IELTS AC essay 9th Feb Australia - The spread of multinational companies and the increase in globalization produce positive effects for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?

I disagree with the statement that the growing globalization along with the expanding multinational companies benefits all the people. Although supporters of globalization claim that there are many benefits of MNCs, they are in fact damaging the quality of life. A number of arguments support my opinion.

25th Feb 2012 AC essay Australia - Full time university students spend most of the time studying. They should be doing other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

I agree with the statement that students who are enrolled full time at the university should participate in a range of extra-curricular activities besides studying. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas. (IELTS essay 25th Feb, 2012 – India) Another version

Drilling for oil and gas around the world is a source of significant income but, at the same time it is placing increasing pressure upon the global environment. There is a race for seeking these resources in remote and previously untouched areas such as Alaska and Antarctica. However, I firmly believe that the pros of tapping these resources outweigh the cons. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas. (IELTS essay 25th Feb, 2012 – India)

Drilling for oil and gas around the world is a source of significant income but, at the same time it is placing increasing pressure upon the global environment. There is a race for seeking these resources in remote and previously untouched areas such as Alaska and Antarctica. However, I firmly believe that the cons of tapping these resources outweigh the pros. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

Writing memories - 25th Feb India

Essay - The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas. 

Graph - 3 pie charts showing the proportion of holiday makers staying with friends and family, camping, caravan and in hotels in the years 1965, 1985 and 2005

Past GT essay - Modern medicine is making it possible for people to live a long life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living to an old age?

Thanks to improvements in standards of living and medical advances, people’s life expectancy has increased to an unprecedented level. This has brought many demographic changes. Today’s society can be called a graying society. This trend has both merits and demerits which I shall highlight in this essay.

Past GT essay - Some people say the cars should be banned from the centers of cities. Do you agree or disagree?

Someone has rightly said that – “The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete”. The increased use of cars has created many problems. Therefore, I strongly believe that cars should not be allowed in city centres. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

Past GT essay - Now, more and more people want to buy cars. However, cars cause many problems. What are these problems? How can we encourage people to take public transportation?

Someone has rightly said that – “The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete”.  It is irrefutable that many individuals prefer to own their own car rather than use buses and trains. In this essay, I shall discuss the disadvantages of cars and also suggest ways by which the people can be motivated to use public transport.

Past GT essay In many countries, there are an increasing number of private cars. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Someone has rightly said that – “The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete”. It is irrefutable that nowadays, the number of cars has increased at an unprecedented rate. This situation has both - advantages as well as disadvantages.

Past GT essay More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport?

Someone has rightly said that – “The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete”.  It is irrefutable that many individuals are using their own instead of going by buses and trains. In this essay, I shall discuss the reasons for this phenomenon and also suggest ways by which the government can motivate people to use public transport.

Past GT essay - In some countries, it is common for women to participate in the workforce when their children are young. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

The mother’s employment status does affect the families and children. These effects can be both – positive and negative which shall be discussed in this essay.

Past GT essay - Among Internet, radio, TV and newspaper, which has the greatest effect on the social activity of people? Tell reasons.

In the last 50 years the media influence has grown exponentially with the advancement of technology. Each of these four media - internet, TV, newspapers and radio - impacts the social life of the people in different ways. All these media shape people’s opinions, provides entertainment and information, is a link between the government and the people and helps in providing justice at times. All these media have their own importance and uniqueness. However, TV has the greatest influence on society as it is the most pervasive of all media.

Past GT essay - Nowadays people depend on newspapers, radios, television and the Internet for news and information. Which in your opinion is the best way for getting news and why?

People receive news from different sources. This essay shall compare four popular media from which people receive news - newspapers, radio, television and the internet and then come to a conclusion as to the best one out of these four.

Past GT essay - Children have the responsibility to take care of their older family members, but some people say that old people should not need to live with their families. What is your opinion?

It is a highly debatable issue whether old people should live with family or old-age homes. This is a very important issue because demographic trends suggest that we are part of a graying society in which the population of the elderly is growing by leaps and bounds. Although, it is the moral responsibility of children to look after their elderly, I have strong arguments to suggest that they should live separately.

Past GT essay - Many people think having enough money brings happiness but others think too much money can bring problems. Do you agree or disagree?

I definitely agree with both halves of the statement. It is irrefutable that enough money brings happiness and it is also true that excess of money has its own drawbacks. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

Past GT essay - Some people say that money can make life easier and more comfortable. But others say that having a lot of money can bring some problems. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of having a lot of money?

It is irrefutable that money can bring ease and comfort in a person’s life. However, the negative side of having too much money cannot be overlooked. This essay shall look into the advantages and disadvantages of having too much money.

Past GT essay - Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which jobs should be highly paid?

The high incomes of celebs in the field of sports and entertainment have always been a matter of dispute. I agree that they are getting high remuneration for what they are doing but I also firmly believe that they well deserve it. In the following paragraphs I shall put my arguments to support my opinion and also suggest some other jobs which should be highly paid.

Past GT essay - Nowadays some professionals such as doctors, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?

It is irrefutable that doctors, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. In the following paragraphs, I shall discuss this issue in length and also suggest some other occupations which deserve higher salaries.

Speaking memories 18th Feb, 2012

Cue card

What is an interesting thing u hope to do in future.

why you got this idea.?

what you will do to achieve this?

why you want to do this interesting thing?

writing memories 18th Feb, 2012 - India

Essay - Some people think that nowadays children have too much freedom. Do you agree or disagree. Explain with relevant examples

Graph - Table which shows countries which produce more waste in cities and towns in the year 1980,1990,2000.

Some people think young people are suitable for learning foreign languages. Some people think adults are more suitable. Discuss both and give your opinion.

Some people think young people are suitable for learning foreign languages. Some people think adults are more suitable. Discuss both and give your opinion.

Learning a new language is an activity which is very useful and takes a considerable amount of time. Some people opine that children learn a foreign language quicker than adults. Others believe that adults are better equipped to learn a new language. This essay shall look into both sides of the argument before forming an opinion.

IELTS essay question 9th Feb, 2012

It is not necessary to go to a place to know about the place because we can see the places from books, TV and internet. Do you agree or disagree.
The solution was already there - a very similar essay
Read it here 

Speaking memories 10th Feb 2012

1.    What is your full name?

2.    Can I call you by your name?

3.    Show me your identification?

Speaking memories - 9th Feb 2012

part 1

1.    What is the best time for you in the day

2.    What do you do at that time?

3.    When do you work?

4.    When do you study?

Writing memories AC - 9/2/2012 - India

Task 1

Table showing percentage of men and women who think government should spend on professions such as education, health and others.

Task 2

It is not necessary to go to a place to know about the place because we can see the places from books, TV and internet. Do you agree or disagree.