Some people believe that the increasing number of vehicles is one of the biggest problems facing cities, while others believe that cities have bigge challenge . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The government has the duty to ensure that its citizens have a healthy diet, while others believe this is individuals’ responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admission tutor.
ometimes spouses have to live far away from each other. Maintaining a long distance relationship is sometimes difficult and straining. What do you think are the main reasons for long distance relationships? What can be done to help couples feel closer in such situations?
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
Many criminal commits further crimes as soon as they are released from the prison. What do you think causes of this ? What effect this have on the society ?
Many people believe that social networking sites have huge negative effects on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to rent accommodation while others buy their own homes. Does renting a house or a flat have more advantages than buying one?
In some countries, schools have started teaching students about criminal laws and the consequences of breaking them. Is this a positive or negative development?
You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
•explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
•say who can go instead of you
•tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people don't have the natural ability to learn languages. Some schools should force students to learn foreign languages. Agree or Disagree?
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
a -Explain your situation
b- Say why you feel unsure about living in the city
c-ask some questions about life in the city
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Many cities have serious problems with traffic congestion. What are the causes of these problems and what are some possible solutions?
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Children have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age 5 or 6, right up until age of 18. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making children do exams?
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positve development or a negative development. Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge or experience.
globalisation and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time ms you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
You are studying mathematics at university and have an assignment next week. You have been sick.
Write a letter to your teacher asking for an extension on your assignment. In the letter,
explain that you are a student in the mathematics class
explain that you have been sick
ask for an extension
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
The number of indigenuos tribes living traditional lives in the world's rainforests is decreasing. Within a few decades the last of these indigenuos tribes may have disappeared forever. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to prevent it from happening?
In many countries, people are choosing to have fewer children than in the past. What are the reasons for this trend, and what effects does it have on society?
children going to single-sex school have disadvantages in later life . In many countries children are being sent to co-education system and unisex schools by their parents that have various advantages and disadvantages.|
Nowadays, more and more people have access to the Internet. But constant availability of any information worsens people’s memory and critical thinking skills. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
• state your reason for writing
• describe the problems
• propose a solution
The maps underneath displays the differences that have made way at the sea side resort Templeton during the fifteen year period.
Recent advances in air travel have focused only on those sitting in upper class and have left other passengers with no benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your country to live or study abroad? Try to do this under exam conditions — try to avoid looking at any notes you've made while studying this section. Remember, in the exam you'd have about 40 minutes to complete this task.
"Some people believe that technological advancements have improved our lives significantly, while others argue that technology has brought more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion." Instructions: Support your arguments with relevant examples and reasons. Ensure to cover both perspectives before presenting your opinion.
Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sport activity. Discuss both side and give your opinion
You are studying for an exam, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your immediate manager.
In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
State how this qualification helps your job or company.
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad.
You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the city.
Write a letter to your friend:,
1.Explain what you like to do.
2.Tell him/her what type of work or studies you had completed.
3.Ask for assistance in connecting an appropriate institution
Many students around the world are not choosing science subject at university? What are the reasons for this? What affects will this have on society?
You have a full time job and are also doing part time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Describe the situation. Explain why why you cannot continue at this time. Say what you would like to take.
Nowadays environmental problems are too big for individual countries or people to solve. We have reached the stage where we need cooperation on an international level to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is usually important to agree or disagree with a certain fact or piece of information in opinion essays. Your argument must support one of two opposing views in the essay. Given below is an example of an IELTS opinion essay. Let’s understand how to frame the essay from the ideas we have.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international travel 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
Write at least 150 words
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss bot views and give your opinion.
There is a debate concerning about the better work whether undertaking in the same entreprise for the lifetime or occupying distinct organisations. This essay discusses both sides of this contentious argument and then I will give my own perpectives.
If someone is determined to labour in one place, it would ensure their long career and the easiness reaching better position one day. The company certainly pay attention for the loyal employees and the ones whose understanding their works better anyone else, knowing how to develop their business and/or products, and strengthening the weakness of their organisation. All of these are only obtained by diving the duties for a long time and then someone will become an experts of this kind of job. This expetises lead to higher position, albeit perhaps in long way to go. Unfortunately, this condition might bring a person in lacking experiences from another abilities and situations that would be a challenge for him or her if their office had got a bankrupt suddenly.
On another side, the research shows that people who are changing their occupation twice in a minimum can take a multitasking job and survive in facing some unexpectedly issues rather than those who only have one position in their life. For instance, an actuary has a job in a private company taking care of life insurance before she moved into a government institution that tackle some medical and health issues in which threaten lives. She should hand on experiences regarding all the calculation about risk-life theories in real life, whereby it can be only acquired from the company which she undertook beforehand. However, the drawback of displacing the organisations over and over again is the workers should start their career from zero in their new institution and might bring a perfect designation that is not in short time.
To conclude, both of the constant or altered organisations will give each own beneficial and detrimental conditions. In my opinion, it is a good idea and recommended to take chances looking perfect organisations and if it have fitted into what I am looking for, I prefer to immediately decide to settle down for long time until the time of retired.
Some people think that wearing uniforms fosters solidarity between staff and makes them feel part of a team. Others claim that it is better to have a dress code than a uniform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary unpaid work.
In your letter
•Explain why you want to do voluntary unpaid work at the museum
•Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
•Give details of when you would be available for work
Some people think The mental strength important for success in sports while others believe that is it more important to have strong and fit people in sports. Discuss both views and give opinion.
Some people think companies should employ old people to work as they have a lot of working experience. Others, however, think it is better to recruit young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning to take 3 days’ leave. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: Saying why you want to leave How long your leave is What plans of work you have for your leave Who will support your work How you ensure the fulfillment of your plan when you come back to work Try to write a minimum of 50 words.
ou have an extended family and every year you all get together to go on a family trip for a week. Your uncle is in charge of the plans this year and you would like to suggest a place you have visited.
Write a letter to your uncle. In your letter:
suggest the place you recommend
describe your experience in this place
mention what you could do there
Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world, while others think scientists make the greatest contribution to the world. Discuss both views!
Manu people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Fors the situation have advantages or more disadvantages?
Some people think that the internet has brought people together while others think that people have become more isolated now.”
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing each other. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?