More and more people today want to own famous brands of clothes, cars and other llems. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, economic development improves the standard of living in many countries, but some social values are lost. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The charts show changes in household appliance ownership and time spent on housework from 1920 to 2019.
Some people think that schools should remove art classes and focus on more important subjects such as mathematics and science. Do the advantages of cutting art classes outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie charts display how electricity production by various energy sources has changed in Scotland in 20 years.
These days. too many people maintain their health by relying on doctors and medicine. rather than by following a healthy lifestyle. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
IELTS 13 TEST 1 In some areas of the US a ‘curfew’ is Imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are relying on their private cars as a major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest atleast one possible solution
Your find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social promlms, as well as practical promlems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph and table below give information about the percentage of graduates in Australia who worked full-time after university from 2004 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations.
The given diagram illustrates the various stages in the production of brick manufacturing.
People in this current gdneration are not fit and active. What are the problems. What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities:
You recently attended a workshop that was useful, but you were not satisfied with some parts of it.
Write a letter to the organisers of the workshop. In your letter:
explain what the workshop was about
describe what you liked about the workshop
say what you did not like and suggest improvements
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
• Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
• Suggest what should be done about the problem
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of mone. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The charts give information about the percentage of men and women who had driving licences in one European country in various years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Space exploration is a costly project. The money would be much better spent on reducing social problems. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think parents should not encourage children to do part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
(an essay) Nowadays, many people spend their free time watching movies. Why do they do that? Is it a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for tI time of year and the heating/cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
give details of what was wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time say what action you would like the manager to take
Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the reasons? Sollutions to change negative acttitudes?
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smartphones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to Scotland who visited four different attract
In a number of countries, some people think that is it necessary to spend large sums of money on construction new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. 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.
These days, people are forced to leave their family and friends in order to obtain a good job. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign languge. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The values that we learn from our parents and family have greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree = most time, raised disagree= friends influence,
Score the IELTS The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In the past,important knowledge about culture and history was stored in museums. Nowdays,information is freely available on the Internet;therefore,there is no longer any need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The process diagram shows the stages involved in the process of making leather goods
The table below gives information on the gender, marital status and age of employees working in retail and manufacturing industries of a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
ou are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant
In many countries an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television in computer and video games. Ton what extent do yo agree or disagree with this view?
Marryland is a village near Tokyo. Since the 1970s, the village's population has increased exponentially. The map below shows the village's development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Home schooling is getting a lot importance over traditional learning environment provided by schools. What is your opinion on the subject?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world implemented various forms of regulation and control measures. Some argue that strict governmental intervention was necessary to combat the virus effectively, while others believe it infringes upon individual liberties. Discuss both views and provide your opinion on the role of governmental regulation during the COVID-19 crisis.
The chart below gives information about European people of different age groups who went to the gym once a month or more between 1990 and 2010.
Some people think that the teenagers years are the happiest times pf most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high Levels of Sugar,which causes many health problems.Sugary products should be made ti encourage people consume less sugar Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students, on average, at one univeristy, in 200 and 2010
Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Give advantages and disadvantages of the TV. Include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give your reason 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 oganisation. Why might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
The average number of hours of teaching per year done by each teacher in four different countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.