The table beneath shows data on consumer spending for different things in the next five countries in 2002
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast transport for cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today’s teenagers struggles with many social issues. Some people think that this is because their parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your manager because you want to spend six months at the head office of your company in another country.
in the letter
explain why you want to do this
say hor your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitions to take part in major competitons such as Olympics or Football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in a national newspapaer which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
• Write a letter to the editor of the newspapaer. In your letter
• Say which points in the article you agree with
• Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of article.
Write at least 150 words
A government has a citizen to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
government needs to spend more money to encourage the development of artsand sports in schools, rather than to support professional arts and sport events . to what extent you agree or disagree ?
Some people say the government should give priority to healthcare. Others say they should spend more money on other problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.Write a letter to this friend. In your letter•describe why you think he/she will enjoy it•explain why you recommend studying at your university•give some advice about how to applyWrite at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To improve the quality of education, universities should spend money on salaries university professors. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Governments around the world are spending billions in support of space programs. This money would be better spent on research into improvements in human health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, many people communicate using social media and the Internet on a daily basis. However, this led to an increase in online attacks and cyberbullying. What are some of the reasons why people take part in cyberbullying? What are the effects on children and teenagers who are victims of cyberbullying? - at least 250 words. - spend around 40 minutes.
The government and individuals are spending too much money on national celebrations like new year or festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and give your opinion. MODEL ESSAY:
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.
Here is a sample IELTS question: Question: Some people believe that children should spend more time learning academic subjects like mathematics and science, while others think they should spend more time learning practical skills such as cooking and carpentry. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree withs this statement?
Nowadays, schools in various parts of the world report that students tend to have behavioural problems. Unfortunately, this will make it harder for schools to educate students as problematic behaviours are likely to interfere with the education process.
There are some reasons as to why students behave inappropriately. Firstly, the way society works these days affect students’ behavioural patterns. For instance, parents might spend more time at work than at home and as a result, children lack parental guidance, not knowing how they are supposed to behave. This, in turn, is likely to cause them to have behavioural problems. Secondly, such behaviours might be caused by external influences, such as internet and television. Students, for example, might watch TV shows that use a lot of violence. Therefore, they are likely to imitate in real life by being more aggressive and using more violence. After all, students, especially teenagers, are easily affected by external parties.
In order to counter such problem, teachers should be friendly while still maintaining their professionalism. By being friendly, teachers might be able to understand students’ point of views and thus devise the right strategies to connect with them. This is because students are more likely to listen to teachers if they feel they can relate to the teachers and that the teachers understand them. Furthermore, it is also important to handle students patiently. This is really crucial since rough treatments might worsen their behaviours or encourage them to play truant. It is, therefore, wiser to be patient and guide students gradually to be well-behaved rather than using force to do so.
In conclusion, behavioural problems result from the way society works these days (e.g. lack of parental guidance) and external parties, such as bad influences from TV shows. Nevertheless, by understanding students’ views and guiding them patiently, students can gradually change and behave in a more appropriate manner.
The given charts give information about the number of students at university in the UK from 1991 to 2001, government spending and the types of family economic background they came from in 1991.
governments should spend more on railways than roads. to what extent do u agree
Art has become one of the widely discussed topics these days. Do you think art is important for society? Do you think the government should spend money on art?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sport facilitates than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. Agree or disagree?
The pictures show information about average income and spending on food and clothes by an average family in a city in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities in a process known as urban migration. What are some of the reasons for this? What might be the future effects if this trend continues? You should You should spend around 40 minutes on this task. Your Task Two Answer:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, • describe the situation • explain why you cannot continue at this time • say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Nowadays people are spending more time away from their homes becaus ethey spend longer time in their workplace.Discuss the advnatages and disadvantages
The pie charts below show the sources for UK tax revenue for last year and the total UK government spending for last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People spend less time at home than they used to. What are the reasons for this change and what are the effects on society and individuals?
Some people believe government should spend money on building trim and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many countries spend large amounts of money on preparing competitors in major world sporting events such as the Olympic Games and football World Cup. Instead, this money can be spent on encouraging children to take up sports at a young age.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The way children spend their free time has been altered by new technologies. Are the benefits of this greater than the drawbacks? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that full-time university students must spend their time studying, although others believe that besides educating from universities collegians should doing other actions too. I completely agree that students should do other activities besides studying in the following paragraphs, I intend to outline the arguments about both sides.
Experts say that if the elderly spend time with others and exercise daily, they will enjoy better health and happiness. However, many elderly individuals suffer from loneliness and lack of physical fitness. Discuss the causes of these problems and provide solutions.
The government should spend more money on promoting a healthy lifestyle on treating illnesses. Do you agree or disagree
A friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Offer to find somewhere to stay
•Advise about what to do
•Give information about what clothes to bring
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
•say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his/her help in arranging it
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You eat at your college cafeteria at lunch time every day.. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter: explain what you like about the cafeteria say what is wrong with it suggest how it could be improved
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six moths working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
*Explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
*Say how your work could be done while you are away
*Ask for his/her help in arranging it
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to 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 sports team
- summerize the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend the money
Many people spend a lot of time and money on watching films and TV shows, either at home or in cinemas. This can have a negative impact on their health, budget, and lifestyle. What are the causes and effects of this phenomenon? How can it be prevented or reduced?caus
The graph shows the spending on research into renewable energy of four countries from 1975 to 2000.
Some children spend hours every day on their samrtphones. why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to 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 sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
Space exploration cost taxpayers an exorbitant amount of money each year. What are the advantages and disadvantages of spending money on space exploration?
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?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
-say how your work could be done while you are away
-ask for his/her in arranging in
Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children.