The graph below shows the number of enquiries to tourist information office made by telephone, letter/email, and in person from January 2001 to June 2001.
Question: Some people like to keep a record of their own experiences by uploading pictures and other information to social-networking sites. Other people prefer not to create such records. Which approach do you prefer, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Professionals like doctors, teachers and lawyers contribute equally to society with non-professionals including entertainers and sports people. Thus, they should receive equal pay. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
The maps presents the developments which took place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960 to 2000.
Health services are the basic necessity for a person. Private companies have made the health services quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter • Give some details about the training course
• Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course
• Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centr
1. Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform? standardized way implement distinct benefits presents challenges fosters equal footing individuality personal expression. personal interaction or self-expression well-being and productivity. feel restricted employees feel unified in their purpose more practical and accessible for everyone. On the downside
The chart below shows the percentage of river water inUK rivers that is classified as having good chemical quality between 1990 and 2002.
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The diagrams give illustrations as to how the Queen Mary Hospital has changed since 1960.
Making a complaint
You recently bought a new piece of equipment for your home but it did not work. You phoned the store but still no action has been taken. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
- describe what equipment you bought
- explain the problem with the new equipment
- say what would you like the manager to do
The charts below show the proportion ofgraduates with different qualifications working in oneengineering companyin 1980 and 2008
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past, what do you think that is the reason for this? What are tha consequences for the people and people around them?
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goods
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities.other however say that this would have little effect on public health and other majores are required.discuss both this view and give yourown opinion.
Some people feel that children should be able to choose the subjects they are interested in while others feel they should study the basic require subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
International marketing is sometimes seen as invasive and an intrusion into the country in question. Others argue that it is a necessary and economical form of education in addition to spreading ideas, language and culture. Discuss both views and then give your opinion
One of the consequence of improved medical care is that people are living longer and living expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
You recently moved to a new neighborhood and want to introduce yourself to your neighbor. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Explain who you are and why you are writing.
Describe your family and interests.
Offer to meet them in person to get acquainted.
One the consequence of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantage?
Famous sportsmen often earn a lot more money than people in other professions. Although sport is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such big incomes of sport professionals are unjustified. Do you agree or disagree
Write an email to the financial organisation in 150- 200 words to grant you money. In your email, express: give your qualifications and work experience give details about the course • explain how this course will help you
the charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. the same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010. Summarise the information and compare where relevant.
The chart below shows the different level of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999.
Some poeple claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. Thet say that the only way to increase recycling is for goverments to make it a legal requriement. To what extent do you thinj laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some peopel say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports faciliteis. Others, howevesat that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some believe that a student’s success is mainly based on the quality of their teaching while others think it has more to do with the student’s attitude. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which have no sports facilities of its own.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
*introduce yourself
*say why you are interested in this sports club
*ask some question about the club e.g., facilities, members, cost
In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue? Umar
Some people say that, with suitable training, anyone can become a good teacher. Others say that some of the qualities a good teacher needs cannot be learned on a training course. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that students in high school should study music as a compulsory school subject. Others believe that such a requirement would be a waste of valuable school study time. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
IELTS – Question The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995–2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below show the average lenght of stay last year (in days) for serious injuries for diffreernt age groups in privet and publis hospitals in Queensland, Australia
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid communitu work in their free time. This can benefit them and the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows how a company called HB Office Recycling recycles un-wanted office furniture and equipment from other businesses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A work colleague (or student friend) has applied for a new job, and he/she asked you to write a reference letter to the new employer.
Write a letter to the employer to recommend your colleague/friend.
In your letter
* state your reason for writing and say how you know the applicant
* describe your colleague/friend's relevant qualifications and skills
* and explain why you are recommending this person for the job.
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
*Mention about the current sport facilities available
*What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
*How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
You work at home and have a problem with a plece of equipment that you use
for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied 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
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at companies or organisation as part of their programme. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of course requirement?
Queen Mary Hospital The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The position of the women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 year. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, women never feel need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn and therefore do not require financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been working as a Manager in a private company for the last two years with no salary raise. Write a letter to your manager to request a pay equity in your salary as compared to other managers in your department. In your letter, explain why you are writing why you think you deserve a salary raise say what you want your manager to do for you
the chart below shows how frequently people in the usa ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013
Some people think old buildings should be kept because they reflect the unique culture of a society while modern buildings look alike. Other say that today there should be more modern buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
there was a bloody question from Otago University regards to your application. Write a brief letter to explain your reason to do so
Some employers are giving more value on hiring people with good social skills apart from good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are just as crucial as good qualifications for success at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram gives the details of alteration that occurred at Queen Mary Hospital since its building in 1960.
some people think that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for wmen. To what extent do you agree or disagree?