Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today's society. Others believe that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work and a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter,
-Explain why you want to do voluntary work
-State what your skills and experience are
-Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long
In Britian, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. who do you think should pay for this care? the government or families?
The diagram below shows the production of olive oil. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
You live in a block of flats, your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• Suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused bu this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
‘It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ Discuss.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, more people choose to live by themselves in recent years. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development for society
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
some countries have legal ages at which people can drink. Other countries belive not having strict laws is a better policy. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in vertical cities. Others, however, think that horizontal cities are better for living and working. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Traditional ideas from older people about the way to live and behave are not helpful to young people and their futures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents allow their teenage children to live independently, away from home. Other parents don’t want their teenage children to live away from them. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Some people believe that having a pet such as a cat or a dog helps older people live a more enjoyable life and try to stay healthier. How do you think older people benefit from having a pet? Do you think there is a problem with older people having pets? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
In some countries, more people show interest in the history of building they live in. what are the reasons for this? How can people research this question?
Some people belive that the higher a product is priced the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extend does price influence the potential bias? What other other factors influence people buy a product
People born today can expect to live longer than people in previous generations. What are some of the positive and negative implications of this phenomenon? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
n some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Advancements in technology have given rise to several environmental problems. Some people believe that in order to solve environmental problems, people need to live simpler lives. However, others believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
too much money is spent by individuals and governments on making themself and the areas they live in look beautifull. This is wasteful and it has no useful purpose. Instead, the money should be spent on improving individuals' health. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some areas of the world, people prefer to live a traditional lifestyle, while in other regions, they follow a modern living standard. Why does this happen? Discuss both views and support your opinion.
Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while others think they should live in homes specially built for old people. Which do you think is a better practice?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and looking after their six years old child.
write a letter to the parents, in your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details for why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people think that to learn a second language well it is neccessary to live in the country where that language is spoken. What is your opinion about this?
A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in. - beautiful river , italian restaurants , different culture
2. describe the public transport in your city. - 5 minute bus service , convenient, affordable pass , all day pass.
3. say how your friend can meet new people there. - Visit shops , bars and art gallery ,join tourist group destination.
Some young people are watching television for long periods of the day. Why do they do this? Give reasons and suggest what should be done to encourage them to live more active lifestyle.
It is better for students to live away from home while studying at univeristy than to live with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree
you have seen an advertisement of Australian magazines for someone to live with family in six-months and look after their six-years old child
write a letter
1-Explain why you would like this
2-Give detail of why you are suitable person to employ
3-Say how would you spend your free time while you are in Australia
Because of the rising cost of living, many young people are increasingly being forced to live with their parents into their 30's. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job
some people think cities are the best plave to live. Other prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
some people prefer to live in small family units, while other think it is better to live in large family groups. discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that to learn a second language well, it is necessary to live in the country where that language is spoken. What is your opinion about this?
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree? N.B: Reported on IELTS January 17th
Many people who live in urban areas are suffering increasingly from stress. what do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to reduce it ?
In many nations, people in huge cites either live alone or in samll family units, instead of a large, extended family. Is this a positive or negative trend?
More and more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into work every day. The result is increased traffic congestion and damage to the environment. What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distances into work?
Is it better for students to live at home with their parents or in school accommodation? Give your own opinion on the issue. Use your own experience or an example to support your idea.
Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disaree?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. What are the advantage and disadvantage of the trend?
In some contries,more and more people are becoming intersted in finding out about the history of the housr or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some people think that technological development has made life complex. The only possible solution it not to use technology to live a simpler life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, people in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units rather than in larger, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Nowadays, most people in cities live in large apartment blocks. Does this kind of accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
There is no need to attend a live performance (a play or concert) because seeing it at home on television is better. To what extend to you agree or disagree
Some people belive that the death penalty should be abolishe. Other believe that it is necessary for certain crimes. Discuss both sides and gives your opinio.