It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best for both individual and society. Do you agree or disagree? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition?
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? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relavant evidence
People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibilities to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to an audience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The provided chart depicts the proportion change in the share of international students among university graduates in numerous states of Canada from 2001 to 2006.
According to research, the current stocks of fish in the world's seas are becoming more and more reduced. Why is thie happening? What can be done to change this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
New forms of money are becoming extremely popular nowadays. Is this a positive development or adding risk to the system? Should new money technology face greater regulation and security? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Here’s a question for IELTS General (Letter Writing):
You recently visited a friend and stayed at their home for a few days. Write a letter to thank them for their hospitality. In your letter:
express your gratitude for their warm welcome
mention something you particularly enjoyed during your stay
suggest a way to stay in touch in the future
Let me know if you’d like tips or sample answers for this!
Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kinds of problem might such measures cause? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that online learning is more effective and convenient for student, while others believe that traditional classroom learning is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to Science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. 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.
Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
today, students can benefits from widers information through internet. some people think that tradition schooling disappear soon. Do you agree or disagree?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
As part of a student social survey project, you are organising a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town, Write a letter asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available.
More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, teachers were the primary source of knowledge. Yet, nowadays, students have a vast source of information, so teachers are no longer necessary in current education. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, there are more workers working from home and more students studying from home, due to the fact that that computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
… tell your friend about the job
…what sort of work it involves
…say why you think the job would be suitable for him
…explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….,
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disgree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlwdge or experience
Methods of transporation for people travelling to one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009 in the UK. The two pie charts compare five categories of UK travelling percentage of university (train, bicycle, bus, walking, car,) from 2004 to 2009) Units are measured in proportion. nb
The typical teacher-student relationship in the classroom will not exist in 2050. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Many young people leave school with negative attitudes towards learning. What are the causes？ How to encourage young people to study？
The government should be responsible for providing retirees with financial support and care. While many people think that citizens should save money to take care of themselves when they are old. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past lectures were the traditional methods of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. Do the advantages of this new approach outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, it is mandatory for school children to wear uniforms. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a foreign country. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the employment of students from four countries in the UK after their first courses in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. First degree graduates from different UK universities in employment in 2001 Countries Permanent employment Temporary employment Overseas employment Scotland 43.6 % 20.2 % 2.6 % Total employment England 66.4 % 33 % 23 % 2.3 % Wales 58.3 % 30 % 12.4 % 2.9 % Northern Ireland 45.3% 20 % 8.6 % 5 % 33.6 %
; Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two-thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You recently moved to a new city and want to join a public library.
Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to join the library
ask about membership fees and opening hours
inquire whether the library provides online resources or study rooms
Televised talent shows have become popular in many societies today. Are these shows a good method of finding talented people, or are they just entertainment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students’ sport activities as they allocate to their libraries. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant examples or experience you have to support your answer.
What are the causes of water shortages? Please also offer some solutions to this problem. Give some reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples.
nowadays because of digital technology it s possible for not only studious but also individuals to produce their own films. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children nowadays is greater than in the past. Is this a positive or negative development?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people feel that children should be able to choose the subjects they are interested in while others feel they should study the basic require subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many schools are arranging unpaid work for teenagers to get some work experience in institutions or companies, because it is beneficial for students as well as institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their home town. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvanatges?
STUDIES HAVE SUGGESTED THAT CHILDREN WATCH MUCH MORE TELEVISION THAN THEY DID IN THE PAST AND SPEND LESS TIME ON ACTIVE OR CREATIVE THINGS. WHAT ARE THE REASONS AND WHAT MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO SPEND MORE TIME ON ACTIVEOR CREATIVE THINGS?
Some people say educational success is because of good teachers where as others say it depends on students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that studying literature is important for individual character building while other think it is a waste of time. Discuss both points of view and provide your own opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of male and female students of different age groups who studied in Australia for full-time and part-time education in 2006
Life has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people believe that studying for a university degree is better for an individual's carrer than gaining work experience immediately after high school. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is inorder to travel or for work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.