73.In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However, in some other cities, bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two deveopments? In your opinion, which one is better?
Some people believe that competitive sports, both team and individual, have no place in the school curriculum. How far do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the hotel manager praising a staff member. In your letter:
•Explain the situation.
•What they did
•What do you want the manager to do?
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter
•describe what you like about the library
•say what you don’t like
•make suggestions for improvements
Scientific researches should be the responsibility of governments rather than commercial organizations. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that rich countries should provide poorer countries with help that is not financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the value (in billions of pounds) of Southland's exports in three key industries (international tourism, dairy products, and meat) for the years 2000 and 2025, with projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore they should be encouraged to watch television regularly at school and at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, governments are imposing heavy taxes on fuels to solve environmental problems. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
> You recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to a friend who lives there. In your letter:
> - Explain why you moved to the city.
> - Describe your new accommodation.
> - Invite your friend to visit you.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and enternatinment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that is important for children to make desicions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
İn some countries ,a few people eran extremely high salaries.Some people think that this is good for a country,while others believe that the goverment should control and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both two views and give your opinion.
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health process as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?
Some people believe that free housing should be provided by the government for the under-privileged and people who cannot afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic ability or others believe that it is a better to have a student with the different abilities study together discuss both the views and give your opinion
In modern society, ambition is more and more important. How important is ambition for being successful in life? Is it positive or negative? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
2. #Health - "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (IELTS 2, AC)
Most people in the world need to work in order to lead a decent life or even just to survive. Many workers are motivated by money: if the job pays well, they are willing to do it. However, some people are not concerned with the size of their pay packet: they simply enjoy their job and choose to do it whether they earn a high salary or not. What is more important – salary or job satisfaction? Discuss and give reasons for your answer.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
The role of prisons should be to punish criminals who have committed serious crimes. Training courses and education offered to prisoners are a waste of taxpayers' money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, as women and men have to work full-time household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In addition to academic subjects at school, schools also should cover practical skills such as car repairing and gardening. do you agree or disagree with that statement?
Recent advancement in technology have made the TV screen so live that people don't feel the need to go for any live performances. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart illustrates information on the percentage of British age group who donated for charity in 20 years from 1990 to 2010
You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor. In your letter •Say how you know about that city or town •Explain what information was wrong •Suggest how the editor could fix this error.
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to be well-informed, a person must get information from many different news resources.
Some people believe that success means earning a lot of money. Others believe that success is defined by personal happiness. Duscuss both these views and give your opinion.
Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society. However, there is still no agreement about what a perfect society would be like. What, in your opinion, would be the most important element of a perfect society? What can people do to help create an ideal society?
The internet provides us with info about life and cultures of different countries and some say it is not necessary to visit them to learn about them. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of the cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged, others believe that children who are taught to Co-operate rather than compete become more useful atults. Discuss both the views and give opinion
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment. Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager and say
Why are you interested
What can you help with
When can you start
You are going to write a for-and-against essay about whether spending time indoors or outdoors is better for our well-being.
The chart gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others claim that schools should give reward to those who show improvement. Discuss these two mind.
Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend and thank her for the invitation;
explain why you cannot come;
propose to meet on other day;
The two maps illustrate the modifications made to Porth Harbour from 2000 to the present day.
Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive trend while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new realway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Tourism is an important industry which has developed the economies of countries in many parts of the world. What effect has tourism had on local communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose itDiscuss both views and give your opinion.
These days many people prefer to rent rather than buy their own house. Why is this this so? Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of renting or buying, and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and examples from your personal experience where appropriate.
Studying online is far more effective than studying on campus. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many argue thatschools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated from home. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Technology has impacted on the way people interact these days many relationship are created and maintained through technologies such as mobile tele phones and the internet. What are the advantagesvand disadvantages of using technology to establish and devolope relationship?
Educaiton should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All levels of educaiton, from primary school to tertiary education, should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Scientists believe that obesity in people has increased. People believe that education can help to reduce this problem, but others believe that education have no significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007,2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons whererelevant.
You had an appointment to meet you friend but you were not able to
make it and you couldn't inform him. Write a letter
- Apologize for not coming
- Explain the reasons why you couldn't be there.
- Tell him/her how you tried contacting him/her.
Request another meeting.