Robots aand artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Today, many parents and teachers think it is important to supervise children’s activities more closely. However, others think they should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that money is the best gift to give teenagers, while others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving money as a gift? What is your opinion?
Some networking sites have improved the level of communication between individuals but at the same time have also led to a number of problems. What problems have social networking sites caused and what can be done to reduce the extent of these problems?
Some people think that it is a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evening and weekends. other think it is important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both view and your opinion.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and ni daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try ot cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are living in a University residence and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the University.
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development?
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people. Write an e-mail to the bookshop. In your e-mail: • suggest a speaker • say what they would contribute to the event • explain why other people would be interested too
In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What do you think are the causes of this development and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same product anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The government should allocate more funding to teach science rather than other subjects as it help in development of a country. To what extent do you agree?
In m countryany places new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not bulid new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too manychoices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Many people believe that the government should provide free education for all children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is yhis? Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Many people believe that the internet has made life much easier for most people. However, others fear that it might also represent a threat. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
More people today preferred to live alone in comparison to the past do you think it is a positive or negative development give your opinion and a relevant examples to support your view
Some people believe that exams are the best way of measuring how a student is performing. Others, however, believe that there are better ways to measure performance. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
The following two maps compare the current and future development plans for the western road area of a town called Springsby
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academy world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely . discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Only formal examinations, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students’ true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic?
Some peole think that parents shuold teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however,believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The tendency of new reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their product. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development of children ?
Some people think that all the lawbreakers should be sent into the jail, while others believe that they should also be made to do some work or learn some sklils in the community. What is your opinion?
Shortage of houses has become a severe problem in the cities today and only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.
There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next ye ar. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is best to save money, for example in a bank or savings scheme. Other people feel that money should be spent whenever it is available. Discuss these views and reach an opinion on this debate. Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course.
Write a letter to the course lecturer.
Some people think that students should focus on a few subjects, while others believe that students should study a wide range of subjects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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?”
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people a chance to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?
Computers are becoming an integral part of education system. Some people believe it might lead to positive outcome while others think otherwise. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
It is important for everyone , including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement.
Some people believe that the radio is the best way to get new while others believe that TV is better for this purpose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevelant and eventually replace traditional foods and methods of preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, CCTV cameras are being used in order to tackle crime. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that working from home is beneficial for employees and companies, while others think it has more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Large companies use sport events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to counsume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
In developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society. Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
Many people around the world using social media evereyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Smoking should be banned in all public places even though it would restrict some of other people’s freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opnion
Several people assert that the main cause of crime is an economically disadvantaged background. However, others say that crime is caused by a person's nature. Discuss both ideas and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it’s a good idea for parents to help their children with their homework. Others believe that children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.