In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
The maps below show the porth harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph compares the revenue from Fairtrade-lablled coffee and bananas in five European countries between 1999 and 2004.
Some people think that teacher should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in aEuropean country,namely timber,pulp and paper,from 1980 to 2000.
Films and games can be accessed at any time from mobile devices, smart phones, tablets and laptop computers. Do the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
Taking up some kind of sport is the best way for people to improve their social and psychological well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
People think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe that there are other alternative solutions for reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion on this topic.
Why is mass media important? Is it primarily a positive or negative influence? Give your opinion based on your own knowledge or experience
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative impact on the environment ,eating habits and families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of hours per day on average that children spent watching television between 1950 and 2010.
ILETS WRITING 2 - OPINION Essay Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teenagers should prefer on all school subjects to the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In the past, many people got married when they were very young, but today, many people do not get married until later. Why do you think they do this, and is it a good or a bad idea?
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010 . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisions where relevant . Vu Huyen
Some people think that to learn a second language well it is neccessary to live in the country where that language is spoken. What is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that it is important for young children to attend school, while others think that they should spend more time with their family at home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Provide relevant examples and reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that the purpose of education for individuals is to be useful to the society, while others argue that the purpose is to fulfill personal ambitions of an individual. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below presents the projected costing over the next five years in US dollars for three environmental projects for forestry. The pie chart demonstrates the projected expenditure in the first year as the projects are set up.
Some people think the fittest and strongest individuals and team will win in sports, while others believe it is those who have a good mental attitude will win in the end. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
recently, Australian children became fat. people claim it is schools responsibility to look after children health and exercise time. To what extent do you agree or disagree??
Nowadays it is more important to plant trees in open spaces in towns and cities than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The two maps illustrate how the town of Langly changes between 1910 and 1950.
The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods, rice, wheat and maize, by People in four different countries.
The charts show the sources of the electricity produced in 4 countriesin 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
one problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solustions can suggest?
The flow chart below the recycling procedure of glass bottles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this area of work
say when you can attend an interview.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reasearch this?
In some countries, people waste a lot of food which is bought in shops and restaurants. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done to solve this problem?
The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. although some of these chanes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this?
At the present time, the population of some countries include relative large numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give the reasons for your answer and include any relative examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
IELTS Essay Urban and Rural Population Trends The bar chart illustrates population trends globally by percentage from 1950 to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some say that university students must only learn science and technology. While others believe that they should learn what they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
people are spending more time away from their homes because they spend longer in their workplace.discuss adv. and dis adv.
It is often thought that an increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. To what extent do you agree or disasgre ?
In recent times, many people have been focused on bacteria associated with toilet visits and question whether sitting down when peeing is a good idea. To minimise the spread of bacteria, people shouldn't sit down on the toilet seat. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:
•Describe the problem you had with the tickets,
•Say why you were unhappy with the staff,
•Suggest what action the train company should take,
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some people think that use of social networking apps is very beneficial in today's world. some say that it put negative impacts on the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976 to Bill Hill Environmental Center 2006). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps illustrated the distribution of the facilities of the May city in 1950 and in the present.
Some people believe governments should spend money in saving languages of few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Describe a famous person – e.g. a singer or athlete – that you admire. Give the reasons and examples for your answer and tell what they have achieved.
Some people fear that technology is gradually taking over control of our lives, while others think that it has led to many positive developments in all aspects of their lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have forgotten an important thing or document in a taxi on your
recent trip. Write a letter to the taxi company manager and say
Give details of your journey.
Describe the importance of what you left in that taxi.
What do you expect the taxi company manager to do?
Spending on advanced computer systems by authorities is very beneficial for development but many oppose this trend. do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that media (newspapers) should publish information of people's private lives. While, others think newspaper should be controlled so that they don't publish news on people's lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, increasing numbers of people are becoming interested in learning about the history of the house or building where they live. What are the reasons for this? hOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS?
Technology is being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.