During the 20th century, contact between different parts from the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners brought by international tourism and business?
People eat more processed food now than in the past. what is the reason behind this? what effects might people have by this?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally.
What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one langua
ge in the world?
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?
Successful ports 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 not fair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many University students live with their families ; while others live away from house because their universities are in different places. what are advantages and disadvantages of both situations
some people say that advertising is extremely sucssesful at persuading us to buy things. other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Plagiarism has become an urgent problem at academic institutions in many countries today. in your opinion, how does this problem affect students? What can be done to solve it? Give reasons and include any relevant examples and explanations to support your answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet
Some people say that playing video games is bad for children in every aspects. Others saying that playing video game have positive effects on the way children develop. Disscus both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that tourism has many negative effects on the countries that people travel to. How true is this statement? What can tourists do to reduce the harmful effects of tourism on local cultures and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaples from your own experience.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a business person who owns a chain of restaurants. You
talked to him/her and he/she suggested that you should contact him/her about a possible job in one
of his/her restaurants.
Write a letter to this person. In your letter
- Remind him/her when and where you met
- Tell him/her what kind of job you are interested in
- Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefits cities rather than rural areas. What problems might this differences cause ? How might these problems be reduced ?
Some people think that poverty is the reason behind most crimes. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that public transit should be accessible to all, even if this means higher taxes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people think that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after graduating. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that paying taxes is enough to contribute to the society. Others argue that being a citizen involves more responsibilities. What is your opinion on that?
You stayed in a hotel and was not satisfied with service. Write a letter to manager.
- why you chose this hotel
- what problems did you face
- tell the manager what to do
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think that money does not gaurantee happiness. Discusss both views and give your own opinion.
Getting promotion is one of the biggest drives to apply themselves and work hard in the modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Write a letter to your manager complaining about parking situation at work.
In your letter, you should:
describe the problems are
explain why should solve the problems
suggest how to solve the problems.
You recently moved to a new neighbourhood, and you are facing difficulties with the public transportation system.
Write a letter to your local council to express your concerns. In your letter
• explain the issues you are experiencing with public transportation
• describe how these problems are affecting your daily life
• suggest possible improvements to the transportation system
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possible solutions?
Environment problems are too big to managed by individual persons or individual countries.in other words it is an international problem.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The chart below shows the most popular sports in French University in thre different years. Summarize and make comparison when necessary.
ACADEMIC TOPIC: Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kind of problems might such measure cause?
You are organising a trip to Paris, France for a group of students from England.
Write to the manager of the Youth Hostel Association in Paris. In your letter, explain
when you want to visit Paris
how long you will stay
how many students are in your party, and what accommodation you will require
Some argue that patriotism is the primary cause of wars globally. Others feel that it serves to prevent less ethical politicians from running a country and starting wars. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet. What problems may this trend lead to? What solutions would you recomend?
TOPIC: EDUCATION TRUANCY IN CHILDREN Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Sciencetists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive of negative development? Linh
A company has asked your local council to open a factory in the area where you live. You and your neighbours feel that this is not a great idea. write a letter to the local council.
In your letter, you should:
• state what problems this might cause
• explain how it will affect you and others
• suggest what you want the council to do.
Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
the diagrams shows the process of which is adverstisemnet produced.
Do you think that parents should be punished if their 5-year-old child commits a crime? From what age should children be held responsible for their own behaviors?
Some scientists believe that studying the behavior of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature, or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Being a celebrity – such as a famous film star or sport personality – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
In some countries, a few people earn extremaly high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should coltrol salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
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.
Explain the problem.
Say why the documents are important.
Suggest a solution.
The given bar chart presents how many million people used various types of public transport in Milan from 2010 to 2014.
Some people belive that students can learn from home, while argue that they must perform at school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skills. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Bar chart provides info on International graduates,Canadian universities,2001 and 2006
Developing countries require help offered by international organizations to ensure healthy and sustainable development. Some people think that financial aid is important. Others believe that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large citites. What problems does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
the chart below gives data about proportion of people who used the internet from 1998 to 2000
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books beacause they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
IELTS Many believe that there should be few restrictions on the office buildings and homes that people can build in cities while others think the designs should be limited. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports activities, but others think that people should have the freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and teabuying and drinking habits in five Australlan cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.