the graph below shows the consumption of fast food from 1985 to 2015
Every country should have a free-health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people who have been in prison become good citizen later. Some people think that they are the best people to talk to school students the danger of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. imp
Some people think visitors to others countries should initiate local customers and behaviors. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
It has been argued that people today seek attention more than past generations. Why is this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
You passed the IELTS exam and received low scores in the writing module, contrary to your expectations. You think the labeling was unsatisfactory. Write a letter to the examining body to recheck your work. In your letter
-Identify yourself
-Explain why you are not satisfied with your current grade
- Request for the quick assessment process
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young people should have the freedom to choose a career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of residents’ coffee and tea purchasing and consuming habits in last 4 weeks in five different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart) in Australia.
Although many people value their public parks, this space could be used other purpose such as residential areas for over growing population or to develop business and boost economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local costum and behavior others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural difference Discuss both view and give your opinion.
People often find it difficult to adapt to new situations in their lives. Why do you think this is? Whay measures can you suggest to make it easier
Throughout history, people have dreamed about perfect society, but they have not agreed what an ideal society is. What do you think are the most important elements to have perfect society in the modern world? How people can achieve an ideal society? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
One of the most important issues facing the world today is a shortage of food and some think genetically modified foods are a possible solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think newspapers are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better. Discuss both views anf give your opinion ?
some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects. but others believe teenagers should focus on the subject they are good at or they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The best way to educate children is by using Internet in every lesson.To what extent do you share this option?What other ways are there of making lessons effective for children?
The system used for rubbish / garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neibhours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neigbours
suggest what should be done about the problems
Popular hobbies and interest change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
WRITING TASK I The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
Some people claim that technology products have too short a lifespan and become redundant after just a few years. They say that the only way to increase product longevity is for governments to make legal requirements. To what extent do you think laws are needed to increase a technological product's life ?
Most people pay taxes to contribute to the development of their country, however, some think they do not have to pay taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As the workplace evolves, some people suggest that schools should only teach practical skills, while others believe that academic knowledge should be taught as well. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some educationist arguer that non-exam arts-based subject, such as music, drama, art, and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve over all academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been living in a rented house for the last six months. Your neighbour has a new dog that makes a lot of noise at night, preventing you from sleeping.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
- describe the problem with the dog
-explain why it is important for you to get enough sleep
- suggest what your neighbour could do about the situation.
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers are the most important factor, other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some offices, employees work in enclosed workstations or cubicles. Other offices have a more open design, in which there are no walls separating employees from their coworkers. Which type of arrangement do you think is most effective? Explain, giving reasons to support your answer.
Because of the rising cost of living, many young people are increasingly being forced to live with their parents into their 30's. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheapers clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people consider prices as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that money is the best gift for teenagers while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The best way to get people to use their cars less is to make them pay a road toll to drive on busy roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
these days , most of the students stay away from there homes when they are doing a degree course . Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts give information about world forest in six different regions Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
General Training Writing Task 1
Your loval hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work for helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your lettr:
- Explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
- say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give detais of when you would be availble for this work
Write at least 150 words
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 word
Your friend has started a new import-export business venture abroad. He has requested your suggestions on the same.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
suggest some products from your company
give him details about their availability
tell him why he should take up your suggestion
Learning abaut the past has no value for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Most people believe that social media such as Facebook and Instagram negatively impact society and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In the developed world,average life expectancy is increasing.what problems will this cause for indivdual and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations?
Because of the busy pace of modern life, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world. How important is it for children to learn to understand and appreciate nature? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ while true work of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
Air pollution is one of the largest problems the world is facing today. What are some of the effects of air pollution, and what solutions can be done to solve this problem?
In most of the developing and under-developed countries, well-educated professionals prefer to leave their nations after completing their studies and do jobs in developed countries. What are the reasons behind this problem? Suggest some solutions too.
The first chart shows the percentage of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks(cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day.
Test and examinations are a central feature of school features in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
Some people think that money is one of the most factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards hapiness?