In certain countries, the number of people who use bicycles as the main means of transport is reducing even though it is beneficial both physically and environmentally. What can be the reasons for this change in preference? How can people be encouraged to use bicycles? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
According to a recent study, many people spend less time for social interaction with real human beings. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will they have on this case?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about 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 he/she would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
In some countries young people are not only richer, but also safer and healtier than ever before. However, they are often less happy and more agiatated in actions and behaviors. what do you think are the reasons for this and what can be done to help?
The government should stop spending money on restoration of old buildings. Instead, it should build more houses and improve roads. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them to learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowedt o use to teach good behavior to children?
You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how much cooking you have done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
Telling the truth at all times is not essential. On some occasions it is necessary to tell lies, and it is wrong to tell the truth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Social media has many positive uses, but there have been some negative consequences to it as well. Identify a problem caused by social media and describe the solutions you would propose to address this problem.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in wichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
People nowadays are used to disposable items meaning that they use things for short time and throw them away. What do you think is the cause of this and what problems can it lead to?
Nowadys celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achivements and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disgree with this statement?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphone. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlege or experience.
The government should sometimes infringe on people’s freedom for the security of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Large companies have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems could this cause? What could encourage people to buy more local products?
You should spend around 20 minutes on this task. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement the desire for higher status or greater wealth then others is what motivates most people to succeed in the word. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
This table shows the class numbers by level at Mother Tounge Language School. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Thw most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this steatment?
Languages are dying out all the time. The result of this is a word with fewer languages. This is a good thing for people everywhere. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (foe example, though cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledgement or experience.
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own countries. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
•Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly.
•Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours.
•Suggest what should be done about the problem.
Cultural tourism, where people travel in order to visit museums, monuments, and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation’s cultural heritage, but can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many casesm the people being monitoredd are unaware that this is happening. Do you thinj the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communiction possibilities world-wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
Nowadays, many natural places are damaged by people who keep throwing their garbage. what are the causes ? How can this be solved?
IELTS Writing The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider; the rich are becoming richer and the poor are even getting poorer. What problems can the situation cause? What can be done to reduce this gap? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem? You should write at least 254 words.
The probability of an offender committing a crime after serving the first punishment has increased. What is the reason for this and how can this problem be tackled?
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
the percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend
Some school leavers go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this has more advantages, or disadvantages on their study？
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local are is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
•Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
•Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
• Suggest what should be done about the problem
In many countries, the average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and for society as a whole? Suggest some solutions.
**oth government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport pollution greatly.** **Do you agree or disagree with this statement?** Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Fossil fuel (e.g. coal, oil and natural gas) are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind power and solar power) is encouraged. To what extend is this a positive of negative development?
(From Cambridge IELTS Book 10, test 1) The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently ate at a local restaurant with your family and want to write to the local newspaper to tell them About the restaurant What you ate Why you would / would not recommend this restaurant
Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or diagree with this statement?
Government investment in the visual arts, the kind you commonly see in art galleries, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. 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.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that watching TV causes weight problems in children. Do you agree with this view? What solution you can suggest to tackle children’s weight problem?
Some people think that with combined effort on part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
One of the major problems that face today's goverments is creating enough sostis factory housing for their increasing population whilst still trying to protect the convironment. Disscuss this statement and your opinion
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole?