The bar charts below show the prevelance of obesity among boys and girls aged 12-19 years by ethnicity, in the United States for the years 2004 and 2014
International sporting events like the Olympics and football World Cup place huge financial burdens on host national that cannot be justified. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The media pay too much attention to the lives and relationship of celebrities such as actors, singers or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
One of the main obstacles to changing bail policies is that many people assume that an arrest equals guilt. TV shows and news articles tend to reinforce this idea, along with harmful stereotypes about people with criminal records. Discuss the problem and share your solution for the same.
Some people think that the best way to solve global environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers- based on technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
Some people believe that vet doctors are supposed to take responsibility for kittens abandoned in the clinic, while others think that they have not to do it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that all experiments on animals is bad and should be outawed .however others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animals experiments. Can experiments on animal's be justified.?are there any alternative give reasons for your answer sand include any relevant examples.
The bar chart below shows the number of miles travelled in a year by men and women for six different purposes in a particular country.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Internet when used as a source of information, has more drawbacks than advantages. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on 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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that girls should take their husband's name after marriage while others feel that they should not follow this age old tradition. What is your opinion?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
The bar chart below gives information about four countries spending habits of shopping on consumer goods in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the electricity consumption and cost of various household devices per year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Global warming is one of the biggest threats Human face in the 21st century and sea level are continuing to rise at alarming rates.what problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it - Canon G60 Pro black with some other accessories, Yorkdale mall
explain what has happened - This camera was meant to my daily driver to take photos and after reaching and opening I discovered that charging cable, spare battries as well as stand is missing from the box
say what you want him/her to do about it - want to contact local shop here in the London and ask them to provide me with either a new camera kit or missing components.
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned while others believe that people should be free to choose .discuss bothe these views and give your own opinion
Academic IELTS Sample 4 – The bar chart below shows the results of a survey and shows factors affecting work performance
The supplied bar chart represents data about females in different age that gave birth to the first child in Australia in the year 1966, 1986 and 2006.
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport, others argue that people should be free to use their mobiles wherever they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie chart below shows the breakdown for revenue streams for average international football team. The table shows the age distribution of football fans attending the matches of three teams.
Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think that cheap air flights should be banned because it pollutes the air and brings many problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
Some people think that computer games should be banned because they have a number of disadvantages. Other thinks that they have a lot of advantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think certain prisoner should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
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
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________
The barchart below shows the hours per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007.
The pie chart below shows how UK citizens divide their time each week. The bar graph shows how many hours they spend on health and fitness.
Today’s fresh food like vegetables or fruits travels thousands of miles from the rural areas or farms before it reaches customers in cities or urban areas. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Write at least250 words.
Some people feel that petrol cars should be banned. Others feel that we should be allowed to drive petrol cars. Discuss both sides and giv e your opinion.
The pie chart compares the percentages of males and females who were arrested between 1990 and 1994, while the bar graph illustrates the main reasons for recent arrests.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of online shopping. Some people claim that this trend has more drawbacks than benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a debate among many individuals that museums and art galleries should present the nation’s art, as opposed to artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Even when poor countries get help from rich countries, hunger is still an issue. Discuss probable causes and solutions. support your answer with specific reason and example.
The bar graph below shows the amount of carbon emissions in different countries during three different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wherever relevant. Carbon Emissions by Country thousand metric tonnes 1800000 1600000 1400000 1200000 1000000 800000 600000 400000 200000 • 1975 • 1990 # 2005 USA Germany United Kingdom China Canada India
The bar chart shows the number of tourists visiting Country X from various parts of the world and the table displays the income of different businesses in the nation in 2007 and 2008.
Fresh water has always been a limited resources in some parts of world. Today, however, growing world wide demand has been made this is global issue. What are the cause of this increased demand, what measurement can government and individuals take to respond to this problem?
Nowadays, different media, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and even the Internet, publish stories about people's private lives. Why is it so? Should this practice be banned? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The two diagrams illustrate the main parts of a hot air balloon and indicate how it ascends and descends in flight. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to prevent people from smoking is to impose high taxes on tobacco products. In this way, people will be less likely to develop a long-term addiction to smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below gives the results of a survey in a major company showing the attitudes of two groups of workers to various factors affecting work performance.
“Some people believe that exercise is the key to good health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important.” Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
Blood sports have become a hot topic for debate in recent years. As society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed. All blood sports should be banned. Discuss the main arguments for this statement and give your own opinion.
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. Do the advantages of this trend outweight the drawbacks?