According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average ‘holiday’ is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows population variation in three wildlife species from 2011 to 2016 in North America and its coastal areas.
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among
A neighbour has damaged your automobile while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: explain why you’re writing describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine. For someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 years old child.
Write a letter to the parents.
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you should be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Dear sir or Madam,
Q. The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
we cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with oue own communities and countries. agree or disagree?
The graph and chart below show the averate monthly maximum temperatures and the average monthly rainfall in two Australian cities, Darwin and Sydney. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the average number of weekly patients visiting four clinics of a hospital from 2010 to 2016. Number of patients to four clinics in one hospital
Many people think it is the government’s responsibility to ensure the provision of good health care for everyone in the community and that each individual should be cared for by State medical programmes. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in four countries in 1950 and 2003 and the projection for 2050.
Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in public places. Overall this is a very good idea. To what extent do you agree?
The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?
Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for the progress of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think computers and the Internet are more important in child’s education. Others believe that schools and teachers are essential for children to learn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of people working in different sectors in town A and town B in 1960, 2010.
In many cities there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to modernise, old buildings are demolished and replaces with new buildings. What are the disadvantages of knocking down old building? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The given bar chart illustrates the results of a survey about the habit of coffee and tea purchase and consumption by the public in five different cities in Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart.
The table below shows the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for the first and last month of the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in Canada in 2005 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Nowadays in many countries young people leave rural areas to sudy or work in cities. Do you think the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
The bar graph below gives information about the average daily sales of different food items in two seasons.
The graph below shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010.
Some people believe that it is unnecessary to teach children about handwriting skills in our modern age. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
• In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their families and friends. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the places visited by different people living in Canada.
The table illustrates the projected costings during the five years in American dollars for three environmental strategies for stable forestry, whilst the pie chart presents the anticipated expenses distributed by four sectors in the first year.
Your local council has decided to close the only park in your town and build a car park in its place. You believe this will have a bad effect on the people who live and work in the town.
Write a letter to the mayor. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you think the decision is wrong
say what you think the council should do instead
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the widespread use of technology in education has improved learning, while others think it has led to more distractions and decreased the quality of education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The maps show a shopping centre in 1985 and in 2005.
Money should be spent on promoting healthy lifestyle rather than in treatment of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that children should be involved in making schools' rules. Some argue that adults should be in charge of making rules. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. ielts-academic-coffee-shop-sales Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a 6-month period in 2011.
The line graph shows the part of tourists who visited attractions in England between 1980-2010.
The table below shows the changes in exports in HK billions between 2009 and 2010.
Q. Transport delays and long journey times are a widespread phenomenon in many cites today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved. Introduction. A. Effective transportation has been a major problem in urban communities. A lot of reasons how have been given for this delays which we will be looking at and possible way out.
The graph below shows the quatities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Say
what product you want to recommend to him –
Tell him/her where he/she can get this product –
Explain why you want to recommend this product
Wrirte about the following topic: In many countries today, there are people living on or below the poverty line. Why is this the case? What can be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge fo its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The willingness to take risks is the only way one can succeed in life, both personally and professionally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the change in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. summrise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below show the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activitiy in 2010
The change in the percentages of the homes that were owned and rented by people of England and Wales in the duration of 1918 and 2011 is illustrated in the chart.