In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behaviour?
MANY YOUNG PEOPLE SPEND MUCH OF THEIR FREE TIME IN SHOPPING MALLS.THIS HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THEM AND SOCIETY. TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU AGREE OR DIS AGREE?
Nowadays, people prefer buying new items rather than repairing the damaged ones. What are the causes of this change ? what are its effects?
You live near a public school. The school asked local residents to help maintain the school building and playground ground. Write a letter to the principal i
Ine chart perow snows ine number or trips made py chuaren in one country in togeT to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
in some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positives or negative situation?
in many countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is appopriate use of government money?
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What focus do you think influence these decisions? Do we become to use to bad news, and would it be better more good news was reported?
Due to advances in science and technology, the lifestyle of people everywhere in the world has become similar. Is this a positive or a negative development?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet without face to face. To what extent this is positive or negative? Give your views.
In some countries，it is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries .To what extent do the benefits of this development outwigh the problems?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasises that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Many people around the world use social mdeia every day to keep in touch with other people and get news events . Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. What are the advantages and disadvantages for children of watching television?
You recently bought a peice of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. You should say
Describe problem with the equipment
Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
Say what you would like the manager to do
The table and pie chart illustrates populations in AUstralia according to different nationalities and areas
More and more today people want to get things done instantly (services, information, goods and tasks) without having to wait. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism overweigh its drawbacks?
Some say children should be disciplined at an early age. Others , however, feel this is not a good idea. Discuss both these view and give your opinion
Band-9 Samples: Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
People often find it difficult to adapt to new situations in their lives. Why do you think this is? What measure can you suggest to make it easier?
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why is this the case? Do yo think this is a positive or a negative situation.
The line chart shows global population trends as a percentage from 1950 to 2040. To summarize information by selecting key characteristics and compiling a report and, if necessary, make a comparison.
Question: Many people are now choosing to buy goods online instead of purchasing them from physical stores. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
IELTS Model Answer: Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the line graph below shows the numbers of enquiries recived by the tourist information office in one city over a six months period in 2011.
Some people believe that people should be allowed to work only till a set retirement age. Others say that if people want to work, age should not be a barrier to them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Exploring the outer space should be considered as a part of every countries budgeting. What are the advantages or disadvantages of such a need?
The diagram shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (KLL)
Some say that news has no connection with most people’s lives and it is a waste of time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programs. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no loner pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people think that the behavior of professional sportmen off the field is not important as long as they are good players. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It was common in the past for people to retire at 60. Now more and more people are choosing to continue working past the official retirement age, with some countries even increasing the official age of retirement. Do you agree or disagree with this change? Why?
Q: News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. Waht is your opinion about this?
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Childhood obesity has become a growing issue that nearly two-thirds of children are now classified as overweight or obese in Australia. As a result, many believe that schools should take on more responsibility for monitoring what students eat and ensuring they get enough physical exercise. The question is: to what extent should schools be responsible for addressing this problem?
People think that countries should produce foods their population eats and import less food as much as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter,
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programs has negative effect on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some think that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together. Others, however, think that hosting the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a country's financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
7.Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a newsstory, while others think they cannot represent the full story. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
Some people like to try new things, for example places to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things they are familier with. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him / her know why you are writing to him / her
Express your gratitude
Offer him / her to visit your home with his / her family
Some people get into debt buying things they don’t need and can’t afford.What are the reasons for this behaviour?What action can be taken to prevent people having this problem?
It is often argued that taxes are paid for the development of a country, while others believe that it is not necessary to pay them, people claim they have more responsibilities. This essay will discuss both perspectives before stating my own opinion that indicate a blanced both views.
Some believe that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together, while others claim that holding the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
why do we need to prevent the extinction of animal life if the extinction of creatures like dinosaurs and dodos was. caused by natural processes? What is your opinion about this