PRACTICE 3 - Population of Asian Elephants The graph below shows the number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004
Increasıng the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
In some countries, health care is free, paid for by the sate. In other countries, payment is divided between the state and people themselves. Discuss both systems and say which one is better. Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings.
Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter,
1. explain your and your friends project
2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms
3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall
You should write at least 150 words.
Some countries are struggling with increases in crime rates. Some believed that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce and combat crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Dishes are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages is more than disadvantages?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruirts and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea , bu some people oppose it. Discuss boh views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than work with a company or organization. What might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of technology and transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
It is important for children to learn what is right and what is wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the distinction. To what extent do you agree? What sort of punsihment should be given?
Large business's have big budget for promotions and advertisement and as a result people gravitate towards theM. What problems does this cause. What could be done to encourage people to buy local products.
Some countries have introduced a law to eliminate working hours for employees. Why is this law introduced. Do you think it is a negative or positive development.
Many universities graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession what factors may have caused this situation and what in your opinion should be care about it?
he chart below shows the number of travellers using three major airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting
Machine translation (MT) is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans. Do you agree or disagree?
The picture below shows the plant of museum in 1998 and after some changes was made in 2008. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows the divorce rates of two Europion countries in 5 years(2011-2015).
the graph below shows the production levels of main fuels in a Europan country from 1981 to 2000
The bar graph below depicts the outcome of a research in UK for the year 2005 on the housing preferences by British population.
The pie charts and table give information about the total value and sources os fish imported to the US between 1988 and 2000.
in their adversising, bussineses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that educational establishments should multiply the exams which learners take, while others think this is just a waste of time and strength. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some graduates prefer to travel for a year between graduation and gaining a full time employment.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
The diagram below shows the steps in the process of manufacturing yogurt. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air. Discuss both sides an give your own opinion.
Scientists believe that computer will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. Tg what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
A local school is requesting ideas for renovations. Write to them and include
Problems they have now
Suggestions to change
How they could make these changes
Some people think that the range of technology currently available is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people. Others think that it is causing the opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The lower graph depicts the production of electricity that is used by a system called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC).
Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You’re very interested in taking part, but you’re not very fit and are worried you wouldn’t be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
Explain why you’re interested in the tour.
Ask for information about dates and prices.
Express your concerns about your fitness level.
Some people think that paretnts should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The plan below show a public park when it is first opened in 1920 and same park today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan
Here’s a sample General Training question: Question: Some people believe that it is better to live in a small town, while others think that living in a big city is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that globalization is harming people more, rather than doing good. However, some others argue for the opposite. Do the advantages of globalization outweigh disadvantages? write the answer
Some people feel that the exploration of space justifies a large amount of government and private investment. Other people think that this field is of increasingly low relevance and should not be priority. Devate both sides of this discussion, and explain your own view. How important is it for us to explore space at the moment?
The diagram below shows how electricity is produced using geothermal energy.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduates degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. 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?
Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better?
The bar chart below shows the popularity of well-known Instagram accounts in 2018 and 2021. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average monthly salary and the prices of black and white and colour TV in Japanese yen from 1953 to 1973. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
All the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older peoples. Do the advantages of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
An international language would remove one of the main differences which separates people of different nationalities and this would lead to greater international understanding and co-operation. There should be one international language which everyone agrees to learn and speak. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Academic Graph Writing-Bar Chart: The diagram below shows changes in mode of transport chosen by travellers in a European country from 1950 to 1990. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.