Write atleast 150 words and spend no more than 20
minutes on this task.
You are new to the city and you would like to take your family out for a meal.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
The maps depicts the information about modificationsin a town called willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000.
The bar chart below shows the amount of money invested in each categories from five organizations.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Say how important new year is to people in your country
-Describe how new year is celebrated in your country
-Explain what you like about new year celebrations in your country.
In today’s job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some people believe charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own countries. Others claim that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both opinions and tell which side do you agree?
Should government spend more money on improving roads and highways or should governments spend money on improving public transportation (buses,trains and subways)? Why? Use specifications and details to support your essay.
Some people work for the same organisation all their lives.Others think it is better to work for different organisations.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In most of the education systems, students are assessed by written examinations. Do you think it is a good idea or not? Give your reasons.
Some people work for the same organization all their working life.Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both therse views and give your own opinion.
the chart shows requests for informations at a tourist office in the United Kingdom from January to June.
Some people feel that young people face more pressure today than the equivalent age groups did in previous generations. Others think they have a much easier life than their parents did. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store.
In your letter,
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
-Give details of your experience and qualifications
Some people think it is better for children to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vocations. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The proliferation of social media platforms has fundamentally altered communication patterns and interpersonal relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree that this trend has a predominantly negative impact on society?
with the access to the internet and social media websites, many children are exposed to a number of danger situations. Adults should thus limit access to the internet for their children. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both the views anf give your opinion.
Some people believe that standardized English exams, like IELTS, are just big business to make money. Others however, think that standard English exams are important for society. Which do you believe and why ? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion
Only formal examinations, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students’ true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic?
The line graph compares four countries in term of banana prices between 1994 and 2004. Overall, the countries experienced different trends in the time period. While the costes in USA and Japan countries increased, the prices in Germany declined. And the prices in France kept unchanged. As the chart compares , Japan's costes started around 190 in 1994 , and sharply rose approximately 290 until 1995. Then plummeted 200 prices in 1996. After experienced fluctuations between 1996 and 2001, with 2,00 and 2,30 , finally coming to 1,60 in 2001. Starting from 2001 if experienced gradual increase reaching a peak in 2004 with more than 2,60. Regarding France's prices in 1994 until 1997 remain unchanged. After prices fluctuations from 1998 to 2004 with 1,60. Afterward the Germany prices slightly plunged around 1,30 in 1995. Then prices fluctuations from 1996 to 2001, and between 2002 and 2004 keet unchanged. The costes in USA gradually climbed 1,20 from 1994 to 1995. Then slightly declined 1,00 in 1997. Afterward the costes keep unchanged between 1998 and 2004.
Scientific researches should be the responsibility of governments rather than commercial organizations. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The bar chart below shows the number of tourists in three nations who travel to Australia in 2005 and 2015. The graph below shows the number of tourists who use two types for holiday. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there.
Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
- Give details of your experience and qualifications
The given bar charts illustrate the amount of money in million euros which MG Entertainment profited from divergent categories in three European nations in 1997 and 2007.
The rise of socila media has affected personal, relationships and society as a whole. Do the advatages of using social media for communication outweight the disadvantages.
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
1. Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform? standardized way implement distinct benefits presents challenges fosters equal footing individuality personal expression. personal interaction or self-expression well-being and productivity. feel restricted employees feel unified in their purpose more practical and accessible for everyone. On the downside
Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both these point of views and give your opinion.
the table belwo provieds information about the three largest pacific islands. summarise the informations by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
“People often find it difficult to adapt to new situations in their lives. Why do you think this is? What measures can you suggest making it easier?”
In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units, in stead of in large, extended family group. Is is a positive or negative trend.
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with family, friends, and colleagues are more important than work and wealth. Do you agree or disagree with this?
The pie chart below shows the percentage of people aged 23-65 in different occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008.
Topic: The bar chart shows the percentage of people in the United Kingdom per age group without any qualifications.
In some societies, stress is now regarded as a major problem, and it is thought that people suffer from more stress than they did in the past. However, others feel that the amount of stress people have today is exaggerated. They say that previous generations were under more pressure, but the idea of suffering from stress did not exist. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Over-tourism in popular destinations is damaging both the environment and local cultures. What are the reasons behind this surge in tourism, and how can the negative impacts be mitigated?
A lot of charities and organisations have to publicize their activities by setting up a number of days to name the special day . Why do they do so? What are the effects?
The bar chart compares the percentage of people with scientific qualifications in Malaysia and Singapore.
Many people believe that formal “pen and paper” examinations are not the best way to assess students. What is your opinion?
Many newspapers and magazines feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know what they eat, where they buy their clothes and who they love. We also often see pictures of them in private situations. Is it appropriate for a magazine or newspaper to give this kind of private information about people? Give reasons for your answer.
Today our communications, medicine and transport system all depends on computer technology. Our reliance on the co.puter technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. to what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take a part-time course. Mention
- qualifications and work experience
- details about the course
- how this course will help you
These days, it is easier than ever for people to travel to different places. As a result, many locations that used to be free of tourists have now become popular tourist destinations. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievements. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having such a society? Discuss both views, and give your views.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
Some people think that the modern communication technologyis having a negative effect on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities many people are living in apartments and condominiums. Do these types of accommodations offer more advantages or disadvantages?
In modern times, oil drilling operations have been increasing in remote areas of the world. It has economic benefits but it has some environmental impact. Discuss both views and give your opinion?