In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeop le say an aging population creates problems for governments. Other peopl e think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent d o the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage s? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugars which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
‘Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the charts belows show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
television has destroyed communicatio among friends and family. Do you agree and disagreewith the statement above? Give advantages and disadvantages of the t.v . include relevenmt example as well.
Q.Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The diagram below shows the various stages required to produce coffee products from coffee beans. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is better to eat food which is produced locally by small farmers, rather than food produced by 'factory farming' and transported long distance. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of diverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.
Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
– describe the problem with the dog
– explain why it is important for you to sleep
– outline what your neighbours could do about the situation
world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she will not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea
Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. What are the reasons？How important are those museums to our society?
the graph below gives inforamation about the percentage of the poplualtion for four Asian countries living in cities form 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people should give healthcare the first priorities; somre others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some believe that violent computer games are just a for of entertainment while others think that they lead directly to violent behaviour. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of education. Some people say that this is a positive development, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Do you think the increasing use of technology in education is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are choosing to travel abroad for their holidays. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbor. You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this. Write a letter to this neighbor. In your letter:
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Begin as follows: Dear ... ,
The table below give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in 5 European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also suggest any improvements to make things better. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
It is responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extend to you agree or disagree with these statements?
If students were given the choice between “not to study” and “study” most of the time they would choose “not to study”. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.
The graphs below show the percentage of man and woman aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000
One way to solve problem of congestion in cities is to build sky trains which run overhead rather than on or under the ground. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this solution to solve congestion?
Your manager has invited you to work on a team project He/she has asked you to suggest another employee to work on the project with you, Write a letter to your manager. In your letter explain:
1 why you are interested in the project
2 suggest another employee and say why he she would be suitable
3 ask your manager some questions about the project
Essay topics: In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children?
the diagram below shows how instant nodles are manufactured.
The map below shows the changes that have taken place in Meadowside village and Fronton, a neighboring town, since 1962. Report the main features and make comparisions if relevant.
The bar chart below shows the global sales of different kinds of digital games from 2000 to 2006.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people aregue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themseleves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
it is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. do you think the advantages of taking risks utweigh the disadvantages?
You stayed in a hotel and forgot some of your belongings there. Write to the manager:
• Explaining your situation
• Describe what you left behind
• What do you want them to do about it.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
Many governments think that economic progress is their important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for countries.Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
IELTS The table chart below shows the number of nights spent by domestic and international tourists in Germany from 2016 to 2022 (in millions). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email - describe where you lived when you were a students at the university - recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation - warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Many say that international students should reside in university dormitories while others think shared community housing is better. What are the advantages of both? Which approach do you favour? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
The flow chart illustrates the stages in the production of instant noodles.
Most people are now seen giving birth in the old age to what advantage or disadvantage is it to human.discuss
Some people believe that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace will bring more advantages than disadvantages. Do the advantages of AI outweigh the disadvantages?
the pie chart below shows the main reasons why agriculturl land becomes less productive . The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. 28
Band 9: At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowdays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. Do the advantage of this trend outweigh disadvantages?
Question: Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
Some people think that Mathematics is the most important subject for school children to study, while others believe that there are more important subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Machine Translation has made it much easier to communicate with people from other cultures but it is not without it pitfalls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of MT? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on societies and so must be banned. Other people; however, say that they are just harmful and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were extremely dissatisfied with the experience.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Explain the reason for the celebration
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Say what you would like the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses