The table gives information about the three countries with the highest populations.
Some people say that industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty. But some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is a commonly held belief that the death penalty is a good deterrent to prevent heinous crimes. However, others believe that life long sentence is a better deterrent. Discuss both views.
The graphs show percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features.
The bar chart the number of international trippers who visited France, the USA, China, Italy and Australia from 2010 to 2020.
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they should not waste their limited resources and expensive hi-tech media such as computer software,videos and DVDs.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Living in a country where you gave to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The average life span of citizens is increasing in developed countries. What problems can this cause? What measures should be taken to deal with these problems?
The chart below shows the places in which UK people gained access to the internet from 1990 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant. Thu Ha
Some think that private companies and individuals should pay for cleaning up pollution, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss and state your own opinion.
The illustrations show how chocolate is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS Process - Chocolate Production
Your local council is considering a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council
Nowadays, celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and some people say that this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is good for a country's culture to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that it is better for countries to make their own films and TV programs instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you haven't handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their 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
Recently, abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- Describe what you enjoyed about the course
- Say how much cooking you have done since the course
- Suggest another cookerycourse you'd like the school to offer.
There seems to be an increasing number of crime committed each year. While some people think the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both views.
In many countries a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your on knowledge or experience
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city center, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this policy, and give your own idea.
Boxing is a bloody sports which often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your friend who you recently travelled with to a foreign country. Include
• Why you enjoyed the trip
• What you are doing now
• An invitation to visit you now
You recently travelled to New York and you were completely dissatisfied with
the hotel service you stayed at. Write a letter to the hotel manager, in your letter:
• introduce yourself
• mention the problems you had at the hotel during your stay
• say what action you need the hotel manager to take