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.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinio
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?
Electric mobility devices such as scooters, rollers, segways and hoverboards are becoming very popular tools for commuting in the city. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Some people think traveling abroad is a valuable experience for young people. Others think it wastes too much time and expense. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart illustrates the comparison of various types of energy generation in France namely coal, gas, petrol, nuclear and the other energy over the period of 10 years starting in 1995.
It may be a problem for car drivers and cyclists to share the same road. What are the problems and how to improve the situation?
The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?
Many government thino that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people,however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have just spend a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered you have left a coat containing some belongings in his house. Write a letter to your friend telling him that you left the coat. Tell him that what the coat looks like, where do you think you left it and what was inside it. Make some suggestions about how to get it back.
You are planning to study abroad.
Write a letter of inquiry to
• give your brief personal information;
•ask for the terms of admission into that university
• ask for the possibility of getting a scholarship
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports coach. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter:
say how well you know your friend
describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
Some individuals suggest that the key to healthy lifestyle is following a strict diet and exercise regimen, while others believe that maintaining a balanced approach and listening to one's body is more important. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as schools and roads. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is more important to spend public money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. 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 past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own idea, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people think that government spending on the restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. To what extent do you agree?
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their home town. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people are using credit cards or loans to run up huge personal debts that they may be unable to repay. It should therefore be made more difficult for individuals to borrow large amounts of money. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that teaching methodology in the modern classroom should be based on experiential learning. While others believe that traditional approach is still the best. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
The road near your house is completely unsuitable for traffic.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself;
• Explain what the problem is;
• Tell what would you like to be done.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Write a letter expressing your interest in a job in a different country.
Write to a job recruiter. Your letter should include:
•Why you want to work abroad
•What type of job you want to have
•Questions about working abroad
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
These days more and more people are going to other countries for a significant period of time either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Traffic congestion is a serious problem in most big cities. Some people believe that governments should build more roads. What do you think about the solution?
In the past when students did a university degree they tended to study in their own counrty. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop burning fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas and coal are essential for many industries, and not using them will lead to economic collapse. What is your opinion?
The graph illustrates the percentage of government spending on road and transport. in Italy, Portugal, the UK and the USA. Summarize nad make comparison where relavant.
many people like to go on holiday abroad,while others believe it is better to visit places within their own country. discuss both views and give your opinion
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either, to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also see some difficulties discuss of advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a courntry. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some believe that classroom education provides broad exposure, while others say that distance education programmes provide a much broader span of knowledge and information. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The road in front of your house got damaged a long ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority complaining about the damaged road.
In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain the condition of the road
and suggest what they should do
Some cities allow their residents to transform public parks and open space to small farms, to grow fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages of this approach outweigh its disadvantages?
A road near your home is damaged. Please write your town/city council to complain about it. In your letter •tell them who you are and where you live; •explain the nature of your complaint; • say what you would like them to do about it.
The diagram below shows the process of making cheese. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant (Hoang Trung)
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on. What are the causes of this situation ? What is the solution ?
The table gives information about Underground Railroad networks in six big cities regarding when they were opened, the size and the number of users annually
Nowadays a few people take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for a Business trip. What are the advantages and disadvantages on them and on their family?
Students are overloaded with homework now a days from school, rather than home work some bilieves that school should focus and give more time to other activities which will help their growth as the burden they loose their skill and abilities.Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that when busy parents do not have a lot of time to spend with their children, the best use of that time is to have fun playing games or sports. Other believe that it is best to use that time doing things together that are related to schoolwork, which of the two approaches do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The charts below show the percentage spent on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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).
Nowadays a few people take their family with them abroad whenever they go on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
The diagram below shows how energy is produced from coal. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As a result of global warming, many countreis are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
The line graph illustrates the number of visitors in millions from the UK who went abroad and those that came to the UK between 1979 and 1999, while the bar chart shows which countries were the most popular for UK residents to visit in 1999.