Question : some young people are leaving the country side to live in cities and town, leaving only old people in countryside. What problem does this cause? What can be done to solve this problem?
Obesity is now a major global epidemic. What can be done to tackle this increasingly common problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for spots or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Most societies has its homeless people. Some people think that the best way to help them is to give them money. To what extent do you agree?
Studies have shown that in many countries the income gap be tween the rich and poor is ever increasing. What problems can arise from this situation and what could be done to address this situation?
Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sidea and give your opinion
It's generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex school have disadvantages later in life. To what extend do you agree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of
expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit
card stateme
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company's head office.
In your letter,
- Give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
- explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
- ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write atleat 150 words
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like to the landlord to take
Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers who make greater contributions to society should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A telephone company made a mistake about sending your bill to a wrong address.
Write a letter to the account manager to complain and explain
What problem this caused
What you would like them to do
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter :
1. Explain the reason for the noise
2. Apologise
3. Describe what action you will take
Start with Dear, Mr. Zaveri and Mr. Dalal
Some people think that they should spend money they earn now enjoying life, while others think that the money should be put into savings for future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You need to take leave from your IELTS Institute of over two weeks for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your teacher.
In your letter.
> Explain the reason.
>The length of the leave you needed.
>Explain how will you keep uptodate while are you away.
Some people prefer to carefully plan activities in their free time others think it’s a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your answer?
Since it is so easy to reach a large audience on the internet, people have to be exceptionally talented to become famous these days. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments are often blamed for spending too much money on projects to protect wildlife while ignoring other problems. Some people believe that governments must prioritize the needs of their citizens above all else. To what extent do you agree?
As the population of the world is growing very quickly, the only long-term solution to the problem of overpopulation is for humans to settle other planets. What benefits has the world got from space exploration? Do you think humans will ever live on other planet?
You have lost your student ID Card. This has created some problems for you. Write a letter to the director of student service. Write: Advise them of yout situation; Explain how this is affecting you; Request a new card
It is a doctor's responsibility to inform patients if they have a serious disease. Doctors should not be allowed to withhold medical information from their patients. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that travel helps us to appreciate other cultures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Some people think that children are having to much free time and this time should be use to study more. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, has great influence in shaping people's ideas and their minds.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Give reasons for your answer.
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common and governments are now encouraging business and individuals to moves out of cities to rural areas . the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
We are becoming more and more dependent on machines to function in this modern world. Some people think it is negative trend. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent year. What are the primary causes of this? What measures should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes and effects of this change?
Many young people move out of their homes to live alone or to live with their friends. Some people think this is a good idea. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give examples from your own knowledge or experience.
19.Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on showing local works rather than the cultures or artworks from other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• Identify a colleague who you think should be best employee
• Explain what the job of this colleague involve.
• Give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as best employee.
You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you and explain:
- Why are you taking a holiday?
- What is your holiday plan?
- Why would you like him/her to go with you?
Digital Communication Technology, such as emails, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for you answer and include examples.
Many people think that too much attention and resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree?
Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty-five hours?
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to taste the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Nowadays many people want to buy famous branded clothes cars and other items What are the reasons for do you think it is positive or negative development?
Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffice congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In most countries, prison is an effective solution to the problem of crime. Some people think it is a more effective solution to provide education for those who violate the law. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
*say which points in the article you agree with
*explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
*offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance who lives there.
Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter
•explain your situation
•say why you feel unsure about living in the city
•ask some question about life in the city.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
•Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
•Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
It is 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 opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teacher be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children,
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reason for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
Crime rate, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than rural area. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate?
Some people believe that children's time outside of school should be filled with scheduled activities such as art and music classes and sports. others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You have a full-time job and also doing a part-time evening course. You have find out that you can not continue the course.
Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter, 1) describe your situation 2) explain why you can not continue at this time 3) say what action you would like to take.