Developing medical treatments and medications is expensive. Some people think that it is better to spend the money on health-oriented preventive education. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
14.Research shows that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, advertising for certain food products should be banned, in the same way as cigarette advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows unemployment rate levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008
Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. hu Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All over the world, the number of overweight people is growing. What do you feel are the main cause of this? What are the effects?
As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs. Describe some job positions that may be lost becaue of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result.
The chart below shows the number of international applicants from four countries that a European university had from 2004 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the present building of a college and plan for changes to the college site in future. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn the culture of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films and the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world schools should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subject such as information technology. To what extend do you agree or disagree
People will never be willing to make the dramatic lifestyle changes needed to control climate change. For this reason, government must force people to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is often said “when is Rome, do as the romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact on local inhabitants and the environment. However, others claim that it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of tourism and give your opinion.
some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their abiliy to form personal relationships. other believe that these sites bring people together in beneficial way. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how cheese is made. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, governments are spending a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and do you think it is the most appropriate use of government money?
Some people think that mental strength is the most important factor for success in sports. However, some others believe that it is more important to have strong and fit people. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Cohabitation is believed to bring huge advantages for young people since it enables them to fully understand each other before deciding to get married. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that finding a job satisfaction is considered the most important thing for the young generation nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
The climograph below shows average monthly temperatures and rainfall in the city of Kolkata. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some experts belive that it us better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this oitweigh the disadvantages?
Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
In many countries, people do not recycle waste material, such as paper glass and cans. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to solve these problem?
Some people believe that our happiness depends on how much money we have. Others say that money cannot buy happiness. Do you think that having money is the key to happiness, or are there more important factors?
The map and chart below show the information for the global willingness to eat insect products
The continued rise in the world population is the greatest problem faced by humans. What are the caused of this rise? Do you agree that this is the greatest problem faced by humanity?
Some people believe that studying at a university or college is the best route to a successful career. Do you agree or disagree?
Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their ceativity. some people think that artists should have total freedom to any thoughts and ideas. To what extent, do you agree or disagree
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. *Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Today food travels thousands of miles from the fram to the consumers. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or a negative trend?
Some think that private companies should pay for pollution cleanup, while others say it should be a government’s responsibility. Discuss, and state your own opinion.
In many countries, prison is the most common solution to the problem of crime. However, a more effective way is to provide people with better education so that they cannot become criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend hour every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The maps below shows the town of Lynnfield in 1936 and then later in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Computer and AI are being increasingly used for online education. Can AI enhances the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollutions problem. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while other argue that the aid money is misspent by governments that recieve it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph below shows the average monthly changes in the prices of three metals during 2014
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree? N.B: Reported on IELTS January 17th
The graph below shows the percentage of self employed workers of the total workforce in five countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that children should be taught to competitive in school. Others however, think cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both views/sides/points.
hould spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Globalization has connected societies, but it has also raised concerns about cultural homogenization. Discuss the impacts of globalization on cultural identity and ways to preserve cultural diversity in a globalized
Q: News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. Waht is your opinion about this?
Some people say that in order to prevent illnesses and diseases, governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and improving living conditions. Do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. 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
Start with 'Dear Sir,'
The table illustrates the financial funds that America, European and other countries allocated to developing ones from 2006 to 2010.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your latter
•Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
•Say how your work could be done while you are away
•Ask for his/her help in arranging it
Today it is a common practice for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do advantages out-weight the disadvantages.