Wealth does not necessarily guaranty happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People say it is the responsibility of the residents to keep the environment clean and tidy while others think it is the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others beleve this may have negative effects on a child's development. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. some people regard this as a completely wrong. while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learnig and taking responsiblity. what are your opinion.
IELTS – Question The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995–2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Globalization is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the wortel, nural people. are moving to cities, so the population inthe Countryside is deereaing. Do you think it is a positive negative development
More people decided to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communiction possibilities world-wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
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. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
It is important to give children to act independently and make their own decisions from early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea
Some people feel that it is always wrong to keep animals in captivity, for instance in zoos. Other people say that there are benefits for the animals and for humans. Discuss both sides of this debate, and give your personal view. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The table provides a comparison of the expedenture rate of the government on education and training and participating rate of 18-24 years olds in the same in five nations in the year 2002
In many countries, people like to eat a wider variety of food from other region more than local food. As a result, much of the food has to come from other regions. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
The pie charts provide information about percentage of purchase in British schools in 1981 , 1991 and 2001.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for traffic jams in many cities, which is why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
Some people think that the government should fund creative people such as artists and musicians due to the benefits they provide to society, other people believe that as they enjoy their work they should have received no government funding. Discuss both sides.
Some people believe that university education should focus on preparing students for specific careers. Others think it should provide general knowledge useful for all aspects of life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the currency size some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not big new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
5.Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently had dinner at an expensive restaurant and you were not satisfied with the food or service.
You have decided to write a letter to the manager to complain about:
•the table you were seated at
•the long delays and unavailability of some items
•the lack of concern by staff members regarding your problems
Technological improvement is making our life more comfortable. Some people argue that this is a positive trend, while others say it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be diverless.The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show how chocolate is made and how the price of a chocolate bar is divided up among those involved in the process. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
Inventors are not as important to society as doctors. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Fatherhood ought to emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.” To what extend do you agree or disagree?
More and more young people do weekend or part-time jobs while at secondary school. Is this a good idea or should young people focus exclusively on their school work? Write an essay in which you analyse the consequences of having a part-time job on a person’s education and their career prospects.
some people think that urban spaces should be used for parks rather than for housing.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In the past,when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opprtunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas,knowledge and expeience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word pusompwzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The widespread of use of the internet has made it possible for employees to work from home while still being connected to their office. Some people believe working from home should be encouraged because it is beneficial for employees and companies. Do you agree or disagree?
Public libraries should provide books and not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media sich as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?
You are resident of a community and found a gold chain. Write a letter to the manager to find the owner.
some people believe that government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. discuss both side of views and give your views.
you are currently attending a course which is not the same as per the descripition in the admission brochure write a letter to the headmaster. in your letter
1. state which course you enrolled in
2. provide details about that noted differences
3. suggest what actions would you like him to take
write at least 150 words
Many families moved to different countries. Some people think children get benefits from this while others consider it is hard for children if families move to a foreign country, discuss both views and your opinion.
Children nowadays are spending too much time playing video games and very little time playing sports. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. write a letter to the company. In your letter *describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team * summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts * say how you think the company should spend the money
Some argue that governments should invest more in tourism. Others claim that the investment has a negative impact on local people and should be avoided where possible. Discuss both views while giving your opinion.
Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. However, it is longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population?
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared accross the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you devide to write to them. Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter:
- give them the background information
- described the problem
- ask them to resolve the issue.
Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never disappear? -Discuss both sides and give your opinion
We live today in an electronic age. It is easier to be connected by tecnology yet many people seem no closer to felling happy in their lives. Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from you own knowled or experience.
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part-time jobs. Some individuals this is a good development while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some time countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum?