Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rathe than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities in the last 4 weeks.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter :
Explain the importance of paper.
Tell them where you think you have forgotten them
Suggest a solution.
some people believe that parents should be responsible for encouraging their children to take regular exercise . others argue that the main responsibility for encouraging children to do so should lie with school . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
nowdays, older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. what problems does this cuase, and what are the solutions?
1.Nowadays, many people cannot read or write. What problems does this cause? What measures can governments take to solve these problems
It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that affect a child's development are media, pop culture and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days, many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Explain why think this change has happened. What are the effects of this change in attitudes?
the number of people who are at risk bof serious health problems duo to being overweight is increasing. what is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society ?how vcan tis problem be solved?
Most people today have computer, laptops and telephones so they can work from home. Do you think working from home has more advantages or disadvantages?
More and more people prefer to read e-book rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries?
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
You have not performed well in your half-yearly examinations due to which your parents are quite upset. Write a letter to your father assuring of better performance next time. In your letter, write:
the reason for not performing well in the examination
the changes you have brought in your daily schedule
what your expectations are
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater that it used to be. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past peope used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Most people in the world have to work to earn a living. However, many people work only for the financial gain that it involves, and not for any other rewards that a job can offer. What do you think the main consideration when deciding what job to take should be?
Scientists have been warning for many years about protecting the environment and that people must limit the use of energy in their daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do so. What are the reasons for this and how can people be encouraged to protect the environment?
The diagram shows and illustrate about the cement production and how cement is used to produce concrete for construction of new buildings.
Topic 11: Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reduce accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these view and give your opinion.
In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050 these countries will have far more adults aged 65 and over than children under 15. What problems might this cause in the future? Can anything else be done to solve this issue? (Model answer)
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payments. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
The charts below show the percantage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world.
It is a positive thing for people who are in senior management positions in companies to have much higher salaries than other employees in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
do you agree or disagree that people in today's world have become too dependent with the e-commerce such as online shopping. use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Today more countries import food from different parts of the world .Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.Provide specific reasons and examples to support your amswer.
Bar chart provides info on International graduates,Canadian universities,2001 and 2006
Professionals such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree?
Some peole think that parents shuold teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however,believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people believe that global warming is a hoax. While others claim it’s the biggest problem that mankind faces. Discuss both views and write your opinion on the topic.
Rising university fees and scares employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, the number of people travelling by air for business and pleasure has increased dramatically. Some people believe that air travel will continue to grow and that it will become easier, faster and cheaper. Others, however, believe that due to environmental pressures, flying is likely to become too expensive for most people. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Due to poorer countries experiencing a brain drain they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers leaving to work in more developing countries. What problem does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this solution?
Some people believe that people have the right to university education, and the government should make it free no matter what their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager in abot 150-200 words.
- state what problems you had with the food you ordered
- complain about the service
- describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others think that people cannot expect to enjoy a job and that having a permanent job is more important. 🔸Discuss both views and give your opinion.
*IELTS Training By Simiyu Paul_ People no longer use newspapers and television because The Internet plays the same role as them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Beka 2
The chart below shows the total number of hours per month from 1980 to 2015 that people in the USA used modern technology divided into four categories.
The growth in population in cities means that parks should now be used for residential and business purposes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Succesful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charge below shows the results of a survey but people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and Reporting the main features and make comparisons were relevant.
The continued ride in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?
More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What do you think are possible solutions?
The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006. The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day.
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
•explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
• mention what problems you have encountered with parking
• what you recommend to solve the problems
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a
chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should
contact him about a possible Job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of Job youaare inter,sted in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the Job
Some experts suggest people a method to solve the environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuels and all vehicles. To what extent do you agree with this point? and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of the old houses in the local areas, while others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own styles. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant. (MINH BUI)