You should spend about 40 minutes n this task. Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, people are changing career with increasing number. What are the reasons and do you think it is negative or positive development?
In many countries, women join the army as men do. However, some people argue that the army solely needs males. What is your opinion?
Which room is the most essential in a family home? Why do you think this room is the most necessary?
The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey. The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in jeans at the end of next year. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some university students want to learn about other sujects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write your opinion on use of speed limits in cars and other methods. which one do you agree on?
Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in government funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
People should be allowed to continue to work as long as the want to, and not be forced to retire at a particular age such as 60 or 65. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Write a letter to a teacher asking for a reference letter for a job and explain:
– Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter
– What kind of job you are applying for
– Why you think you are suitable for this job
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date open, km of routes, and passagers numbers per year in millions.
A good teaching is more important for academic success than individual ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from
a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Some people think the main benefit of international cooperations is in protection of the environment , while others think that the main benefit is in the world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently been appreciated by a client.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Describe the appreciation you have received.
Describe the work you have done.
Ask him for a raise.
Some people think it is better for children to have many short holidays during the academic year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer and longer vacations for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some schools and universities, girls choose arts subjects (literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer. Do you think advantages of this development outweight its disadvantages
It is important for children to learn the different between right and wrong at early age .Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
IELTS Topics: Number 4. Nowadays media should include more good news in their publications. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
DOCTORS, NURSED AND TEACHERS MAKE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AND SHOULD BE PAYED MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CELEBRITIES. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.
These days young children spend a lot of time using computers, tablet and smartphones. Some people think that introducing children to technology at a young age is beneficial. Others believe that they would benefit more from traditional games. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
The bar chart below shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for last year. The line shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for the last 40 years. Summarise the information below by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a
letter to your employer. In your letter:
explain why you need this time off
give details of when you want this time off
say who can do your work when you are away
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in school programs?
Some people say that schools should spend more money on computers, others say that more money should be spent on teachers' wages. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money making attractions amid at tourist.others believes that it is the only way to save these traditions.Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.
These days,a considerable amount of advertising is directed at children.Should it be banned because of the adverse effect?To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some companies have rules that forbid employees from using personal cell phones during working hours. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many people think arts(painting and music)do not directly improve people’s life, so the government should spend money on other important areas. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people state that the national teams and an individual sportsman and sportswomen should be financially sponsored by the government or non-government body. how far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries around the world, young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples. (KLL)
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the community. They believe this would benefit both the individuals, teenagers and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Some think that students must travel to another country in order to learn its languages and customs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ielts 8 test 1 : some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is inevitable that as technology advances, traditional cultures will be lost. It seems that we cannothave these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You ecently bought some food at a supermarket, but, when you got home, you found that the food was in bad condition.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter,
-Explain what happen to you
-Give details of the day and time of the purchase
-Ask the manager what he/she intends to do about your experience
Topic: It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
Peoples believe that individuals are responsible for their happiness. Others believe that different factors of people’s life influence happiness. Discuss both views. State your opinion
Caring for children is important in any society. All parents should be required to take childcare courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more prisons are being built to house the world’s criminals and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that medical and psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop childrens' life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do ypu agree or disagree?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
-Thank your friend for the stay.
-Describe where you left the envelope.
-Ask him/her to return it to you by post.
DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES: International tourism has contributed both positive and negative effects to the local community. Do you think the advantages of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Government funding for university should only be provided for the best student as scholarships and all other funding for universities should come from tuition fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Countries should provide enough food for their own people and therefore lessen exportation of food abroad, if needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think most crime is the result of circumstances e.g.poverty and other social problems.Others believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarket gives money to schools to promote their products. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
Some people think that you can never become fluent in a language unless you have some spent time living o r working in that country.to what extend do you agree or disagree?