In many countries, students take a year off finishing school should students take a gap year before attending university? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justifed while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know/edge or experience. Write at least 250, words.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? Give reasons for your answers and include any revelant examples from your own experience.
In the future, nobody wiil buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this satetement?
Some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that robots are important for human's Future development. Other think that robots have negative effects on society discuts both views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that spending a lot of money on birthday parties, wedding parties, and other celebrations is a waste of money. However, others believe such parties are important for individuals and for society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the spending on research into renewable sources of energy in four countries between 1975 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that there should be strict laws to control the amount of joise a person makes because of the disturbance it causes to the people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
With a growing population, many people believe that we should focus on producing more genetically modifies food. what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billioin) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three catagories, from 1995-2002. Summarises the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many old buildings protected by law are part of nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress? of diGive reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people say History is one o f 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 views and give your own opinion.
Most people do not care enough about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the share of the Swiss Watch market by brand in 2020 and 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts show the average household expenditures in Vietnam in 1999 and 2019. Summarize the information shown by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
There seems ro be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than contiunual assessments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment
The graph compares employment rates in three sectors of the economy, in the UK, 2000 - 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Some people are of the view that students should keep a gap of one year without study between school and university. While others think it affects learning. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion by giving relevant reasons and examples.
It is importante for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
• Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. • What are the reasons? What solutions do you suggest for this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. •
The graph belw shows theb percerntage of female workers and workers aged 50 or above in the workforce. summarise thevinformaion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Sompe poeple believe that bicycles are the best mode of transport in the cities, while others disgaree. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both views and give your own opinion.
The internet has make many things in our lives simpler. However, it has also brought new threats. Do the advantages of using the internet outweigh the disadvantages?
As society changes, more and more people do not want to stay in one career or job. Many people change their careers and jobs. What is the cause of this phenomenon? Can you give some suggestions to solve this problem?
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more imporatant environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children's charity located in the USA spent and received in one year, 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people these days have computer, laptops, telephones at their home for work. Do you think, working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while your are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this fiend. In your letter:
-give details of your study plans
-explain why you want to get a part-time job
-suggest how your friend could help you find a job
The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The map below is of the town of Galrsdon. A new supermarket is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In certain countries, the number of people who use bicycles as the main means of transport is reducing even though it is beneficial both physically and environmentally. What can be the reasons for this change in preference? How can people be encouraged to use bicycles? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages ?
There has been a great increase in the number and varieties of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students. However, other students see these classes as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course.
Some people say that the bicycles are a good, modern means of transportation. Other say riding a bicycle has clear disadvantages. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.
Many government think that economic progression is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts give information about employment in the UK in 1998 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS Bar Chart
The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include:
– A brief introduction of yourself
– Your experience and relevant skills
– Why you want the job
Art is considered an important part of a society as well as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
Over recent years, mobile phones have become an indispensable tool in our daily lives. However, there are several problems such as social and medical which must not be ignored. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones
There has been an increase in the incident of anti-social behavior in the last few years. What are the reasons for this increase? What can society do to solve this problem?
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of town and cities than to build more housing . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals ; during festivals periods people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagee with this opinion ?
Write about following topic: Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In over to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behaviors. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people belive that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes.Other people belive that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affects them,Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many coutries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the new born. Do you think the advantages od maternity leave outweight the disadvantages?