MikeAdmin Some people think that there should be strict laws to control the amount of noise a person makes because of the disturbance it causes to people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Comments about the task: This is best written as a two question essay but it can also be written as a both sides and … Read more
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Comments about the task: A both sides and opinion … Read more
Usually with tasks that have a single time period (static tasks) you want to focus on numbers that are the highest, lowest, or the same. The key data is circled in the table below to illustrate this. In the USA beef sales were the highest at 220 grams. In the United States pork sales … Read more
Usually with tasks that have multiple time periods (change over time tasks) you want to focus on beginning numbers, peaks and low points, categories that overtake another category, and ending numbers. The key data is shown in the line chart below to illustrate this. In 1979 about 220 grams of beef were sold. The purchasing … Read more
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the Individual and the family than eating out in restaurants. Do you agree or disagree? Comments about the task: Opinion essay You are not required to say how much you agree but it is still a good idea to do this Consider the … Read more
Many people believe children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Many advocate that children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. I totally agree with this because an early start leads to higher levels of proficiency … Read more
It is widely believed that increasing levels of shopping is good for the well-being of a country. However others feel that increasing levels of shopping has unacceptable social consequences on a society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Plan: Advantages Companies make higher profits and less unemployment lower prices and better products. … Read more
About Mike
I’m Mike Wattie from Australia. I have been teaching IELTS for over 20 years in Asia and Australia.
I have written IELTS books and this enables me to be an effective tutor. This is because I understand the main problems that students have taking the test and also the ways to overcome them.
Maybe you would like me to teach you the necessary skills and strategies to pass your test.
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