The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate student who did not
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that space programs should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are temporarily moving to a new city for your job. You will be there for three months, and you would like to rent some accommodation for your stay.
Write to an accommodation rental office. In your letter
•Tell them how long you are staying
•Describe the type of accommodation you would like
•Explain what facilities you will need nearby
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English speaking countries to learn the international language English. It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
According to most doctors, adults need thirty minutes of physical activity at least five days a week to be healthy. However, most adults do not get this recommended amount of exercise. What can be done to help people get the exercise they need? Give examples to support your answer
The bar graph gives information about the number of people who were in emergency care of different ages at hospital in Northern Ireland in the same of month December of the year 2016 and 2017.
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people claim that not enough of the waste fro home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement To what expent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Working for non profit organizations such as donations and free teaching should be encouraged among high school children. While some people support this idea, some are strongly against it. What are you in favor of
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compare to the past due to advanced technologies which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. As many as tow thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Write at least 150 words.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit.
-Explain why you will not be able to visit.
-Suggest another time that you could visit
Even more people are spending most of their time at work nowadays, which leaves almost nothing for personal life. Do you think this trend has more advantages o disadvantages for people?
IELTS 13 TEST 1 In some areas of the US a ‘curfew’ is Imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some argue that success in life is determind by where a person is born and how he or she grow up. Others believe that these factors have no effect on personal success. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Topic: Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
In a free society, it is important to speak your opinion. Nowadays, people are begging to understand the values and strengths of free speech
There are many benefits to a good eduction. Therefore, a university education should be offered to all students, not just students with good high school grades. Do you agree or disagree?
You travelled by plane last week and your suit case was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and describe what happened.
Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it.
Find out what they are going to do about it.
Internet technology means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how others live. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You had recently ordered a book, online from a bookseller. The book sent by him was not the latest edition, even though you had paid the money according to the latest edition version. Write an email to bookseller in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things. 1.Complain about the service of the online site. 2.State about the urgency for the latest edition.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (present) Gym Outdoor courts Changing room 25m Pool Outdoor courts Reception Leisure pool Changing room Sports shop UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (future plans) Changing room 25m Pool Gym Reception S ;ро hall Changing room > E
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Will this trend change much in the future?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent doyou agree or disagree with this statement?
Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. what is do you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both sides
Some people are of the view that industries and multinational companies, and not the government, should pay for the cost of ways to clean up the pollution they have created. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The quality of healthcare a person received should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of healthcare for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree?
Many people believe that formal" pen and paper " examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievements . Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Governments around the world spend too much money on treating illness And diseases and not Enough on health education and prevention.Do agree or disagree?
When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show a bookstore in 2000 and now. summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main feat make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors and the sense of community is lost. Discuss the causes and give measures to turn it around.
You have recently bought a product after seeing a company’s advertisement. You then discovered that the purchased product did not match the description of the advertisement.
Write a letter to the manager of that company. In your letter;
• describe the product you bought
• state the description the advertisement gave of the product
• say what you want the company to do to make it up to you
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, it is now illegal for employers to reject job applicants because of their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
you are living in a university residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restauranr which is open until midnight. write a letter to the governor of the university.
complain about the situation say why this is a problem.
propose ways to reduce teh noise.
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities whether they only know a few people in their area. Advantages and disadvantages of living in small communities?
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons why you missed the party;
• Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Scientists believe that eating fast food is harmful to one’s health. Some people think that education can help them change that bad habit. Others, however, argue that education does not work. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
ou are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group does
explain why the group is good for the community
suggest alternative days and times for practice
Competitiveness is considered a good quality in most societies nowadays. How does it affect individuals? Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Some people say now there is less communication between the family numbers than in the past . To what extent Agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people say that children should go to school as young as possible, while others believe that children should not start primary school until they are six or seven-years-old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have recently noticed and increase in traffic in your residential area. Write a letter to the responsible person at the local council to inform him about the problem and say
- Introduce yourself and describe the problem
- What are the reasons for the traffic in your view
- Suggest a solution to the problem.
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers.
Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter introduce yourself and
•say when the incident happened
• describe what you saw and heard
• say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,