News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 1).
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Give reason for your answer and include relevant example from your experience or knowledge
The map below shows the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its developments.
Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be spend on teacher. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. The key to solving environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their convenient way of life for the sake of future generations. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Unemployment among young people is a serious problem.One solution has been suggested is to shorten the working week. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages? Do you think this policy should apply to just young workers or the whole workforce?
The graphs below the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie graph below shows how electricity is produced in Ireland and the table shows the primary reasons for using electricity in the same country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Aircart have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plant hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it Discuss both view and give your opinion
in modern world technology develops dramatically. some people believe that this is good for traditinoal cultures but others think it will lead to their extinction. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion give reasons for your answer and inculde any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
HIGHER EDUCATION COULD BE FUNDED IN THREE WAYS. ALL COT PAID BY GOVERNMENT, ALL COST PAID BY STUDENTS OR STUDENTS PAYING ALL COST THROUGH A GOVERNMENT LOAN. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THESE CHOICES?
The line graph compares the numbers of visitors staying on ships and going on the island in a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.
Topic 14: (25/06/2016) Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays food travels thousands of miles before reaching consumers. It affects the agriculture and economy of the destination country, and for this reason, people should prefer food produced by local farmers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your experience.
Do you think that parents should be punished if their five-year-old child commits a crime? From what age should children be held responsible for their own behaviours?
Some parents believe that learning mathematics is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used in later life. Discuss both sides.
It is very expensive to restore old buildings, and it would be better to spend this money on new houses. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The three pie charts illustrates degrees granted in different fields at the national university in the years 1990,2000 and 2010.
Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion. You should give a reason for your answer, and include ideas, and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centres and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, more people are migrating to other counties than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behavior. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that schoolchildren should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The first car appeard on british road in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on british roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid word. Some people regard this completely wrong, while others consider it to be valuable work experience, which is important for learning and talking responsibility . What is your opinion?
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reseach this?
A person's worth now a days seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions . Old _ fashioned values , such as honour ,kindness and trust ,no longer seem important . To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .
In certain countries, the number of people who use bicycles as the main means of transport is reducing even though it is beneficial both physically and environmentally. What can be the reasons for this change in preference? How can people be encouraged to use bicycles? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the chart below shows the expenditure of 2 countries on consumer good in 2010.
Some people say that in modern world it is very difficult for people to have a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, say that it is easy for people to healthy ad fit if they want to be. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Nowadays more people are choosing to live with friends or alone rather than with their families. This trend is likely to have a negative impact on communicaties. What extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both side and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the diagram shows the museum and its surrounding in 1990 and 2010
Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability while others believe that there are more important factors involved in success in sports. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Recent advances in medicine have resulted in an increase in life expectancy over the past four years. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibiliry. What are your opinions on this?
In the last century, the first man to walk on the moon said it was "a giant leap for mankind”. However, some people think it has made little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a growing awareness among people today that life should be enjoyed in all possible ways while the traditionalists do not agree with this view. They think that there are much more to be done in life other than just enjoying. Discuss both the views and draw your own opinions.
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workspace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?
Question. Happiness is considered very important in life,why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You have been working for a company for some time and other rival companies are willing to employ you with a higher salary for all the practical experience you have gained.
Write a letter to your company manager and in your letter:
Explain the situation;
Say what you would like the manager to do (increase the salary,etc);
Say what action you would take in case the manager fails to meet your demands.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinio
In the past, knowledge was stored in books. Tody, people stored knowledge on the internet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
some people believe that Internet users should be able to express any kind of opinion online. Other people feel that governments or the companies that own websites should put limits on what people can say online. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the infrromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about **40 minutes** on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write **at least 250 words.**
Some people think that teachers should be able to ask disruptive children to leave the class. Do you think it is the best way to deal with a disruptive child in the classroom? What other solutions are there?
Some people believe that a single language should be adopted globally to facilitate international communication and understanding. Others say that this would lead to a loss of culture and identity. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Tourism today creats a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industty?