Essay writing is one of the most critical aspects of the IELTS exam. But that's not all. Writing essays is essential for your future journey through college and beyond. Learn more about writing strategies and ideas by reading and analyzing the essays below.
Education
Science and Technology
Some people think that the best way to be successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree and say this is no longer true.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to friends, family, and businesses.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Culture, Music & Society
Law & Crime
Some people say that the clothes people wear are the most important indication of what they are like. Others, however, say that people should not be judged by the clothes they wear.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Prison is the common way most countries try to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide the public a better education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People are wearing western-style clothes rather than more traditional clothes.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that it's good for a country's culture to show imported foreign film and TV programs. Other people think that country should develop their own film and TV programs instead.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Health
Environment
Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities.
What is the cause of this?
What can be done?
Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe effective measures can be taken to improve this situation.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with
health problems are using alternative medicines
and treatments instead of visiting their normal
doctor.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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?
The manufacturing and use of cars damages the environment but their popularity is increasing.
Why is this?
How could this be controlled?
“In some countries, there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, plastic, glass, and cans).”
What are the reasons and the solutions to this?
International Relations
Tourism
Older people often choose to spend money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement.
Is that a positive or negative development?
Government & Cities
Media, Celebrities &
Advertising
Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people feel that media coverage is becoming increasingly biased today.
Why is this?
What can be done to fix this problem?
Work
Economy & Business
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality of work.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
