[Dri]You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies
rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
Some people believe that it is important to spend time developing a successful career. Others argue that it is more important to spend time with friends and family than at work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own countries.
Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad.
What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development?
Some scientists think it is very soon that computers will be more intelligent than human. Some people think it is a positive development, while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people want to buy famous bands with clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT PARENTS HAVE THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE IN A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT . HOWEVER, OTHERS ARGUE THAT OTHER FACTORS LIKE TV OR FRIENDS HAVE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Fossil fuels are the ain sources in many countries, but insome countries the use of alternative sources of energy are encourages. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The large number of private cars on the road in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation in order to solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause pollution.
Discuss both views and give your won opinion.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing.
What problems will this cause for individual and society? suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humansin the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this wil have a positive or negative impact on society?
Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people have little to gain from the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cmparisons where relevant
Nowadays, parents put too much pressure on the children to succeed.
What is the reason for doing this?
Is this a negative or positive development?
Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people’s quality of life in developing countries. However, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Millions of people today are travelling father and father throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, others think that its influences are positive
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
In recent years, pressure on school and university students has been increasing and they are pushed to work very hard from a young age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to buy famous brands ofclothes, carsand other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the past people wore their traditional cloths and followed their culture. These days most of them wear fashionable cloths and look similar. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development.
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of
the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the development of the village.
Village of Chorleywood showing development between 1868 and 1994
The popularity of news media often has significant influence on people’s lives. Some people believe this to be a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowdadays, there is a trend that the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developements. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree ?
Nowadays longer distances are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, people get married and have children after age of 30. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples based on your experiences.
Writing task 2 task 2 IELTS 17
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.
Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important as other subjects to a child’s development, and they should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, it has become a trend among people to leave their own country to work or live abroad.People choose to work in countries which are more developed than their own for higher standards of living.In this essay, I will discuss that working and settling in other nations has more advantages than disadvantages.
Nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternatives medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they trended to study in their own country.
Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.R
Some People think that Multinational Companies could help to boost the development of a state, while others claim that Multinational Companies capitalise labours and exploit a particular country’s resources. Discuss both sides and give your opinion!
Parents are encouraging their children to spend an increasing amount of time on tablets and screens because they think it will improve their technological skills.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
These days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting or events. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people use social media on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Portable entertainment devices, such as MP3 or DVD-players, which allow people to listen to music or watch films on the move, are now commonplace. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world involves a lot of government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers have made it possible for office workers to work remotely instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as televisions, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion
More and more people no longer read newspapers. They get news about the world through the Internet. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Some people spend more time reading books, while others prefer to watch TV. The former group are more likely to develop creative imaginations and have a much better grasp of language skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Write about the following topic.
It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, school children usually learnt by listening to their teacher and by studying their books. Nowadays, many school children learn by using technology in the classroom instead.
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
These days, many films and pieces of music are free online.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Write your reasons and use examples from your experience.
The number of outweigh children in developed countries is increasing. Some people think this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast-food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree with these views?
It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.
To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
In some countries, fast food restaurant and supper markets give money to school to promote their products. Do you think this a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. In your letter:
Give a brief description of the business
Mention what you’d like to be there on the website
Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.