In some countries, governments try to measure and improve the happiness of their population in a similar way to how economic growth has traditionally been measured and prioritised. To what extent do you agree with this newer approach? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give yourown opinion.
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show that students in high school want to become when they grow up. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Counties such as China, India and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. Give some suggestions to address this problem.
The bar graph illustrates the frequency of eating at fast food restaurants amongst Americans between 2003 and 2013. Overall, most Americans eat at those restaurants between once a week to twice a month. Looking in closer detail at the chart, it can be observed that just over 30 % of people in USA used to eat in fast foods once a week whilst 30% used to eat in fast food once or twice a week. A minority of people never consumed fast food neither consumed it daily .In 2006, a slight increase in the frequency of once week can be noticed. At the same time, the percentage of several times a week consumers growth moving from around 16% to exactly 20%; as well as the feature of once or twice a month . Furthermore, there were still few people, approximatively 3%, who were daily fast-food customers. Finally, in 2013, about 33% of people used to eat fast food once or twice a month and still a tiny portion of individuals used to purchase fast foods every day or never.
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the enviroment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where are such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, some are not. Discuss both view and give your oppinion.
The pie chart shows the browser usage on wikimedia for the year 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Cambridge IELTS 8, Test 3 Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People cart eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows part of the nitrogen cycle in Earth.The black arrows represent the movement of nitrogen as it is changed.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative developement?
In the past people could only eat food grown locally and in the season. Now it is possible to have any kind of food from all over the world at any time of the year. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
there is a growing debate around the topic of participation in international sports competition. Some people believe that due to health concerns people older than 30 years should not be able to participate in Olympics. To what extent do you agree?
In some countries, governments are attempting to measure and improve the happiness of their populations in ways similar to how economic growth has traditionally been measured and prioritized. To what extent do you agree with this new approach? Justify your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Concerning for environment growing and more and more people choose recycle. Others people argue that the recycle is not enough. They suggest we need to consume less. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some argue that success in life is determind by where a person is born and how he or she grow up. Others believe that these factors have no effect on personal success. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
In many countries, people like to eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages
To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insects as a food source. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows the projected population growth of China and India. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Aircrafts have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adult. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?
nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and trearments instead of visiting their doctors.do think this is a positive or negative dvelopment?
3. Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
G. In many countries, the government prioritizes economic growth over all other concerns. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
The increasing use of air transport to export fruit and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season is a positive development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that game producers are making meaningless games like Grow A Garden. What are the causes? What is the solution?
It is better for children to grow up in the country side than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree?
n numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? Is it advantageous or detrimental?
Many things can influence the academic achievement and emotional growth of a student. In this regard, peers have more of an impact than teachers do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this topic?
TOPIC – Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it?
Some scientists believe that studying of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Some people believe that it is more important to protect the natural environment than to build new housing developments. Others argue that building new homes is necessary to accommodate growing populations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alterative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
some say that increasing price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pu0llution problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
As a results of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is an growing demand for more flights. what problems does this have on the environment? what measures could be taken to solve the problem?
The chart below shows the places in which UK people gained access to the Internet from 1998 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the rowin features, and make comparisons where relevant. Gia Linh
The chart below shows the amount of area used for growing grains between 1990 and 2010 in a state in canada.
In numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters such as their earnings or expenditures in everyday conversations. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon ? is it advantageous or detrimental ?
:with a growing population ,many people believe that we should focus on producing more GM food .What are the advantages and disavantage of doing this
*You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.**
**Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:**
- **apologise for the damage to the item**
appology, you will be mad and sad, save money to buy it
- **explain what happened**
write a dissertation , fill water and it spread over keyboard, wipe it dry
- **say how you are going to fix the issue** appt apple store, ask how to fix, and let machanics fix, if not, buy a new one to you
In some socieries the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adilt punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, there is a shortage of housing due to growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the countryside. Other argue for the regeneration of the cities. What are the advantages and Disadvantages of building new towns in the countryside?
You borrowed an item from your friend, but unfortunately it got damaged while you were using it. Write a letter to your friend explaining what happened, apologizing for the damage, and saying how you plan to resolve the situation.
It has been suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegatables and keep animals. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below gives information about population growth in three major australian cities from 1992 to 2016.
The bar chart below shows the percentage growth in average property prices in three different countries between 2007 and 2010