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 trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
-say where you think you left the papers
-explain why they are so important
-tell the manager what you want him/her to do
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
say what the participants liked about the hotel
explain why they were unhappy about the food
suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
Write at least 150 words.
Parents should start teaching their children English at the same time they start to learn their native tongue.Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others beilieve that the purpose of the museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below show the information about the amount of money spent on alcohol and drugs.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to Orr work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people think that the internet is terrible for both the individual person and for society. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
People in many countries do not wear their traditional costume. Some argue that they would forget their history and tradition. Do you agree or disagree?
ou 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 write at least 150 words.
Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differeces. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
During the last twenty years, the assessment of students has undergone a major transformation. Many educational institutions have shifted their focus from traditional examination towards a variety of innovative assessment techniques, as they believe traditional examination results are not often true to student’s ability. To what extent do you agree with this belief? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is a waste of money for countries to host big sporting events like the world cup, and that the money would be better spent on other things. However, others think that hosting large sporting events has a clear, positive impact on a coutry. Discuss both views
It’s becoming more and more popular to have a year off between graduating the school and entering the University. Point out the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ielts mentor
The table and charts below provide information about the destinations and employment of UK first degree holders
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The table shows average calorie intake in the United States over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
write a letter to your friend missing the date you have planned.tell them how you tried to contact them but it didnot worked out either.
You have recently moved into a new flat. Unfortunately , you lost some money the other day and cannot afford to pay next month’s rent when it is due.
Write a letter to the landlord explaining the situation and that you will pay as soon as your parents send you the money. Also, mention that there are some problem with the flat.
A lot of cities are changing their centres by not allowing any transport there and by making centres only for pedestrians. Advantages and disadvantages
You recently won a photography competition and your photo is going to be shown in an exhibition. Invite your friend for the exhibition. Please describe -Competition and prize. -About the photograph. -Invite your friend.
The graph below shows the investment trends of men and women in the UK since 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music, films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no governmental restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
4- It is said that experiencing new context in another country is a plus side for any expert while others believe that their home land provides enough positive experience. Discuss both and state your own opinion.
Student today can access the information online so libraries are not necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to reduce the amount of waste produced by society is to impose strict regulations on industries, while others believe that individuals should take responsibility for their own actions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
References from previous employers are important for some employers when making hiring decisions. Why do you think that references are important to employers? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
The organizer of the annual festival is going to organize a festival in your place. Write a letter to the organizer giving feedback for last year and suggestions for this year.
In your letter, you should:
give your feedback for the last festival
tell him/her what you can do for the new festival
suggestions about the new festival.
The bar chart shows the number of times per week (in 1000s), over five weeks, that three computer packages were downloaded from the internet.
Some people think that you can never become fluent in a languange unless you have spent time living or working in that country. To what extent do you agree? #people #languange #time
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relativity large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Media surround us,from the shows we watch on tv to the music we listen on the radio. How does media affect the society? Do you agree that the media has more disadvantages than benefits?
1.Some people believe that the increasing use of technology in education has both advantages and disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some celebrities say their love lives shouldn’t be under scrutiny in the media. However, other people feel that they should accept this as part of their fame. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
Some people focus on news in their country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•Describe the complaints that have been made
•Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government has the responsibility to change the situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
To achieve personal happiness, the relationships we have with other people are more essential than every other thing. Issues like wealth and occupations take the second place. Write to support this claim.
The use of autocorrect software makes it unnecessary for people to know how to spell words correctly these days. Is this a statement that you agree with? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Under British and Australia laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
An increasing amount of people are emigrating from third world to western countries to fill openings in special job fields like engineering, computing, and medicine. Some think that by encouraging this immigration, rich countries are stealing from the poor. Others feel that this is only a natural movement. Explain your opinion and why.
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearence. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while other argue that the aid money is misspent by governments that recieve it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social resources. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that the government should provide free and universal health care for all citizens. Others think that health care is a personal responsibility and people should pay for their own medical expenses. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to your landlord to ask about repair work that was not completed successfully. Write
What the problem was
What the repairs did
What you expect
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
● Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
● Explain the purpose of the trip
● Ask about thing to do and see in the city
● Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Many young children have unsupervised accesss to the internet and are using the internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?