In many countries, formal exams are used to assess students’ abilities and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks?
Something that is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Robots and artificial intelligent are being developed to replace human in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
You recently graduated from university. You have just been interviewed for a new job. The interviewers liked you and they are interested in hiring you. First, however, you need a letter of reference from a teacher at your university that explains your strengths. Write an email of about 150–200 words to your university teacher and ask for a reference letter. Your email should do the following things: remind the teacher about who you are, provide information about your interview, ask for a reference
The bar chart shows the average number of hours per week that men and women spend doing activities around the home.
Some people believe that children should be allowed to choose what subjects they study at school. Others argue that everyone should study the same subjects. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain why you need the recipe from his/her country
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Cambridge Test IELTS 13 Academic - TEST 1 -
Topic 3: Many people believe that education standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
In many countries, governments spend alot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals. However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old – fashioned values such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ILETS WRITING 2 - OPINION Essay Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child‘s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the best way to include public health is by increasing the number of sport facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effects on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
With traffic jams and pollution increasing every year in big cities, some people say that public transport should be free in big cities to help reduce these problems which are caused by cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
•Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• Explain how to apply for the job
More and more people prefer to buy readymade food from restaurants or convenience stores instead of cooking for themselves. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this?
Nowaday, it is common to have marriage and children in their thirties rather than in younger age. What is cause behind this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
•introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Some people think children shiukd do extracurricular activities. Others think they will be under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Eating too much sugar is harmful for health. Some people think that it is government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption, while others think that it is individual responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features in Vietnam in the years 2005, 2008, and 2010.
Some people prefer shopping in shopping centres while others prefer local markets. What are the advantages of each? Which shopping experience do you prefer? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You organised a birthday party at your place and borrowed something from your friend for the same. But it was damaged at the party.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, describe
what it was
how it was damaged
what you will do about it
some organizations believe that their employee should dress smartly. Others value quality above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
ome parents and teachers think that children's behaviour should be strictly controlled. While some think that children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge & experience.
n many countries paying for things using mobile phones (cell phone ) apps is becoming increasingly common .Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages ?
You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- describe the public event
- explain why you think he/she would like the event
- tell him/her about the other activities you can do
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education. 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.
The pie chart gives information on UAE government spending in 2000. The total budget was AED 315 billion. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that children should learn to paint and draw. Others believe that is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people are afraid of leaving home because of crimes. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crimes, but others feel little can be done. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
TOPIC 1 : some people think that in lieu of preventing climate change , we need to find a way to live with . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT COUNTRIES SHOULD PRODUCE THE FOOD TO FIELD THEIR POPULATION THEMSELVES AND IMPORT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. What is the impact of it on the environment and what is the effect on people who lost their jobs because of it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
SOME THINK THAT POLITICIANS SHOULD ALWAYS BE HONEST WEHILE OTHERS FEEL THAT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THEY MUST LIE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND YOUR OPINION.
You recently won a photography competition and your photo is going to be shown in an exhibition. Write letter to Invite your friend for the exhibition.
Please describe
- Competition and prize
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About the photograph
- Invite your friend.
Some people think that Zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others believe that Zoos are useful in protecting Wild animals. Discuss both points of views and give your opinion.
Paying for things using mobile apps is becoming more and more common in many countries. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the causes of injuries in Australia for teenagers and the general population. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe famous people’s support towards international aid organizations draws attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face because of technology. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole?
Some People claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days more and more young people are studying in foreign countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of study abroad?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of 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. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people make new friends on social sites and Internet chat rooms.Some people think it is a good thing .Some people think it is better to make friends face to face.Discuss both views and give your opinion
The line graph below show the average monthly temperatures in three major cities