Most people in the world need to work in order to lead a decent life or even just to survive. Many workers are motivated by money: if the job pays well, they are willing to do it. However, some people are not concerned with the size of their pay packet: they simply enjoy their job and choose to do it whether they earn a high salary or not. What is more important – salary or job satisfaction? Discuss and give reasons for your answer.
Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at an alarming rate. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
According to some people spending a lot of money is a must. Others insist that lavish celebrations are a waste of money and resources. Both views will be discussed in this essay; however, in my opinion, it does not make much sense to spend a lot of money on celebratio
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of how long you will be away
•suggest how you will make up for the lost time
#Health | #Sports - Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (IELTS 9, AC)
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do youagree or disagree with this opinion?
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Completing university education is thought by some to be th ebest way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developng soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
Many people working from home using modern technology today. some people think that only the workers benefit from this and not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that mental strength is more important for success in sport. Some believe physical health is more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.In your letter.
•introduce yourself
•say why you are interested this sports club
•ask some questions about the club facilities, members,costs
In many countries, there is shortage of housing due to growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the country side, others argue for the regeneration of cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building new towns in the country?
The internet has changed the world. Some people say it is great. Others say it causes problems. Give the advantage and disadvantage of the internet.
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree? Essay Outline
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In your letter, you should tell:
- how you know about this city/town;
- what information was incorrect;
- what the editor should do about this.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music and others not. Discuss both view and your opinion.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fee. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone.What extend do you agree or disagree.
These days some people argue that food should be locally produced and consumed instead of transporting it from fileds to markets. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Crime is a growing problem on a global scale. Some think that crime prevention rather than punishment is the key to solve the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Nowadays more and more young people hold the important positions in the government. Some people think that it is a good thing，while others argue that it is not suitable. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the numbers of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think thid is a positive or negative situation?
You ware working for a Company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manger. In your letter
* explain why you want to take time off work
* give details of the amount of time you need
* suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Too much money is spent on maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked out to give way to modern buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The vast majority people believe on constructing stylish buildings to live in while many suggest to keep the ancient buildings. Ancient buildings send message to the new generation on what did look like and their behaviors.
There are many reasons to illustrate on how the old buildings are important for the new generations. First of all, the ancient buildings are made by our ancestors and I personally believe that we should have a look their imaginations and constructing buildings. Second of all, to see the constructing historic buildings make us more creative persons in our live to make even better buildings for the generations ahead.
On the other hand, new constructions can be an innovative model. If I point it out to some example, the connection of people in highly raised buildings are more simplified than the old ones. For instance, the high raised buildings are more proper for the economy and population. Office workers can be easily contacted.
Consequently, office workers and city dwellers do not waste the connection time. Many people are also happy to manage their things closely in office and it’s definitely preventing by going for away from on office to another.
In some countries more and more people are opting to use renewable energy sources in their homes. What are the reasons for this? How can people implement this in their residences?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area
and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your
letter,
Say how you found out about the plans
Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face
Suggest some possible solutions to those prob
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however think that other tpes of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You have bought an item but when you got it home, you found it had some problems. You returned the item and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the item has still not been repaired/fixed. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter:
Introduce yourself
Explain the situation
Say what action you would like the company to take.
I In some cultures, children are told they can achieve anything if they work hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents' absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for their personal information such as hobbies and interest and whether they are married or single, some people say this information maybe relevant or useful, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In their advertising, bussinesse nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is that? Do you think it is a possitive or negative development?
These days, many university courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant disadvantages. Do the benefit of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by a very small number of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
-Give detail of the purchase
-Describe the problem
-Explain why you need a replacement urgently.
In some countries, there are more young people enrolled in work based training instead of attending university. Do the advantage of the situation outweigh the disadvantages.
Most people believe that stress is always harmful to health while some now think that stress has some positive values to us. What’s your opinion on this?
Write an essay of about 250 words to express your opinion on the following topic: Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our life in the near future. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Use your own knowledge and experience to support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should:
explaining the situation
apologize for the inconvenience called
and say what you are going to do
Writing test Drug abuse is an increasing problem in modern times. Discuss some reasons behind this and suggest ways it can be hindered
There are many zoos around the world now. Some people think zoos are cruel and should be banned. What is your opinion?
Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city areas as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted. Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.
With rise of e-books comes the decline in paper book. Some people sees this as a good step forward while other do not . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In you letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club eg. facilities, members, costs.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of seasons. Some people consider it oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays some people are changing their way of look through hair colour, clothes cosmetics and even plastic operations. What are the reasons? Is it a good or bad thing?