A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parent's pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to da a career in sports? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience?
You are planning a two-week vacation, and need someone to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neigbour. In your letter:
tell your neighbour that you are going away
ask your neighbour to take care of your house for you
explain what task you would like your neighbour to do
some people think that getting adegree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, others believe it would be better to go straight to work and get experiance instead. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Successfai sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that there are benefits in going to private secondary schools. Others feel that private schools can have negative effects on the society. Discuss both the view and give your opinion?
Science advanced so much that it can now make it possible for people to live 100 years or even 200 years. Some people think it’s a good thing, while others think it is bad. Discuss both these views and write your opinion.
You have recently purchased a toy from an online shop, but the delivered product is faulty.
Write a letter to the owner of the shop. In your letter
- Describe the toy
- Give details of the problem
- Tell the owner what you want him/her to do
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows :
Dear sir or madam,
Some people believe city life is getting more difficult whereas others think it’s becoming easier. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
Some people believes that it is wrong to keep animals in zoo while other thinks that zoos are important for education and conservation .Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Many people say that providing access to clean water should be main focus for international aid organizations. Others say that there are more important uses for international aid. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
smoking not only harms the smokers but also those who are nearby. therefore, smoking should b banned in public places. discuss both views and give your opinion
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 say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say how you feel about the engagement
• explain why you cannot go
• tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome culture difference. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss two views and give your opinion.
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
State why you cannot go
Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
Suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it while you are away. You want to give your friend some information about the flat.
Write a letter to this freind. In your letter:
· Give information about the flat
· Provide any important instructions
· Say what he/she should do if there are any problems
You saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter
– Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help
– Explain how you could contribute to the project
– Mention the days and times when you are available.
Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future careers. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
With the coming of digital education,some people believe that trend of traditional studies may fall down .Discuss both the views and give your opinion?
Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people,while othersbelieve that the purpose of museums is to educate.Discuss both views and give your openion.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want asl your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give a details of the amount of time you need
• suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some people think that a sence of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal, people, however, think that other typesd of progress are equally important for a coountry. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
In many countries today, the number of plants and animals are declining. Why is it happening? What can be done to solve this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Some people believe that natural ability is necessary to excel at sports. Others believe that hard work and practice is more important. Discuss both views and add your opinion.
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that climate has the greatest effect on people’s way of life. Others believe that the economy of the region has the greatest effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city. → Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people belive that it is best to acpect a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of maney. Other argue that it is better to try and improve such a situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
ointroduce yourself
oexplain why you haven't handed in the project yet
orequest more time to do it.
Some people prefer to rent accommodation while others buy their own home. Does renting a house or apartment have more advantages than buying one? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe capital punishment must be banned while others think in order to protect individuals; criminals who commit certain crimes must be executed. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health Others believe that governments should make sure that citizen is healthy. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more young people are watching real-life violence due to the growth of online videos on social networks. This could cause societal problems in the future. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people say that school children should study history as a main subject. Others think that others subject are more important for children in modern society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people today have no influence on the important decisions that determine the future of society as a whole. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past, sporting champions used to be motivated primarily by the desire to win a match or to break world records. These days, they are more likely to be motivated by prize money and the opportunity to be famous. What messages does this send to young people and how does this attitude to sport affect the sports themselves? Give reasons for your answers.
ou have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Some people think that using social media is an important part of modern life. Others think that it is a waste of time. 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.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects- Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. 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.
Write a letter to your English-Speaking friend. In your letter
- Explain why you changed jobs
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other new
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. Write a letter to your boss.
Discussion Essay Some people prefer to work on fixed working hours but others prefer to have flexible working time. Discuss both these views and mention your own opinion.
Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.