These days, the wealhty in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?
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?
some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects . others believe it it more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification . discuss both these views and give your own oponion .
Some people think that more academic topics are more beneficial for students.Others think that practical topic are more beneficial for students. What do you think?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their families. Why is this happening? How does this affect people and their families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
news stories on TV and newspapers are very often accomplaint by pictures. some people say that this picture are more effective than words what is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that it is better for the people to live in cities where the conditions for living are better and far more comfortable. Others, however, feel that living in villages is better. Discuss both these views.
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?
The two maps below show an island, before andafter the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
you recently bought an item of clothing from a shop. you discovered that it had a fault and returned it to the shop for replacement or refund. however, the assistant told you that this was against the store policy.
write a letter to the store manager
explain the problems you have had
ask for a refund or exchange on the item
Some people think that it is more imprtant to spend money on roads and motorwawys than on public transport system such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19 .As the world has become technological advance, computer are replacing more and more jobs that maybe lose because of computer. Discuss at least one problem that may result.
there are more and more older workers working in companies. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages for a company.
Some people think that couples should live togrther before getting married to start knowing each other better and see if they are compatible. Others say that because of this tendency people become immoral and only deep emotional attachment makes a durable alliance. What is your opinion?
Nowadays, there are a variety of primary and secondary schools to implement two months or more summer holidays, while people also have different views about shorter school holidays. I believe both of two options have own benefits, Hence, I will discuss the value of long holidays and shorter holidays for students separately.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara deserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Essay topics: In many cities, many people are living in large apartment blocks. Does this accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Nowadays more and more researches are being carried out and sponsored by private organisations. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages in such cases?
Some people think that the teenage years are happinest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Having more money and less free time is better that earning less money and more free time. Discuss both views ad state your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Some people think enjoying the presennt is more important that planning for the future for both countries and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people these days have computers, laptops, telephones at their homes for work. Do you think working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons.
You have just received an invitation to an art exhibition. You would like more details about the event before you decide to go.
Write a letter to the organiser asking for more details. In your letter
• thank them for the invitation
• ask what kind of art will be on display and the size of each section
• ask if any of the artists will be present
some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plant and animals. others say that there are more impotant environmental problems discuss both views and give your opinion
The table below shows the average band scores for students from different language groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should The bar chart illustrates some changes in the proportion of residents born in Australia and inhabitants born in foreign living in urban, the countryside, and towns from 1995 to 2010. In general, people in cities tended to increase over time. Meanwhile, the population in two areas such as the countryside and towns decreased. Having looked at the given picture for more details, in 1995, the number of city dwellers born in Australia accounted for 50, lower than people born outside by 10. Besides, the quantity of humans abroad in towns was at 40, more than domestic people by nearly 7. By contrast, the figure for rural people in Australia was at 20, half more than residents abroad. In 2010, the two rates of people in Australia and inhabitants in foreign went down, but the rate of domestic humans in towns and the countryside was more than external people by 3 and 4, respectively. In addition, although the domestic peole's percentage and external inhabitants's percentage in megacities increased, the rate of people born outside Australia is overweigh. Words Count: 176
Some argue that teachers should focus on academics more than motivating students. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Umar
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the Internet. What potential problems may this trend lead to? What solutions can you suggest to deal with it?
Some people say that the main environmental problem is a loss of particular species of animals and plants. Others say that there are more important environmental problems Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in foreign coutry. Others say that this is not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common and governments are now encouraging business and individuals to moves out of cities to rural areas . the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Studying online is far more effective than studying on campus. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Unmanned vehicles will become more and more popular in the future. Passengers travelling inside these robot cars will be only human. Do you think the benefits of these surpass the drawbacks?
The news media have become more influential in people’s lives, some people think it’s a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more convenient, while others argue that it has caused more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Missions to explore space are hugely expensive, and there are problems on Earth which demand attention. The number pf these missions needs to be reduced. Do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about their subjects in addition to main subiects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attentions to studying for qualitications. Discuss both these views and giving your opinion.
Online games are becoming more and more popular these days. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online games?
Some people think that family has the most important influence on children’s development, while others believe that factors such as TV, friends, music and books have a more significant impact. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that children are given too much freetime. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There are more workers work from home ad more students studying from home. This is because computer technology is more and more accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative devlopment?
some people argue that to make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more affordable, they should be subsidised by the government. Others believe that it is better to tax unhealthy foods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Ins some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
n many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their children when women work full-time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Completing university education is thought by some to b ethe best way to get a job.On th eotehr hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Disscuss both sides and give your opinion.