These days, many people have their own computer and telephone, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home. Do advantages of working at home outweigh diadvantages?
The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtown business district. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor public spaces such as squared and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In major cities around the world, traffic congestion has become a serious problem. How can this problem be tackled? Give reasons and examples from your own experience
There are movements all over the world to prohibit smoking from buildings such as restaurants, bars, clubs, offices and other indoor spaces. People argue secondhand smoke is dangerous and that such laws protect public health. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part-time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter:
•Explain why you want to reduce your working hours,
•Say which hours you would like to work,
•Describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possesions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Is it good for children to start using computers fron an early agee and spend long hours on them? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
You have recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother.
In the letter, mention:
•What class are you taking?
•How do you like it?
•How long will you take the classes?
You are interested in attending a short course at a college in an English speaking country.
Write a letter to the college administration. In the letter:
•mention what course you would like to attend
•give details about your educational background and work experience
•say why you choose this college
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The diagram below displays the various stages involved in publishing a book.
Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion (Truc Linh)
Many manufactured food and dring products contain high level of sugar, which causes several health problems. Sugary product should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the most fittest and strongest person and team can achieve success in sports,others believe that success depends on the mental attitude.Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
the table gives information about the average hours spent in the Internet by European people of different age groups.
Many people think that the government should spend more money on providing faster and cheaper means of public transport. Some others think that there are other important factors to take into consideration like (petrol, cost and environment). Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The bar chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in Australia, divided into three categories, from 2001- 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
There are an increasing number of advertisements that target children. What are the effects of these advertisements on children? Should TV advertisements be controlled?
You recently attended a training course organised by a local community centre. You were very satisfied with the course and the support provided by the staff.
Write a letter to the manager of the community centre. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Explain what you liked about the course and the service provided
•Give some suggestions for improvement
Health services are the basic necessity for a person. Private companies have make the health services quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweight its disadvantages.
The pie charts below show the percentage of students on the one adult education centre taking a various courses offered in 1985 and this year
The diagram shows the stages in the cultivation and management of a forest. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and comparisons where relevant.
Many criminal Re-offend after they have been punished. Why do some people continue to commit crimes after they have been punished, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came f the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featu make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in sir cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and dis advantages of giving children this message?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this issue?
Nowadays, people in most countries decide to have a children later in life. Why do they do so? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
The chart shows the main methods of transportation for people travelling a university for work or study in 2004 and 2009
More people will work from home and more student will study at home if computer technology becomes cheap and accessible. What will be the advantage and disadvantage if this happen?
Some people say that the experience a child has before starting school has the most influence on their future life. Others say experience as a teenager is more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Government should spend more money on railways and roads. To what extent do yo agree or disagree with this statement
The table shows the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for the firts and last month of the same year. Summarize the information and make comparison where relavant.
In some countries the government is encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
International travel is becoming cheaper and more and more countries open their doors for more tourists. Do the advantage of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
Due to so many young people dropping out from school, the rate of unemployment is increasing, and it affects our society in different ways. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce this?
Universities and colleges are now offering courses through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that TV should be mainly used to educate and inform viewers, while others believe it should be used for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below give information about the number of train passengers and the percentage of trains running on time from 2000 to 2009 in Japan. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people focus on national news, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and offer your opinion.
The figures below show the Glasgow age demographics in 1998 and the average number of annual hospital visits per capita among Glasglow residents from 1960 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write a minimum of 150 words.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter
•say how well you know your friend
• describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
• explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
In many parts of the world, people are relying more and more on prepared food from grocery stores and restaurants because they are too busy to cook at home. This a bad idea because home-cooked food is much better for. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
the graph below shows the quantities of goods tansported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four modes of transport. summarize the information
IELTS Fossil Fuels Question – Fossil fuels like coal, gas, and oil are the primary sources of energy for most countries. However, there are alternative energy sources like wind power and solar energy that have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this a negative or a positive advancement? Write a minimum of 250 words. The time taken for this task should be about 40 minutes.
The bar chart shows poverty rates by sex and age. They are from the United States in 2008.