An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. what are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers rather than smaller, more traditional shops?
Some people say that excessive noise should be a criminal offence, while others say they should be free to make nnoise without limitations. Discuss both views and give our opinion.
Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Many people believe that the increasing use of modern technology at work and in leisure is reducing people's creativity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that when buying a product(for example, a mobile or cell phone) or choosing a service (e.g. medical treatment) , price is the most important thing to consider. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location.
As science and technology contribute most to the development of society, science students should get more financial support from the government than students in other fields (e.g. business, language). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For more information and help with your IELTS test visit- IELTSAdvantage.com The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are abale to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills.Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that holding olympic Games has positive effects for a host country while others believe that it has a negative effect.Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Violence in playgrounds is increasing. However, it is important that parents should teach children not to hit back at bullies. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Making a lot of money is the only way to evaluate whether someone else is successful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it? Write 300 words of an academic essay about it using your explanation and specific examples to support your answers.
Some people believe that it would be better for large companies and factories to move to rural areas outside of large urban centres. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend would like to find some quality websites where he/she can read up on what’s happening in the world. He/she has written to you asking for some advice.
Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter
• include websites you recommend
• say why you recommend them
• give some other ideas which you think may be useful
you recently bought an item of clothing from a shop. you discovered that it had a fault and returned it to the shop for replacement or refund. however, the assistant told you that this was against the store policy.
write a letter to the store manager
explain the problems you have had
ask for a refund or exchange on the item
The graph shows the number of visitors to various art galleries in 2011.
Nowadays people throw away old things and adapt new things. Do the disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh any possible economic advantage?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going on a month training program to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organizer.
Write a letter to the Training Organizer. In your letter
• expressing your interest in the role
• requesting more information about it
• explaining what experience you have
Begin your letter as follows:
With the increasing demand for energy such as oil and gas, people start to look for their sources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Many historical sites and museums are mainly visited by tourists and nit local people. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to attract more locals to those sites?
Every year several languages die out. Some people think this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages. To what extent do u agree or disagree with this opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of water used for diferent purposes in six areas of the world.
Some people believe that free housing should be provided by governments for under-priviliged and people who can't afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give example based on your own experience
When international media convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that, professional, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training, others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Globalisation is postive for economics but its negative sides should not be ingnored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year your company organize a sports event for a local community but this year they can't do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this:
-Express your feelings about missing the sports event
-tell them your plan for the next year
-explain how this sports event is useful
83.The bar graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Using animals to test the safety of cosmetics or drugs used for medical reasons is never acceptable. To what extend do you agree with this statement?
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers and what effect does it have on our lifestyle? Discuss this issue and give your opinion.
Some people believe that professional athletes serve as positive role models for young people, while others argue that their behaviour both on and off the field has a negative influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word pusompwzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
in some countries,owning a home rather than rent one is very important for people . why might this be the case ? do you think this is positive or negative situation ?
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The graph shows the obesity rate in one country over a period of time.
Today more people put personal and private information online (address, telephone number,...) to do everyday activities such as banking, shopping, and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Your manager is going ot leave your company next month. You and a colleague want to give your manager a leaving present.
Write a letter ot this colleague. nI your letter
say how you feel about your manager leaving describe a possible present for your manager suggest arrangements for buying the present
In some cities , people are choosing cars instead of bycyles , while in others cities riding bike is replacing cars . Why is this case ? Which development do you think is better?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows residential water use in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or digsagree ?
Some people think that international car free- day is an effective way to reduce air pollution. Others think there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The government’s investment in arts, music and theater is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Dear Sir or Madam,
Every weekend you and a few close friends meet to play a team sport. Last week one of your friends had an accident and was hospitalised. Since he was not able to make it you decide to write a letter to him, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
The given table depicts the information about the proportion of number of children ever born ta a female aged 40-44 in Australia for each year after 1981. Overall, the percentage of women in Australia with no children have increased in a times span of two decades and several years, where as the percentage of women with four or more children has decreased with a great margin. Starting from, the proportion of females in Australia with no children have increased with 1.2% in first 5 years where as in next 25 years it jumped up to 15.9%. similarly the proportion of women with one child also increased in 2006 up to 13.2% where whereas it was only 7.6 in 1981. Linking to it, the females with two children have showed a steady growth up to 38.3 in 2006 as compared to 27.4% in year. Moving for the, the woman with three children have showed a study decline. Adding to it, the percentage of women with four or more children follows a similar trend where it dropped up to 11% in 2006 compared to 27.6%.
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 negetive development?
More and more business meeting and business training have taken place on the internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages