Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadventages?
Nowadayys, a growing number of people with heatlh problems are trying an alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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? Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 1).
Recently you visited a foreign country with a friend. Write a letter to someone. You should tell
why you enjoyed the trip
what you are doing now
invite her to visit you
2. Some people think that when many imported films or TV programmes are shown in a country, it can improve the country’s culture. Others feel that it is better for a country to make and broadcast its own movies and TV shows. Discuss both sides and give your own view.
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international toursim creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people want the government to spend more money for looking life on other planets, however others think its waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth that the government should be solving. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
You are applying for a new job and international company. You would like to ask your previous employer to write a reference letter for you. Write a letter to your previous manager in your letter. Remind your manager of the position you worked in tell him or her position you applying for why you want ask him to provide you with the directors letter
Nowa days it has become incresingly popular to shop online rather than to shopin store. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have one long holiday. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many say that international students should reside in university dormitories while others think shared community housing is better. What are the advantages of both? Which approach do you favour? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
You bought an electronic device, and it is not working properly. Write a letter to the manager.
- Describe the product you bought
- Tell me what you do to resolve the problem
- Tell the manager what you want
Some people believe it is a good idea for students to work part-time to ensure better opportunities in future. Others are of the opinion, job during study distracts the individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the result od a long-term survey carried out by an environment group into local wildlife population figures.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standard on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff
In your letter, you should tell:
•what you heard about the inconvenience from the staffs
•how you feel about it
•what suggestion you can give
Diet and General Health The charts below give information about the diet and general health of two groups of students. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows how to make jam from the fruit. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Many people are copying famous celebrities from magazines and TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it's a good idea to copy celebrities?
Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens eat a healthy diet. Others believe that individuals must take responsibility for their own diet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that playing games and tv programs is beneficial but others say it doesnt improve the mental ability of children . What extend do you agree or disagree.
More children are becoming overweight. Therefore, daily physical education classes should be compulsory in primary and secondary schools. To what extent do you agree?
The graph illustrates the percentages of population aged over 65 in the USA, Japan and Sweden from 1940 to 2040.
Nowdays many people have access ti computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games .what are the advantage and disadvantage of playing video games for children
It is crucial to guide children in the right direction at an early age. Some individuals suggest that punishment is a potential tool for helping them learn effectively, and I strongly agree with this notion. In the following paragraphs, the advantages and possible types of punishments will be discussed in detail before a conclusion is reached.
Thể have been many inventions in human history (e.g the wheel) some people think the most important thing is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Telling the truth all the time is not essential. On some occasions it is necessary to tell lies, and it is wrong to tell the truth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools aren’t necessary; instead children should be learning useful subjects such as science and computers. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
The graphs below show the cinema attendance in Australia and the average cinema visits by different ge groups from 1996 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advanced technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree? (KLL)
Many people aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. What are the causes of this? How to overcome this problem.
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them? What’s the difference between the toy kids play now and those they played in the past? Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited? How do advertisements influence children?
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from.
In your letter:
• give details of the purchase
• describe the problem with the clothing
• explain why you need a replacement urgently
In cities and town all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem. what are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
Medical science has greatly lengthened the average life span of most people. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Everybody should be allowed admission to university study programs regardless of their academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
The graph below shows information about the total oil consumption of four major consumers from 2009 to 2030. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, government safety laws include things such as wearing a hard hat on a building site or wearing safety clothes in certain factories. To what extent are laws of this kind a good idea? What sort of safety law would you introduce, if you were given a chance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the charts below show tha average percentages in meals of three types of nutrients all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much
Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers?
These dats people are using the internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
People who read for pleasure in their free time have a better imagination than those who prefer to watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is an increasing trend of businesses to neglect the environment to further their profits. What problems can this cause? What measures could resolve them?
Some people think that young children should learn how to play a musical instrument at school. Others believe that other subjects, such as mathematics and science, should be prioritised because they will be more useful for children when they grow older. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
“The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
In countries where unemployment is high, education should only be obligatory up to primary school and not secondary school. To what extent do you agree are disagree.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently organized 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
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy food and drinks to encourage people to eat healthier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning of a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?