Which of these sentences is the main idea?

We can solve traffic jams in a number of ways.

Which of these sentences is the main idea?

Children should study another language when they are young.

Thesis: I much prefer living in houses than in apartments.

Apartments offer better security than houses.

Thesis: Travelling overseas has both advantages and disadvantages.

More people are interested in travelling to other countries

Thesis: While some people think studying history is important, others disagree.

We should encourage students to study history.

Which of these sentences is the main idea?

Solar energy has some drawbacks besides their benefits.

Which of these sentences is the main idea?

Eating out has quite a few advantages over cooking at home.

Which of these sentences is the main idea?

Studying abroad can present some disadvantages.

Which of these sentences is the main idea?

Schools should not replace books with phones and tablets.

Thesis: Spending money on space exploration is a waste of money.

Going to space is the only way to find new places to live.

Thesis: There are many negative effects of smoking.

We should discourage people from smoking.

Which of these sentences is the main idea?

Children should be urged to join after-school activities.

Which of these sentences is the main idea?

Women are as suitable to work in the office as men.

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Questions 26

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1
Students nowadays can get information quickly _________ the Internet.
however
because
so
because of
2
__________ phones are becoming cheaper, their quality is improving.
Because
So
Moreover
While
3
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Companies should set different working hours.
We can solve traffic jams in a number of ways.
People should be encouraged to use public transport.
The government should laws to limit the use of cars.
4
More people are moving into the city center. _________, the inner city is becoming overcrowded.
Despite
So
Therefore
But
5
Lazy students are ___________ to cheat during exams.
often
rather
could
prone
6
Cars produce lots of smoke. _________, we should use public transport instead.
As a result
So
But
However
7
_________ of the people in Vietnam think that it is better to live abroad.
Many
Majority
Much
Most
8
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Youngsters are better at imitating than older kids.
It can help them develop their mental ability.
Children can grasp new knowledge more quickly.
Children should study another language when they are young.
9
Thesis: I much prefer living in houses than in apartments.
I will have more space to grow plants and trees.
It is difficult to escape emergencies in apartments.
Apartments offer better security than houses.
Pets are often not allowed in apartments.
10
Thesis: Travelling overseas has both advantages and disadvantages.
More people are interested in travelling to other countries
We can learn a lot about the local culture and history.
Travelling to another country helps us meet new people.
Travellers can have difficulty communicating with locals.
11
From my ___________, we should ban smoking in public areas.
view
belief
opinion
perspectives
12
What is the closest in meaning to "by and large"?
first
generally
in conclusion
although
13
Thesis: While some people think studying history is important, others disagree.
However, we should still focus more on what is happening.
We should encourage students to study history.
Studying history will enrich our knowledge of our ancestors.
History can help our generation learn from out mistakes.
14
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Some houses are to small to install enough solar panels.
We can run out of power during cloudy days.
Solar energy has some drawbacks besides their benefits.
Solar panels are expensive and can be damaged easily.
15
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Some people don't know how to cook a proper meal.
Eating out has quite a few advantages over cooking at home.
Cooking for 1 person costs more than buying a pre-made meal.
It is more convenient to go to restaurants.
16
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
They may have bad lifestyles without their parents' watch
Students can get homesick when living away.
Studying abroad can present some disadvantages.
Youngsters don't have any relatives around in times of need.
17
It __________ be true that children learn more quickly than adults.
tends
may
oftentimes
likely
18
The weather will __________ be rainy tonight.
possibly
majority
most
tend
19
Thesis: Dogs are better pets than cats.
Dogs help guard our house.
Cats are lazier than dogs.
Cats can help catch mice.
Dogs are more loyal to people than cats.
20
_________ the fact that vegetables are good for us, many people hate eating them.
In spite
But
Although
Despite
21
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Teachers cannot monitor how students use their device.
Schools should not replace books with phones and tablets.
Students can get distracted by games.
High-tech gadgets can harm youngsters' eyesight.
22
Thesis: Spending money on space exploration is a waste of money.
Going to space is the only way to find new places to live.
Money should be spent on finding cures for sicknesses.
There are many poor people in the world who need help.
We should invest the money on building infrastructure.
23
Thesis: There are many negative effects of smoking.
Smoking causes discomfort to others.
We should discourage people from smoking.
The smell of cigarette can be very unpleasant.
It can lead to lung cancer.
24
My sister __________ late for every appointment.
tends to be
is tend to
be tend to
tends for being
25
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
It can help students release stress from their study.
These activities help youngsters maintain their health.
Children should be urged to join after-school activities.
Children can socialize with their contemporaries.
26
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Women can work well with their colleagues.
Women are as suitable to work in the office as men.
Females are very hard-working and responsible.
Female staff can control their emotions better than male.

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New IELTS Writing 2

26 termsStudBud Administration23 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards26 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 26

Answers

1
Students nowadays can get information quickly _________ the Internet.
however
because
so
because of
2
__________ phones are becoming cheaper, their quality is improving.
Because
So
Moreover
While
3
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Companies should set different working hours.
We can solve traffic jams in a number of ways.
People should be encouraged to use public transport.
The government should laws to limit the use of cars.
4
More people are moving into the city center. _________, the inner city is becoming overcrowded.
Despite
So
Therefore
But
5
Lazy students are ___________ to cheat during exams.
often
rather
could
prone
6
Cars produce lots of smoke. _________, we should use public transport instead.
As a result
So
But
However
7
_________ of the people in Vietnam think that it is better to live abroad.
Many
Majority
Much
Most
8
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Youngsters are better at imitating than older kids.
It can help them develop their mental ability.
Children can grasp new knowledge more quickly.
Children should study another language when they are young.
9
Thesis: I much prefer living in houses than in apartments.
I will have more space to grow plants and trees.
It is difficult to escape emergencies in apartments.
Apartments offer better security than houses.
Pets are often not allowed in apartments.
10
Thesis: Travelling overseas has both advantages and disadvantages.
More people are interested in travelling to other countries
We can learn a lot about the local culture and history.
Travelling to another country helps us meet new people.
Travellers can have difficulty communicating with locals.
11
From my ___________, we should ban smoking in public areas.
view
belief
opinion
perspectives
12
What is the closest in meaning to "by and large"?
first
generally
in conclusion
although
13
Thesis: While some people think studying history is important, others disagree.
However, we should still focus more on what is happening.
We should encourage students to study history.
Studying history will enrich our knowledge of our ancestors.
History can help our generation learn from out mistakes.
14
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Some houses are to small to install enough solar panels.
We can run out of power during cloudy days.
Solar energy has some drawbacks besides their benefits.
Solar panels are expensive and can be damaged easily.
15
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Some people don't know how to cook a proper meal.
Eating out has quite a few advantages over cooking at home.
Cooking for 1 person costs more than buying a pre-made meal.
It is more convenient to go to restaurants.
16
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
They may have bad lifestyles without their parents' watch
Students can get homesick when living away.
Studying abroad can present some disadvantages.
Youngsters don't have any relatives around in times of need.
17
It __________ be true that children learn more quickly than adults.
tends
may
oftentimes
likely
18
The weather will __________ be rainy tonight.
possibly
majority
most
tend
19
Thesis: Dogs are better pets than cats.
Dogs help guard our house.
Cats are lazier than dogs.
Cats can help catch mice.
Dogs are more loyal to people than cats.
20
_________ the fact that vegetables are good for us, many people hate eating them.
In spite
But
Although
Despite
21
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Teachers cannot monitor how students use their device.
Schools should not replace books with phones and tablets.
Students can get distracted by games.
High-tech gadgets can harm youngsters' eyesight.
22
Thesis: Spending money on space exploration is a waste of money.
Going to space is the only way to find new places to live.
Money should be spent on finding cures for sicknesses.
There are many poor people in the world who need help.
We should invest the money on building infrastructure.
23
Thesis: There are many negative effects of smoking.
Smoking causes discomfort to others.
We should discourage people from smoking.
The smell of cigarette can be very unpleasant.
It can lead to lung cancer.
24
My sister __________ late for every appointment.
tends to be
is tend to
be tend to
tends for being
25
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
It can help students release stress from their study.
These activities help youngsters maintain their health.
Children should be urged to join after-school activities.
Children can socialize with their contemporaries.
26
Which of these sentences is the main idea?
Women can work well with their colleagues.
Women are as suitable to work in the office as men.
Females are very hard-working and responsible.
Female staff can control their emotions better than male.