International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should:
•say when and where you will meet him/her
•explain where he/she will stay
• tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.
The chart beow shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
The diagram shows the stages in the cultivation and management of a forest. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word pusompwzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have recently seen a job vacancy announcement on a school
website for the post of assistant teacher. You would like to apply
for the position.
Write a letter to the headmaster of the school.
In many countries, the rate of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with this?
"The only purpose of advertisements is to encourage people to buy more than they need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
Advertisements are getting their way into people's lives. Discuss the effects of advertisements on people. Should all ads be banned?
Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better lime to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Few artists ever manage to achieve fame, let alone a liveable wage. Often artists struggle to make meet for most of their lives. For this reason, some people believe that it is irresponsible for a parent to encourage their child to persue an artistic career. To what extent do you agree with this view?
You bought a phone recently, but you are dissatisfied about quality. Write a letter to manager.
You recently participated in a volunteer project. Write a letter to your friend about your experience.
Bullet points:
What the project was
What your role was
What you learned from it
computers are being used more and more in education. some people say that this a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. discuss both sides of the arguments and the give your own opinion.
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, the quality of kife in larger cities is declining.Why do you think this is happening? What measures can be to stopit?
Some people think about the best way to improve road safety is to make vehicles driver take a test every year.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
some people believe that global warming is a hoax. While others claim it’s the biggest problem that mankind faces. Discuss both views and write your opinion on the topic.
some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. but others think that taking part in individual game is better, like swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A lot of old people are suffering from loneliness these days. What do you think are the reasons for this problem? Can you think of possible solutions?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka 3
Details of politician's private lives should not be published in newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday, and when you got home, you realized that you have left your wallet in your friend's house.
Write a letter to your friend; thanking for the holiday, explaining that you left your wallet at their place, providing instructions on how to send it back.
Nowadays there are more and more advertisements. Some people think that they have a negative influence on people, and therefore should be restricted. Do you agree or disagree?
Grandparents play a big role in bringing up children. Do you think it is useful for grandparents? Discuss reasons with your opinion and give relevent examples.
You recently attended a conference and found the facilities were inadequate and the event was poorly organized.
Write a letter to the organizer of the conference. In your letter:
Explain what the problems were.
Tell how you felt about the event.
Say what you would like them to do
IELTS Map of a City Hospital (IELTS Cambridge 13) The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently bought a magazine, and its manager asked the readers for their opinions. Write a letter to the manager.
In the letter, you should say:
•give a reason why you chose this magazine;
•explain what you like and dislike about it;
•say what improvement you hope to see in the future.
some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need.Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products.Discuss both view and give your opinion. Hà Vy
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions difficult such as sahara deseret or the antartic .what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
•Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. •To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The bar chart shows the percentage of men, women and children who ate five portion of fruit and vegetables per day between 2001 and 2008
Nowadays number of older people select to live in retirement communities with other people, rather than living with their adults. Is it a positive or negative.
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
•Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
•Explain how you have been helping your child study
•Propose another time to meet
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high schools students are encouraged to make comments or even critisism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara dessert or the Antartic . What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
You have recently seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job that you are interested in.
Write a letter to the employer. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.
Describe your qualifications and experience that make you suitable for the job.
Ask for more information about the job and the application process.
Giving lectures in halls to large numbers of people is an outdated method of teaching. With the technology available today, there is no justification for it and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree? E→ affordability S → Interaction P → not all courses are theoretical, some need practical experiment
Some people believe that parents have a great influence on thechildren's growth but influence from the outside plays a moreimportant role. Do you agree or disagree?
Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance,such as food and health. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In some countries, children are encouraged to compete against each other. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
Some people believe that no one should do the same job for all their working life. Others argue that doing the same job brings advantages for individuals, companies, and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
• Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
• Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
The new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading across the globe and affecting all the walks of life. To contain the outbreak, many countries have put themselves in lockdown, such as by closing borders or suspending flights. Is this a positive or negative movement? What should an individual do to help prevent the further spread of the virus?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart shows the percentage change in the proportion of international students among university graduates in Canada between 2001 and 2006.
Laws should not be rigid or fixed. Instead, they should be flexible enough to take account of various circumstances, times and places of the offence. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
The line graph gives information in proportions about the changing pattern of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.There are 4 indicators CD player,Mobile phone,Home computer and Interner access.
The chart shows Australian home Internet use by reasons and age groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.