Some people believe that students should learn a range of practical skills at school ( Such as car maintenance or accountancy ) along side traditional subjects like maths and physics. Do you agree or disagree with this view ?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example.
Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?
The first chart shows the population of England and Wales between 1700 and 2000. The second chart gives information about the birth and death rate in the same countried in the same period.
In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centres with other people, rather than living with their adult children. What is the reason for this and what are the solutions for this?
Some people say in
order to prevent illness and
disease, governments should focus on reducing environmental polluton and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to schools.
What are the causes of this phenomenon?
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the future, more people will choose to go on holidays in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday.
Do you agree or disagree?
It is increasingly popular to find out the history of your family. What do you think are the reasons for this and it it as positive or negative development?
Some people believe in the era of e-technology, printing newspaper and magazines will cease to occur in the near future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, some criminal trials are shown on TV so people can watch the trials live. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent write a letter to him
In your you shoul tell:
Why do you think the rent shouldn't be increased.
What you will do if it is increased
Some people think that parents should teach their children about the importance of recycling. Others believe recycling should be taught in schools. Discuss both views and give your opinion
With a fast spec of modern life, more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meals
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called lslip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
Many young people are leaving their home in rural area to study or work in cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving neighbourhood or teaching a sport to younger children)
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most employees nowadays put increasing emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social skill are important on addition to good qualifications for job success. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
These days it is neither possible nor desirable for most people to stay in the same job throughout their working life. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, students are required to learn a foreign language, but in other countries, it is not necessary to do so. Discuss both approaches and give your own opinion.
In many countries, young people move to cities leaving their homes in rural areas for work or study. What do you think are the reasons for it? Do you think advantages for moving to cities outweigh disadvantages?
Nowadays, there is a trend that media reports focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel governments should invest primarily in educating the young, while others feel this is not a good use of resources.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the difference between the lowest paid jobs and the highest paid jobs should be reduced.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting usual doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or a nagative development ?
The graph below shows the wheat exports in three countries during the year 1985-1990 in millions of tonnes.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that governments should invest more in improving public transportation systems to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Others argue that individuals should take responsibility for reducing traffic problems by using public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that paying taxes is their only responsibility towards society while others feel that everyone should do more.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic?
Some people think that some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy are too difficult for children to learn at school. They think that these subjects should be made optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The student who study from the school to university get benefit less and contribute less,than those of student who go to travel or job and get skills and experience brfore going high.Do you agree or disagree
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. TEST 1
Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result.
Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
The graph shows the number of people taking part in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor.
In your letter
•Say how you know about that city or town
•Explain what information was wrong
•Suggest how the editor could fix this error.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: •explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months •say how your work could be done while you are away • ask for his/her help in arranging it
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart shows British Emigration to selected destinations between 2004 and 2007.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduate from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of anthropologists in work after five years.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that politicians are more influential than scientists, whilst others believe that scientists have more influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life.
why do you think that is the case.
what isn the most importing thing to do succeed in life?
You have visited a store and bought set of china tea cups which later you found broken but store denied to replace it. Write a letter to the manager of the store describing situation.
In your letter add following points:
• State what problem you had with the purchased item.
• Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem.
• Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction.
Some people think it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams life football, while others think individual sports like tennis and Swimming is better.
Discuss both views and give Your Opinion
As computers are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
In many countries, governments like to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think the government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that tourism is one of the helpful ways to increase a countries state. However, others believe that tourism can only damage traditional rules bringing own affect to a society and cause other troubles.
To what extent do you agree with?
The graph below gives information about the number of cases of diarrhea in Mashhad between 1983 and 1992.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.