Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree? Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree.
Many people believe that money is a good gift for a teenager while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give yoytur own opinion
Choose one of the following topics and write Problem/Solution paragraphs. You should link the problems with the solution. (150-200 words) 1. Negative effects of social media
The diagram below show how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarse the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many people choose ready-made food and refuse to cook at home. Why do you think it happens? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a choice?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Celebrities are often seen as role models for young people. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows changes in global food and oil prices between 2000 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same right as human, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including food and experiments. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be transported foe a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it’s sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employer, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
Children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore they should be encouraged to watch TV regularly at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently used the services of a moving company. At the new place
you found out that some of your items were badly damaged. Write a letter to
the company manager including the following:
Give details of your move
List items that were damaged
Say what you expect the manager to do
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information by selection and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programes (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that schoolchildren should learn how to grow food and cook with it in their lessons. What is your opinion about that?
“Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views 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?
You recently learned that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby
Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby
Suggest arrangements for your visit to deliver the gift.
jan---It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Sports encourage rather than co-oparation. Therefore, sports should not be encouraged at schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Nowadays it is possible to use computers and mobile phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translators and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
The bar graph above shows average earnings in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earnings are in US dollars
The best way to educate children is by using the internet in every lesson. To what extent do you share this opinion? What other ways are there of making lessons effective for children?
These days, people in many countries are living in a “throw-away” society, which means people use things for a short time and then just throw them away. What are the reasons for this and what are the consequences?
It is often claimed that wealthy nations should provide financial support to poorer countries for welfare health and education. However, there are those who believe that it is the responsibility of developing nations to provide these services. discuss both views and give your opinion.
It costs a lot of money for a country to host an international sports event, such as the Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people think that this is wasted money, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people argue that the Olympic Games have significant benefits for the host country while others believe they are a waste of money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graph below shows how elderly people in the United States spent their free time between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS
Some people argued that it is responsibility of parents to teach children about healthy eating habit , where as other believe that teachers should be responsible for teaching the student. Discuss both view.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and intrests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this infomation may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the percentage of men and woman living in poverty devided into ten different age groups in the United States in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The pie charts below show unites of electricity production by fuel sources in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
•explain what has happened
•describe the bag and its contents
•say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
A glance at the four pie charts provided reveals a comparison of the people of the two countries, Yemenand Italy for the three various age groups in two different Periods, in 2000 and foresight for 2050. Overall, it is apparent from the information supplied that the remarkable change in society related to 15-59-year-olds during these years for both countries. In 2000, in Yemen, the old people made up 3.6% of the total number of people in comparison with 24.1% in Italy. The 0-14 year group in Italy reached 14.3 %, which was almost 3 times higher than that of Yemen. Moreover, in Italy, the figure for 15-59 year-age was by far the most important in 2000, accounting for 61.6%, while Yemen's young people just reached 46.3 % at the same time. In 2050,the 0-14 age group in Yemen is forecasted to account for 37%, which is higher than that figure in Italy roughly 25%. On the other hand a tiny fraction of the old people is projected to be recorded in Yemen, 42.3% of Italy's people are expected to be elderly. The figure for Yemen and Italy's 15-59-year-old people is predicted to occupy 57.3% and 46.2%, respectively.
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree (or) dis-agree.
The chart below shows the average earnings of people in various areas of work in one country in 2000 and 2010. The table shows the average salary for all sectors in the same year.
Public celebrations (festivals, national day) are held in some countries. Some people think that they are very expensive and the government should spend money on some other important issues. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to a friend who you have met on an overseas trip in an English speaking country. Ask for him to send you the trips photographs.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well managed. Whta are the advantages and disadvantages?
the charts below show the bookings for a leisure centre made by different groups in 2018 and the different times of day it was booked for in 2022.
Some people argue that there should different class for different student while other argue that mixed class is important. Discuss both the views
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter,
explain the reason for the noise
apologise for the noise
describe what action you will take
Some people feel that learning a foreign languageis an essential component of a child's education. Others feel that learning a foreign language is often a waste of time that can be better spent on learning technologyand other vocational subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at Bakersfield senior college in two separate years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.