Some companies sponsor sport and sports stars as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some university students live with their family while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. Do you think the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages.?
Some people believe that children who are given pocket money every week have less problems managing money when they become adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
**At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.** **Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?**
Mordern building change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do u agree or disagree?
The charts below give information about attendance at entertainment venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadsys many people chose to be self-employed, rather than to wrk fo a company or organisation. Which might be this the case? what could be the disadvantages of bing self-employed?
The table below give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in 5 European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that adults get motivated to exercise or play sports because of the major sports events on Tv such as Olympic games and football world cup. Others say that there are many ways apart from Tv to encourage them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You rented a car from a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a letter to inform the company and in your letter.- Explain when and from where you rented it -Describe how the accident happened what kind of action did you take after the accident.
The bar chart below shows shares of expanditure for two major categories in the United States,Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan in the year 2009.
Write at least 3 paragraphs. The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today's world many people own a smart phone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smart phone outweigh te disadvantages?
Many governments invest a great deal of money in space research. What are the advantages and potential disadvantages of spending money on space exploration? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that a great difference in age between people and children is more beneficial. Do you think the advantages of a greater difference in age between them outweigh the disadvantages?
This line chart diagram describes the price fluctuations of four types of bread in European nation from 2001 to 2005.
Reading books is quite a popular among the people, some people believe that television is a good source of information. do you think the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages .
People in your area are having problems with their Internet connections.
Write a letter to this company which provides the connection. In your letter
1. describe the problems
2. explain how they are affecting people
3. say what the company should do to help
You don't need to write any address
The given charts describe responses of undergraduate and postgraduate students to a questionnaire about a university library. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays crime movies, programmes and TV series are extremely popular. What do you think is the reason for this? What effects do these films have on our society? Give your own opinion and examples.
The table shows the amount of oil produced everday in Nigeria Chad, Congo and Somalia during a 5- year period from 2000 and 2004
Topic: Technology and its impact on society Question: In recent years, advancements in technology have transformed various aspects of society. Discuss both the positive and negative impacts of technology on individuals and communities. Provide relevant examples and your own opinion.
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. do the advantages of using social media for communicationn outweigh the disadvantages
The pie chart represents the source of fish import to Canada and the table shows the total value in Billions of Dollars.
many people like to go on holiday abroad,while others believe it is better to visit places within their own country. discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their babies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Dear Sir or Madam,
The pursuit of wealth has become the main motivation for many business owners nowadays. Do you thinks this is a positive or negative development ?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your
feedback in this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
• say how much cooking you’ve done since the course
• suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
There is a new ready-mixed concrete (RMC) plant installed nearby your home and it causes various types of pollutions. Write a letter to City Council for a removal request. In your letter • describe who you are •
explain what troubles you by existence of this RMC plant •
tell what you want the officer to do for you
Some people spend most of their lives close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and dis advantages?
n order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is that? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a waste of time. In their opinion, children should read only serious, educational books. Do you agree or dis agree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.
In some area of US, a curfew imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of the door after the particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways thn publis transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagee?
Ielts Academic - Stacked Bar Chart One Hundred adults, boys and girls in a city were asked to name the sports they participated in. The outcomes were recorded in a stacked bar chart
you have seen an advertisment from a couple, who live in australia, for someone to teach their two children your leguage for a year.
write a letter to the couple. in your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasone for wanting the job
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Now a days, in urban cities, a lot of people prefer living in large apartment blocks. Write an essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of living in large apartment blocks. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In some countries, museums charge people for admission, while in some other countries, people are admitted into museums free of charge. Do you think the advantages of charging admission outweigh its disadvantages?
The devolopment of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think it will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken. Andvantages and disadvantages.
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at companies or organisation as part of their programme. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of course requirement?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons to your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
ou work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, - describe the training course you want to do - explain what the company could do to help you - say how the course will be useful for your job Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
some people think that money makes a life a comfortable others think that a large amount of money brings more trouble. do you think advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
as communication technology develops, it changes the way we communicate with friends and family members compared to the past. Do you think this has more advantages and disvantages?
“In some countries the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation, and discourages private vehicle ownership. Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?”
Practice 1: These days, the wealthy in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?Give reasons for your answer and
Some people think that increasing the legal driving age to 21 would improve road safety. Do you agree or disagree?