The best way to make roads safer is to make drivers take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some areas of the US, a “curfew” is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The system used for rubbish or garbage collection in your local area is nowt working properly. It is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs, during the first month after birth of their baby. Does the disadvantages outweigh the advantages ?
The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more aldults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people get into debt by buying things they don't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
The two maps below show the town of Barmouth before and after proposed new changes to stop cars entering the old town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after six years old child. Write a letter to the parent,in your letter
Explain why you would like the job
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ.
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
In countries that have already achieved affluence, any additional wealth would not make people happier. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts and table present information on percentage of imported seafood the UK from three nations and total values of sea food.
The bar chart shows the reduction in traffic accidents in Bridgewater following the introduction of extra lanes on busy roads
Some people think that technological development have positively affected the say we live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents think that children should do extracurricular activities after school. Others think that this will be a burden for them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a jobb straight after school. Discuss both views.
Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the action of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violance in our society today?
The best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. What is your opinion?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selacting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relavent.
You have recently moved into a new apartment. Your neighbour regularly plays loud music late at night, which disturbs your sleep.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself.
•Explain how the noise is affecting you.
•Suggest what could be done to solve the problem.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
We are witnessing traffic jams across all the cities in the world. Some people say that increasing prices of petrol will help in reducing traffic jams and pollution. Do you agree or disagree? Also, give other possible solutions.
Some people get into debt by buying things and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the type of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Online films streaming has become the latest entertainment option for people, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic that happened two years earlier. What is the cause for this phenomenon? Do you think online films streaming will overweigh the popularity of going directly to a cinema?
You have recently moved to a new house. There has been damage after you have moved into the house.
write a letter to your landlord explaining what has happened and ask him what you can do.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vetgetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it good idea, but some oppose it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governement take to discourage people from using theirs cars?
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Increasing the prices of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree? what other measures do you think might be effective?
The chartss below showwhat UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
Some students tend to travel after finishing school and spend time working somewhere instead of going to the university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? (May 2021) Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Other argue that teenagers shouldn’t sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, women, as well as men, work full-time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally. (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, parents want their children to focus on their studies only. Because of this, many young people do not get their first job until after college. In other countries, many children get their first part-time job while still in high school. Which approach do you think is better? Why?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities in Australia ercentage of city residents 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks Bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks Went to a café for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks
Cambridge IELTS 8, Test 3 Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
The bar chart below gives information about average annual seafood consumption in Asian countries between 2002 and 2010.
In some countries, School are open late so that children can be looked after when parents are at work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
In western country, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay this care, the government or the family
One problem faced by almost every larger city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest? 20.58 15 mins
Childhood is most important period for everybody and child learns many things during this time. Some others say child's future and career are only built after completion of their school. What do you think? Give examples to support
Living in a another country where you have to speak aforeign language cancasue serious social problems as well as practical problem. what is your opinion?
People are surrounded by advertising. This both affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people’s lives.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main feautures, and make comparison where relevant.
he table shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005. (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America and Oceania).
nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of thechnology. in what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? has this become a positive or negative development?