Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small number of people*. *Some say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that it would be a waste of money*. *Discuss both these views and give your opinion.*
The only way to reduce drug abuse is to legalise the substance and bring them under control. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and induce any relevant examples from your own knownledge or experience.
Some people believe that the government should provide financial assistance to artists (such as painters and musicians) to encourage the development of arts, while others argue that this is a waste of money that could be better spent elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend and need some help organizing it.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
Explain why you are writing.
Give details about the party.
Suggest how your friend can help
Some people think they newspapers are the best way to get news. However others believe that other media are better source of news. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Now that computers can very well translate all kinds of languages in the world, do we really need to learn more languages in future? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and employers do to reduce the problem?” Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people think it´s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it´s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A neighbour recently invited you to a special party.You intended to go,but at the last minute were unable to attend .Write a letter to your neighbour
Apologise for not going to the party
Explain why you didn't go
Suggest a way to make up for missing the party
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for the country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more complex and stressful, while others argue that it has simplified our lives and improved our efficiency. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
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
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruirts and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea , bu some people oppose it. Discuss boh views and give your opinion.
ome people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinio
Some feel the best way to children is to be strict while others allow their children more freedom. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
You are living in a city in a foreign country and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit your for several days.
Write an letter
Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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 opinio
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● explain why you want to take time off work
● give details of the amount of time you need (2 weeks)
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away. (2 other software dev are in context, i am available for emails or calls if needed)
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories.some people think that photographs are not reliable source of news while others considered photographs to be in irrefusable double. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive outcomes for everyone. Do you agree or disagree with this statement give reasons to your answer and include example from your own knowledge and experience
You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
Say how you found out about the plans
Explain what problems your neighborhood will face
Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
Some people think that children should do homework every day because it can help them greatly. Others think that it can give them a lot of pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Measures have been put in place to improve road safety by reducing the speed limits. Some people believe there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that traditional music album and single consumption is vital for the music industry. On the other hand, others think that digital streaming and downloading play bigger roles. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Recent advances in technology leads the fact that human workforce is gradually replaced with machinery. What are some problems caused by this trend, and how could they be dealt with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You recently visited a tourist attraction in another city. Write a letter to a friend describing your experience. In your letter:
Describe the tourist attraction you visited.
Explain why you chose to visit it.
Share your impressions and experiences.
Invite your friend to visit the attraction with you in the future.
Some people believe that history has no value in the contemporary world. But some believe we still need history to learn from the past. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the main environmental probien of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and inciude any relevant examples from your own.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinon
Some people believe that visiting other countries (for travel or academic exchange) is the best way to learn about foreign cultures, while others argue that language study is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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.
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams while other people think that taking part in individual sports like tennis or swimming is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged at 15 or younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries
Giving lectures in auditorium to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching, with the technology available today there is no justification for it; and everything should be done online. Do you agree or disagree with this statement and give your opinion.
Politicians against scientists. Some people believe that politicians have the greatest impact, while others believe that scientists make the greatest contribution to the world. Give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is better for individuals to learn new skills through online courses, while others think traditional classroom learning is more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ou bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you purchased. Write a letter to the store manager.
In your letter
explain the details of your purchase
describe the problem that you have with it
suggest what can be done about it
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's studies. On the contrary, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with
your hotel room.
Write to the hotel manager. In your letter…
- Tell the manager about the problems you had
- Explain to them how you feel about what happened
- Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
Some people say that using smartphones a lot is inherently harmful for people's health . Others claim that smartphones are changing the world for the better . Describe the benefits and drawbacks of this digital device and give your opinion .
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe there are better alternatives to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
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 believe that educational success is based on good teachers, while others believe that it depends upon the student’s attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter expressing your interest in a job in a different country.
Write to a job recruiter. Your letter should include:
•Why you want to work abroad
•What type of job you want to have
•Questions about working abroad
Some people think that current environmental issues are global problems and should therefore be dealt with by the government while others believe that these problems can only be tackled by individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family.
Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
– Explain why you would like to move
– Request that your employer place you in a specific city
– Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words.