Some people think that university education should focus on skills for future employment. Others think academic study should be the only focus. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some companies sponsor sport as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantagesDiscuss both views and give your opinion
The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015.
Nowadays, the ratio of diseases triggered by manufactured foods has been increasing around the world. However, many people still prefer to eat them as the staple due to the inexpensive price. I strongly agree with the opinion that processed foods should be made more expensive than now.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people think that going to the gym is the best way to keep fit. Others think that there are many better methods. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged
Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter:
- Explain why you are unhappy
- Request a refund
- Make arrangements to return the damaged item
Some old people today struggle with use of modern technologies such as smartphones and cmputers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions?
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you have bought the clothing from. In your letter:
Give details of the purchase
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Governments are often blamed for spending too much money on projects to protect wildlife while ignoring other problems. Some people believe that governments must prioritize the needs of their citizens above all else. To what extent do you agree?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer- based on technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
The use of phones, tablets and other devices when people are walking in public is causingconcern among many commentators. What dangers may arise when people focus on such deviceswhen walking in the street? How could these problems be reduced?
Technologies like AI and Robotics are automating many human jobs and helping to maximize company profits. However, this may result in a new wave of mass unemployment and the government should step in to regulate these fields. Discuss arguments for both sides and give your opinion.
Surveillance cameras in banks, officers, shops and streets have been very successful in reducing crime the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people private business-What problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? Is there any solution?
In many countries, women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making traditions aimed at tourists. Others, however, believe that it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is responsibility of a parent to provide their children with discipline and teach them with right and wrong. Others think it is more important for parents to nourish their children and provide them with safe environment. What is your opinion ?
The maps show a present layout of an office building and plants for its future redevelopment.
In a number of countries around the world, income inequality is a growing issue. What are the causes of income inequality and how it can be dealt with?
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company.
In your letter,
-Describe the item
-Explain where and when you left it
-Say what action you would like the company to take
Last week you bought a new laptop computer but it isn’t working properly. You are not satisfied with the level of service you have received from the company.
Write a letter to the company you bought the laptop from. In your letter
give details of what the problem is.
complain about the customer service you have received.
tell the company what action you want them to take.
Human activity has had a negative effect on plants and animal all over the world. Some people think that it is too late to do something about it. Others think that there is still time to take effective action. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many countries offer a free health care system to their citizens rather than relying on private health care. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a free system, and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents should set strict rules for their children if they want them to succeed in life. Others think that strict rules are not necessary for children to obtain success. Which do you think is better?
Some people think that schools are too competitive and that this has a negative impact on children. Others believe the competitive environment encourages children to achieve. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that openen in one country between 2011-2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparasis where relevant
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea?
93.The plans below shows the layout of a university’s sport centre now, and how ir will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You are taking a course at a local collage. the deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it. write a letter to your lecturer.
introduce yourself
explain why you have not handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
The rise of instant foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the advantages and disadvantages with this trend.
In many countries, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
More and more people are finding it increasingly important to re fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negative development?
The table gives some of the results of two surveys of a city’s residents, asking for their opinions about certain aspects of living in the city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows weekly expenditure on fast food in Britain by food and income group. #18
Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Completing a university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting exercise and developing soft skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some governments say how many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometime necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree.
4 JAN ---------- The chart diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As communications technology develops, people are interacting with their friends and family in different ways from before. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The chart below gives information about the journeys to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about the UK's ageing population in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 ans the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of planets and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some business find that their new employees lack in basic interpersonal skills such as the lack of ability to work with colleagues as a team. What are the causes and suggest possible solutions? Also provide relevant examples from your experience.
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about energy consumption in the USA since 1980, with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. Image: ielts-us-energy-consumption-line-graph
Some believe that small class sizes are ideal for language learning, while others contend that the number of students does not impact the learning experience significantly. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest? Beka 3
Below are two charts showing the top 12 nations in military spending for 2005 and those countries' GDP growth for the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The diagram below shows a process for making bricks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter,
•give details of your course and your arrival/departure date
•explain your accommodation needs
•ask for information about getting to and from the college