Some people think it is good to socialise with work colleagues, while others believe in maintaining a professional distance. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consequences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live on the fourth floor of a five-storey building which is not equipped with an elevator
(lift). Write a letter to your neighbors and in your letter
• introduce yourself
• say what the problem is
• ask the neighbors to agree on the installation of an elevator.
Some people say that it is possivle to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
In most countries disabled people are not catered adequately, e.g. buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments rely heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide assistance and funding. To what extent do you support this measure?
Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefits of human beings while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that all university students sould study whatever they like. Others believe that they shoyld only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is harmful for people to watch advertisements, others think it improves our lives. Discuss both views and give your own.
Many small businesses are being forced to close because they cannot compete with multinational corporations. What problems does this cause, and how can those problems be solved?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certains talents, for instance for sport or music, and other are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Many people like to wear fashinable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good or bad thing?
Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that havinv a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is loving in another city. Ask him/her to make available book that you are interested in.In your letter
What bookbyou are looking for
Why you need this book
How you plan to purchase the book
Your friend has just had a new baby and you are having a party for them.
Write a letter to another friend inviting them to the party and asking them to contribute to a present. In the letter,
explain the reason for the party and the time of the party
give directions to your house
ask them to contribute money for a present
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people say that parents shoudl encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
uccessful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Ielts Simon: 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 opinion.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives andtheir personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects,like philsophy and history and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chance of employment to what extent do you agree or disagree?
you have received a bill from a mobile phone company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls.
write a letter to the company,
complaining about this
giving your reasons
asking for the bill to be changed
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Success is often measured in terms of how much somebody has earned. Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?
Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or
climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather
changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your choice.
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework. Others believe that homework is an essential part of education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Smoking should be banned in all public places even though it would restrict some of other people’s freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say where you think you left the papers
•Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him /her to do
Some people think if students are afraid of the teacher it is better. Others see that having friendly relations is better. What do you think? Discuss both points and give us your opinion.
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in a city,while others think that bicyles are better. Discuss both points if view and give your opinion.
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
While many advocate for the necessity of obtaining a higher education, others argue that it is not essential for success in today’s diverse job market. Discuss both views regarding the necessity of higher education and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should be raised by all family members like grandparents, uncles and aunts and not just parents. Discuss both side and give your opinion?
Some people think having a university degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe skills and experience are more important. Discuss bot sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that teenagers should always follow the example of the older people. Others believe that teenagers should question what older people say. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your friend has just won a sizeable amount of money in the lottery. She would like your advice as to how to spend it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-congratulate him/her on their win
-give practical advice on how to spend the money
-advise him/her on benefits/drawbacks associated with large wins
Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals ro deal with, while other think that individual should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do. What are the problems associated with this? What is the best way to achieve a better balance? Beka
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in Englanfd who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...........,
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy life style in the countryside.Other believe that are health benefits to living in cities.Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Machine Translation has made it much easier to communicate with people from other cultures but it is not without it pitfalls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of MT? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Science tells us that some activities are good for our health while some others are bad. Dispite knowing that millions of people all over the world continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is the case and what might be done to change it
The pie charts below show the area and current population of the seven continents as a percentage of the total .Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparisions where relevant .
Social media has become a powerful tool for communication, but some argue that it negatively affects social interactions and mental health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched area is a necessity. Advantages outweigh disadvantages
Some people believe money is a less important factor than free time for quality of life. What do you think about it? What other factors are necessary to live a good quality of lifestyle?
Many people say that we now live in ‘consumer societies’ where money and possessions are given too much importance. Others believe that consumer culture has played a vital role in improving our lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The ease of international travel and the spread of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development overweigh the disadvantages?
Mrs Barrett,An english speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours in a day next summer.Write a letter to mirs Barrett --suggest how could you help her in her work. --say why you like to do this job. --when you will and not be will avaible. Dont need to write the adress.