50 Latest P IELTS Topics
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The map below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behaviour of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to become criminals. To what extent do you think human nature leads to crime? How can we prevent children from growing up to become criminals?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punsihment 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 to teach good behaviour to children?
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
ask your friend to send you one of the photographs
explain why you need that particular photograph
and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do
You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will not be unable to go with them. Write to your friends, and
•Tell them why you are unable to go
•Say sorry for this
•Suggest an alternative activity at another time
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?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain what experience and special skills you have
•explain why you are interested in the job
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
Some individuals say that mobile is unnecessary for a young group over other things that it's useful for young ones discuss both views and give your opinion
Sending crimes to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years there has been an increase in bad behaviour ,poor discipline and anti social behaviour in schools.Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools ,parents and others are necessary to stop this trend.What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the infrromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The map below shows the changes that have taken place in Meadowside village and Fronton, a neighboring town, since 1962. Report the main features and make comparisions if relevant.
Nowadays people prefer to shop in large supermarkets rather than nearby local shops, why do you think this is happening?is this a positive or negative trend
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle
of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, many people use social media every day to keep in touch with others and news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to company which supplies the equipment in your letter
describe the problem with the equipment
explain how this problem is affecting your work
say what you want the shop or company to do
Some people believe that young people should be required to do unpaid work to help their local community. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a major flaw. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like to company to take.
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
What is your motivation to learn a new language
•How can the teacher help you
When you will be ready to start
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. in your letter
-Explain why you want to work in company's head office for six months
-Say how your work could be done while you are away
- Ask for his/her help in arranging it
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 discussion.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Students in university education should become a specialist in one subject rather than develop a wider range of different subjects. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweight the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays shopping has become a new favourite pastime for young people. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to encourage young people to develop other hobbies?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way.
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.
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The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays people use social media to keep up with the news. Do you think that they are right or wrong? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Recently published figures show that the wildlife population around the world has decreased by around fifty per cent over the last fifty years. What can we do to help protect the wildlife round the world?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them with 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 to teach good behaviors to children?
The bar chart below shows the top tem countries for the production and consumption of rice in 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the internet is increasing the gap between the rich and poor, while others argue that it helps to reduce this gap. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You need to take some time off of work to go on holiday.
Write a letter to your direct manager. In your letter:
Ask for time off and explain why
Provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to work
Describe what you will do to prepare or make up for your absence
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Snyder,
Many people around the worlduse social media everyday to keep in touch wth otehr people and get new events. Do you think the advantages outhweigh the disadvantages?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you’re studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
* give details of your study plan
* explain why you want to get a part-time job
* suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international
organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
Many countries invest money to prepare competitors to join competitions, the olympics or the world cup Therefore, it is necessary to offer money to encourage children to exercise more to what extent do you agree?
Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep due to this.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
• describe the problem with the dog
• explain why it is important for you to sleep
• outline what your neighbours could do about the situation
Science could help people live up to 100 or 200 years. Would it be a good or bad development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’
How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children who are brought up in a family that does not have a lot of money are better prepared to deal with problems when they become adults than children who are brought up by wealthy parents.
Do agree or disagree with the statement.
Nowadays, the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the type of relationship that people have? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The table below shows a survey of the proportion of adults in California by age group who enjoyed different types of leisure activities in 2011.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given bar chart shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age group who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them Iearn 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 to teach good behaviour to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think schools should group pipils according to their academic ability but others believe pupil with different abilities should educated together.discuss both views and give your opinion.
“By definition, charity is generosity in offering money, food, and help to the needy. To some people, such kindness should be boundless, others argue for a limit to it.” Which opinion do you support? In about 300 words, present your arguments.
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