Some people think that young children should learn how to play a musical instrument at school. Others believe that other subjects, such as mathematics and science, should be prioritised because they will be more useful for children when they grow older. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Describe a skill that you learned from older people. You should say: What the skill is? Who learned it from? How you learned it? And how you feel about it?
The population of young people is more than old people in the countries .And it benefit us To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At the present time,the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults , compared with the number of older people. Do the advantges of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisment in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look aftertheir six year old child
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in australia
At the present, the population some countries includes relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do advantages of this situation outweigh the diadvantages?
Directors and leaders of organizations are often older people. Some people say that it is better to have young people as leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result in many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and the healthcare costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some people say that older, more traditional buildings in cities should be preserved. Others believe that these buildings should be demolished and new ones built in their place. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Young people in the modern world seem to have more power and influence than any previous young generation. Why is this the case? What impact does this have on the relationship between old and young people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some young people are leaving the country side to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvatages?
The old generation often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young people to prepare for modern life. To what extent do agree or disagree?
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year- old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
at the present time, the population of some countries includes a relativel large number of young adults, compared with the numbers of older people. do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
a person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social and material possessions. old- fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to older more traditional values such as respect for the elderly people and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
• invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In many countries today insufficent respect is shown to older people. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What problems might this cause in society?
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give youy opinion.
Some people think that people who are over 60 years old should retire and stop working. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many countries around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a negative effect on the population as a whole?
The pie charts below show the percentage of time younger and older people spend on various Internet activities in their free time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized that an old friend lives in the city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Ask them for advice in finding accommodation
Tell them where you would like to live
Tell them the type of place you are looking for
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building .Tho money should spend on building new modern buildings instead .To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that old buildings should be knocked down and replaced with modern ones, while others think they should be preserved. To what extent do you agree or disagree with demolishing old buildings?
It is too expensive to look after and repair old buidings.This money should be spent on building modern building instead.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that youngsters should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 Years old. What extent do you agree or disagree
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? older buildings How can people research this? specific ways to find information on older buildings
Some people think that children should start at a very early age. But others believe that should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people believe that it is the government's resposibility to provide care and finance to support people after they retire, Others, however, think that individuals themselves should save money in their own when they are old. discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter • say what the problems are • explain how a new fence will solve the problems • suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter,
Explain why you would like the job
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ.
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Write at lease 150 words.
3.In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
In many countries, the proportion of older population is steadily increasing what problems with this cause were the individuals in society. Suggest some majors that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
Government should dedicate extra funding to raising new buildings instead of preserving old buildings. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
Many old buildings protected by law are part of nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress? of diGive reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
A section of people argue that the construction of new roads should be done while others believe the old roads should be reformed. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that old people should take part in sport to stay healthy. Others think there are better ways for old people to stay healthy. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many cities, old buildings are being destroyed to create more space for new housing. What is your opinion?
Today, people's life expectancy is much higher than before. Some believe that older people should continue to work. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine. Why do you think this happens? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?
Nowadays, older people whoo need employment have to compete with younger people. What problem does this cause, and what are the solution?
At the present time, the population of some countrles Includes a relathvely large number of young aduits, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outwelgh the disadvantages?
Some people think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to modern facilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The leaders or directors of organisations are often older people. However, some people believe that young people can also be effective leaders. Do you agree or disagree?
IELTS 12 - Test 6 - At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the
airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time.
Write to your friend. In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alternate arrangements
You have reccently moved to another city but your bank has your address and continues to send all the communicitain there. Wirte a letter to your bank Branch.In this letter mention: -Where have you moved? -What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communicitain? -What do you want them to do regarding old communicitain already sent to the wrong address?
The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter:
*explain why the building is important
*suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
*suggest a solution to finance the repairs.