IELTS essay question of 7th Jan 2012, Australia

Some developing countries invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories in order to help their economy. However, others feel that foreign companies should be shut out and instead the government should help the local companies to contribute to the economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a highly debatable issue whether multinational companies (MNCs) should be encouraged by the governments of developing countries or whether the local companies should be promoted. I firmly believe that MNCs are good for the economic growth. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

IELTS essay question of 14th Jan 2012, Australia

People nowadays put more emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social skills are important in addition to good qualifications for job success. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?

I definitely agree that today social skills are considered as important as good qualifications while recruiting new employees. Hiring the right candidate based on technical knowledge without looking at social skills is like designing a race car with a powerful engine but substandard steering and braking systems. The car may go fast, but in the wrong direction and may even hurt a lot of innocent bystanders along the way.

Some people say that in our modern age it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (21st Jan 2012, Australia GT essay)

A common opinion is that with the increasing role computers play in our society; handwriting is no longer an important skill to learn at an early age.  Unfortunately this opinion is misguided. I firmly believe that handwriting is very important even in today’s era of technology. A number of arguments surround my opinion. 

Radio is more enjoyable and practical than television. Discuss. ( past GT essay)

In the past, radio was considered the most convenient and important source of information. Even today, despite the emergence of other media such as the TV and the internet, the radio has held its place as an important mass medium. In many ways it definitely is more enjoyable and practical than a television. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

Some people think that radio has become out-of-date, and there is no need to listen to the radio for entertainment and news. Do you agree or disagree? Past GT essay

In the past, radio was considered the most convenient and important source of information. However, with the emergence of other media such as the TV and the internet, some individuals opine that radio as a medium will lose its value in the future. In my opinion, such pessimism does not hold any water.

Radio will no longer be able to hold its presence as television and Internet media will replace it very soon. Do you agree or disagree? (21st Jan 2012 essay India)

In the past, radio was considered the most convenient and important source of information. Even today, despite the emergence of other media such as the TV and the internet, the radio has held its place as an important mass medium. I strongly disagree that the radio will lose its importance in the future. In fact its popularity will grow even further. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

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Speaking memories 7th Jan 2012 - As shared by a blog subscriber

Intro:

1.     Do you live in a house or an apartment?

2.     Is there a favorite place that you like the most?

3.     Is there something that you dislike?

4.     Who is more important, friends or family?

300 IELTS past essays

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Sample answer for IELTS - AC -essay of 21st Jan 2012, India Artists vs Scientists

Some people still value artists (musicians, painters, writers) even in today’s world of science and despite improvements in science and technology. Why is this so? Should arts be given the same importance as science and technology? ( 21^st Jan SC essay as seen in India – very similar to essay number 87 in my essay book  - link - http://kiransielts.blogspot.com/2010/09/today-advanced-science-and-technology.html )

It is irrefutable that today we belong to an era of science and technology. Yet, artists such as musicians, painters and writers are highly appreciated. In the following paragraphs, I shall outline some reasons for this. I firmly believe that the role of art as well as science is different yet inextricably linked and both are valuable, priceless and irreplaceable for every society.

Writing memories AC - 21/1/2012 - India

Writing task 1. Bar chart showing the world total population in 4 countries, India,China,USA and Japan in 1950, 2000 with a projection for 2050.

Writing task 2:

Some people still value artists (musicians, painters, writers) even in today’s world of science and despite improvements in science and technology. Why is this so? Should arts be given the same importance as science and technology?

Speaking memories 20th Jan 2012

Intro

1.    What is your full name?

2.    Where do you live – village, town or city

3.    Do you wear fashionable clothes?

4.    Do you wear designer clothes?

5.    Did you borrow books from the library in your childhood?

6.    Do people give books as a present?

Sample answer for IELTS letter of 7th Jan 2012, India

You are taking a business course at a college. As a part of the course every student has to choose a company to study and visit. Write a letter to the manager of the company

-          Tell what course you are doing

-          Why you are interested in your company

-          Suggest arrangements for the visit

Dear Sir,

My name is Kiran. I am a final year student of ‘Master of business Administration’ at State University of New York at Buffalo. I am writing this letter to request you to allow me to visit and study your company ‘Bell Enterprises’ as a part of my course.

Speaking memories 20th Jan 2012

Intro questions

1.    What is your full name?

2.    May I see your ID?

3.    Did you choose your subjects?

It is better for children if the whole families (e.g. aunts, uncles and grandparents) are involved in the children's upbringing, rather than their fathers and mothers only. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

I have written this essay in two versions - One for agree and one for disagree. The first essay is in favour of joint families and the second in favour of nuclear families.
 

(Agree)

The rising trend of nuclear families and its effect on today’s children has led to the question whether children should be raised in joint families in which aunts, uncles and grandparents contribute in bringing up children. Although a joint family is not without its drawbacks, I firmly believe that a joint family is better in raising children. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

Nowadays young people increasingly admire media persons and sports-stars even though they don't set a good example. Is it a positive or negative development? ( 14th Jan IELTS AC question India )

 Celebrities are increasingly becoming role models for the youth as their images and lifestyles are splashed across television, movies, magazines and the internet in today’s era of technology. I strongly believe that this is largely a negative development. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

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Describe a foreign musical festival that you enjoyed. Please say - Where was it? - When was it? - Who was there with you? - How did you feel after that?

 

·       I love music and I have attended many music festivals in my life.

·       Here I would like to talk about a music festival held in Lovely Professional University which is in my home town.

·       This fest was on the eve of New Year.

·       My friends are studying in this University so they were there with me.

·       Actually it was a cultural fest of the univ. but it turned out to look like a foreign music fest because there are about 300 foreign students in that university.

To get success, some people say that University education is essential while others don't find this true in today’s scenario. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( 7th Jan AC essay India)

Some individuals are of the opinion that tertiary education is very necessary while others opine that university education is no guarantee of success in the present times. In this essay, I intend to look at both viewpoints.

Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, shop staff and company as a whole? ( 7th Jan GT essay – India)

Today, we belong to a 24/7 society. All 24 hours are ours, and we should take advantage of the given time and do our best. This could be very beneficial and because it adds to productivity. Round-the-clock shops are part of this society. Definitely, it is advantageous for the customers, staff and the company as a whole.

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Writing memories - 7th Jan 2012 – GT – India

Task 1 – You are taking a business course at a college. As a part of the course every student has to choose a company to study and visit. Write a letter to the manager of the company

-          Tell what course you are doing

-          Why you are interested in your company

-          Suggest arrangements for the visit

Task 2 – Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, shop staff and company as a whole.