In order to become a successful sportsperson, some people argue that you need to have access to the latest technology and the most up-to-date equipment. Other people believe that these things are not necessary for sporting success. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We are becoming more and more dependent on machines to function in this modern world. Some people think it is negative trend. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below compares the percentages of tourism dollars spent in different economic sectors in two time periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevant.
Convenience food will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors - agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial service - to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
[Dri]Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
In some countries, governments are attempting to measure and improve the happiness of their populations in ways similar to how economic growth has traditionally been measured and prioritized. To what extent do you agree with this new approach? Justify your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some societies it is becoming too common for fathers to stay at home and look after children while mothers going to work. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
owadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, which is good for economy. While others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of Covid. In what ways has covid affected the types of interactions people have? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recession. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.
Many parents encourage young people to leave home when they become older, while others think they should stay at home with the family. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Fast food is now universally in most countries and is becoming increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. What are your opinions in this?
Junk/Street Food is the most affordable meal for the working class. But health problems due to rampant and uncontrolled consumption are being compounded. It has therefore become imperative for governments to impose a higher tax on them. To what extent do you agree to this arrangement by the government? Give your opinion.
English has become a need of the day and the local language are getting sidelined Give opinion and discuss your view.
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children's sprots between 2008 and 2014 and the second one shows the number of children who paticipated in three sports in Britain over the same period.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?Ar
You lost an item while travelling on a
bus. An employee of the bus company
assisted you in recovering your lost
item. Write a letter to the company
manager to thank the employee. In youro
letter,
- Describe what you lost and how the
employee helped you find it
- Say how you felt after recovering it
- Explain why it was important to you
The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006. The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day.
Percentage of UK people who consumed daily recommended amount of fruit and vegetable in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
News editor decide what to to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
Although many people value their public parks, this space could be used for other purposes such as residential areas for over growing population or to develop business and boost economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ii. #Education | #Language - Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (IELTS 9, AC)
You are in a hospital with a broken leg. Your colleagues have sent you get well soon greeting cards and gifts. Write a letter to them and include:
Thank them for everything
Explain how you spend time in the hospital
Inform them about your recovery process
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children’s activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people soy lhof economic developmenl is necessory lo reduce the poverty in ihe world. Ofhers soy lhol economic growlh should be sfopped immediolely lo slop domoging lhe environmenl. Discuss bofh sides ond give your opinion.
The table gives information about the percentage of students' attendance in four groups of secondary schools between 2000 and 2009.
A friend recently told you that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend about your planned party
ask for details of the restaurant
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Give details of the course you took at the university
Explain why you recommend the university
Give some advice about how to apply
You recently broke your leg and your colleagues visited with 'get well soon' cards and presents. Write a letter to:
1. Thank them
2. Describe how you have been spending your time while recovering
3. Tell some other information about your recovery
Some experts believe that school it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primaryrather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that developments involving the internet have brought people closer together while others think that people and communities have become more isolated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
1.Influence of human being in the world ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of bio-diversity. What are the primary cause of loss of bio-diversity? What solution can you suggest?
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?
Human activities have negative effects on the nature and every year many plants and animal species become extinct. Some people think that it is too late to do anything to solve this problem. Other people believe that effective measures can be taken to change this situation. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
In a lot of countries across the globe, life expectancy is becoming higher. In this essay, both the positive and negative effects that come with that trend will be discussed.
Environmental problems are becoming a global issue. Environmental problems are counter-challenging the quality of life people enjoy in modern advanced societies. Do you think that environment problems will produce better results if it is addressed globally or it should be addressed by individual countries?
The economic growth in developing and developed countries is making people richer. However, the research indicates that people in the developing countries is happier than people in developed countries. What is your opinion on this?
Should International news be kept as a subject in secondary school. Discuss both sides.
International travel is becoming cheaper and cheaper, and several countries are opening their doors. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph gives information about the number oflranian, Greek and Turkish studentswho enrolled at Sheffield University between 2005 and 2009.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in the newspapers. what factors do you think influences these decisions? do we ecome used to bad news? would it be better if more good news was reported?
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 countries have become much richer than others. Richer countries should now help poorer countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in transport, telecommunications and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?