More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Today, the high sales of popular customer goods reflect the power of adversting and not the real need of society in which they are slod. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is beneficial for youngsters to live on their own or with friends after completing school.Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below illustrates the percentage of British households that had various items in 2001 and 2008.
social media has compeletly changed the way family and friends communicate with each other. what are the reasons for this? is it a positive or negative development ?
Some people sat that family is the most powerful influence in a child's development. Other's say that other factors such as (Television, friends, music, etc.) play a greater role today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowdays it is easy to apply for and given a credit card. However,some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantage?
Nowadays governments are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains rather than in building new roads. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some parents think that childcare centre's provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better to care for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Some people have to find work abroad .they have to leave theirs homes as well as friends. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantage.
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their kids when women work full time. What are the reasons? It is a positive or negative development?
some people think that the main factors influencing a child's development these days are things such as televesion, friends,and music.others believe that the family still remains more important.discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
Some people think that animals should be treated as friends. Yet, others only consider animals as sources of food and clothing. What is your opinion?
write at least 180 words
you live in a room in college which you share with another student .
however, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college . in the letter ,
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or madam
You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank them for having you at their house for a week
express your gratitude for their hospitality
say how much you miss them
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
“Learning depends not upon the personality or methodology but rather on the student’s attitude to his or her own learning”. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
With a growing world population, many people believe that we should focus on producing more GM foods. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
There are more cars on the roads these days and more accidents are happening. As a result, some people have suggested that people should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do these outweigh the disadvantages?
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflex the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with family, friends and colleagues are more important than work and wealth. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The line graphs illustrate the changes in having electrical devices and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.
The bar chart provides information about two kinds of TV shows viewed by male and female audience and 4 different age groups in Australia.
Your new neighbours have recently invited you to a party they are holding next Saturday. However, you have other plans on Saturday evening and cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
· thank them for the invitation
· mention what plans you already have
· suggest when you can meet them
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that job provide both income and for a social life, while others think that friends should be made outside of work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
Some people believe that nuclear energy is a necessary solution for meeting future energy demands and combating climate change, while others argue that renewable energy sources are a safer and more sustainable alternative. Discuss both opinions and provide your own view.
Some people feel that government should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it's a good Idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money
write a letter to the local council
-give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
-explan why the sports leisure centre is important for the local community
-describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
With the development of online communication , people will never be alone and will always able to make new friends. To what extend do yo agree?
Your friend has asked for your help to find a music teacher for their child. You know someone who can teach their child music.
Write an email to your friend. In your email,
explain why he/she is suitable
explain his/her background related to music and teaching music
explain how they can get in touch
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic?
The map shows the comparison of changes in the library before and after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. Write within 150 words.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter-
Suggest how you could help in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had access to the internet between 1999 and 2004.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below illustrate the market share of different smartphone brands in Russia and the amount imports that occurred in three consecutive years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many part of the world, there are now multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? DO you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects.Other people thimk that,in today worldsubjects and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There are two methods of studying, one is rote learning and the second is meaningful learning. Discuss both types of learning with examples and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the main factors influencing a child's development these days are things such as television, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some poeple think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think that it is a good idea to socialize with colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it is important to keep job separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You want to sell your bicycle. Your friend has told you that his cousin might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend’s cousin. In your letter
explain why you are selling the bicycle
describe the bicycle and how much it will cost
suggest a date when your friend’s cousin can come and see the bicycle
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people prefer doing physical activities in their free time. Others think it is better to choose mental activities (such as crosswords and chess). Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
the graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods in the UK. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph
The line graph below shows the percentage of households in one country using four different types of electronic systems between 1995 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.