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
Nowadays, a lot of buildings,such as offices and schools, are now being built with an open plan design. Why is that? Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Government investment in the arts is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The graph shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think that the best way to solve global environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree: - raising price helps people reduce overuse - limiting depletion of natural fuels disagree: - There are better ways like using energy from the sun, water
Is it important that everyone in the society is treated in the same way? Why?/Why not? Write a 200-250 word essay. Discuss the questions above and give your view on how prejudice and discrimination might be overcome.
To be labeled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art forms should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century, there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labeled ‘masterpieces ’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
One of the best solutions to the growing environmental pollution is to increase the fuel prices. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, different media, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and even the Internet, publish stories about people's private lives. Why is it so? Should this practice be banned? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: "A woman’s place is in the home." What do you think
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•give details of your visit to the restaurant
•explain the reason for the celebration
•say what was good about the food and the service
write at least 180 words
you live in a room in college which you share with another student .
however, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college . in the letter ,
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or madam
Children need guidance of their parents but do they necessarily always look for advice from them? There is a varying opinion on this subject matter and this essay will discuss the issue from both sides.
**More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
In some countries, the number of police officers in active service is decreasing. What do you think may be the reason for this? What effect this might have on society?
you are going to study at a college in another country " you need to find a place you will live.
- Write a letter to the College's accomodation officers in your letter,
- give details of your course and your arrival date
- describe the kind of accommodation you need
- Say what you like the accomodation officer to do
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, while at he same time, the military service are in need of people. compulsory military service is beneficial and neccessary. To what extent do you agree or disagreeThe youth in many countries are
Some people believe that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private healthcare centers outweigh its disadvantages?
You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon.
Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter:
Describe the poor experience you had
Include ideas for what the library should change
Explain why you feel the library needs alteration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The map and chart below show the information for the global willingness to eat insect based products and the current price for certain food available on the market place.
: You work for an international company and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another company 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
The TASK: Some people seek a lot of advice from family and friends when choosing their career. Others feel it is better to choose a career more independently. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You bought a new camera, but when you got it home, you noticed that it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke with the company representative a week ago, but the camera still hasn't been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
.Introduce yourself
.Explain the situation
.Tell us how you want the company to act
Many people have learned a foreign language in their own country; others have learned a foreign language in the country in which it is spoken. Which is better? Give the advantages of each and support your viewpoint. Give specific reasons and examples for your choice.
Some people believe that the best way to solve environmental problems is to raise fuel and vehicles prices. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it, describe some other presents that you received, and explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly (services, information, tasks). Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that raising the prices of fast food will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some peoplethink it is a better way to leave their home country toimprove their work and living opportunities, while others think staying in theirown country is a better choice. Discuss both viewsand give your own opinion.
The first chart shows the average housing prices in two cities in one country in 2010 and 2015, with projections for 2025. The second chart shows the percentage of people aged 30-35 who owned a home in 2010 and 2015.
General IELTS Task1: your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
-Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
-Explain how your friend could learn this sport
-Suggest that you both learn this sport together
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student.
Write a letter to the university council officer. In your letter:
- describe your apartment and the facilities available
- mention why you want to rent out the room
- say what kind of tenant you would prefer
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The bar graph illustrates the frequency with which Americans ate at fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Overall, the majority of Americans consumed fast food between once a week and once or twice a month during this period. Looking more closely at the data, in 2003, just over 30% of Americans ate fast food once a week, while around 30% did so once or twice a month. A small minority either never ate fast food or consumed it daily. By 2006, there was a slight increase in the percentage of people eating fast food once a week, as well as a growth in the number of those who ate fast food several times a week, rising from around 16% to 20%. The percentage of people eating fast food once or twice a month also increased. Meanwhile, only about 3% of Americans were daily fast food consumers during this period. Finally, in 2013, around 33% of people ate fast food once or twice a month, while a small portion of the population continued to consume fast food every day or never.
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 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
Nowadays, many people prefer to seek medical advice on the Internet instead of seeing a qualified doctor. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that marketing and advertising is useless because people buy their products from some shops which have good quality of services and products. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your
letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
– A nice, respectful style
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of pople's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The table below shows General Practice appointment attendance in the United Kingdom over six days in January 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words
The charts below give irformation about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over ra two-week period in 2013.
The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...................,
The shows sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theater ,is a waste of money . Government must the money in public services instead. To what extend do you agree with this situation?
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: To solve the ever-increasing environmental hazards throughout the world, the best way is to increase the price of fuel. What is your opinion on the above assumption?