Due to development and rapid expansion supermarkets in some countries, many small, local businesses 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?
Advances in technology have improved our lifestyle Modern appliances in the home have become more common, leaving no doubt that advances in technology have improved our lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
These dats people are using the internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Write an essay expressing your point of view.
The bar and pie charts below illustrate how many people use the internet and the average amount of money spent on the internet in five different countries.
Earlier technology developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent developments ever will. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers must work in the country where they were trained. Others think that they should have the right to work in another country if they wanted to. Discuss both of these points of view and express your own opinion.
Your department had been given additional work at a company you work for which is creating problems. Write a letter to your manager. In it
- Explain what the additional work is.
- What problems are you facing due to extra work
- Offer a solution to solve
You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
•introduce yourself
• ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• tell the family about your arrival date and time
The pie charts below show the share of the different brands in 2009 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the number of children that read book for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. what are the reason for this? how can we encourage children to read more?
There are more cars on the roads these days and more accidents are happening. As a result, some politicians have suggested that people should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do these outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below gives information on the numbers of workers in different occupations who migrated to Australia between 2009 and 2012.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that finding a job satisfaction is considered the most important thing for the young generation nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
* describe some possible disadvantages
* say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summe
Exposure to international media such as films, TV and megazines has significant impact on local culture. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, all the teachers give their students daily homework. Do you think the advantages of daily homework outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, many familiar have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while other think child care centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of people working in different sectors in town A and town B in 1960, 2010.
Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in every aspects. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows how cheese is made. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don't need and can't afford. -what are the reasons for this behaviour? -what action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
The graph below provides information on the number of students from the US, UK and Australia who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Everybody should be allowed admission to university programs regardless of their level of academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Essay topics: Many people prefer to spend money and not save it. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that finding another habitable planet is essential to save humanity in the future. Others disagree and believe we should focus on solving problems on Earth instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below show the percentage of people working in different sectors in town A and town B in 1960, 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
the chart below shows the result of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar graph illustrates the change in the percentage of university graduates from several universities in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles eill be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
the bar chart shows the number of heat related illness suffered by high school students per
You and your neighbors have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have become quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
-Explain what you have recently experienced .
-Explain what your neighbors recently experienced .
-Ask what action will be taken to improve the service.
Increasing travels is a way for, people to learn about cultures, however, it can increase the tension between people. Discuss both views.
some people think that public libraries are no longer necessary due to the availability of digital information. To what extent do you agree or disagree with given statement?
The figures provide info about economic growth and household expenditure across a variety of categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows how many tourists visit four different museums in London over a five month period from June to October.
You stayed at a friend’s house last week and lost your book. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should
•Thank him/her for the good time you had
•Describe your book
•Tell your friend what you would like him/her to do with it if he/she finds it
These days, people in many countries are living in a “throw-away” society, which means people use things for a short time and then just throw them away. What are the reasons for this and what are the consequences?
IELTS 8 - Exam 2 - Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The chart shows British Emigration to selected destinations between 2004 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news. Write to your friend. In the letter: • Describe the house. • Describe the neighbourhood. • Invite your friend to come and see the house. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..., You shou
It is a commonly held belief that the death penalty is a good deterrent to prevent heinous crimes. However, others believe that life long sentences is a better deterrent. Discuss both views.
You live close to a restaurant and have recently been
disturbed by the noise coming from the restaurant in the
evenings.
Write a letter to the owner of the restaurant. In your letter
● explain why you find the noise disturbing
● suggest a way to solve the problem
● explain what you will do if the problem is not solved
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view ?
The best way to solve the word’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the change in some household types in Great Britain from 1991 to 2007
Some people believe teenagers should concentrate on all subjects, even ones they do not enjoy. Others, however, believe that teenagers should only focus on the subjects they are bast at or find most interesting. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the environmental issues raised by a product over its life cycle. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.