Some people say that television contributes more than any other modern inventions to the quality of life of the modern people. Do you agree or disagree?
You travelled by plane last week and your suit case was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and describe what happened.
Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it.
Find out what they are going to do about it.
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do you think that there is too much emphasis on bad news these days?
COmpare Advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. Comics BOoks Radio Television FIlms Theatre
Your friend from overseas is coming to visit you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell them what they need to bring tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting warn them about some things that might be challenging
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places and learn about their culture. We can learn as much as from books, film and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In the 20th century, contact between different parts of the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
With the help of the internet and television, many people are becoming famous. Is it a positive or negative trend? Include examples.
Attending a live performance ( for example a play, concert, or sport event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think parents do not need to do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match
You have found an interesting website. Write a letter to your friend to tell about the website.
In your letter, you should:
• describe what the website is
• explain why the website is interesting in
• tell how this website will help him/her.
Nowadays people are working from home using computers and telephones. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
Some people think it's more important to be informed of local/national news. Other people think that it's more important to have international views. Discuss both views and tell what you think.
The internet has a bigger impact on people's lives because it is more popular than television. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 220 words.
Write a reply to Daisy. In your email, you have to tell her that you really like the photos and the time you got together, describe a problem you had at the airport to her and suggest the time and place for the next trip. You should write at least 120 words.
You are going on holiday next week and you
need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• state how long you will be away
• tell them what needs to be done
• state how you will compensate them
Children can learn effectivel by watching television. Therefore they shol db eencouraged to watch television regularly at home an dat school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but you are not happy with the product. Write to the company. In your letter: describe what you purchased explain why you are not happy with the product tell them what you would like them to do about it
Your English teacher has found a new penfriend. Write a letter to your penfriend and introduce yourself. Tell them what you do in your free time.
A road near your home is damaged. Write a letter to the council of your town/city to complain about it. In your letter
– Tell them who are you and where you live
– Explain the nature of your complaint
– Say what you would like them to do about it
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and qive your opinion.
Some people believe that reading books is more beneficial for children’s development than watching television or playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should do what their parents tell them to do; others think children must learn to think for themselves. Discuss both views and give yo own opinion
In the 20th century, contact between many parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunication. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
*IELTS Training By Simiyu Paul_ People no longer use newspapers and television because The Internet plays the same role as them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and:
•Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.
School and university students learn lessons far better from their teachers than from other sources, such as the internet and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful. Write to him/her and say
– Suggest a product and explain what is good about it.
– Tell him/her about the product in your country.
– Advise what he/she should do with this product.
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed To what extent do you agree or disagree
Children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore, they shoud be encouraged to watch television regularly at home and at school . To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, many children spend a lot of time in front of computers, televisions, and smartphones. This is very harmful to them. To what extent do you agree?
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2 days business trip for you and your colleagues. In your letter you should tell
- Introduce yourself and colleagues
- give information about the business meeting
- tell other requests you might have
A friend has written to you ask you how your IELTS studies are going . write a letter telling your friend how you are preparing for the test .
-Say what progress you are making
-Explain how you are preparing for the test
-Say which section you are finding difficult
Sports is one of the most important draws on television today. Some people argue that the practice of showing sports on television is to blame for the poor health of young generation by encouraging them to watch rather than partake in physical activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Analysts tell us that many people today feel stressed and think they have insufficient control over their lives. What problems do such feelings cause for people? What remedies could you suggest?
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children.
Children now adays spend a great deal of time watching television, however, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool which is why children are less well- educated today to what extend do you agree or disagree.
An old car was left on the street near your apartment block several weeks ago. You telephoned the local council to get them to take it away, but nothing has been done about it. The car is now causing a problem for residents. Write a letter 1. Describe the car 2. outline the problems it is causing 3. tell the council what you want them to do
In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world developed rapidly through the telecommunication and air travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people put their personal information onlinne (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking. Is this a positive or negative development?
News editor decide what to to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we bacame used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
There should be laws to control the amount and the type of violence shown on television programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourage the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
The tables below show data about the amount of television watched by children in different countries (hours per day) and also the average academic achievement of people in these countries (% of people completing each level). Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children can learn effectively by simply watching television, therefore they should be allowed to do so to watch T.V. regularly at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to –
- Congratulate your friend.
- Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
- Suggest arrangements for the visit.
Write a letter to your friend about missing the date with him on a day because you have planned. Tell him how you tried to contact him but it did not work out either.
In your letter, you should tell:
what the reason is
how you tried to contact him
give an alternative plan to meet him sometime.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billioin) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three catagories, from 1995-2002. Summarises the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.