Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open-there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres 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 centre is different from most other town centres
*offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports clubs, believing that this will make the staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both news and give your opinion.
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
•describe who the person is and how you know them;
• describe their contributions to the community;
• explain why you think they deserve the reward.
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a chartiy event
Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in helpin
Give details of suitable past experience
suggest ways you might help with the event.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important to read or watch news presented by people whose views are different from your own than it is to read or watch news presented by those whose views are similar to your own. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays, people use social media to keep up with the news. Why do they do this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative trend?
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly (goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this a positive or negative development?
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
●explain why you changed jobs
●describe your new job
●tell him/her your other news.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,
You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● tell him/her how you found out
● explain how you feel about the news
● organise to meet your friend for a celebration
Some people believe that the radio is the best way to get news, while others believe that TV is better for this purpose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for a manager in the local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this job
Tell them when you are free to attend an interview
IELTS Topics: Number 4. Nowadays media should include more good news in their publications. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
explain why you have changed your job
describe your new job
tell him/her your other news
Write at least 150 words
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want without paying on the Internet. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Nowadays people depends on newspapers, radios, television and the internet for news and information. Which in your opinion is the best way for getting news and why?
In the future, no body will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree to this opinion.
Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
At present the mass media is very influential, and the lives of many people are affected by the news. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this option.
Write a letter to the editorof the newspaper. In your letter
- Say which points in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The pie chart below shows the different platforms used for international news content by people in the united kingdom in 2019. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and makes comparisons where relevent.
Nowadays people use social media to keep in touch with others and be aware of news. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that Darwin centres in your country or look very similar to each other. You do not 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 centre is different from most other town centres
Over to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The current interest in famous people's private lives has negative effects both for those people and for society as a whole: Newspapers should not be allowed to publish details of people’s private lives unless it is clearly in the public interest. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people suggest that international news should study as a subject in secondary school . However,others say that it will be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinoin.
new stories on TV and in newspaper are very often accompanied by pictures. some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. what is your opinion about this?
Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consequences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
An increasing population is using computers and electronic devices to do screen reading instead of reading books, magazines and newspapers, so there is no need for printed publications to exist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people use social media on regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as a school subject, but others argue that it would be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programmes on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on T.V and reading them on newspaper. What is the reason? Is it a good or bad idea.
Some say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time , because it has no direct connection with people's lives . To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .
In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying to what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other medias. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touh with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvanatages?
The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You 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
Offered to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private life, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
Some people think visual images, such as photographs and videos can most accurately inform people about a news or story. Others believe they are not reliable sources of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everyhing they want onilne without paying. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have a great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers.
In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspapers. What are the reason for this? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some people think that the media such as newspaper should be allowed to publish information of people’s private life. Others however, think that there should be controls to stop this media from this kind of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
What is your preference when looking for a new device: friend's recommendations or magazines, newspapers or articles? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres 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 centre is differrent from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour your town to the writer of the article.
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagr
New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanies by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words? What is your opinion