IELTS 17 Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some parts of the world people are becoming more focused on connecting with older people and researching their history. Why do you think people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that to be a successful sportsperson, one needs to have a natural ability. Others think that hard work and practice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graphs below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opend in the one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, distance learning programs have gained popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken at a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph illustrates the proportion of urban residents in four particular nations between 1970 and 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Parents are delaying childbirth nowadays than in the older days. Why is this? Do the advantages of late childbirth outweigh the disadvantages?
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
• explain why you changed jobs
• describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
Small, independent shops will have no place in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Do you agree or disagree? Note down a few points which support your opinion.
Human activities have negative effects on the nature and every year many plants and animal species become extinct. Some people think that it is too late to do anything to solve this problem. Other people believe that effective measures can be taken to change this situation. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
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
Some sceientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligent than human beings. while some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are living in the university complex, and you have a problem with loud noise from a campus restaurants that stays open until midnight. Write a letter to higher authorities of the university.
-Complain about the situation
-Why this is a problem?
-Propose way to reduce the noise?
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.
in many countries around the world, rural people are moving to citites, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
In many places, new homes are needes, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films, and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?
People should choose their course of study not on the basis of their own interests, but based on the kinds of jobs they can get. 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.
These days, open space design is popular in schools and workplaces. DO you think this is a positive or negative development?
Directors of large organizations receive much higher salaries than ordinary workers. Some think it is necessary while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, the use of renewable energy sources is being encouraged. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below gives information on cmsumer spending items in four different countries in zoa. Of national consumer expenditure by category 2008
It is important for children to learn the different between right and wrong at an early age . Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children ?
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
Even more people are interested in wearing fashionable clothes nowadays. Do you think it is a positive or a negative trend?
Some people think that children should not watch telvision as it has negative effects while some people believe that they should watch television as it helps them in their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Part 2 To succeed in a business, one needs to know maths. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Nowadays, as role models, famous people have an increasing influence on the young. Is it a positive or negative development?
You stayed in a hotel where you faced a great deal of noise in the early morning due to faulty central heating system. Write to manager to discuss the problem, the conversation you had with the manager and what do you want from manager
The graph below shows the number of b in three cities between 1965 and 2010. Summarize the information and make comparisons where relevant.
Some parents purchase their children a large number of toys to play with.What are the advantages and disadvantages for the kids of having lot of toys.
Some people say that parents should spend time on reading or telling stories to children, while others think parents no longer have to do this because there are other sources for stories such as books, TV, and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some psychologist recommend that to overcome stresses in daily life we should do nothing at all for a period of time of the day. Do you agree or disagree?
Some of people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what xtent do you agree or disagree?
People tend to work longer hours nowadays. Working long hours has a negative effect on themselves, their families and society, so working hours should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
As a results of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is an growing demand for more flights. what problems does this have on the environment? what measures could be taken to solve the problem?
Recently you issued a cheque to someone, but when that person presented the cheque to the bank, it was returned with these words ‘Returned for lack of sufficient funds”. You are sure that there is sufficient balance in your account.
-Write a letter to the bank manager. In your letter,
-give him particulars about your cheque
-tell him that the cheque has bounced for no valid reason
-request him to look into the matter
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In many counties around the world,rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is positive or a negative devlopment ?
-some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important that life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. why is it the case? is it a positive or negative development?
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total selling with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furnitures became at the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
You have borrowed money from your bank. You agreed to repay a fixed amount every month. However, it will be difficult to pay any money back this month. Write an email to the bank in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: State the amount of money you borrowed and the repayment schedule. Explain why you borrowed the money. Explain the reason you cannot pay any money this month and why you will be able to pay next month.
The table below shows the wordwide market share of notebook computer manufacturers in the year 2006,2007 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons wherere levant.
Films can have effect on the children’s education and teach them many things. some thing is a positive effect while others think it is a negative effect. what is your opinion?
Some people say that the government should not spend money building theaters and sport stadium. They should spend more on medical care and education nations instead. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below illustrates the total number of telephone call minutes (in billions) in the UK from 1995 to 2002, categories into three distinct types.
Quite a few youngsters nowadays take cohabitation for granted, while others find it unacceptable. In about 350 words, state your choice and explain why.
Some people think that environment problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that these problems cannot be solved if individuals do not take action. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.