These days many children spend a great deal of time sitting in from of a television. Some people believe that parents should strictly limit the time that children spend watching TV as it is harmful to their development. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that after the child begins his/her schooling their teachers will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
First impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key to securing the position. To what extent do you agree?
In many traditional societies, caring for the children is only the mother’s responsibility. More recently, some people have argued that the father’s role should be as important as the mother’s role. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system. In an effort to deal with health issues involved, Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum .To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Some people think teachers have a greater influence than parents on the development of a child's intelligence and social skills. Do you agree or disagree?
The increasing housing problem in big cities has social consequences. Some people say that only government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vechiles will be passengers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that art, such as painting and music, does not improve people’s lives, so the government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You ecently bought some food at a supermarket, but, when you got home, you found that the food was in bad condition.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter,
-Explain what happen to you
-Give details of the day and time of the purchase
-Ask the manager what he/she intends to do about your experience
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter.
-Correct the information in the article
-Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
-Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
A recent newspaper article reported that a 14 year old boy who seriously destroyed his got the punishment to clean the street instead of being sent to prison. Do you think this is right or do you think that such criminals should be sent to prison.
Wild animal have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for travellers and business people to understand the cultures they come into contact with, however briefly. What are the main advantages of doing so? What do you think is the main disadvantage of not doing so?
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good father.
Nowadays, many people change jobs quite regularly, rather than working in one company for their entire careers. Why do you think this is happening? How can companies keep their worker?
More and more people are using computer and electric devices to access information. Therefore, there is no need for printed books, magazines , and newspapers extend do you agree or disagree?
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
A lot of places in the word rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any addres
The money spent by government on space programme would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people spend their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects both on society and young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effectiv
Many people believe that TV news and media in general have a detrimental effect on our life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion, including relevant examples
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
offer to find somewhere to stay
give advice about what to do
give information about what clothes to bring
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some schools and universities, girls choose arts subjects (literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that?
Many people prefer to stay in the same type of work are they lives while other prefered to change the type of work they do discuss both views and give yourOpinion
Some people prefer to travel by car while others prefer to take the bicycle. Which of these do you prefer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by a car and bicycle?
Many people believe that a balanced diet and regular exercise are the keys to a healthy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
more and more people today expect to get what they want instantly ( goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this expectations to get things instantly is a positive or negative development?
In some countries young people move in their own homes in early twenties, in other countries they live with parents longer. What do you think, do the advantages of living alone outweigh the disadvantages?
Traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This has negative effect on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people might benefited from communication technology , but some groups of people have not benefited at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Spending wisely and getting into the habit of saving from an early age is important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Cultural traditions are important in many societies. To what extent do you think maintaining cultural traditions is important in a globalized world? What other measures can be taken to preserve cultural heritage?
Can you write below IELTS One hundred years ago, people thought that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas of life. Nowadays, there is less certainty that this is so. In what areas do you think the most important progress has been made so far? In what areas are more things need to be done? (At least 250 words)
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries fast food restaurant and supermarket give money to school to promote their products do you think this is a positive or negative development
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family thant eating out in restaurants or canteens. do you agree or disagree?
Nowsadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects on themselves and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
More and more people tend to watch foreign movies, so the local government should ancourage the development of local film industry. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourists travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, many people choose to educate children at home by themselves instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?