Many people use distance learning programmes to study at home, but others think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons for your answer and include any r own knowledge or experience. evant examples from your
In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless. This only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passenger. Do you thik the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
In some cities public parks and open space are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some believe that spoken communication is always more powerfull than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often thought that the increase in juveniles crime can be attributed to violence in social media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solution can you offer to deal with this situation.
The best way to slove the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. What extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (IELTS 2, AC)
Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to gat a university education. Some people believw that universities should help them. To what extent do you agree or diasgree?
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programs on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think government should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help prevent illness and diseas. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience.
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that working from home is beneficial for both employees and employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Goverments investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Goverments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are suffering from health problem caused by modern life style which cannot be treated with modern well science some people think that return to traditiin medicine should be encouraged? To what extent do you agree or disgree?
Crimes and other kinds of information on TV and newspaper have bad consequences. This kind of information should be restricted to be shown in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation. However, you were not satisfied with some of the services provided.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to stay at the hotel
•describe the problems you faced during your stay
•say what you would like the manager to do about it
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this element.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too mcuh time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment ; only govt and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that taxes should not be paid. The rest should be closed. Do you think it has more advantages of disadvantages? Give your opinion
In some country, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is positive or negative situation?
Nowadays more and more business meetings and business training are taking place online. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Recently You saw an article in a news paper journal about a City/town -you know and some of the information in article was incorrect. Write a letter to editors regarding this
In your letter you should tell
• How you know about this city/town
• What information was incorrect
• What the editor should do about this
ome people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much. Do you agree or disagree? What other types of job should be highly paid?
Some people believe that individuals can do little to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a real difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The crime rates nowadays are decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extenet do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that student should do part time job, whereas other believe that they should focus only on studies. Discuss both the points.
Some people think that nations and individuals should focus on their problems because it is unable to help everyone in the world since there are so many in needs.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is important for children not to play video games but to spend time outdoors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Country are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In recent years, economic growth has made some people richer in both developed and developing countries. While studies show that people in developing countries are happier now than before, people in developed countries are no happier than they were before. Why do you think this is and what lessons can be learned from it?
Technology has made workers able to work at home. This brings lots of benefits yo workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 for your friend to stay
give advice about what to do and see in your area
give information about what clothes to bring
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Maria,
It is argued that the parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children's actions. To what extent do you agree or desagree?
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offences. To what extent do you agree with this idea? Answer
People are surrounded by advertisement which has an increase effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effect of this outweigh the negative effects?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
According to the World Health Organization, all international travel should end until the coronavirus has gone . Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything the want online without paying . To what extent do u agree or disagree with this statement?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all chops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or Disagree
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
A LOCAL NEWSPAPER IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO DO SOME PART-TIME WORK WRITING FOR THE NEWSPAPER YOU DECIDE TO APPLY FOR THE WORK WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWSPAPER IN YOUR LETTER EXPLAIN WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THIS WORK. SUGGEST WHAT TOPICS YOU COULD WRITE ABOUT. GIVE YOUR OPINION OF THIS NEWSPAPER
In modern society, more and more people live longer. Do you think the benefits of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Vaccinating children against preventable diseases is not only unnecessary but also dangerous. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time . This can benefit teenagers and the community as well . Do you agree or disagree.
differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays, people are watching the same film, fashion and tv channels. To what extend do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.