In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others, say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn foreign language. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
he Education of young people is the main priority in countries around the world. some belive that educating adults who cannot read or write is essential for the society and more funding should be made available for it to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
By punishing murderers with death penalty, society is also guilty of murder. Therefore, life is prison is a better punishment for murderers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Today more and more tourists are visiting place where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
In developing countries, children in rural areas communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to see the difference from their home country. However, the sceneries in places all around the world seem more and more similar nowadays. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out anout the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Today tourism is one of the world’s biggest industries, and many poorer countries are depending more and more on tourism for their economy. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a large number of tourists visiting a country?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In many countries, especially tourism-driven ones, there has been a long-lasting controversy over the matter of whether cultural traditions such as historical sites should be commercialized and used as tourist attractions. While I agree with the idea that to some extent, tourism exerts a negative influence on the culture of a country, I would argue that only through this business sector can such valuable assets be preserved for posperity.
On the one hand, opponents of cultural tourism claim that it would have destructive effects on the host country’s culture. Essentially, both tangible cultural traditions such as royal palaces and intangible ones like traditional music were established and uphold by a restricted group of indigenous people who show deep appreciation for their own assets. Conversely, exposuring such cultural items to the wider public inevitably means that they are more prone deviations and damages. For instance, craftmen, with a view to catering for tourists’ preferences, might create artifacts whose traits differ from the conventional products’. The pressing issues of vandalism and desecration of historic buildings commited by travellers is another example sufficing to illustrate this point.
On the other hand, those who support cultural-based tourism maintain that this is the only means with which the preservation of traditions could be achieved. Any cultural value would require the public’s recognition and physical upkeep in order to last. Through introducing foreign visitors to the tangible and intangible cultural values of the native, not only can those values be appreciated by a wider group of people, but they would also receive better maintenance thanks to the tax revenues generated from the tourism sector. Japan and South Korea are two high-profile examples of countries that have effectively values incorporated their traditional in tourism, attracting a large number of visitors from overseas by means of their culture, while widely promoting their traditional assets to foreigners.
To sum up, while tourist-generated degradation of traditional values is an unwanted consequence of culture-based tourism, this business plays a pivotal role in the preservation of such values.
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to own items such as car, clothing and other things, that are made by famous brands. What are the reasons for this. Do you think it is a positive or negative development
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cost serious social problems as well as practical promlems. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to mat it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
ii. #Globalization | #ForeignTrade - Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (IELTS 10, AC)
theme: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play ,a concert,or sporting event)is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people think it’s better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. However, others believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending the same school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
Explain how you have been helping your child study
Propose another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Smith,
Some people say that with the new technology there is no need to develop handwriting skills anymore. Others believe that it is still necessary to teach handwriting. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Government should spend more money on promoting healthy lifestyles rather than treating illnesses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the idea?
Most employers do job interviews before offering a position to a person. Do you think this is the best way to do it? What is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?
In many countries, people are eating more unhealthy food and having poor diets, which is leading to serious health problems. What are the main causes of this trend? What solutions can individuals and governments take to improve people's eating habits?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons and include any relevant examples.
More and more people are working long hours leaving very little for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
living in a country where you have a speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think that news has no connection to people’s lives, and therefore, they consider it a waste of time to read news in newspapers or watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children s story books are wasting their time which could better used doing other more useful activities . To what extend do you agree
Today due to advanced medicine, people are living longer. Therefore, the number of elders is expected to exceed that of young people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
Discuss both sides- some people think that paying tax is their only duty, while others believe that ee have more responsibility towards our society
Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Doe this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss ofparticular species ofplants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently visited a foreign country and got some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a email to the center manager and explain: - What was the information required? - How was the wrong information provided?t - What problems did you have because of this?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which causes Manu health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In past the role of teacher was to provide information. Today, students have access to wide sources of information. There is, therefore, no role of teacher in modern education. Do you agree or disagree
More people will work from home and more students will study at home if computer technology becomes cheap and accessible. What will be the advantages and disadvantages if this happens?
Weddings are more expensive in many countries present and past. What is the reason behind this? Is this a positive or negative development?
ountries are becoming more and more similar because people can buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
a close friend is coming to visit you. S/he has asked you for advice for things to do in your hometown and the surrounding area.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Ask for more details about your friend's plans.
• Suggest some places to visit and things to do in your hometown.
• Tell your friend about food or drink s/he should try during his/her stay.
Nowadays more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
Many manufactured food and products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Today more people are opting for cosmetic surgeries, hair colouring and other cosmetics. Why is this the case? Do you think this development is positive or negative?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requriement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.