Some peolpe think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of university?
In many countries, very few young people read newspapers or follow the news on TV. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that allowing chldren to make their own chices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Othar people believe that it is important for children to make decitions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that residents are responsible for keeping the roads clean and others say that it is the responsibility of the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
it is very important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what exent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Today, more and more students are deciding to move to a different country for higher studies. Do you think that benefit of this outweighs the problem?
Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for example, new experience, career preparation, interested knowledge etc). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? You should give reasons for your answers using your own ideas and experiences.
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the
shop manager. In your letter: • describe
the problem with the equipment • explain what happened when you
phoned the shop • say what you would like the manager to do Task 1 (general)
Many people think that modern day parents are more over-protective than parents from the past. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. What do you think are the vadvantages and disadvages of this?
In some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. Do you think this is a postive or negative situation?
It is important for people to take risk , both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
It is indisputable that doing sports plays a significant role in healthcare and for this reason some people claim to multiply the number of sport facilities. I completely agree that in order to improve public health latter approach is meager and additional measures should be taken
The table above gives information about the amount of tax collectev(as% GPD) in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005.
Now, many scientific institutes conduct research on live animals. Some people regard it as cruel and unnecessary while others believe it is justified in the interest of human welfare. Discuss the two views and give your reasons. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plan for its development.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to?
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant (Mixed charts).
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high school rather than regular subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that watching TV is bad for children, while others claim it has ositive effects for children as they grow up. discuss both views and give your opinion
You have a suggestion for a park near your apartment building.
Write a letter to your city's council board. In your letter:
Describe who you are and what your suggestion is
Explain why you think this suggestion will improve the park
Detail when you would like to see this suggestion in action
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some believe that people should not continue to work once they reach the age of retirement. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your experience.
3. Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do advantages of this trend outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Model Answer:
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while others struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situatuon. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too.nDo you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
As an international student in Sweden, you have an account with a local bank. The monthly bank transfer you receive from your parents has been delayed this month due to an error at your parents’ bank.
Write a letter to your bank. In your letter:
introduce yourself and ask for a loan
say why you need the money
tell how you intend to pay back the money
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or orgainsation. why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantages of self-employed?
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in Art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more aptitude. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently read an article about the benefits of volunteering and community work for high school students. Many people feel that these activities should be included as part of the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? Provide reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the average length of stay last year (in days) for serious injuries for different age groups in private and public hospitals in Queensland, Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers should give their workers at least one month’s holiday a year, as it makes them better at their job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that Vietnamese visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, it can be difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience. What do you think are the causes and effects of this problem?
Nowadays, many people travel to foreign countries for holidays. Why is it the case? Is this a positive or negative development for the countries they travel to?
Some people believe that studying literature is important for individual character building while others think it is a waste of time.Discuss both views and your opinion.
Topic B: Learning and Teaching Paragraph 1: Describe a lesson you were in recently, either as a teacher or a student. Describe how it was successful or not successful. Why? Paragraph 2: Writing as a teacher: describe what changes you plan to make to the lesson for next time.
ou need to take leave from your work for almost a month for some personal reasons. Write a letter to your Manager. In your letter:
• Explain the reason for your leave & the length of your leave.
• Explain how you intend to deliver the task that was given to you recently and has to be turned in in a week’s time.
• Explain how & who will look after your work while you are away.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you thinkthis is a positive or negative situation?
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government responsibility. Other belive that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both view and give your own opinions.
I will give you the information of a table from an IELTS exam for of academic type. please write a writing for IELTS with band score of 8. The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offenses 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 your own opinion.
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell:
-what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
-how you feel about it
-what suggestions you have
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features, and make comarisons where relevan
some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime ,others however argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and the motivation to commiting it should always taken into accountwhen deciding punishment . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
These days some people have shown enthusiasms about lives on other planets. Whereas, some others do think is a waste of energy to search about it. Subsequently, there is some argues between these two sides, that government should spent some public money for looking after life on other planets or save the public money and spent it on solving the problems which these days human has caused to the earth by their doings. This essay is going to discuss about both views.
Some people think that companies and individuals should pay to clear up the pollution they product, and that the government should not pay for it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?