The number of outweigh children in developed countries is increasing. Some people think this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast-food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree with these views?
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents, but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss and give your own opinion.
Some people work for the same organization all their life. Others think that it is better to work for different organization.
Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter • say which points in the article you agree with • explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers • offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Today, more and more tourusts are visiting where conditions are different, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic
What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
There are an increasing number of serious crimes committed each year. While some peopel say that the best way would be to use death penalty as a deterrent, many people that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides and opine.
The line graph compares the proportion of the population of 4 different countries in Asia living in cities between 1970 and 2020, with projection to 2040.
The chart below shows the average cost of a monthly contract for four different mobiles (cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002, measured in euros.
Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries today parents are able to send their children to single sex school. Some people think that this have disadvantages in later life.
Forest are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
It so 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 extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion. What sort of punishment should be parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children’s development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children’s life.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people hold the opinion that children should obey certain rules made by teachers and parents. Others, however, feel that these rules only limit children’s growth and impact their adult life later. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Schools have the social responsibility to discourage children from eating junk food. Others think it is the parent's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to leam this.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
*Parents are trying to reach childcare tutors to learn how to take care of their children. Is this essential?
Give your opinion on this and illustrate an example.
Some people say that competitive sports have advantages for people from different groups and countries, while others believe that competitive sports only create problems between people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas of a European country between 1987 and 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at en early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this dictinction.
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?
Some people give more importance to artists ( painters, writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think? Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
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 od punishment should parent and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
The youth crime rate is rising rapidly in many countries. What are the reasons for this trend? What can parents and teachers do to solve it?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which point in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The charts below show the percentage of male and female students of different age groups who studied in Australia for full- time and part- time education in 2006.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities and other believe it is imporatant for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read any entertaiment books because they think it is wast of time. Do you agree or disagree?
The IELTS Teacher Guided Answer Mastering IELTS Writing Some people view teenage conflict with their parents as a necessary part of growing
up, whilst others see it as something negative which should be avoided.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent time, young adults are spending less time with their families and more with their friends.
Why has this occurred?
Do you think parents should force their children to spend their time at home?
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys the play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the children having a large number of toys?
Is it 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 option. What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children
There is no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table below shows the average monthly rainfall in two different cities.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Once children enter school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social developments than parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement ?
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him.
In your letter, you should tell:
why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased
what you will do if it is increased.
Some children receive no encouragement from their parents regarding to their performance at school, while other children receive pressure from their enthusiastic parents.
Why do you think some parents put pressure on their children to do well in his school?
What do you think a parent's role should be in their child's education
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children grow up with wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this option?
Al parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but other think having a range of subject is better for a children's future.
Discuss both of the views and give your opinion
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less tie with their parent.
What is the reason for this? what problems can this cause?
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?What short 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.
The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows information about different species of birds observed in Woodchuck County at different times of the year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information and making comparisons.
Some people think children should obey the rules their parents and teachers set and listen to them, but others think less control will help children to deal with their future adult life.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the average delay in flight departures (in minutes) at different airports in the USA for five different time periods.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
WRITING
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
The bar chart below illustrates five different industries' percentage share of Country B's economy in 2005 and 2015 with a forecast for 2025.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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.