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November 2020
One of the most important issues facing the world today is a shortage of food and some think genetically modified foods are a possible solution.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 24th
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 23rd
Some people think that the most important function of music is to help people relax.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 18th
Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages, therefore, it is a waste of time to learn a foreign language.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing videogames.
To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 12th
Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 10th
Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and poems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 3rd
October 2020
Nowadays people live longer after they retire.
How does this affect individuals and society?
What can be done about this?
Reported on IELTS October 30th
Parents should take courses in parenting in order to improve the lives of their children.
To what extent do you agree?
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Many educational institutions give greater importance to subjects related to science and ignore subjects such as drama and literature.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS October 24th
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS October 22nd
Some think scientists should be allowed to send messages into space to communicate with other life forms while others believe this is too dangerous.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS October 20th
The amount of drinkable water for people is decreasing.
Why is this?
What can be done?
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It is sometimes suggested that primary schoolchildren should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.
Do you think that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS October 16th
Some feel executives in large companies should receive high salaries while others think they are paid too much compared to ordinary workers.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS October 13th
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence.
Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Reported on IELTS October 11th
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Therefore, the best way to reduce the crime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS October 7th
Some believe that advances in technology are increasing the gap between rich and poor while others think the opposite is hapenning.
Dicuss both sides and give your own opinion.
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In the past, knowledge was contained in books. Nowadays, knowledge is uploaded to the internet.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS October 4th
September 2020
The internet means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how others live.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 30th
In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?
Reported on IELTS September 29th
Getting promotions are one of the biggest motivators for hard work in the modern workplace.
Why are people so driven to
receive promotions?What other factors motivate people to work hard?
Reported on IELTS September 14th
Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average people.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS September 24th
In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS September 21st
Some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 16th
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meetings.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS September 14th
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 10th
Some educators believe that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 9th
Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 5th
When a person spends most of his or her time working a job with little job satisfaction, their life loses meaning.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Reported on IELTS September 3rd
Historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on September 1st
August 2020
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work.
What could be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS August 29th
Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging on products they sell. Others believe that it is the consumer’s responsibility to avoid buying products which have a lot of packaging.
Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Reported on IELTS August 25th
Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sport, while others think it is a negative.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS August 23rd
Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
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In some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people.
Why is this?
What are the solutions?
Reported on IELTS August 19th
Many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advantages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS August 18th
Many researchers believe that we can now study the behaviour of children to see if they will grow up to be criminals, while others disagree.
To what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics?
Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Reported on IELTS August 16th
It is better for children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and so on are involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS August 14th
The government should lower the budget on the arts in order to allocate more money to education.
To what extent do you agree?
Reported on IELTS August 13th
Some people think governments should care more about elderly while others think they should focus on investing in education for younger people.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS August 11th
Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree.
Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
Reported on IELTS August 10th
The manufacturing and use of cars damages the environment but their popularity is increasing.
Why is this?
How could this be controlled?
Reported on IELTS August 8th
In many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops.
Why do you think people waste food in this way?
What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?
Reported on IELTS August 6th
The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS August 5th
Many today feel that most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS August 4th
In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available.
Do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Reported on IELTS August 3rd
July 2020
Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 24th
Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think the parents should be punished instead.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS July 22nd
Although families have influence on a children’s development, factors outside the home play a bigger part in their lives nowadays.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 20th
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS July 18th
Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligence than human beings. While some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS July 17th
It is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 15th
Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport.
Do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 10th
Some think that students must travel to another country in order to learn its language and customs.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 10th
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
IELTS Cambridge 15 (July)
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
IELTS Cambridge 15 (July)
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
IELTS Cambridge 15 (July)
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people.
Why might this be the case?
Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
IELTS Cambridge 15 (July)
June 2020
Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS June 30th
Some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS June 25th
Some cities create housing for growing populations by building taller buildings while other cities have opted to build on wider areas of land.
Which solution is better?
Reported on IELTS June 23rd
Some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS June 19th
When cars and cyclists use the same roads, there are often problems.
Why is this the case?
What are the solutions?
Reported on IELTS June 16th
Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers.
What is the cause of this?
What are some possible solutions?
Reported on IELTS June 11th
In the future, people may have to live on other planets. Some think that is therefore important to spend money researching other planets such as Mars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS June 8th
Research into medical treatments are essential to improve health and fight disease.
Who do you think should fund this research: individuals, private companies or governments?
Reported on IELTS June 6th
Even though doctors advise old people to get more exercise, many old people do not get enough.
What are the reasons for this?
What are some possible solutions for this?
Reported on IELTS June 5th
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS June 2nd
May 2020
Governments should spend more money on medical research and less on researching the environment.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS May 30th
Many people think that zoos are cruel. Others think they are helpful in protecting rare animals.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS May 29th
Many parents today do not spend much time with their children.
Why is this?
Does this affect parents or children more?
Reported on IELTS May 27th
The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.
What are the causes of this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
Reported on EILTS May 22nd
After graduation many students take a year to travel. Some think that it would be more useful to work for a year.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS May 18th
Some believe that we should invent a new language for international communication.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS May 14th
Many people today are choosing to travel to other countries.
Why is this happening?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS May 11th
Some feel that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and it is more important to focus on the present.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS May 6th
Some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS May 5th
April 2020
Some today argue that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated at home.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS April 29th
In many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects. Some believe this tendency should be changed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS April 27th
Some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS April 21st
Many people believe that film is a less important art than other forms such as literature and painting.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS April 7th
There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS April 3rd
March 2020
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS March 31st
Some people believe that smartphones are destroying social interaction today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS March 29th
Throughout history, male leaders have led us into violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Reported on IELTS March 19th
Some believe that history has little to teach us about today while others think that the study of the past helps us to understand the present.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS March 17th
More and more students at university today are not choosing to study science.
Why is this happening?
What are the effects of this?
Reported on IELTS March 15th
Many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, whilst others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS March 12th
Some people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction and a permanent job is more important.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS March 7th
Watching TV shows and movies about crime is becoming more and more popular.
Why is this?
What effect does that have on society?
Reported on IELTS March 4th
Some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS March 3rd
February 2020
In the future it will become more difficult to live on Earth so more money should be spent researching how to live on other planets such as Mars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS February 28th
Some think that ambition is a good quality.
Is it important to be ambitious?
Is it a positive or negative characteristic?
Reported on IELTS February 26th
Online shopping is becoming more common these days.
What effect could this have on the environment and the types of jobs required?
Reported on IELTS February 24th
Some think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe they should take care of themselves.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS February 23rd
Some believe that people are naturally born as leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS February 21st
Some think that governments should tax unhealthy foods to encourage people to eat healthier.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS February 20th
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.
Is this a negative or positive development?
Reported on IELTS February 18th
As well as making money, businesses also have a responsibility towards society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS February 16th
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS February 10th
Some believe that tourism does more to create tension between countries rather than helping individuals better understand other cultures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS February 9th
Too much money is wasted on repairing old buildings that should be used to knock them down and build new ones.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS February 7th
Plagiarism in academics has become a pressing problem in many countries today.
What are the causes of this problem?
What are some possible solutions?
Reported IELTS Exam on February 5th
Nowadays, entertainers get paid more than politicians.
What are the reasons for this?
Is this a negative or positive development?
Reported IELTS Exam on February 3rd
More and more people today are drinking sugar-based drinks.
What are the reasons for this?
What are the solutions?
Reported IELTS Exam on February 3rd
Many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam on February 1st
January 2020
In some countries, criminal trials are shown on television for the public.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 30th
Many believe that individuals can do little to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a real difference.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Reported IELTS Exam on January 28th
Today single-use products are still very common.
What are the problems associated with this?
What are some possible solutions?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 27th
People today generally have better lives than people in the past did.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 25th
Interviews have always been the most common way to choose among job candidates. Some people now think that there are better ways of finding the right person for a job.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 24th
Many people feel that students should learn from online materials while others feel that it is better to use printed materials.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported IELTS Exam on January 23rd
In order to be successful at a sport, some think you must be physically strong while others believe mental strength is more important.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported IELTS Exam on January 22nd
People today increasingly use credit cards to make monthly purchases.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 21st
Scientific research should be primarily funded by governments instead of commercial companies.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 20th
Nowadays it is not only large studios that are able to make films. Digital filmmaking now enables anyone to make films.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 18th
Many people have suggested that young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in their local community.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 17th
People today spend less and less time interacting with other people in their neighborhood and this has a negative impact on communities.
What are the possible causes and solutions to this problem?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 15th
Because most information about culture and history can be found on the internet today, museums are not necessary.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 14th
Many feel that happiness is mainly an individual responsibility while others feel that there are important external factors.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported IELTS Exam on January 10th
Some believe that spoken communication is always more powerful than written communication.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam on January 10th
Some people think that paying taxes is their only responsibility towards society while others feel that everyone should do more.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported IELTS Exam on January 7th
Some people believe that education is the key to tackling hunger worldwide while others feel that the answer is in food aid.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported IELTS Exam on January 3rd
December 2019
Some people think that countries should limit the amount of food that they import and mainly eat products from their own country.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that having access to the internet is necessary to live a full life today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most agree that we should be training children to recycle waste to preserve the Earth’s natural resources. However, some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feel schools are more responsible.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Despite clear warnings from climate scientists, few people are changing their habits.
Why is this the case?
What can be done to encourage people to protect the environment?
Many people think that interviews are not the best way to assess the suitability of a candidate for a position.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that children should start school after the age of 7 while others think that school should begin from a very young age.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many feel that technology today is increasing the divide between the wealthy and the poor.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many psychologists recommend that the best way to relieve stress is to do nothing at all for a period of time during the day.
Do you agree or disagree?
People today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. This means that it is not that important to travel to those countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most common solution for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is a better method.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
November 2019
Many museums charge for admission while others are free.
Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported November 30th
People have historically attempted to achieve a perfect society. However, it is difficult to decide what an ideal society would be like.
What would be the most important element of a perfect society?
What can normal people do to make society more perfect?
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People today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. This means that it is not that important to travel to other countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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At many companies today, applicants are often rejected due to old age.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Many psychologists recommend that the best way to relieve stress is to do nothing at all for a period of time during the day.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that success in life mainly depends on hard work and determination while others believe that factors like money and personal appearance are important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
October 2019
Many people believe that lecture halls have been replaced by online learning.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that museums will be replaced by technology as most information can be found free online. Others believe that musueums are still important.
Will museums no longer be needed in the future?
Is this a positive development?
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September 2019
Some people believe that universities shold only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think women should play an equal role in the police and military while others think women are less suitable for these roles.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Rapid population growth in cities has brought with it many problems.
What are these problems?
How can the quality of life of city residents be maintained?
Many scientists believe that seeking out life by sending messages into space is a good idea while others feel that it is dangerous.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
August 2019
Some people think that it is better to include more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Studies have shown that most criminals have low levels of education. Because of this many believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate prisoners so they can get a job after being released.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governements should spend less money on restoring old buildings and more money for new housing and roads development.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In certain countries, unemployment is so high that some have suggested children should stop their education after primary school to learn skills necessary to join the workforce.
Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, people look up their family history. Some people think that researching previous generations is a good idea but others think that it is better to be focused on the present and future generations.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Experts claim that if older people do more exercise they will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly people suffer from a lack of fitness.
What are the causes of this and what are some possible solutions?
These days many people throw away damaged items rather than repairing them.
Why has this change occurred?
What are the effects of this change in attitude?
Some people think that living in a country is essential to learn that country’s language and culture.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
July 2019
Much of the food people eat gets transported from farms thousands of miles away. Some believe it would be better for the environment and economy if people only ate food from local farmers.
Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The qualities and skills that people require to be successful in today’s world cannot be learned at university or at other academic institutions.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, more and more business meetings and business training are taking place online.
Do the advantages of this change outweigh the disadvantages?
Some believe that because everyone needs a place to live, governments should provide houses for those who are too poor to afford their own.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sports are needed for society while others think they are just a simple form of recreation.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many believe that young people should spend more of their free time with their family instead of other entertainment.
Do you agree or disagree?
The media tends to focus on problems rather than positive developments. Some people think that this is harmful to individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many employers are looking for people with good social skills as well as good qualifications.
Are social skills as important as qualifications?
How could this be a problem?
June 2019
Many developing countries are expanding their tourist industries.
Why is this?
Is this a positive development?
These days many parents pressure their children to be successful.
What are the reasons for this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Some educators think international exchange programs would benefit teenagers in High School.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Earlier developments in technology brought more benefits to changethe lives of ordinary people than recent ones do now.
Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people today are buying and driving cars which has a positive impact for the economy but can hurt the environment.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
People from poor rural areas often have difficulty getting into good universities. Therefore, universities should make it easier for these people to be accepted.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many famous sports players advertise sports products.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many are of the opinion that schools should stop using books in favour of videos, films, and computers.
To what extent do you agree?
In many countries, visitors to art galleries has been declining steadily.
What are the reasons for this?
What could be done to improve this development?
Universities should develop methods to support students who come from rural and disadvantageous backgrounds.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that libraries are a waste of money and resourcse and computers can largely replace them.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For people in many countries consumer goods have become an essential part of their lives.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries men and women both work full-time jobs and it is logical that they should share household tasks equally.
Do you agree or disagree?
May 2019
As internation travel is becoming cheaper, more and more countries are allowing in more tourists.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, people believe secondary schools should aim to provide a general education of a range of subjects. In other countries, students focus on subjects that will be useful for future careers.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many believe that there should be few restrictions on the office buildings and homes that people can build in cities while others think the designs should be limited.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is important to let children act independently and make their own decisions from an early age.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
The amount of advertising that is around us all the time now has a negative impact on people’s quality of life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People are now living in a “throwaway society” where things are used for a short period of time and then thrown away.
What are the causes of this and what problems does it cause?
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities in many countries for young adults.
Why is this?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
These days many kids spend a lot of their time playing computer games instead of doing sports.
What is the cause of this?
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people think that television is the best place to get your news while others believe there are better platforms.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way of combatting environmental problems is increasing the cost of fuel for cars and similar vehicles.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many think that studying in a group is better than self-study. Others think that it is better to study by yourself.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many shops today stay open later than in the past and this has an effect on shoppers and the community.
Is this a positive or negative development?
April 2019
Some people think that inviduals should be responsible for planning for their retirement while others feel that it is the responsibility of governments to help them.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many museums and historical sites are not visited by local people.
What are the causes of this and what can be done about it?
Many say manufactures and supermarkets are responsible for reducing the amount of packaging of products they sell and others say it is the consumers responsibility to stop buying products with too much packaging.
Discuss both views.
In many countries, people can buy a wider range of household goods, such as microwaves, ovens and rice cookers than ever before.
Is this a positive or negative change?
Many people claim that parents should place restrictions on the hours children spend watching TV and playing videogames and encourage them to spend more time reading books .
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people feel that all teenagers should have to do unpaid work during their free time to help the local community and for the benefit of society as a whole.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries are struggling with increases in crime rates and some think that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce these increasing levels of crime.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think parents should supervise their children’s activities , while others believe children should be free to do what they want in their free time.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today, many people do not realise the importance of the natural world.
Why is this?
How can people be encouraged to learn more about how important the natural world is?
Some people believe that in order to reduce the amount of time people spend commuting , parks and gardens close to city centres should be replaced by apartment buildings. Others disagree with this idea.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is the responsibilty of individuals to take care of the environment while others think this is the responsibility of the government.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government funding should be used to support sports and the arts in school rather than professional sports and arts for the general public.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people have suggested that governments should increase the cost of unhealthy foods.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
March 2019
In the future there will be more older people than younger people in most countries.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that family has the greatest influence on childrens’ development while others think that other areas such as television and friends have greater influence.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption.
What are the causes of overconsumption of electricity?
How can people be encouraged to use less energy?
Many countries spend a lot of money on improved transport for urban areas while neglecting rural transport.
What are the problems associated with this?
What are some possible solutions?
Some people believe that teenagers should focus on all school subjects while others think that they should concentrate on the subjects where they do the best or find the most interesting.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The workplace is changing rapidly and many people can no longer rely on having one job their entire life.
Describe the possible causes of this and suggest how this problem can be dealt with.
Some believe that older people make better leaders than young people in companies and organisations.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the increasing number of vehicles is one of the biggest problem facing cities, while others believe that cities have bigger challenges.
Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people think that men are naturally more competitive than women.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live.
Why do you think many people have not taken individual action?
What could be done to encourage them to take action?
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax.
Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that higher institutions should concentration more on academic subjects such as history and the physical sciences, while others think that they should concentrate more on practical subjects such as car mechanics and cookery, and so on.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
February 2019
Around the world, the rich are becoming richer and poor are becoming poorer.
What is the cause of this?
What solutions are there to tackle it?
Economic growth is the best way of ending global poverty but it can also have a negative effect on the environment.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many people want to look younger than their real age.
What are the causes of this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Some think that testing new medicines on animals is necessary while others believe it is not right.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some peole prefer to buy international products rather than local ones.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Films and games can be viewed and played at any time on mobile devices.
Do the advantages of such a development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the quality of a product drives its sales and advertising is an unnecessary form of entertainment.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities leaving behind an elderly population.
What are the problems associated with this?
What can be done about it?
Some people think that the government is wasting money by funding the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Advances in computer technology allow young adults to work from home and children to study at home.
Do you think this is a positive or negative change?
People today get less sleep than in the past.
What is the cause of this?
What are the possible effects of this development?
Some people think that a good diet and exercise are not necessary to live a long and healthy life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that high-end technology can prevent and cut down the crime rate.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that family is the most powerful influence on a child’s development while others feel that other factors such as television and friends play a greater role today.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The main reason that people work hard is to make money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Over consumption of sugar is unhealthy. Some people think that governments should take the responsibility to control sugar intake while other thing it is the responsibility of individuals.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
January 2019
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
People live longer today than in the past so they should stay in the workforce longer.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Money ought to be spent on new public buildings such as museums or town halls rather than renovating existing ones.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same amount of vacation in a year.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people say that a person’s success is a result of the way they have been brought up by their parents.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some parents claim that advertisements are misleading for children while others allege that they provide useful information.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Public celeberations (such as national days, festivals etc) are held in most countries. These are often quite expensive and some people say that governments should spend money on more useful things.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that young people should be encouraged to leave home when they become adults while others claim it would be better to remain with their family.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a high salary is the most important facrtor when choosing a company to work for, while others think that a good working atmosphere is more important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Parents should take courses in parenting in order to improve the lives of their children.
To what extent do you agree?
More and more people prefer to buy readymade food from restaurants or convenience stores instead of cooking for themselves.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people think that the best way to get the news is through newspapers while others think it is through online media.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Employers should focus on personal qualities instead of qualifications and experience when choosing someone for a job.
To what extent do you agree?
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I faced the ielts speaking exam today(1/2/2020)part 1 was okay.but in the second part we discussed about sport.i dint hear a one quection correctly.so i said a opposite idea about the quection 2times.and the third time when examiner asked the same quection i answered correctly.i am still in the exam centre waiting to do ielts speaking.is this cause to reduce my marks alot.i am frustrated about it
Thanks for reporting about your exam! There is no task achievement score for speaking so it will not have much of an impact. If you often answer the wrong question then it will hurt your fluency score but I wouldn’t worry about answering slightly off topic once or twice. How did the rest of your test go?
This question came last Sat: Some people believe that it is the responsibility of the government to transport their children to schools. Other says it is the responsibility of the parents to get their children to school.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Thanks a lot for commenting – I will write about it, Amelia!
Was that the general training exam?
The arguments and counter arguments between government officials and parents on who is responsible for transportation of school going children, specifically in the public schools, has been going on for several years now. The recent controversial statements from some who hold public office in education ministry have only heated this topic further.
I firmly believe that transporting children going to public schools is government’s responsibility. There are several reasons for that.
The most important is that every child has right to education. And the lack of resources or various personal scenarios of the parents, such as paucity of funds, lack of driving skills, physical disabilities etc, should not be a deterrent for children to be able to travel to school.
Another serious side effect of asking parents to drop their wards to school is clogging of roads in the schools vicinity. Some of the schools are located in the busy roads. If all the parents in schools having thousands of children were to drop and pick-up their kids, traffic management for those roads will be a nightmare.
Not to mention that there could be several other major concerns such safety, environment pollution and noise pollution
Despite the obvious negative impacts, why the government and other public officials in school boards argue that the parents must be responsible to transport their children to schools?
The primary reason cited by them is the efficient use of tax payers money to impart the education itself rather than using funds for logistics such as transportation and food.
I find these arguments appalling, to say the least. Every child has a fundamental right to school education and the ability to be able to travel to school is an important contributor for the same. Government must look for ways and means to facilitate it, at the same time saving the environment the citizens live in.
Good effort but you need to clean up your paragraphing!
Try to write it in either 4 or 5 paragraphs.
That way you can develop each of your main ideas fully.
Hi Mr. Dave,
I would like to thank you how helpful your website was. Today, I took my IELTS exam day as of 09/06/2020. Writing topic was: In some countries, the increase the amount of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents object to such pressure on children. but some advertisers claim that there is useful information in the advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Could you please give us some idea how to write this essay? Thank you so much in advance.
Regards,
Zayana
That means a lot for me to hear Zayana!
I will write about that topic soon – please let me know when you get your result – hope you get what you need!
As for your question, you can see I wrote about a similar topic here: https://howtodoielts.com/ielts-writing-task-2-sample-answer-essay-advertisements-needs/
This one is a bit different but I would focus on one side why ads are good and useful for parents.
And the other side, how children are vulnerable to ads.
There are other ways to approach it, but that seems the most logical route to me. What did you do?
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Thanks for your comment!
Thank you so much Dave for compiling all recent task 2 question at one place. It must have taken a huge effort. Thank you so much…
You’re very welcome – just a bit of effort over a long time!
Many people today prefer to watch film or TV shows alone at home instead of watching with other people.
What are the disadvantages and advantages of this development. (21AUGUST, UAE)
Thanks for commenting – I will write a sample answer on it!
Was that general training or academic?
An increasing number of people are choosing to spend time watching media on their own at home as opposed to sharing this recreational activity with someone else. Although this practice results in a more immersive and conflict-free experience, it could also induce prolonged viewing time and social isolation.
Solitary film viewing offers complete immersion. It allows one to completely engage in a film with less interruptions since there is no one else in the room to voice out unnecessary side comments that often break the immersive experience. There is also no need to click on pause when your peers need to take a bathroom break. As a result, this habit induces a more engaging environment for viewers. Aside from that, this habit also avoids conflict with others. Audiences might have opposing views that could often lead to arguments, or worse – fights. In 2019, some of the live spectators in the NBA were caught in video trashing the Golden State Arena, pouring popcorns and drinks on seats after their supported teams lose the league. This is an event that could have been avoided if supporters have watched on their own within their homes.
Meanwhile, the disadvantages mainly relate to psychological and social factors. Watching alone could result in prolonged screen time. Without distractions from other audiences, it is much easier to lose track of time and ultimately, watch on a run, thereby resulting in losing precious hours that could have been allotted to more important undertakings. For instance, Netflix encourages members to binge watch that it even plays an episode automatically right after one is over and due to this I sometimes do not realize how late it already is unless my roommate reminds me. Furthermore, this practice is highly conducive to social isolation and this habit could be replicated towards other aspects of life. If a person believes that it is more satisfying to spend some TV time alone, he might also think that he is much better off alone with other activities which could have undesirable social effects.
In conclusion, consuming videos alone is beneficial when someone is wishing for an enthralling and peaceful viewing experience. However, being too engaged could result to increase screen time and aloneness. Therefore, finding a balance is extremely vital.
Well written Chris – a little long though – how long did it take to write it?
Great vocabulary but careful with using too many academic words, some of them are misused like induce, enthralling, aloneness (loneliness), extremely vital, etc.
Hi Dave! It took me 44 minutes to finish, with no time left to check my work. I fear that if I don’t include at least 2 pros & 2 cons, I won’t be able to hit some marks on task achievement. In these types of essays, would it be OK to state just 1 for each side?
I think I was trying to use the word “conducive”, instead I kept on using induce. Thank you for correcting my work. It’s well appreciated 🙂
Hi Chris, it depends on the question.
If it asks for advantageS/disadvantageS (plural) or causeS and solutionS then you need 2.
For all other questions, it is more logical to focus on 1, fully developed. 2 is fine as well as long as you develop them but it doesn’t help in any way.
Dear Dave,
Thank you so much for your useful website. I am wondering whether the above topics are for the real tests or not?
Yes, of course – they are all from the real exam!
Is all questions General or Academic Writing? How do I know the difference between them? 🙂
These ones are all academic – you can find the general training ones here: https://howtodoielts.com/recent-general-training-ielts-writing-topics-2020/
Sir can u predict writing task 2 questions for sept to December 2020 plz
There are no predictions for IELTS – those are scams.
You can see the past ones in this post though!
Nowadays members of the families less communicate than earlier. To what extend do you agree?
12th September
Thanks so much! I will write about that, Mari!
Dear Dave, thank you for your excellent resource of information about ielts writing, I have got my results today and they are just what I wanted. Be blessed.
Congrat! So happy to hear that!
Hey Dave, these all academic writing task 2 questions conducted in IELTS exams and at the same time as per you describe below the topics ?
The dates might not be exact because it is based on when I get reports from different sources: email, Facebook, Google, etc.
So they were all on IELTS but the exact day might be off by a few days.
Thank you for help me out.
No problem, Dhruv and best of luck on your exam!
your welcome
25th of Septembe, for my ielts gt writing task 2 question was-
In past people worked for small business. Nowadays more people are working for large business. What are the advantages and disadvantage working in large business .
Thank you! I will write about it!
in many countries people prefer to give others money as a gift instead of buying one.
why the reasons?
Do you think it is a positive or negative thing ?
26th Sep
Thanks so much – I will write about it!
Was this general training or academic?
Hello, Dave!
Thank you so much for everything!
I’d like to ask you about the essays which ask about whether sth is a positive or a negative development. How should we structure that? I haven’t faced this type of questions before(
Same as the others mostly. Write about both sides and give your opinion!
Some people believe that a vertical city in which people work and live in tall buildings is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss both views and express your opinion.
3Oct, 2020
Interesting, Vrunda!
That came up not the long ago on IELTS before!
I had taken my test in August. The question for task 2 GT was:
Nowadays nurses should not just have basic qualifications, additionally, they should have other qualities as well.
Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion with relevant examples.
Thanks! Interesting question and I’ll write about it for sure!
Sir, does IELTS questions ever repeat their past questions in writing task? Thank you
Yes, happens all the time – sometimes I’ll write a second sample answer on the same topic twice in a year if it comes up again!
If I join you, how many essays I can have? Can I have letters and Academic task 1? I need more material
Many education institutes give importance to subjects such as Maths and Science and ignore subjects such as drama and literature.
What is the reason?
Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
The Question was asked on the 16th of October.
Thank you! I will write about that very soon, Hardik!
I got this question for task 2
Some people say that the bicycles are a good means of transportation. Other says there are more disadvantages of bicycles.
Discuss both view points and give your own opinion.
Thanks so much for sharing – I will write about it here or on my Patreon soon!
It is sometimes suggested that primary school children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.do you think that the advantages outweigh the diadvantages?
I have my IELTS general test on Saturday. Can you please clarify if I should give my own opinion in the Writing general task 2? I am seeing conflicting advice online.
Should I only give my own opinion if it states that I should in the question?
Thank you in advance
No, always give your opinion.
Sometimes you don’t have to phrase it like an opinion (if it is problem/solution or a two-part question) but those are still opinions and to be safe you can phrase everything: ‘In my opinion’
If you’re not sure, just check the official band descriptors and look for the word ‘position’.
Dear Dave,
I got my results today, an overall 8 with 7 in writing. I’ve mainly been using your site to prepare and I’m glad I did. you really do have the best selection of material/advice here, and the fact you engage with students is also a rare sight among tutors. Just wanted to say thanks!
I took the 26/10 computer exam and from what I can remember:
Writing task 2- Advertisements have become increasingly popular in recent years. Is this a positive or negative change? (Despite being a straightforward question I struggled with paraphrasing a longer introduction)
Writing task 1 has been a table comparing the percentage of women working in parliament in 5 different regions, during 3 different years (1990,1997,2005), as compared to the rest of the world (bottom column had “world” variant, with one year the world being at a lower percentage than another country, I think that might confuse students who assume the world/total variant should always have a higher percentage)
Speaking, I was asked the generic questions of “are you a student or working, do you like your job, what is your favourite furniture in your house, have you ever been gifted a piece of furniture ”, etc.
Part 2 of speaking, I was asked to describe traditions in my country
Part 3 I was asked “do many people in your country follow tradition, do you think this has a positive effect? What are the negative effects of tradition?”
That is all I can remember, good luck to all!!
Thanks so much and I’m really happy you were able to get those marks – impressive, Lena!
Thanks for the report too – I’ll write about those!
Hi, I appeared on 24th October, 2020 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Our writing task 2 topic (GT) was “Most of the people in the society enjoy watching crime movies and criminal TV programs Why do you think people have more interest to watch them What is the impact to the society due to this.”
Thanks a lot – I wrote about a similar one not that long ago – interesting topic, Hetal!
Hello, Dave! Your essays are very useful and sophisticated. Thanks a lot for your work.
On the 31st of October the writing 2 task was (Academic module): “Some people believe television and different movies help children to be creative. Others argue that it doesn’t.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.”.
Thanks for saying that, Maria!
I’ll write about that topic – hope you get a great result!
Hi , Today I had my exam. My topic was most people believe that we need to give an important part of our life to family members. Not for friends. Do you agree or disagree? What is your opinion
I just need to get cleared something else. I wrote some answers on my answer sheet in reading test. Then I realized that they are wrong. Then I cut them down and rewrote .. is that okay?
Hi Tashi, I remember that same one from not that long ago – thank you for the report!
You mean you crossed them out and rewrote them? That should be absolutely fine!
Hi Dave..
I have another problem to ask from you. In my test for letter writing question , they asked to write a thank you letter for colleagues. So is that an informal or semi formal letter?
That is semi-formal, I think.
A friend would be informal and a co-worker is a bit more formal but not too formal.
I have my IELTS on 12. There are some writing tasks 2 questions on topics like management, sponsorship which I have no idea at all. What can I do to prepare adequately so that at least I can write some points for such topics which I have not seen or heard of before.
Practice with lots of topics, Srishti!
https://howtodoielts.com/the-most-common-ielts-writing-topics-with-sample-answers/
People today are using mobile (cell) phones and computers to communicate and therefore are loosing the ability of communicating face-to-face.
To what extend do you agree?
is it was on real IELTS exam ? ACADEMIC OR GENERAL ?
This post is for academic.
You can find the general training ones here: https://howtodoielts.com/recent-general-training-ielts-writing-topics-2020/
Exam date (6th November, 2020)
my task 2 question was – Some people say Young people should be free to choose their job in their future lives but others say young people must be realistic in choosing their jobs in their future lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Speaking part -1 present house?
future house?
Public transportation? etc.
part 2- Explain about your favorite mobile application.
What is this app?
when did you use recently? why did you find it useful?
part 3- What types of application do older people use in your country?
What types of apps do young people use in your country?
Does types of application using differ from adults and young people?
Do you think parents must set time limits for their children to use mobile applications?
what type of detrimental effects do children have using longer time in using mobile applications?(This question was asked in response my answer to previous question.)
Thanks so much for commenting – I will write about it!
Let us know when you get your scores!
Hello. Exam date was 12th of November.
Task 2 topic: “Some people think that the most important function of music is to help people relax.
To what extent do you agree or disagree”
Thanks a lot, I will write about that question soon!
How can I send my essays for review and feedback!
Computer games are very popular in all ages and nationalities. Parents think is has little educational value and it will be harmful for children. What is your opinion and give example based on your own experience.Nov 2020