Machine- made products have now replaced many hand- made products. Do you think the merits of this development outweigh its demerits? Why?
In some cultures, people often tell children that they could achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this advice?
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of their fear of crime. Some people believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crimes but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
What is your preference when you are going to by a new electronic device: friend recommendation or read magazines, newspaper or an article? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The line graph shows the proportion of total exports of clothing in 4 countries in 2000 and 2014.
Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, goverment should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and 2018. summarize the information and make a comparison.
Some people feel that learning a foreign language is an essential component of a child’s education. Others feel that learning a foreign language is often a waste of time that can be better spent on learning about technology and other more vocational subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, truancy* is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. •What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community? •* truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is 'to play truant from school.'
Governments should focus their spending on public sevices rather than on the arts (eg. music and painting) To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customer, shop staff and company as a whole?
Some people argue that it is good for children to stay away from their families and go to a boarding school. Other suggest that children live with their families and attend a day school. What is your opinion?
The daigram below show the stages and equipment used in cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
The charts below show the males and females arrested over 5 years and the reasons for the most recent arrests.
IELTS In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think this is happening? How can this issue be solved?
computers are being used more and more in education. some people say that this a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. discuss both sides of the arguments and the give your own opinion.
Question In some countries good school and medical facilities are available in city only. Some people think that teachers and good hospital, education should be provided in rural areas for few years. While some people think that every person is free to do work according to their choice. Discuss your ideas and opinion. Discuss both the sides.
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you thiink advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
These days many families move abrod for work. Some people believe that this benefits the children in these families. Other believe that it makes their lives more difficult. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have lost something on a bus and called the customer service to get help. You weren't happy with their response. Write a letter to the bus company manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the item you lost
• explain why you weren't happy with the customer service
Traditionally, museums are known as knowledge centres for historical and cultural aspects. With the increasing use of the Internet, museums have become obsolete. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that educating people about the natural world is the most effective way to protect the environment. Other say there are more effective ways to protect the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Not enough people realize the importance of natural world. What is the reason for people's lack of awareness? How can people be made more aware?
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaurs, dodos…) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. agree or disagree?
Multinational companies improves the quality of life in the foreign countries where they sell their goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MODERN SOCIETIES NEED SPECIALISTS IN CERTAIN FIELDS, BUT NOT OTHERS. SOME PEOPLE, THEREFORE, THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD PAY UNIVERSITY FEES FOR STUDENT WHO STUDY SUBJECTS THAT ARE NEEDED BY SOCIETY. THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO STUDY LESS RELEVANT SUBJECTS SHOULD NOT RECEIVE THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING. WOULD THE ADVANTAGES OF SUCH AN EDUCATIONAL POLICY OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014 summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
A country's future depend on its young people. Therefore, it is often argued that government should invest heavily in its youth. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, youths are facing problems either in the home or school due to various reasons. This essay will discuss the problems they are facing currently and possible solutions to overcome them.
The disgram below shows what happens to pollutants from farming and industry once in a river system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
It is not the responsibility of billionaires to address social problems. They have created their own money by working hard and they should be able to spend it in anyway that they want to. If it wasn’t for billionaires, we wouldn’t have a lot of the things which we all enjoy today, such as X-boxes, iPhones and Tesla cars. We should be thanking them, not criticising them.To what extent do you agree with the above statement?
The charts below show the amount of financial help that four countries received and how the money was spent in 1974 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to use printed material such as books and articles to do research than it is to use the internet. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some countries are strungling with increase in crime rates. Some berlive that having more police on the street is bestway to reduce and combat crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Using a smartphone to make calls, send and receive emails, access the internet, and so on, has become an essential part of many people's lives. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Not enough student around the world choose to study science subjects at the university. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society? Give your reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by other in the same age. This is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweighed the advantages?
Instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only allow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, secondary school aims to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is better?
The chart shows the employment status of adults in the US in 2003 and 2013.
The line graph below shows the population size, birth and death rate of England and Wales from 1700 to 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children’s charity located in the USA spent and received in one year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that professionalsuch as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The maps below show a section of a university campus in 1990 and now.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing execise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or a new negative development?
Some people believe that education should focus on academic subjects, while others think that practical skills are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In order to alive traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportiong. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The charts give information about two genres of TV programmes watched by men and women and four different age groups in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.