In developed countries, more and more people buy and use their cars. Do advantages for people of car using outweight its disadvantages on environment.
In the modern world, many employees lack soft skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack od soft skills?
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are infective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The table below gives information about population in Australia and Malaysia in 1980 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The line graph compares the proportion of visitors to England who went to various tourist attractions in Brighton between 1980 and 2010.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you are going to work experience.
In your letter,
-thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
-explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
-ask some questions about the work experience you are ging to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter :
1. Describe what you did for your last birthday
2. Ask for photos of your sibling's last holiday
3. Talk about something you are looking forward to
The fie chart illastrates the planned. distrubion of disbursements distribution aeross various areas.While, the table indicates how the projected costs will have banged by 5th years
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park secondary school since it's construction in 1950. Summarise the information and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent 1950 Main road Houses school Farmland playground 1980 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground 2010 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground
Some people think that women are generally more peaceful than men as their characters are naturally more nurturing than aggressive. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing.TWhy do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many companies and organisations require their employees to wear uniform. What kind of jobs require uniforms? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniform to work?
Question: Traffic congestion in many cities in the world makes it difficult for people to get in and out of cities, and to move around inside them. Why do you think this is happening? What could be done to solve these problems?
Practice 1:
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should You do NOT need to write any address.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern transportation and shipping has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
Many people today spend most of their free time at home watching TV series or movies instead of going out. Do You think this is right or wrong ?
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago nad how it looks like now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The graph below shows the information about medical care in three European countries between 1980 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank them for having you at their house for a week
express your gratitude for their hospitality
say how much you miss them
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by providing at least six years of free education for each child, so that all children can read, write and use numbers.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The given table provides vital data about the amount of fast food consumed in Melbourne from 2005 to the present time and predictions for the near future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where reevant.
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 extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Xad)
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide emission per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
In some counties younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasing early stage. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and effects of widespread drug use by young people. Make recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight drug abuse.
It is important for children to learn the difference berween right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
A resturant near your house is making a lot of noise. You called the manger but no action was taken. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
*Introduce yourself
*Describe the problems you are facing because of this
*suggest solutions
the students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors-agriculture, manufacturing and businessand financial service-to the uk economy in the twentieth century
One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers.
Write a letter of recommendation for him/her.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
The line graph below shows the main reasons people gave for moving away from a particular capital city to the countryside
In some cities public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their fruit and vegetable. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
ITELS Model Answer: Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed beacuse of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between March 1993 and March 1999. Write a report for university lecturer describing the information shown below. The graph illustrates the range of unemployment in the US and Japan the March 1993 and March 1999.
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience. IELTS 14
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel tor a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
"City planners" new design include setting up schools, markets, and commercial places(offices) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers?
you have recently moved to different house. l write a letter to an English -speaking friend.in your letter
Explain why you have moved.
Describe the new house.
invite your friend to come and visit.
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses, nevertheless they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is more accepting of those with physical than psychological illness or disabilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You and your family is moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there .
Write a letter to a property agent . In your letter.
Introduce yourself and your family.
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find .
Give your preference for the location of the accomodation.
Although there are a lot of translation software available, learning a language could still be advantageous. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
the two main graphs show the main sources of energy in the USA in 1980 and 1990. Write a report describing the changes, at least 150 words.
THE MAPS ILLUSTRATE HOW ONE SEASIDE HOLIDAY RESORT CHANGED BETWEEN 1940 AND 1990.
The diagram below shows the process of recycling aluminium drinks cans.
The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethariol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
People value the opinions of other collect information from various sources when considering a major purchase. Which of the following do you think has the greatest impoct on their choice of what to buy? recommendations from friends information from magazines reviews from online communities
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time