A recent newspaper article reports that a 14 year old boy, who seriously damaged his school, got a punishment to clean streets instead of being sent to the prison. Do you think young criminals should be sent to prison or should alternative forms of punishment be used?
You have bought new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired. *Introduce yourself *Explain the situation *Say what action you would like the company to take
IELTS 12 - Test 6 - At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the results of three surveys on absenteeism in a particular European country in the years 2000, 2005, and 2010.
At the present, the population some countries includes relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do advantages of this situation outweigh the diadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Because modern life is very complex, it is essential for young people to have the ability to plan and organize. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The line graph shows the cost for watching films. the pie charts show the change in the percentage of market share represented by the three forms.
New technologies present children with new possibilities and potential danger. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of technology on children in todays society.
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving at the public beach, were erected. On the other southern side, new cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel. To summarize, the following harbour has been developed with the introduction of a fresh infrastructure and the renovation of the ancient ones.
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree?
Art is considered to be essential to all cultures throughout the world. However, today fewer and fewer appreciate art and turn their attention to science, technology and business. Why do you think this is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
The table below presents the percentage of the global market share of notebook computer sales for manufacturers between 2006 and 2007
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of the young aldults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantage
The increased use of text messaging using mobile phones is largely to blame for the falling standards in written English, particularly among young people, many of whom are unable to construct grammatically correct sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential fir the development of the poor nation's. However the government of richer nation's should help the poor nation's in such areas. Discuss.
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:
Describe how the course has benefited you
Explain why you would like to delay your return
Suggest a date when you would like to come back
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large amount numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situatuion outweigh the disadvantages?
1. Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: "Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
he table reprisents how much was the pilice budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain and where that many came from and charts give information how it was used.
Some people say that history offers no practical benefits to society while other claim the history teaches us to understand the present. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The pie charts represent 6 different regions that utilized water for industrial, agricultural and domestic purposes.
he given graph illustrates the change in the prices of fresh fruits, vegetables, sugars, sweets, and carbonated drinks from 1978 to 2009. It is also representing consumer-price index during this period.
To be successful in sport, some people believe it is essential to have a good coach. Others say that an athlete's natural ability is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
If you answer the question, “Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?“, with a Yes, then you have to present more advantages than disadvantages. Conversely, if you choose to go with a No, then you have to include more arguments for disadvantages compared to advantages.
Art is considered an essential part of all cutures throughout the world.However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate it and turn their focus the science technology and business. why do you think this is ? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts.
The maps show a present layout an office building and plans for its future
An historic building in your city is in bad condition. Write to the local government. Include in your letter:
Why the building is important
Its present condition
What action must be taken
In many parts of the world, people search for family history. Some people think that finding for the previous generations is a thing to do, but others think that it is better to be focus on present and future generations. Discuss both views and show your opinion
Some people believe that having a university degree is essential for getting a good job, while others think that work experience is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
The table below presents information about the Australian economy in the late 1980s. Write a report describing the trend in profits shown in the tabel
The two given pie charts present percent of employment pattern in Great Britain for 1992.
The provided bar graph presents information on the comparison of international students graduated from universities in various provinces of Canada over a 5 years period.
At present, the population of some countries consistss relatively older people than young people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The map below shows the development of the village of Rye mouth between 1995 and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Instructions to follow • • Write atleast 150 words
Crirtical thinking skills are often highlighted as essential for success in both aåacademic and professional settings. Why is the ability to think critically so crucial, and how can individuals develop and apply these skills in their daily lives? Provide examples to support your explanation.
Your recently bought something from a company on the internet. However, the company sent the wrong product and this caused a problem.
Write a letter to the manmanger of the company. In your letter:
- say what you ordered.
- describe what the company sent you and the problem this caused.
- explain what you want the mamanger to do
Some people argue that exams put too much pressure on university students, but others think that dealing with pressure is an essential skill to develop before people begin employment. Discuss both sides of the argument and present your opinion.
The map presents us a small theater in 2010, and the same theater in 2012.
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should say:
what the presentation was about,
why the presentation was important
how the book helped you.
Your local newspaper would like to have a new regular weekly feature on a subject of interest for readers. Readers are being encouraged to make suggestions sent in an e-mail to the newspaper.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:
Suggest a topic that you think would be popular.
Say why it would be of interest
Explain why it is more relevant/interesting than other topics
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
Some people think that prison sentences should not be used in dealing with criminals. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree on disagree?
Consider the question below and write an essay between 250-350 words. Communication and information flow have changed dramatically since the middle of the 20th century. Challenges presented by modern communication channels and media have influenced our lives in many ways. Is Access to the internet a basic human right?
16.In some countries, there are not enough medical and educational facilities in rural areas. Some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to rural areas to work for some time, while others suggest that people should be free to choose a place to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantagee.
Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourists travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that students should spend a short period of time working during their studies in order to understand the world better and develop essential skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Animal testing has become one of the most discussed topics at present. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this experimentation.
An American film actor once said, "Tomorrow is important and precious". Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree or disagree?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and the holiday
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,