IELTS Band 9 Essay: In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph shows the percentage of tourists to Scotland, who visited four different attractions in Edinburgh from 1980 to 2010
You have recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to a friend about your move. In your letter:
describe the new city and your job
explain why you moved
invite your friend to visit
In recent year sport stars have become increasingly famous and wealthy. For some this is a benefit, raising the profile of sports, but for other it is a negative influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The chart below shows the number of jobs in tourism related industries in one UK city between 1989 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. this is the topic
Some people feel that multinational companies improve life in the foreign countries where they sell their goods and services. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives. Do you agree that living in computer age has more advantages than disadvantages?
Your manager has asked you to arrange a party for a colleague leaving the company. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
•suggest a suitable date and time for the party
•recommend a venue
•propose the food and entertainment options that should be available.
The graph below shows the number of tourists (measured in millions) visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California and the rest of the world.
Toursim is an important industry which has developed the economies of countries in many parts of the world. What effect has tourism had on local communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 350 words.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
The graph below give in formation about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
The graph below shows the number of tourists visit a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The diagram below shows the procedure for making a cup of coffee. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year. The pie chart shows distribution of Aaustralian water consumption for last year
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more prons to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment? give reasons for your answers and give relevant examples
The pie charts show how three nutrient in typical meals can be seen as unhealthy
You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
– say what the problem is
– describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
– ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The process diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
i. Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. ii. Why is this? iii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Getting promotions is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in the modern workplace. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers.
Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter introduce yourself and
•say when the incident happened
• describe what you saw and heard
• say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and number of new shops that opend in one century, between 2011 and 2018. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the distribution of employment among agriculture, services, industries in three countries in 1980 and in 2020
(Ss)The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethariol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Fast food is to blame for obesity in society or gaining too much weight is the responsibility of the individual. What factors contribute to obesity? Why do you think children are becoming obese?
n their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Throughout the history people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but people have not agreed on what a perfect society would be like. What do you think is the most important element for building a perfect society? How can people achieve this goal?
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public service instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The bar chart provides information about which type of houses was chosen by British people in the UK in 2005.
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these ane not the only reasons why sould learn. discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph shows the ammount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005.
In many countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water for both industry and construction. What measures coulb be taken to prevent this?
The table chart depicts that information about expenditure consumers on food, clothes, and leisure in five countries Spain, Turkey, Ireland, Sweden, and Italy in 2002.
The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009. blob:https://web.telegram.org/8986b688-89ed-4f62-a52f-0e89e2e329c7
the bar chart below shows the percantage of Australian maen and women in different age groups who did regular activity in 2010.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree courses. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There are many female students who finish degrees in science and technology courses at university, but few move into the workplace after they graduate. Why is this? What measures can be taken to encourage them into work? Situation
The pie chart illustrates the proportion of persons who are captured and the bar chart illustrates the reason why they are captured in the five years ending 1994 .
The chart below shows the results of three surveys on absenteeism in a particular European country in the years 2000, 2005, and 2010.
Some people believe that true friendships are becoming less common in today's fast-paced world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that the women should play an equal role as men in country’s police and military fierce, such as army, while others, think women are not suitable for these king of work. Discuss and give your opinion.
The line shows the consumption of fast food among teenagers between 1975 and 2000. Summarise the informatsion by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparison where relevant
Buying thing on the internet, such as book, air tickets, and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
The two pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in Canada in 2005 and 2010.
The charts below show what UK graduates and postgraduates who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
Many people say that eating out in restaurant is better for the individual and the family than cooking and eating at home. Do you agree or disagree?
Successful sport professionals can earn a great deal more than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that advertising is useful and informative while others believe it provides false information in order to increase the price of products and services. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (29th Aug) (GT)