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 one the causes of this? What can be done to draw people's attention to art?
You have just spent a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered that you had left a coat there. There are some important belongings in the pockets.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain that you have left the coat there
say what the coat looks like, where you think you left it and what was in the pockets
make some suggestions about how to get all of your belongings back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Some people support the idea of imposing taxes on fossil fuels (oil, coil and gas) in order to reduce energy consumption. Other people disagree with this approach. Consider the debate and its arguments, and come to your own conclusion.
Other scientists think that it is a bad idea and would be dangerous . Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE DECIDE TO LIVE IN APARTMENTS. DO THE ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN APARTMENTS OUTWEIGH ITS DISADVANTAGES?
Being a celebrity-such as a famous film star and sport personality-brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Some people think that tourism benefits the host country. Others think that tourism causes problems for the host country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts shows the spending habits of people in the UK in 1971 and 2001. Summarize the information by slelcting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of the cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that government should ban dangerous sports while others think people should have freedom to do anysports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual wehen they return to education. To what extent do you agree or dissagree?
Some peole believe that it is best to accept a bad situation. Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both points and express your opinion.
Students should always question what they are taught instead of accepting it passively. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements?
The graph below show the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996
The table below show the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the number of full-time students from India who studied at various universities in the UK in 2020/21 and 2021/22. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
TOPIC: Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is said that human rights are being underestimated in numerous nations and every individual should not have their own personal rights to control everything. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows how frequently People in theUSA ate in fasr food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summaraise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that the information may be relevant and useful, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
if a product is good or it meets people will buy it. so advertisement is unnecessary and no more than entertainment . To what extent do you agree or disagree
As social media continue to develop, more and more youngsters have unsupervised access to all the contents available over the internet in order to meet and chat with friends and even strangers, which can lead to some potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
There have been major advances in technology over recent decades and this has led to significant improvements in people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagre?
A magazine wants to include contributions from its reader for an article called 'The book that influenced me most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. in your letter
* describe what this book was about
* explain how this book influenced you
* say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to vaccinate their children? You should use your ideas, knowledge, and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Working abroad can help employees earn a great deal of money and gain more benifits however, some people think this trend has many nagative impacts. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working abroad.
Some people believe that parents should devote more time to helping kids with school work, others think that they should allocate more time to play sports with their kids. Discuss the both these views and give your own opinion
IELTS informal letter sample : Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life.
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter:
– Describe what you did for your last birthday
– Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday
– Talk about something you are looking forward to
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course id useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a universities?
Some people encourage a students to comment their teachers to improve the education quality but some of them think it led a students less respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both of views
The charts below show employment rates of males and females of different ages and the average age of their youngest child in the UK in 2008.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Convenient mortgage system ,unstable renting costs,freedom Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students’ skills that assist them to find employment, but some people believe that the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?
Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings and birthdays. How important is it to celebrate such events? Do you think people spend too much money on these events?
Some people say free time acitvities for the children should be organized by the parents. Others say that children should be freeto choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
Sponsorship is sport is growing daily. doscuss, many believe that the effects of sponsorship are neagtive . Discuss both sides and offer your opinion
Nowadays, more and more people visit well-known places mainly to take photographs, often without truly observing or experiencing the place itself. This trend raises some important questions: Why is this happening, and do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries, more and more parents begin to teach their children at home rather than send them to school, . Do the advantages of the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
some people say that the best way to improve public health is by incraesing sports facilities. others, however, say that this would have a little effect on puclic health and that other measures are required. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world some people think that this can not be taken change while others believe action can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie chart and table below give information on tourists visiting Australia.
Some people say that school studies are not useful and most important things are learnt outside the school. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples.
These days, people tend to change many jobs during their lifetime. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
An Australian company offers money to foreign students to study in Australia. Write a letter to the company:
-introduce yourself
-say what you want to study
-how the money will help you
Government should spend more money on education than sports. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
The table shows the change in the percentage of people joining in seven different sports from 1999 to 2009