In the past, people used to travel to see the differences from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages?
Every year, many people move to large cities to live and work. This is one of the biggest problems in the world today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of households in different income brackets in the United States from 2000 to 2020.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affectedthe types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All levels of education, from primary to tertiary education, should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Some people work for the same organization all their life time.Others think that it is better to work for various organization .Discuss both side and give opinion.
Some people think that because of email, social media and telephones communication among people is less personal now than it used to be. To what extent to you agree or dis agree?
The chart below shows the spending (in dollars) per household in the US on five different products in 2010 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, in many countries fewer and fewer want to became teacher, particularly in secondary school. what are the reason for this, and how could the proble, be solved.
Nowadays, there are more celebrities who are famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements. This is a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, people have little awarenes of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week)
Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime.
Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the development of scocial media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in ordet to meet and chat with friends which can lead to pottentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggesr to deal with this problem?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory in high school programs (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that after finishing their education adults can increase knowledge through continuous reading. Those who disagree say there are other ways to increase knowledge. Discuss both of these methods and give your opinion.
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplaces. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people believe that learning online is a better way to learn than attending a class with a teacher. To extent do you agree or disagree
Human activity had had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. SOme people think this cannot be changed with others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both side of views and give your opinion.
Academic IELTS Sample 4 – The bar chart below shows the results of a survey and shows factors affecting work performance
The diagram illustrates the step-by-step process involved in making ethanol for the production of biofuel.
Some people believe that media has too much impact over people's live, while other argued that the medium can spread information and educating people. What is your opinion?
A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The graph shows the change in average salaries across various spheres of employment in the US over a period of 40 years.
employers sometimes ask people apliying for job for personal information such thier hobbies and interests, and whether married or single.some people say that this information may be relevent and useful .others are disagree discuss both sides and give your opinion
The diagram shows how chocolate is produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparions where relevant
There is no need to attend a live performance because seeing it at home on television is better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (13.05.25) (million tonne)
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university to work or to travel. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
he diagrams illustrate the blueprint for a wave-energy machine and the place where to build it
writing One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is why people sleep less than they used to in the past. It is undeniable that sleep has become an essential part of our life
Some people say school studies are not useful and most important things are learnt outside the school. Do you agree ot disagree? Give your opinions and examples
The table below shows the numbers of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in 5 Australian states for last year.The pie chart below shows percentage of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in the same 5 Australian states.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force? Such as the army while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of job. Discuss both views and give opinions.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditures. This money should be used for road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently moved to a new city and are planning to join a club to pursue a hobby. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in joining the club.
Mention your previous experience with this hobby.
Ask for any information related to membership and meetings.
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, people of all ages from certain parts of the world spend most of the time at home rather than going outdoors. Discuss the reasons, is this negative positive development.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. What is your opinion?
Some cultures appear to give preference to older people than younger people while other cultures seem to prefer the younger generation. Which do you think is better? Discuss including examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Explain the problem
Suggest a solution
Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that children should be home schooled when they are very young while others think it is better for them to attend a kindergarten. Discuss both sides and give your opinions.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearence of their pupil, while other scholls have a very relaxed dress code. What are advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions)of telephone calls in the uk, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002 . Summarise the information
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? do you think that the best way to deal with the problem ? what other solution can you suggest ?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and with relevant evidence.
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers. What is the reason for this? Is it a good idea to copy famous personalities? Give reasons for your answers along with relevant examples from your experience and knowledge. You can now solve this essay in at least 250 words.
The pie charts below show the number of tourists who visited four different types of attraction in the UK.
Parents should encourage students to spend more time on academic programs instead of physical exercises. To what extent do you agree or not?
Mumbai is the most lively city and becoming expensive to live in but still people want to live in this city. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in Mumbai? What can be done to reduce the population in the city.