It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why? Ue specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is apent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree ?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important as other subjects to a child’s development, and they should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree
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 believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters such as food, clothes, and entertainment is likely to result in a society of indviduals who ony think abouth their own wishes . other peoplebelieve that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them . discuss both views and give ypur own opinion.
Weather countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Human activities have negative effect on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other believe that effecive measures can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opening?
Some people believe that subjects such as art, music, drama and creative writing have a bright future. Therefore, schools should spend more time teaching these subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there.
Write a letter to someone you know who live there. In your letter
ask them for help finding accommodation
tell them where you would like to live
tell them the type of place you are looking for
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to one of your friends. In your letter:
ask them for help finding accommodation
tell them where you would like to live
tell them the type of place you are looking for
Task 1 – Write about the following topic:
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away,
give instructions about how to care for your pet,
describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
The format for this IELTS Writing task is simple. Just begin your letter as follows:
some people like to try new things, for example ,place to visit and types of food. other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. discuss bout these attitudes and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the average amount of money spent per month on different categories of goods by people in four age groups in 2020. The pie chart shows the percentage of total spending that each category represents. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Competitiveness is generally considered a good quality for people to have in society. Do you think it is a positive development or negative trend ? how ddoes competitiveness affect individuals?
You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for letting you stay with them.
refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
invite your friend to visit you
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others believe that learning from a teacher in a classroom is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, fast‑food chains provide money to schools in return for promoting their products to pupils. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this practice on children’s development.
some people argue that because the internet make it so easy for children to access facts, schools should not focus on teaching facts. instead they should focus on developing children's skills and potential, and their relationships with other people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents forbid young children from owning smart phones (cell phones with Internet access), while others disagree and believe that they are important tools for keeping in touch. Which point of view do you think is better, and why?
Should young people follow older people's example or it is good for them to challenge older people's opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, the increasing number of schools in Vietnam are facing with the alarming issue, school violence. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Helping each other, exchanging services with neighbors, has always existed. Today, with the Internet, mutual aid networks are developing in neighborhoods to offer various local services (large or small DIY, babysitting, cleaning, walking or pet-sitting, moving, lending objects: e.g. tools, kitchen appliances, etc.) What do you think of this exchange system? Would you be willing to ask or provide a service to strangers living in your neighborhood via the Internet?
You have recently visited a local school in your community. It needs people who can help renovate the building and also help with some activities. Write a letter to the principal of the school and say
– How would you be able to help?
– When and why would you do it?
– Who will help you to do it?
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer game for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Write a letter You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
•describe what you enjoyed about the course
•say how much cooking you've done since the course
•suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline is the responsibility of teachers while other think that this is the role of parents. In this essay I will discuss both the viewpoints and share my opinion.
Students should have physical activity as a compulsory subject at school on a regular basis. Why is it beneficial for students to participate in physical activity? Which sports do you think are the safest physical activity?
Some feel that movies and tv shows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food travels thousands of miles from the local farmer to consumers. Some people believe we should buy food from the local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
ome people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others belive that some imformation is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Some people feel that it is always wrong to keep animals in captivity, for instance in zoos. Other people say that there are benefits for the animals and for humans. Discuss both sides of this debate, and give your personal view. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The charts below the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the two pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981 and 1991.
Government needs to spend money to encourage the deevelopment of sports and arts for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessart public services such as roads and schools. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views ans give your opinion.
An increasing number of professional, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries. What problems does this cause? Solutions?
Society is becoming obsessed with material goods like fast cars, designer clothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about the important things and that is why divorce rates are so high and family bonds are not as strong anymore; our valve system is disintegrating. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or arre out of season. Some people say this is good but others believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Children often eat food that is not good for their health. What do you think are the causes of this and what measures could be taken to solve them?
You Should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family.
Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter:
Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner
Explain why you have been so busy
Arrange a time to visit
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read entertainment books because they think it is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Why?
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents, but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss and give your own opinion.
Today, some food travels thousands of miles from farms to consumers. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economy if people only eat locally produced food. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree ?
These days. too many people maintain their health by relying on doctors and medicine. rather than by following a healthy lifestyle. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them 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? The crucial knowledge of dividing good from bad for a child from childhood.
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negetive impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? BBB