In some parts of the world, many famous people are regarded as ‘role models’ and they are having an increasing influence on the young. Is that a positive or negative development?
Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
7.Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a newsstory, while others think they cannot represent the full story. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that children should play games which require teamwork such as football and basketball whereas, some think they should be doing individual sports such as swimming and running. 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 having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. Others think that it is not good because the quality of the program is lower. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Question: in the future, no body will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people believe that young people should choose the jobs that they want, but often people think they should be more realistic, and think more about their future. Discuss both views a give own opinion.
It is often difficult for young people to find a good job without previous work experience. Government should encourage employers to choose young people when they need new workers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main type of rubbish. They cause water and land pollution, so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to have temporary jobs. They only work for a few months each year and use the rest of their time to do what they want to do. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Most university graduates earn more money than less well educated people. Some people argue that this means they should pay the full cost of their education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying fulltime or part-time.
people should adopt the culture and traditions of a country where they start living . to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In today’s time, the internet is making it easy to study online from home. So prefer online courses to study and they think its better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
n increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people tend to take temporary jobs (they only work for few months of year), for they have time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that going to a fitness center regularly is unnecessary. Instead they believe the combining occasional exercise ( such as going for walk) with a balanced diet is enough to stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think movies should only be for entertainment. Others think that they should also have educational values. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays most green energy is becoming evermore prevalent in both developed and developing countries. Some argue they greatly reduce costs and are better for the environment, others believe they are a serious threat to energy security. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why are these laws introduced? Do you think they are a positive or negative development?
Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like. while others say that they should think more realistically about their future. discuss both views and give your own opinion. give the reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your experiences.
Some people think that because some students find some subjects such as maths and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extend do you agree?
Today's society is based on laws and rules. It can't function well if individuals are free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………,
In many countries, young people decide to leave their parents home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing home with friends. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others contest those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. What is your position? Discuss both sides in your response.
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are seperated by distance. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Eating too much sugar is bad for your health. Some people believe that it is the government's responsibility to limit sugar consumption, while others believe that it is individuals' responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and express an opinion
some people thinks that all university should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are infective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patient's health no matter how rich they are?
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but others believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goods suchastoysandsnacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and giveyouropinion
Excessive sugar consumption causes many diseases. Some people think that it is the government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption while others think that it is the individual’s responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some say that children should be taught at school to recycling and avoid waste. Others say they should learn this at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that it is fine for professional sport men and sportswomen to mis behave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people find advertisements amusing or annoying and they are not influenced by this when they shop. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with Discuss both these attitudes and give your opionion
Over-reliance on modern technology means that people are failing to learn, or are forgetting, many basic skills. “To what extent is this true? Are people becoming so reliant on modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that technological tools such as body scanners and CCTV have significantly enhanced our safety and security, while others feel that they have resulted in a loss of privacy. Do the benefits of these items outweigh their disadvantages?
Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don’t. What is your opinion on that?
Today, people can work and live in anywhere they want, because of the improvement of communication technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work. While some say the children in their families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parent’s absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience. IELTS 15 Test 4
Some people perceive shopping as a form of self-indulgence, while others think that people should only buy things they need. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we like and feel comfortable in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Celebrities are complaining about their personal lives being exposed through many means by the media. People say they should accept it as a part of their fame. To what extent do you agree or disagree?