The table below shows the average band scores for students from different language groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that children should learn a foreign language when they are at kindergarten, but others feel that it is better for children to do this when they are teenagers. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give our own opinion.
In some countries, the elderly are highly valued and respected, while in other youth is more highly valued. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that adults should be responsible for saving money for their own future, while others think that this could have negative effects on their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open space design instead of separate rooms. Do u think this a positive or negative development?
Some think that climate change reforms will negatively affect business. Others feel they are an opportunity for businesses. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
number of children who drop the school is increasing in some countries.what are the reasons and solutions to overcome this problem.
Some people think that children should begin formal education at a very early age. Others believe they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel, but there were several problems during your stay.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•Explain when you stayed at the hotel
•Describe what problems you experienced
•Say what action you would like the hotel to take
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
Some people believe that universities should only recruit young people with good school grades. Others believe that everyone should be given a chance regardless their age and school marks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people are of the opinion that women should play an equal role in police or military forces like the army. Others believe that this work is unsuitable for women. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the levels of participation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
1.Your company has sent you on a three-month course in another country. The course is coming to an end but you would like to prolong your stay. Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
oDescribe how the course has benefited you
oExplain why you would like to delay your return
oSuggest a date when you would like to come back
some say that music is as important as other subjects in school to promote learning in children life. do you agree or dis agree ? give your opinion .
some people think that books should be stopped in schools and that videos, films, and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education with a range of subjects. In others, a narrow range of specific subjects is taught to focus students on their future careers. Which system is more suitable for today's world?
The charts below shows the percentage of secondary school students at a school in the UK taking different subjects in1995 and this year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
It is observed that most governments pay a lot of money for the art projects. For instance, there are more and more paintings and sculpture tures seen in public places. Some people say that it is wrong and govern ments should spend more money on other important things of public in pinterest. Do you agree or disagree?
some people think that student in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believes that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adults life. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Some parents think children should do exrracurricular activitues. Others think thus will add pressure. Discuss both views and give opinion
Some people think people working in creative arts should be supported by government. Others think they should find financial support from other resources. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. L Discuss two views and give your opinion.
-Science will soon make people live up to 100 or even 200 years. Some believe this is good thing while others disagree . discuss both view and your own opinion.
Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Other believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should learn world history. Others believe that it is more important to learn the history of their own country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that governments should care more about the elderly while others think they should focus on investing in education for younger people. Discus both views and give your opinion.
The line graph below describes the production of different fuels in the UK from 1981-2000.
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
Some people believe that allowing children to make decisions on every day choices such as food, clothes, entertainment will result in a society of individuals who think only of themselves, others are of the opinion that decision should be made about issues which affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. As many as two thirds of children are now obese. schools have a responsibility to minitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. to what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people believe that women should be threated as equal to men when applying for a job with police or the military. Others think women are less suitable for this kind of job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
the growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issue involved. some people think that the best way to deal with this problem to introduce more physical addtion lession in n the school curriculum .to what extent do you agree or diagree?
Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest taxpayers’ money in healthcare, while others believe that money should be used in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion. Keywords: government; health Type: Discussion
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think poeple should be free to choose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
THE DIAGRAM BELOW SHOWS HOW HONEY IS MADE IN A SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION.
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as schools and roads. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries schoools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the cuases of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people say that the main problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important problems in the life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have a meeting with your manager next day.Write a letter him/her what you are going to discuss in the meeting.
In your letter
what you have done for the company in the year you worked there
what changes you would like to recommend
what training you require
Some people argue that the best way to become successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree with it and reckon that nowadays it is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and intrests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this infomation may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
“Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people ? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor people, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that students should study only the subjects they are interested in. Others believe that they should study all school subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities. Include reasins and any relevant examples to support your answer.