In some countries, owning a home ratheer than renting one is very important for people. why might thi be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter :
Suggest how you could help her in her home.
Say why you would like to do this work.
Explain when you will and will not be available.
In some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. Topic: house and accomodation + property Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people believe that the government should make university education free for all. Others disagree and say students should pay for their own education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give a brief update of your life since you were last in touch
explain why you will be travelling to his/her town
say what you plan to do when you visit his/her town
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers ahould be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe thay should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which has not sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Say why you are interested in this sports club
Ask some questions about the club
Example- facilities, members, costs
Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra responsibilities (for example, helping at home or at work). Others believe that children should be free to enjoy their life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below gives information about car ownership in Britian from 1971 to 2007
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience. IELTS 14
Recently you saw an article in a a newspaper about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In this letter, you should tell:
* How you know about this city/town
* What information was incorrect
* What the editor should do about this
Write at least 150 words.
On one hand, nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. On the other hand, nuclear weapons are a potent threat to world peace. Do the benefits of nuclear technology outweigh the risks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increased number of people today change their career and living places in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport.However it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs below give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in Jamestown in 2018.
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school .other , however , say that cooepration and team working skills are more important. Discuss bothe sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
The internet has made traditional libraries unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss giving examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that they are responsible for their happines. Others feel that happiness depends on other factors in their life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
: Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward student who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The health benefits of physical exercise are well known. Despite this, many people do not exercise regularly. what are the reason for this? What could be done to encourage them to exercise regularly?
Some parents think that helping their children with homework is good. Others think that children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People can eat a variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadavantages?
Some people think that cooking is an important skill for young people to learn. Others believe that it is better for people to learn how to cook after they become adults. 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.
In many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their own businesses. Some people think that keeping the business within the family is the best approach while others believe this could lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Everybody should be allowed admission to university or college programs regardless of their level of academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have negative impacts on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give death penalty. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some of young people are leaving countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems can caused by this issue?, what can be done to solve this situatation.
It is responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extend to you agree or disagree with these statements?
It is now possible to order almost any item over the Internet and have it delivered to one’s home. As a result, people are no longer patient or careful in their shopping habits. 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.
Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some peole think that parents should read or tell stories to their children. Others think parents needn't do that as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
The charts above show the percentage of food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that competition at work, at schooland in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to coctate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Noribton, and planned future developments of the site.
Some people think it's beter to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children should be taught how to become good parents at school. Others believe that this is not necessary or should be taught at home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.
Some cultures appear to give preference to older people than younger people while other cultures seem to prefer the younger generation. Which do you think is better? Discuss including examples from your own knowledge and experience.
We simply cannot help everyone who needs help in the world. So, why not be concerned only about our own people, our communities and our own countries? Is this reasoning valid? Why or why not? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people prefer to live in their own house, while others are prepared to live in rental properties. Discuss both views, give your own opinion and examples.
Learning to manage money is one of the key aspects of adult life. How in your view can individuals best learn to manage their money? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowl experience.
Some people believe that when deciding how taxpayers' money is spent, governments should prioritise health care, while others believe that there are other priorities to spend this money.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, all new town planning should include public parks, shopping malls and sports facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The map below shows the changes in an American town between 1948 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019) Percentage of households with electrical appliances
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professionals. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it’s unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries criminal trials in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages of allowing this overweigh the disadvantages?
“Your first impressions when you meet someone are always right.” Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.