Many people today use their phones to communicate by sending text messages than talking. What are the reasons for this? Does it have advantages and disadvantages
Some people belive that it is good share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. others belive that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe animals should not be used for human purposes, while others argue that such use is necessary for progress. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two European countries from 2011 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult,such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write atleast 250 words
Some people think governments should spend less money on arts and invest more in education. How far do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The given graph shows the main sources of energy for USA in 1980 and 1990.
The numbers of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage children to read more?
Some countries encourage teenagers to have part-time job and see it as a good thing, while others disagree. Give your opinion and explain both views.
Progenies are a lot of strains this days from educational, communal and commercial perspectvies. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
IELTS Friendships that take place online are not as meaningful as those where people meet each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There was a time when people only shopped out of necessity, but these days shopping seems to have become a new form of leisure activity. People don't appreciate the value of money anymore. To what extent dou you agree with this view?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Many people today are worried about 'cybercrime' such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does 'cybercrime cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
The charts below show the percentage of the labour force by occupation in Japan and India in 1960 with projection for 2040.
You agreed to take a particular job over the summer, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you can no longer take the position. Write a letter including:
– Explaining your situation
– An apology
– Express that you would be interested in the position next summer
It is expected that there will be a higher percentage of older people than young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
The system used for rubbish or garbage collection in your local area is nowt working properly. It is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem
Newspapers will remain the main source of news in the future and the Internet will not have any effect. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
It is more important to plant trees in town and cities than to build more houses. Do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries. What problem does this cause? What solution can you suggest?
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV programs has bad consequence, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
•say which points in the article you agree with
•explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
The table shows forested land in millions of hectares in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
– ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
People today get less sleep than in the past. What is the cause of this? What are the possible effects of this development?
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Smmarise te information by selecting and reporting the main feautures and make comparasions where relevant.
Advertisements cause more harm than benefits both to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The pie charts below show the percentage of European adults engaging in various entertainment activities with family and friends in 1985 and 1995. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.”
You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
•say why you want to sell your
•describe the condition of the car
•invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The graph below shows average carbondioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kigdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Many adults are returning to school to learn new skills for career change. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Tourism has been a good source of revenue in many countries and government should promote the industry. Do you agree or disagree.
The table below shows the type of accommodation chosen by foreign students studying English in the city of Hamilton and other related information.
Feedback and evaluation are necessary aspects of school and work, but many people dislike being evaluated. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people say that what children watch influences there behaviour. Others believe that the amount of time they spent on television influences their behaviour most. discuss both view and give your opinion.
In order to solve traffic problems government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transport system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
The diagram below show the lifecyle of a species of large fish called the salmon.
Early technological developments helped ordinary people and changed their lives more than recent developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and makes comparisons where relevant.
The table gives information about the three countries with the highest populations.
advance in technology and automation have reduce the need of manual labour .therefore working hours should be reduced .do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. films stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree?
One problem faced by almost every large country is traffic congestion. What do you think are the cause of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The chart below shows the aid from six developed countries to developing countries from 2008-2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept the new culture of the foreign country. Others think that they should live as a seperate minority group with a different lifestyle. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(Steve no copyright)
The number of car – owners is increasing every day because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many good points and limitation as well. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. For example the neighborhood or teaching to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts claim that most of the outstanding innovations and breakthroughs have been made by people with a high level of so-called ‘innate intelligence’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on this theory in order to succeed in life for an ordinary people?