Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a univer¬sity should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
Of late, it is believed that students studying in secondary school and high school should be taught how to manage money as it is an important life skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this argument? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the different steps to make a simple ice cream recipe at home. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays as a part of the education process students are working for a company for a short period of time without pay. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative things. What are the reasons? And what measures should be taken to encourage children to spend more time on active or creative things?
young people who commit crimes should be punished in the same way as adults by the authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The pie charts below show the average household expenditure in japan and Malaysia in the year 2010.
The table shows details regarding some of Netflix's most popular original animated shows till 2022
All parents want the best opportunities fir their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both of sides and give your opinion.
Public celebrations (festivals, national day) are held in some countries. Some people think that they are very expensive and the government should spend money on some other important issues. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from during 1975 to 2005.
As housing is a basic need for people, governments should provide free housing for everyone who can’t afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participants liked about the hotel.
•Explain why they were unhappy about the food.
•Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future.
The chart below shows information about the challenges people face when they go to live in other countries
Without capital punishments (the health penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increases. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart shows components od GDP in the UK from 1992 to 2000
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.
The table and chart below. Give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the chart shows how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months.
In your letter, you should:
- recommend a city
• suggest a few jobs that your friend could do
• give some opinions about making friends with the locals.
Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month.
Write a letter to your friend who is an amateur musician. In your letter
● ask your friend to perform at the wedding
● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event
● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
under bristish and australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that Internet users should be able to express any kind of opinion online. Other people feel that government or the companies that own wesites should put limits in what people can say online. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say free-time activities for children should be organized by parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
An expanding global economy means that people in developing countries are likely to be lifted out of poverty. In order to continue global economic growth, protected natural areas of the world should be opened up for mining and other types of resource extraction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or two pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team. Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts. And say how you think the company should spend the money.
The diagram below show how leather goods are producted. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the number of hours worked by men & women per week in Australia in 2007. Summarise information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
fSome people thinks that governments should increase tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to start eating healthy. Do you agree or disagree.
The diagram below shows the various steps involved in publishing a book.
Write a letter to invite a famous person to give a speech at a meeting in your youth club.
In your letter, you should:
-introduce your club
-explain why you want to invite him/her
-tell him/her about the arrangement for the meeting
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In many countries today, everyday necessities like food and petrol have become very expensive. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast-food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
The line graph shows the average number of weekly patients visiting foor clinics of a hospital from 2010 to 2016
The pie charts below show the number of tourists who visited four different types of attraction in the UK.
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. ielts-academic-coffee-shop-sales Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that children's time outside of school should be filled with schedule activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Should governments spend more money on space exploration? Write a one-sided opinion essay to answer this question giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that the personal information of violent criminals should be made available to the public. Others think that this information should be protected. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that teenager should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time . This can be benefit teenagers and the community as well . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should provide free 47education at every level. However, some says that individuals should pay for their university education. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Employers should provide their staff with a minimum of four weeks of annual leave to enhance their work performance. To what degree do you support or oppose this idea?
Studying the English language in an English speaking ountry is the best but not the only way to learn the language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to anaudience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In order to solve traffic problems,governments should tax private car owner heavily and use the money to improve public transportation .what are advantages and disadvantages of such a solution.
The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008.