Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
In Future, the entire news broadcasting will be onlion and there will be no printed newspapers. Do you agree or disagree.
It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to colledge
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Your friend will be staying at your home, but you can’t be there. Write a letter in which you explain: - How the keys will get to him/her - How to use the electrical appliances - Recommend some interesting places to visit
Young people in the workforce are changing their jobs or career every a few years. What do you think are the reasons? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently finished studying at a university in another country where you shared a house with a fellow student. Something urgent came up while your housemate was away on a short trip and you had to leave without saying goodbye.
Write to your housemate. In your letter
Apologize for leaving without saying goodbye.
Explain why you had to leave.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student's level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learner and tell us very little about their acutal ability. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Digital technologies (for example, computers and smartphones) have improved the quality of communication between people. Use reasons and examples to explain your answer.
#Education | #Language - Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (IELTS 9, AC)
Some people think that singers’ and film stars’ salaries are unreasonable. They buy too many goods and care too little about other people. To what extent do you think this is true? Should anything be done to change the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, some food travels travel thousands of miles from farms to consumers, Some people think it would be better to our environment and economy if people only eat local food. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the advantages?
In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers and books because they will be able to read everything online freely. To waht extent do you agree or disagree?
Your next door neighbor owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
oYour reason for writing
oWhat you would like to happen
oA nice, respectful style.
Inspite of the advantages made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?
It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our life. How could robots be used in the future? Will this development be a positive or a negative trend?
Imagine you are the headteacher who received the letter.
Write a letter in response to the parent.
In your letter, you should:
• discuss and evaluate the issues raised by the parent in the letter
• give your own views about teaching life skills and whether you think these lessons should
replace other subjects in the curriculum.
Base your letter on what you have read in the parent’s letter, but be careful to use your own words.
Address each of the bullet points.
Begin your letter, ‘Dear A. Ifan …’
Write about 250 to 350 words.
After finishing school some student go travelling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages ?
In many countries, formal exams are used to access student’s abilities and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities ? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks ?
An increase in consumer goods has damaged our natural environment. Why is this the case? What are the solutions?
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the adventages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that playing games and watching TV programs is beneficial but others say it doesn’t improve mental ability of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of school provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in school, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What is the advantages and disadvantages?
One way to reduce the problem of traffic congestion is by increasing the tax on private vehicles. Do you think this is a feasible solution?
What are not satisfied with the changing rooms in a sports center that you visit.
Write a letter to the sports center manager. In your letter:
-Explain the problem.
-Say how you feel about this problem.
- Say what steps you would like the manager to take.
It is often said, “when in Rome, do as the Roman do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
In many countries, small shops are closing. Give your reasons about this. Is it positive or negative? Give examples from your knowledge and experience
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
· say what actions you might take if the need arises.
Some people think that robots are important for humanʼs future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
1.In some countries around the world men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
in many coutries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspaper. What are the reasons for this? what could be done to this problem?
> “You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Explain when you want to come and how long you will stay
Ask about activities and places of interest nearby
**Ask about facilities and services at the hotel”**
nfluence of human beings on the world ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of loss of bio diversity? What solution can you suggest?
The graph below gives information about the sales of the three most commonly purchased items in a particular bakery for the year 2014.
You recently won a photography competition and your photo is going to be shown in an exhibition. Invite your friend for the exhibition. Please describe - competition snd prize - About the photograph - Invite your friend
These days, more and more people prefer to use shared transport such as buses, trams or carsharing applications on their smartphones rather than driving their own cars. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that robots and artificial intelligence are essential for the future of human development, while others believe that they are dangerous and have a negative impact on society. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe they should only be allowed to study subject which are useful in future like science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
New stories on TV and in newpapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors
to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• describe the complaints that have been made
• say why the reception area is important
• suggest how the reception area could be improved
write a letter to invite him/her to celebrate traditional festival in your country from overseas. explain your friend about the celebration
Write a letter to a friend who is coming to stay at your apartment while you are away on vacation. In your letter,
• Tell him/ her about your flat.
• Give him/ her some instructions about his/ her stay.
• Tell him/ her what to do in case of problem.
You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author. In your letter tell him/her of the incorrect information give him/her the correct inf
ormation explain why they should correct it.
Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face – to – face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Many working people get little or no exerciseeither during the working dayorin their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer has a damaging effect on society. Others, however, deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion on that issue?
n some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
In the future, the main reasons for going to the shopping mall will be for entertainment, not to shop. Do you agree or disagree?