Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does increase in popularity have on individuals and on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In the developed world, the average life expectance is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact ageing populations?
According to some people, death penalty must be used as a punishment for people who committed serious crimes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of capital punishment?
Nowadays, young people communicate with friends and family through mostly social network sites, rather than other ways of communication like talking on the phone or face to face. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give some reason for your answer.
In many countires women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and, therefore, do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. Do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Letter Writing / GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Write at least 150 words.
Many people say smoking should be banned and some say it is not a good idea. What is your opinion on this? Use your own experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant experiences.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to the store manager of the department store. In your letter,
● explain how you heard about the job.
● describe the kind of job you would like to have
● give details of your experience and qualifications
The average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of this and suggest some remedies to solve the problem.
when it comes to research on family history, some people prefer not to dig into the past, instead they just focus on their future. discuss positives and negatives of this approach and include your own opinion.
There are some violent cartoon characters on TV such as mickey mouse which bring a negative influence on children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV Programmes are suitable for children?
More and more serious crimes seem to be committed each year. Some think that the death penalty is the best way to deal with this problem while other people think different measures are more likely to be successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
In order to improve a contry's education system youg students should be allowed to openly criticize their teachers during class time. What is your opinion? What are some other ways education system could be improved?
The growing of over weight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lesons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
The number of older people is increasing. Some people think it will cause problem to their countries; others believe that this group is important to the society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today more and more full-time university students focus on other activities rather thein spend a lot of time studying some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities. To chat extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Newspapers and books are out-dated. Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion about the future of books and newspapers? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Q. Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions??
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In most of the countries of the word youngsters are involved in some kind of paid work. People have different view about it: some think it is completely wrong, while other believe it is a valuable work experience. Discuss both views.
You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital.
Write a letter to your teammate. In your letter
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say how you feel about the news ask about the treatment in the hospital suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
In some socieries the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adilt punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People born today can expect to live longer than people in previous generations. What are some of the positive and negative implications of this phenomenon? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people believe that governments have the responsibility to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A cafe near your home puts some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you. Write a letter to the cafe manager 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.
owadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, which is good for economy. While others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, online shopping is gradually replacing in-store shopping. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative impacts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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? How can people research this?
In some countries , more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college, university, or even afer finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
NOWADAYS, MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE AIRPLANE AS THEIR MEANS OF TRANSPORT TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT THIS IS THE MOST CONVENIENT METHOD OF TRAVEL,WHILE OTHERS ARGUE THAT TRAVELLING BY AIR UNSAFE AND COSTLY. DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TRAVELLING BY AIR AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Fast food is a part of life in many places. Some people think it has harmful effects on lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.
nodays famous people are photographed by prefessional photographers everywhere they go. some people say this is a good thing because the public are interested in their lives. other people think that photographers are wrong to follow famous people. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have recently read an article in the newspaper about someone you know personally. You found that some information is wrong. Write a letter to the editor to inform him about it. In your letter, write:
what the article is about
what the error is
what you expect the editor to do
In some countries, the number of police officers in active service is decreasing. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What effects might this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think the government should ban dangerous sports and some others think it isa freedom to choose the activities we want to.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teeangers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless theya re accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
These days noise and air pollution are serious environmental problems. Some people think that air travel is to be blamed. Others believe that we should reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In some countries, traditional leisure activities like dance, music, and sports are becoming less popular among young people. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standard on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
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 yo agree or disagree with this opinion?
Essay topics: Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However,other people think that zoos are useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, unemployment is high, therefore some people think children should study only primary education and not secondary education because they cannot find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Over sugar consumption is unhealthy. Some people think that governments should take responsibility to control it. Others think that individuals should take responsibility of sugar intake. Discuss both the views and give your opinion?
Due to many human activites animals and plants life is in danger.Some think that this cannot be changed. Some think that government should do something. Discuss bothe views and give your opinion.
In some culture children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disavdantages of giving children this message?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.