The length of working week does not reflect modern lifestyle needs. It should be substantially reduced to give people more leisure time and time with their families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For long time art has bn considered as an essential part of the culture in the world. However, nowadays value has changed, and we tend to consider science, technology, and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art.
Some people prefer to spend time with their own age group while others like to spend their time with different age groups. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome people say that it is more important to spend time for developing a career. Some people say that it is important to share time with family and friends. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Describe a time you used your smartphone to do something important You should say: What happened When it happened How important the smartphone was And explain how you felt about the experience
In many countries around the world, teenagers are involved in crime. Some people say it is because the parents spend long hours at work, thereby having limited time for their children. Do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sight seeing 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 things to do and see in the city
invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
People nowadays are spending more time at workplace and it is argued this is a problem for family life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowdays, people spend too much time at work to the extend that they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss.
Most modern family have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. What is the reason for this? What problem can this cause?
People in many countries have to spend more and more time away from their home. Why is this? What are the effects on people themselves and their families?
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 summer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
People are living in a “throwaway society”, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a surprise party . Write a letter to a friend to invite them to the party. In your letter
: Explain the reason for the party.
: Give details about the time and venue.
: Ask them to keep it a secret.
The fact that enormous sums are paid for pieces of art is not acceptable at a time when many people around the world live in poverty. Discuss this statement and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagr
More and more people these days work harder and longer hours and have no time for family and friends. What are the causes in your opinion for this? How is it affecting family life in the society?
In the future ,we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home amd at work.Discuss thr challenges and benefits this will bring
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a
letter to your employer. In your letter:
explain why you need this time off
give details of when you want this time off
say who can do your work when you are away
You are studying English at the private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party.In your letter:
Explain the reason for the party
Give the data and time of the party
Suggest what the classmate could being to the party
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What’s the situation like in your country? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part-time jobs?
Some people say the main environmental problem of our time is the lose of a particular species of plants and animals. Others say there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the house
• describe how you are spending your time there
• invite your friend to come and visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
Nowadays, many people spend less and less time at home. What are the causes of this? What are the effects of this on individuals and on society.
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?
The graph below shows how elderly people in the United States spent their free time between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS
You are planning a business 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
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests dur
Nowadays in many countries young people have a hard time finding jobs. What are the causes of this and what could be the effects?
Some people think news has no connection to the people lives. So it is a waste of time to read the news in newspaper and watch television news program. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Television dominates the free-time for too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some countries, children under 16 years old are not allowed by law to leave school and get full time work. Is this a good or bad thing ? Discuss your opinion
In many modern societies, grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with thier grandparents. What do you think are the consequences of this?
Some people think that it would be better for companies to take care of their employees’ health. Others believe that companies should spend money on other aspects of work, such as salary increases, bonuses and extra time off. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
A friend of your 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 to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your firend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Shopping is the favourite pastime for most of the young people. Why do ou think is that? Do you think that they should encouraged to do some other useful activities?
The Internet dominates free-time for too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others. Do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people do not have time to spend with their families in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
The chart below shows the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
modern technology, such as personal computer and the internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office every day. what are some advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Here is a sample IELTS question: Question: Some people believe that children should spend more time learning academic subjects like mathematics and science, while others think they should spend more time learning practical skills such as cooking and carpentry. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today children are spending much more time watching TV compared to the past. Why do you think this happens? Is this a positive or a negative change?
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full-time job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also shows the average salary of both grads,from 2004 to 2012
The most crucial factor of a person ‘s life is his or her time at the workplace and life becomes meaningless when there is no job satisfaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people are spending an increasing amount of time on tablets and phones as a form of entertainment. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
31.Some people say that too much time and resource are spent on the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
SOFIA Your manager has asked you to arrange a party for a colleague who is leaving the company. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter –
Suggest a suitable date and time for the party –
Recommend a venue –
Propose the food and entertainment options that should be available