The bar chart gives information about the level of water in reservoirs of six Australian cities in October 2009 and October 2010.
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages? (Anelya1)
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can be benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disgree.
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and invite them to visit you. In your letter:
•Tell them about your new home
•Describe the city and what they can do there
•Suggest a time for their visit
Some people say that what children watch influences their behaviours. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behaviours the most. Discuss both views and give your opinion
“Some people believe that the violence shown in movies and video games has a damaging effect on society. While others believe that these don’t have an influence on people’s behaviour. What is your opinion?” After reading the question, the first step would be,
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In you letter
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
Give detials of when you would be available for work
The graph compares the revenue from Fairtrade-lablled coffee and bananas in five European countries between 1999 and 2004.
The table shows the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for the firts and last month of the same year. Summarize the information and make comparison where relavant.
International air fares are falling and tourism is growing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of increasing tourism activity?
Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos as an IELTS topic and give your own opinion.
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children’s sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport.However it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
IELTS Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city area as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted. Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.
some people say that young people are much more influenced by their friend than their parents or teachers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the main environmental probelm of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some employers want their employees to be contactable for work purposes at all times. Does this attitude have more advantages than disadvantages?
Worldwide use of oil and gas has increased to the point that we are causing irreversible damage to the atmosphere and the polar ice caps. It is, therefore, necessary for the government to impose a ban on further drilling for oil and gas. 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 and experience.
In some countries there are many social problems involving teenagers. Some people say this is because parents spend much of their time at work not at home. Do you agree or disagree.
Last Wednesday you flew from London to Vancouver. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your hand luggage on the plane.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
* where and when you lost your bag
* what your bag looks like
* what its contents wer
Air travel has become cheaper than before. Some think it is a positive development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many students choose to complete at least some of their university studies in a foreign country. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
Road accidents are more frequent these days and claim many lives each year. As a result, some people suggest that drivers should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single driving test, to improve the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Experts say older people were happier and healteir in the past because they did more excercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions ?
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the numbers of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions.
Many people are in financial hardship due to their irresponsible use of credit cards. Therefore, banks and other financial institutes should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people spend their free time i shopping center. this has negative effects on young people and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Schools should teach students about the importance of the environment by setting a good example. do you agree or disagree
It’s more important for school children to learn about their local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Some people believe that such as doctors and professionals, engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some countries with long average working hours are more economically successful than their countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays many people prefer to use their own cars to commute rather than buses and trains. Why do you think this is happening? What can the government do to change it?
More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday, and when you got home, you realized that you have left your wallet in your friend's house.
Write a letter to your friend; thanking for the holiday, explaining that you left your wallet at their place, providing instructions on how to send it back.
Some people believe that the main purpose of education is to prepare a useful member for society. Others say that they study in order to achieve their personal goals.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many Elderly People are No Longer Looked after by Their Families but are Put in Care Homes. What are the possible reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trends?
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of politicians, rather than individuals, to reduce the world's environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person's income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. Do you agree with this opinion?
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents’ house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parents’ house as long as possible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The presented diagrams convey the commonness of obesity between 12 to 19 year old girls and boys with various ethnic backgrounds in the United States during the years 2004 and 2014.
The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels e.g. gas and oil. To what extent do you agree/ disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
The table below shows the employment of students from four countries in the UK after their first courses in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. First degree graduates from different UK universities in employment in 2001 Countries Permanent employment Temporary employment Overseas employment Scotland 43.6 % 20.2 % 2.6 % Total employment England 66.4 % 33 % 23 % 2.3 % Wales 58.3 % 30 % 12.4 % 2.9 % Northern Ireland 45.3% 20 % 8.6 % 5 % 33.6 %
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices oneveryday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in asociety of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other peoplebelieve that it is important for children to make decisions about matters thataff ect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford them to some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you argee?
Some people feel that young people face more pressures today than in previous generations. Others think that they have a much easier life than their parents did. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons and examples to support your points.
These days, children have easy access to home computers, tablet computers, and smartphones, and many spend a large part of their free time using these devices. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitudes towards international tourism?
n many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Uversity education system is one of the most widely discussed topics these days. Many people believe that college students should be allowed to choose subjects they like to study. Othenirs think that it is always better to learn subjects that have relevance in the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.