Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be beer spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Some people think that the best way to solve global environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, the high of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The apartment that you have rented was repaired recently. Later, you discovered some defects in repairs. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter
explain what the problem is
suggest how it can be fixed
say what you would like the landlord to do about it.
Deforestation caused by human activities is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. When you restructure your premises, the most significant aspect is considering internal benefit than external looks when designing a building, the most important factors is intended use of the building rather than it’s outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
getting promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion ? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Nowadays, many people prefer to buy famous brand of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The best way to solve the world's environmental problem is to increase the prices of the fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live on the fourth floor of a five-storey building which is not equipped with an elevator
(lift). Write a letter to your neighbors and in your letter
• introduce yourself
• say what the problem is
• ask the neighbors to agree on the installation of an elevator.
Crime rate, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rates?
As water is a valuable resource, governments all over the world should control how much water their citizen use. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Succesful companies use advertising to make more sales. What can make an advertiment effective. Do you think advertisement is a bad or a good think for the society.
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree? N.B: Reported on IELTS January 17th
Light pollution (excessive light during night time) is a form of pollution, especially in modern cities. What problems does light pollution cause, and what solutions can you suggest for governments and businesses to take?
Sending criminals to prison is the best method of dealing with them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Parents buy their children large amounts of toys to with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child have a large number of toys.
You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for threemonths over the summer. Write a letter to the manager.
Say what experience you have
Ask what the work involves
Enquire about conditions
We often hear that new technology presents a threat to our traditions. In what ways however can new technology help maintain our traditions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledgeor experiance.
Fast food is becoming pert of life everywhere, negatively affecting our lifestyles and diets. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessments?
It is more important to have a good family than to have friends. Family can always compensate for absence of friendship. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to
renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a
poor condition. You would like to offer your help.
Write a letter to the charity paying for the renovation.In your
letter
● explain why you want to help with the renovations
● suggest what you can do to help
● say when you are available to start work
It is inevitable that as technology advances, traditional cultures will be lost. It seems that we cannot have these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays working from home using the internet has become increasingly common. What are the advantage and disadvantage of working online?
Once children enter school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social developments than parents. 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 and experience.
You looked after a friend’s house while he/she was away on holidays. While you were there, you broke one of the windows.
Write to your friend. In the letter,
Explain what happened
Apologise for breaking the window
Say how you are going to fix the issue
Increasing the price is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to cintinue with their work. To what extent do you agree?
Young people commiting crime should be treated as a adult by the authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people try to look younger than their age. What are the causes people do this. Do you think this is a good thing or bad thing?”
Wedding are more expensive in many country comparison present and past. What is the reason behind this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The crime rate in teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries in recent years. What are the causes, and what are the solutions?
Students these day love to go study abroad. Studying and living in a foreign country is a very beneficial thing to do. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons and examples from your own experience.
You will have a speech about your country on the international college event. Write a letter to the event’s planners about the following:
- Ask about the date of the event
- What speech you prepared/why it should be interesting
-What equipment you will need for your speech
Some people think that university education should be free for everyone regardless of their income. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You are planning for a vacation to a country where your friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
mention your travel plans
tell him what you plan to do
ask some questions about the places worth seeing
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the negative impacts on society and family life?
“In many societies in the world, the population is aging rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
A few people debate that technological inventions like cellphones are making people socially less interactive.To what extent do you agree with this statement
Many people find it hard to balance work and personal life. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve it?
world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion, and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit students at the school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many teenagers involve in crime. What are the causes for this?
With the rise of smartphones and social media, people are spending less time interacting face-to-face. What effects does this phenomenon lead to? What solutions can be implemented to encourage more face-to-face interactions?
Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transportation rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Good marketing is the key to running a successful business. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own countries or communities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?