?
The cost of air travel has fallen in recent years. Do you believe this is a positive or negative development? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Deforestation has long been continuing around the global, raising concerns that we may make our planet an inhospitable place to live. Do you think it is important to preserve the forests? What can individuals and authorities do to prevent deforestation?
interact with each other has changed because of Technology. In what ways has Technology affected personal relationship? Has become a positive or negative development?
Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
1.Some people believe that the increasing use of technology in education has both advantages and disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people like to eat a wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area. As a result, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend has invited you to a birthday party, but you will be unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • thank your friend for the invitation. • explain why you won't be able to attend. • suggest another time to see your friend.
Human cloning is today turning into one of the hottest issues in the world and while it has attracted many supporters, there are still people who disapprove of this modern science. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Music plays a vital role in our country. How much has music influenced the way we think today? What do you think is the key role of music in today's world?
In the opinion of some people, the internet has narrowed the gap among people in the world by increasing social interactions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
It is undeniable that immigration has become a great influence on the society. Each year, more and more people are transmigrating to other countries by leaving their mother land. This essay will discuss why people are immigrating and provide options for the results of immigration.
Some people believe that the development of technology has a negative impact on education. Others argue that technology has greatly enhanced the learning experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Car owner ship 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
A large company In your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, alter to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company, In your letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts say how you think the company should spend the money
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors
fo your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the
reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. this has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answes and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an age oh population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits of society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the internet is shrinking the world with their benefits.Other argue that it has a adverse effect on civilizations due to poor famiy relationships Discuss both views