Some people find it difficult to manage their money . How could the government help prevent debt problems and support such people?
IELTS 13 - Exam 2 - Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-explain why you are selling
-describe the furniture
-suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The line graph shows visits to disneyland and sea world from 2001-2005. The bar chart shows the most popular rides and attraction in Disneyland. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The table below show the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period.
In some societies the number of crime committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crime should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK from 2000 to 2008 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
xIn some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
n Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that public money should not be spent on cultural amenities such as museums, theatres and art festivals. How important do you think these things are to society as a whole? Are there any areas which are more important for the government to fund?
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company and you need some time off to attend a family celebration. Write a letter to the company's manager. In your letter:
-give details of the celebration
- explain the reason why you need time off
- suggest a way to have your work done during that time
the line graph shows percentage of different cities from 1970 to 2040
cxThe chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The environmental problems that today’s world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Describing a process The pictures below show how tomato ketchup is made. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The rise of convenience food has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows radio and television audience throughout the day in 1992
At the present time, populations of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person's income. The health of an individual is in their own hands. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today many people work until a later age. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph illustrates the percentage of people residing in urban areas across four Asian countries—Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia—from 1970 to 2020, along with projections for 2030 and 2040.
Government invest in the arts, such as music and theatre is waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
with the increasing damand for energy such as oil and gas, people start looking for new sources in remote and Untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More people decided to have children in their later age than in the past. Why? Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distance but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motorways and what solutions are there?
Many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisitaion. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Wild animal have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q. Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Technology is being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your opinion.
Some people say that wild animals have no place in the 21st century, and the protection is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more students are choosing to study at college and universities in foreign countries. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the drawbacks?
Despite better access to education, some adults are not able to read or write. What are the main disadvantages of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Public transit (e.g. buses, local trains, metros/subways) play an important role in helping residents and visitors get around large cities Public transit should be free at all times for those who want to use it. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The bar chart shows the percentage of adults who were overweight or obese in one country from 1965 to 2015. The pie chart shows the proportion of adults who were overweight, obese or severely obese in 2015.
Some people think the best way to improve road safety is to lower the maximum speed limit. Others think that there are better alternative ways to do that. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many City Centres These Days Have Traffic Flow Problems, Causing Congestion And Pollution. One Solution Is To Build Fast Ring Roads On The Outskirts Of A City, Taking Traffic Away From The Centre. While This Is Helpful In Some Ways, It Also Causes new problems? To What extent do yo agree or disagree?
Some people believe that robots are important for humans to develop while others think that it is a dangerous invention that will impact society negatively.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should write at least 150 words.
Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this? Are there more negative or positive sides to this trend?
Some people say zoos are cruelty to wild animals,while others think they can only be protected there.To what extent do you agree?
The chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitor to a museum between 1997 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You live in a block of flats, your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
The graph below shows the number of people who played four types of sport
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasis that there products are new in someway Why is this? Do u think it is a positive or negative development
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their hometown. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More government should be spent to free time activity or young people. To what extent, do you agree or disagree
In some parts of the world, it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family. Is this a positive or negative development?