Some people believe that the government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table shows the amount of oil produced everday in Nigeria Chad, Congo and Somalia during a 5- year period from 2000 and 2004
It is argued that getting married before finishing school or getting a job is not a good choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows average hours and minutes spent by UK males and females on different daily activity. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
PROPOSITION: Sending criminals to prison is not an eecve method of dealing with them. Educaon and job training should be used instead. PROMPT: To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Too much outdoor lighting is a problem in many cities nowadays. What are the causes and negative impacts of light pollution in cities?
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter you should:
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
and say what action you would like the landlord to take.
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?
The chart shows requests for in formations at a tourist office in the United Kingdom from januari to June. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to their studies in school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?
Some people believe that the internet has brought more harm than good. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is beneficial to play sport in a team rather than playing an individual team. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Your school demands that you wear a school uniform. Do you think that you have the right to wear whatever clothes you wish?
oos 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.
mYou lent a bag to your friend and now you need it back Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask for the bag back
say why you need it
suggest how you can get it
A cafe near your home puts some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you. Write a letter to the cafe manager to complain about this matter.
In your letter
•describe the problem;
•explain how it affects you;
•say what you will do if this matter is not resolved.
It is important for children to learn what is right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the distinction. To what extent do you agree? What sort of punishment should be given?
Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
•thank them for the photos and for the holiday
•explain why you didn’t write earlier
•invite them to come and stay with you
Nowadays many young people are going to other countries for their future. What are the reasons for it? How it will be in 30 years?
Some people think that it is a good idea to socialize with colleagues during evenings and weekends, others think it's important to keep working life sperate from social life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many countries, young people are facing difficulties finding suitable employment after completing their education. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be suggested to overcome it?
You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
· Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning
· Explain why you had to be at the other event
· Explain what you will do to catch up
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Brannagan
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
•say where and when you would like to go
•include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
•say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The dangers and complexities of the modern world have made the mobile phone an absolute necessity for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000, and the marital status of adult Americans in two of the years.
Question: in many countries today,parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co educational schools. Some people think that children going to o single sex schools have disadvantages latter in life. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
THE BAR CHART BELOW GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS STUDYING COMPUTER SCIENCE AT the UK university between 2010 and 2012. Summerise the info by selecting the main features, and making comparision where relavent.
Some people think that competition at work, at school, and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more rather than compete against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opi
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of arts by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place •ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work • ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Pat,
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax provate car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
Ambition is being emphasized in today’s society. How important do you think it is for people who want to succeed in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?
Teenagets face a lot of problems in school and at home. What is the cause of this? How can parents for this.
Some people prefer to engage in lifestyle and activities in colder climate. Others prefer a hotter environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that employers should give staff at least four weeks of holiday per year to improve their job performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently won a photography competition and your photo is going to be shown in an exhibition. invite your friend for the exhibition.
The bar chart illustrates how seven European nations spend on relaxing activities as a proportion of total household, while the pie chart demonstrates the tendency of the average yearly expenditure on entertaining activities per household in the U.K.
Many people think that money is important to achieve happiness. What is the importance of money to happiness? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
number of children who drop the scool is increasing in some countries.what are the reasons and solutions to overcome this problem.
Recycling Plastic Bottles The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Doctors are concerned that older adults are not getting enough exercise. What are the causes of this? What can be done to prevent it?Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
There was a time when people only shopped out of necessity, but these days shopping seems to have become a new form of leisure activity. People don't appreciate the value of money anymore. To what extent dou you agree with this view?
Some people think they have done all they should do to society by paying taxes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments should spend more money on medical research and less on researching the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measure do you think might be effective?
The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050.
The chart below illustrates which of 3 fast food retaurant were the most preffered amonst the tenagers in Vietnam and Indonasia in 2017 and the predeiction for 2027.