Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (IELTS 9, AC)
Some people believe that annual exams are the best way of assessment while others believe that regular appraisals are better. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both
The two figures below show the rate of criminal convictions among men and women of different ages in the UK and the proportion of male and female prison inmates in the British prison system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many countries have now banned smoking in public places. Some people feel that government should ban smoking entirely. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as televisions, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermakets rather than small shops or local markets. Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
•Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving at the public beach, were erected. On the other southern side, new cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel. To summerize, the following harbour has been developped with the introduction of a fresh infrastructure and the renovation of the ancient ones.
Many people believe that companies behind oil and gas production promote new boundless opportunities while others fear their intrusion in nature. Discuss possible reasons, results and solution.
•Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other peopl e believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows how honey is made in small-scale commercial production. Summarise the informationby selectingandreporting themainfeatures, andmake comparisonswhere relevant.
You read an advertisement about in the local newspapers about a discount sale at a particular shop. However, when you meet to buy the goods you wanted, you found the sale had ended.
Write to the shop manager. In your letter,
-inform him/her where and when you went to the shop
-what you felt when you came to know that the sale had ended
-demand compensation for the goods you wanted to buy
Some people consider that the education which is come from school is more important than learning in the family. Other people think the opposite way. Discuss both sides and give examples.
Some people argue that governments should make laws regarding people’s nutrition and food choices to improve public health while others contend that this is the freedom of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer.
In your letter
● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her
You recently visited a local gym and were unhappy with the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the gym.
In your letter:
•Explain the problems you noticed
•Describe how these problems affected your experience
•Suggest what could be done to improve the situation
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university Write a letter to the international counsellor at the university In your letter ❑ explain which course you are interested in ❑ tell what you know about the university ❑ state why you should receive the scholarship Begin with ‘Dear Sir or Madam,’ Do not write any addresses. Write at least 15O words
In order to reduce crime, we need to attack the causes of crime such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. It is not enough to simply have more police on the street and put more people in prison. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart illustrates how annual salaries of certain professionals were changing over the course of 15 years, in thousands of dollars Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that couples should live togrther before getting married to start knowing each other better and see if they are compatible. Others say that because of this tendency people become immoral and only deep emotional attachment makes a durable alliance. What is your opinion?
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even ass a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
A person worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashion values such as honor, kindness and trust no longer seem important. To what extent you agree or disagree
The development of toursim contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English become the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But other say film should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
-say what the participants liked about the hotel
-explain why they were unhappy about the food
-suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future 매
As a result of global warming, many countreis are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
The diagram shows how the Global Positioning System works in order to help people find their location anywhere on earth.
Your have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
•say which points in the article you agree with
•explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
«Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?»
Some people claim that not enough of the wate from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal a requirements. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought a household appliance from a local store, but it is not working properly. Describe the problem with the appliance explain what happened after discovered the problem say what you would like the store to do.
In the past, almost all office workers did their job in their company’s offices five days a week. Nowadays, however, many employers allow more flexible work arrangements, and employees often choose to work from home a few days per week. What are the advantages and disadvantages of employees working from home?
Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the reasons behind this view? What are the solutions to change it?
IELTS Friendships that take place online are not as meaningful as those where people meet each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Motorways help drivers travel long distances faster, but they also cause problems. What problems do they cause? What solutions are there?
The chart below gives information about global population percentages and distribution of wealth by region. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
New technologies present children with new possibilities and potential dangers. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology on children in today’s society.
Some people think that they have the right to use as much as fresh water they want, others believe government should control the use of water as it limited sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Since not all children have a natural talent for language, not all of them should start learning a foreign language in primary school. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Small businesses are disappearing and being replaced by large multinational companies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for ordinary people?
Gender imbalance has long been a general phenomenon not only in the labour market but also in formal education. Some analysts argue that it is impossible to eliminate the underrepresentation of women in some subjects in the university. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar charts describe how much time a teacher spent at three school levels in four different countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
‘Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
What do you think is the best way to bring Uzbekistan's education to the top by gaining more knowledge and education or through more practical skills? Explain your choice,using specific reasons and details.
The chart illustrated data of international sales of gaming software, CDs and DVD/Video.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for
your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your fetter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
One of the consequence of improved medical care is that people are living longer and living expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?