Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or town halls rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some children find some subjects such as Maths and philosophy too difficult to learn, so some people argue that these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree = concentrate in interesting, creative disagree = general knowledge, find interesting
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14 to 16 - year old students studying a foreign language in an English spoken country and the top 3 foreign languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment.
Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter
•explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
•say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
•tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
The two maps below give information about the facilities of a university sports court in 1990 and the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows the process of labelling shellfish for the international market. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education leassons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positives or negative situation?
IELTS Map of a City Hospital (IELTS Cambridge 13) The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018 summarise the infomation by selecting and reporting main features and make comparison where relevants
Some people believe that the government should continuously support the development of arts. Others believe that the money can be well spent on scientific research. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
The pie charts below shoe the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people think that nuclear is better than other source of power for meeting ever - increasing global needs. To what extent do you agree?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work at home and have problems with the equipment you see for work.
Write a letter to the store or company that supplied the equipment. In your letter
. describe equipment problems
. explain how this problem affects your work
. Tell us what you want the store or company to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below show the average manthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Consider the arguments from both sides of this possible debate and reach a conclusion “Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.” Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural/and becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The process diagram shows the mass manufacturing of coconut oil. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the quantity of goods transported (in million tons) by four different modes of transport—road, water, rail, and pipeline—in the UK from 1974 to 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other object, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the tourist information office in one city over a six month period in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The charts below show the share of the Swiss Watch market by brand in 2020 and 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries boarding schools are getting more popular. Is it a positive or negative development? What are the reasons behind it?
The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in lites in selected countries, for the period 1960 - 2000. 3959 arse the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
The chart below shows the number of houses sold in 8 cities in the world for more than 5 Million US dollars in 2009 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
Some parents feel that it is important to protect their children from all possible dangers while other other parents believe that letting their children take certain risks is important for development. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
The line graph illustrates the number of UK people commuting to work every day by car, bus or train from 1970 to 2030
After working in your department for over 3 years, you feel the need to switch your department.Write a letter to your boss requesting a change in the department.
In the letter mention:
Why do you want to switch departments?
Which department would you prefer?
Why do you think you are a good fit in that department?
The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates. Write a report for a university or college lecturer describing the information. ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are diffcult , such as sahara desert and the antartic .what are the benefits and disadvantages for the tourists who visit such places ?
The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two European countries from 2011 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young adults who decide to do this.
The growed number of overweight people is puttings a strain on the health care systems in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people thinks that the best way to deal with this problems is to introduced more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter, you should:
give some details about the job
mention how you came across the job opportunity
explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend
International sporting events promote peace between countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.(Bayram)
The pie chart below shows the percentage of different modes of transportation used by commuters in New York City in 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many newspapers, magazines and television programs make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media’s right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people’s private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Is it important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option. What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children
Some people rely too much on doctors instead of taking care of their own health. They think all health problems can be "fixed" by visiting doctors. What problems could this approach to healthcare cause and how might they be solved?
You stayed in a rental apartment during your trip last year and were generally satisfied with it. However, you encountered one issue. You are planning another trip and would like to rent the same apartment again. Write a letter to the owner.
In your letter
Express your interest in renting the apartment again.
Mention the problem you faced during your last stay.
Provide details about your upcoming trip and ask about the availability of the apartment.
The charts below show the main methods of transportation for people of one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting the main features and comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year
Write a letter to the cop in your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job.
Say what else you could do for the family
give me a reason for wanting to job.
The graph below shows the number of tourists (measured in millions) visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The claim that animals have “rights” has been the subject of much debate since the 1970s. Are zoos helping or hurting our animals? Should zoos be banned? Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more houses are needed to cope with rapidly increasing populations. Some people think that it is better to build houses in existing towns and cities, while others believe that it is better to build houses and develop new towns in rural areas. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The internet has brought about many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Do these developments have more advantages than disadvantages?
The graph below show the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant