Many elderly people are not longer looked after their family, but are put in health homes. What are the advantages adn disadvantages of this trend?
Society is based om rules and laws.If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do,it could not function. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
The table below shows the worldwide market share of notebook computer manufacturers in the year 2006, 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some People think that national sports team and individual men and women who represented their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by the non-government sources (e.g Business, scholarships etc) discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chartss below showwhat UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
Every man has a right to proper healthcare. However, private hospitals nowadays are so profit-oriented that they are distracted from providing proper healthcare facilities. In your opinion, is this profit-making tendency a hindrance to proper healthcare ?
Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain
Why you are writing to them
Why you think the insurance should not be increased
What you want them to do
Write at least 150 words
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those whose are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public area. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The maps below show the changes in a small town from 1995 until now.
Gave your opinion on the following statement "Happiness is a direction, not a place"
Write a letter to your neighbor in response to complaint received regarding noise coming out of your home
the top piority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tox to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching many students. Nowadays, new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach?
If a person is found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while driving, they should be banned from driving for life, whether they were involved in an accident or not. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more couples are deciding to be child-free, to have no children, in other words. Some people claim that those couples reach this conclusion through entirely selfish reasons. While others think that they came to this decision through noble motives, such as concern about overpopulation and desire for independence Disuss both views and give your opinion.
People nowadays are buying wider range of household things( foe example television , rice cooker) than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays we can watch entertainment performance from the screens and no need to watch it live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have heard that the local authority is planning to build a shopping mall in the centre of your town. You do not agree with this decision because there are already a lot of shops.
Write a letter to the planning department. In your letter
-say why you are writing
-give reasons for your objections
-explain what you think would be a better alternativear
Computers are being used more and more in education and some say there will be soon no role for teachers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or to work in a foreign language. Others say that these are not the only reasons why. Someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too much choices. To what extend do you agree and disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own kn0owledge of experience.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year Summarise the information by selectign and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A cafe near your home put some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you.Write a letter to the manager of the cafe to complain about this matter. In your letter,
-Describe the problem
-Explain how it affects you
-Say what you will do if this matter is not resolved
Since most information about culture and history can be found online, museums and art galleries are no longer needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Keywords: online information; museum Type: Agree & Disagree
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statemen
Music plays a vital role in our society. How much has music influenced the way we think today? What do you think is key role of music in nowadays world?
Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor.
Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter:
· Explain what the favor was
· Describe how this favor helped you
· Offer compensation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
Your friend would like to visit you but unfortunately you are not free when they want to come. Write a letter to your friend.
Apologise
Explain why you are busy
Suggest another time
Teachers are not as imortant as they used to be because of the choice of other alternatives for students,such as online teching.To what extent do yo agree of disagree?
have recently joined a well-reputed company. In your office, the cafeteria is not cleaned properly. The cutlery available is usually unclean and most of the food on sale is stale Write an email to the human resources department in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: State what problem you face when you visit the cafeteria. Complain about the inability of the cafeteria staff to address the problem. Describe how you want the issue to be addressed.
IELTS 8 - Exam 2 - Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in public places. Other people say that this is not enough and that other measures are needed. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that they should not have to pay any tax and should be able to keep all of the money that they earn. To what extent do you agree or disagree Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extend do you egree or disagree with this opinion?
Today, many do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problem does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
This map illustrates the industrial are and the planned future development of the town of Norbiton.
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– Describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Detailed reporting of crime has bad effects. Consequently, such details should not be reported in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ies have legal ages at which people can drink. Other countries believe not having strict laws is a better policy. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Human activities have had a negative effect on ecosystem, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this can not changed while others feel that we can still take action to protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
•Explain how missing your flight impacted you
•Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think it is a possitive or nagative development?
You want to improve your English and a friend has given you contact details for a private teacher. Write a letter to the teacher and say:
why you want to improve your English
how the teacher can help you
when you would like to start having lessons?
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Despite a variety of sport facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever before. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest
Word Limit: 200 - 250 words. *Please do not exceed 300 words. Duration:1 hour only Question Some people think that children should not watch television, because it has negative effects, while others believe it helps children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pursuit of wealth has become the main motivation for many business owners nowadays. Do you thinks this is a positive or negative development ?
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: