Some people prefer to go to health clubs and gyms for health care, some say the walking and climbing stairs are more effective. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.
You found a job opportunity in a foreign country.
Write a letter to your friend who knows about the country. In your letter
explain your situation
describe your problems
tell him/her when you will be starting the job
Travel from and to work is becoming more difficult. One solution is that employers should allow employees to work at home. Do you agree that the advantages are more than disadvantages?
International travel has become cheaper, more and more countries have opened their doors and more tourist go abroad, for travelling. Do the advantages of increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that school teaches children a skill but others think having a range of subjects is better for the children's future. Discuss both sides.
The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You were recently helped by an employee at the airport, write to the airport manager. In your letter:-
- describe the problem
- Talk about how you were helped
- Suggest how to reward the employee
It is importatnt for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
Nowadays more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why do you think it’s happening? Is it a negative or positive development?ieltsxpress-logo
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as, Sahara desert or the Antarcatic What are benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this could have a negative influence on the young and society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowdays , more and more people decide to have children at a later age . what do you think that are the major reason for this ? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh disadvantages ?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both view and give you own opinion
Nowadays nations are becoming more interesting and developing better thanks to mixing of different nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to solve traffic problems, govt should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. what are advantages and disadvantages of the solution
Today, more and more full time university students focus on other activities rather than spend a lot of time studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
You live in a room which you share with another student. You have some problems with your roommate. Write a letter to the accomodation officer of the college to change your room. In your letter: *mention the problems you are facing *say how these problems are affecting you *request for a new room
Nowadays we are producing more and more garbage. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is sometimes said that people who think only about themselves are happier because they get what they want. Others say that selfish people have no friends and are usually lonely. Why do you think some people act selfishly? Is it good to be selfish?
Many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world.To what extent do you agree or disagree?what changes you like to see in this century?
Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, government should provide free housing for people who cannot afford to pay it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
In many countries people throw away lot of food from restaurant and shop. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce waste?
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many employers find that their new employees lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as a lack of ability to work with colleagues as a team. What are the causes? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
Some experts suggest people a method to solve the environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuels and all vehicles. To what extent do you agree with this point? and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Atomic energy is becoming more and more popular energy source. However, some people argue that nuclear power puts life on the Earth to danger. What is your opinion?
Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many of the world's major cities. What are some possible reasons for this problem? What solutions are there to address the growing traffic congestion problem?
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some think that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as the Olympics or the World Cup. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to exercise. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
You are a student who wants to apply to the Green Pines College. You are experiencing financial problems at the moment.
Write a letter to the Principal of the College explaining your situation and
ask for information on scholarships or other means of financial help available.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Over-reliance on modern technology means that people are failing to learn, or are forgetting, many basic skills. “To what extent is this true? Are people becoming so reliant on modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
•explain why the occasion is special
•ask for her assistance
• set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think thi is a positive or negative situation?
Modern lifestyle mena that manu parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or disagree?
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More government money should be spent to freetime activity of young people. What extent do you agree or disagree?
You participated in a public event organized at a local park. Write a letter to the event organizer.
In your letter
tell them some feedback about the event;
explain what you particularly enjoyed;
give some suggestions for improvement.
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight Explain how missing your flight impacted you Clearly state what you would like the airline to do You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You work in a shop and have noticed that many customers complain that the shop closes too early. You think that the shop should stay open until later.
Write a letter to the shop manager, in your letter
1. Describe the complaints that have been made
2. Explain why it is important that the shop should stay open until later
3. suggest how the opening hours should be changed
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear_________________,
You recently ordered something online. When the delivery came it was not complete. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
- Explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery
- Explain the importance of this delivery
- Ask for a replacement item to be sent
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
•Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
•Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and five your op inion.
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstance of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
IT is important to concerned about internaitonal events, even those events have no direct impact on our lives. To WHAT EXTENT do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some feel that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, from self-driving cars to automated customer service. While some people see AI as a great advancement, others worry about its impact on society. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of AI
Many animals are endangered. some people argue that we should only protect animals that are useful to human. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about other subject in addition to their main subject. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.