There seems to be an increasing number of crime committed each year. While some people think the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both views.
3. Many people today are worried about young children using video games. what problems might these games cause for children and society as a whole.? How could these problems be reduced.?
You live in an area where the nearest bus stop is quite far from your neighbourhood. You think a new bus stop should be introduced closer to where you live.
Write a letter to the local transport authority. In your letter:
explain the problems caused by the current location of the bus stop
suggest where the new bus stop should be located
explain how the new bus stop would benefit local residents
Environmental problems are serious in many countries. It means that the only possible way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent, do you agree or disagre
If racism and xenophobia are attitudes that we are taught , not born with, the problems that come from them can be resolved. Discuss the view and give our own opinion.
One of the most pressing problems facing the world today is overpopulation. What policies do you think governments should adopt to address the causes and effects of this problem? and please give relvent example or experiance on your own
The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as poor people become poorer and rich people become richer. What problems could this situation cause? What are the solutions to address those problems?
Some people believe that universities should focus only on academic subjects, while others think students should also learn practical skills such as cooking, managing money, and fixing household items. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
When there is a rise in the standard of living, people in the cities are more benefited than those in rural areas. Please give your opinion on the problems arising from this discrimination.
Musems and historical sites are mostly visit by tourists not local people. why this is a positive or negative development?
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter explain:
Why you are writing to him
Why you cannot pay the rent
When you will pay the rent.
Write an essay of 200 - 250 words on the following topic. Some people think scientific research should focus on solving world health problems. Others think that there are more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
Some people think that it is better to accept an unpleasant situation, such as an unhappy job or financial problems, while others believe that people should try to improve it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In order to solve traffic problems,governments should tax private car owner heavily and use the money to improve public transportation .what are advantages and disadvantages of such a solution.
Most countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? Solutions to change negative attitudes?
Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsible of individuals to protect themselves. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out if a refund is possible
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 study. 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 study
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to team how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There are many environmental problems, such as the greenhouse effect and climate change, and people have hardly found any solutions. Why is this the case? And what measures can be taken?
Some people think that giving children a certain amount of money every week will help them have fewer financial problems in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You're supposed to move into a rented flat next week, but you won't be able to due to unforeseen problems.
Write a letter to the property manager. In your letter
1) Explain the situation
2) Describe your problems
3) Tell him/her when you think you can move in
Write at least 150 words.
Being a celebrity –such as a famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
You found a job opportunity in a foreign country.
Write a letter to your friend who knows about the country. In your letter
explain your situation
describe your problems
tell him/her when you will be starting the job
Large business's have big budget for promotions and advertisement and as a result people gravitate towards theM. What problems does this cause. What could be done to encourage people to buy local products.
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion.
Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from a country's developing and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Being a celebrity –such as a famous film star or sports personality. Brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity bring more benefits or more problems?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicine and treatment instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a Positive or a negative development?
You have recently used a moving company to move your household items to a new place and they have been damaged in transfer. Write a letter to the company’s manager and say
– When and where did it take place?
– What is your complaint?
– Suggest a reasonable solution.
In some countries, increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.government should impose hig tax rate on fast foodAgree or disagree
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. BRITISH COUNCIL Candidate Name idp IELTS AUSTRALIA What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Some people believe that healthcare and education should be responsibility of the government but other think that it is the responsibility of the individual themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people want government to spend money on searching for life on other planets. However, others think it is a waste of public money when the earth has so many problems. Discuss these two views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it will be one of the best ways to solve the environment problems to increase the cost of fuel for car and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeop le say an aging population creates problems for governments. Other peopl e think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent d o the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage s? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Increasing numbers of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extent does this trend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved? What are the drawbacks?
Some people say though indusial growth is necessary to solve poverty, but some other people orgue that industrial growth is cooling environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views ond, give your opinion.
People nowadays are used to “throw away” items which means that they use them a in short time and throw it away. What do you think is the cause and the problems it may lead to?
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familer with. A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
•suggest how the classes could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
In recent years,life has become more stressful than it has ever been .As a consequence more and more people are suffering from stress related problems. What factors are contributing to this increase and what do you think can be done to overcome current problems?
These days many people throw away damaged items rather than repairing them. Why has this change occurred? What are the effects of this change in attitude?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. sugary product should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years some countries have experienced vary rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the country sides. This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole. What are the problems? How might they be reduced?
A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it
while you are away. You want to give your friend some information
about the flat.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
• give information about the flat
• provide any important instructions
• say what he/she should do if there are any problems
Cambridge IELTS 8, Test 3 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 effective?
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain hogh levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree.