The graph below shows how elderly people in the United States spent their free time between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS
Since the 18th century technological advances have replaced people in the workplace. With today’s technology this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Cutting down forest is a environmental threat, yet, this is still happening at a great rate around the world. Why do you think forests are being destroyed? Are there any benefit from the destruction of forests
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling , a ‘gap year ‘ , before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that more money should be spent on protecting endangered species while others think it is a waste of valuable money. What is your opinion?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expentency is increasing. Do u think the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
Some parents allow their teenage children to live independently, away from home. Other parents don’t want their teenage children to live away from them. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Schools have a limited amount if money to spend. Some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spent for computers.discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone tracking and security). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
“Public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?”
Nowadays, the use of alternative renewable sources of energy (e.g. wind, water, solar) is becoming popular in many parts of the world. Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teacher, while others believe that students' attitudes are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work that with their children To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answers.
The table below shows the world's ten most expensive countries for petrol along with other financial information. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Missions to explore space are hugely expensive, and there are problems on Earth which demand attention. The number of these missions needs to be reduced. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some film companies spend millions of dollars on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie? What factors contribute to the success of a movie? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Too much money is spent on looking after repairing olg buildings. They should be knocked down and we should build modern insteads. Do you agree or disagree?
In some city public parks and open spaces are being changed into garden where local residents can grow own fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
10.Some people think that language school be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion. language schools important for - enhance their skills and help in further studies not important - instead spend time on their subject of interest
According to research, the current stocks of fish in the world's seas are becoming more and more reduced. Why is thie happening? What can be done to change this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
The chart shows the percentage of household expenditure on goods and services in a country from 1995 to 2005.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste fro home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement To what expent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which causes Manu health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps illustrate the external and internal changes in the design of a health centre that happened from 2005 until the present day
Some people believe that the care of elderly people should be a priority of government spending. Others believe that government spending should focus more on young people, especially on their education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You would like to rent a car for a holiday.
Write to the car rental agency. In your letter
•Explain what type of car you would like
•Give details of when you would like the car
• Request more information about the cost
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past, young people depended too much on their parents to make decisions for them; today young people are better able to make decisions about their own lives.
Some believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are a customer at a restaurant and recently had a very
disappointing experience. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Explain what happened.
Describe why you were not satisfied.
Suggest what the restaurant should do to improve.
Many people nowadays spend a large of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think is is a positive or negative developement?
The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005.The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005.
Government should spend tax money on public libraries rather than public transportation improvements. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The table and bar graph below showstime spent in leisure and householdactivities in the UK. Summarise the information byselecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisonswhere relevant.
One of your neighbour's children has accidentally broken the front windows of your car . You should write a letter to his/her parents and in your letter you should
Introduce yourself
Explain how it happened
And what they should do
The limited budgets of governments, especially those in developing countries, are better spent on health and education than on employment-generating projects. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The pie charts show the spending habits of UK citizens in 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
In today's world people spend a lot of money on appearence. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on earth. Do you agree or disagree? Show ideas and vocabulary
The chart below shows the average household spending pattern for households in three income categories as a proportion of their income. Summary the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
"You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year."
Write a letter to the couple.
In your letter,
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
While travelling by metro train, your credit card slipped out of your pocket. You realized this only after reaching
home. Write a letter to the concerned authorities and explain what happened.
Some people say that children should spend their free time on clubs and extra classes. Other, however, believe they should spend their leisure time doing activities with their families. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Some people spend most of their lives close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and dis advantages?
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent om more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010 . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisions where relevant . Vu Huyen
69.Some people say government should give health care the first priorities, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.