fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world.However,people are being encouraged to use alternative energy source such as wind energy ,solar energy and so on. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Why?
The bar chart shows the average number of hours students in five different universities studied.
In some countries, young people often decide to work or travel for a time before they start their university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can acheive anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
The following charts show the percentage of electricity production by fuel source in France in two years. Report the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of electricity production by fuel source in France in 1990 and 2010
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking repoinsibility. What are your opinions on this?
Some people think that the government should put a tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to eat food that is good for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?
There are two-line chart diagrams depicting changes that the percentage of electrical appliances in households in 1920-2019 and the total time of doing housework every week at the same time.
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think advantages of this out weighs the disadvantages?
Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think that advantages of economic development outweight the disadvantages ?
The table below gives information about a restaurant’s average sales in three different branches in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some university students live with their family while others live away form home because their universities are in different places. Do you think the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph shows the average of music consumption made by people living in the UK from the year 2013 to 2018.
The graph shows the percentage of UK adolescents following a vegetarian diet. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of diffrent cultures and ages toghether. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Many students today graduate high school and want to continue studying in another country. Studying abroad is very popular today. Give the advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country.
Some educationist think that the international exchange visit to different countries for a teenager from school has benefits. To what extend do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
A neighbor has damaged your car while parking. Write a letter to your neighbor explaining the situation and suggesting how they can resolve it.
The diagram illustrates different stages in the production of recycled paper.
IT IS GENERALLY ACCEPTED THAT EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS. THERFORE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SHOULD BE COMPULSORY FOR ALL STUDENTS IN ALL SCHOOLS. WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
In the last decade, there has been an increase in the number of variety of online courses available to adults. While welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other student see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course.
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 adilt. What is your opinion about this?
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world's cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
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.
Some university student live at home with their family members during their studies, while in some nations student prefer to attend classes at another cities. those the advantage outweigh it disadvantage
Making a complaint
You recently bought a new piece of equipment for your home but it did not work. You phoned the store but still no action has been taken. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
- describe what equipment you bought
- explain the problem with the new equipment
- say what would you like the manager to do
Nowdays many people go shopping for leisure, What are the advantages and disadvantages for individuals and society? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why do you think it is the case? How should children and teenagers be punished?
You are a manager of a restaurant, and a customer has written a complaint letter about a bad dining experience. Write a letter to the customer:
apologizing for the poor experience.
acknowledging the specific issues raised in the complaint.
explaining the steps you will take to address the problems and improve the restaurant's service.
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some countries governments are encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an aparment?
The rise of convinience foods has helped people keep up the speed of the modern lifestyle. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie chart and the table illustrate the percentage of birthplaces in residents living in Australia and where people born in these countries live, respectively.
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph compares the average visitation figures for patients in four categories who went to clinics at a specific hospital weekly between 2010 and 2016.
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE OF RIVER WATER QUALITY IN UK RIVERS THAT IS CLASSIFIED AS HAVING GOOD CHEMICAL QUALITY BETWEEN 1990 AND 2002.
The free movement of goods across national borders has long been a controversial issue. Some people argue that it is necessary for economic growth, while other claim that it damages local industry. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Many places in the world rely on tourism as a primary source of income.Unfortunately,tourism can also be a surce of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disavantages of tourism in the modern world.Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
People today are increasingly use credit cards to make monthly purchases. However, it can lead to debt. Do advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students, on average, at one university, in 2000 and 2010.
Some people think that studying online is more effective than studying on campus. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online study?
The machines are now doing many things that use to be done in the home by hand. Advantages and disadvantages?
The chart below shows the value of one’s country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015
You just bought dog food at a pet store and you had problem with the food. Write to the manage of store.
In the letter:
* explain what happened
* Describe how the food affect you pet
* Write about the action you want the manager to take
IELTS Bar chart - percentage of people who ate five portions of fruits and vegetables per day in UK from 2001 to 2008.
In many countries, people can eat a wide variety of food from other countries. As a result, they eat more food from other cultures rather than cuisine. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some believe that teenagers experiences most happiness moments in their life while others believe that adults experience more happiness, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.