IELTS – Type of Essays

IELTS – Type of Essays

  1. Discuss – Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or storage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
  2. Positive Negative – Many school children today take part in work experience sessions for short periods of time instead of attending school is this a positive or a negative development
  3. Advantages and Disadvantages – Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
  4. Agree Disagree – Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
  5. Advantages and Disadvantages – In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
  6. Opinion – The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
  7. Discuss – Many young people today choose or are forced to go and work abroad. What are the advantages & disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country compared with living and working in your own country? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
  8. Discuss – Some believe that it is the responsibility of people to take care of the environment. Others say it is the government that should take care of the environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
  9. Advantage Disadvantage – Many people these days have a computer, Laptops, telephone at their home for work. Do you think working from home has more advantages?
  10. Advantage Disadvantage – Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as a garden, yard, or balcony. Do you think this is more advantageous or more disadvantageous?
  11. Discuss – Some people say that learning online is the best way to learn, whereas some claim that it is still better to attend a class with a teacher. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
  12. Discuss – Many developing countries require aid from international organizations to develop. Many people think that this aid should be financial, while others think that practical aid and advice are more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
  13. Discuss – Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  14. Advantages and Disadvantages – In some countries, 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?
  15. Agree Disagree – Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
  16. Advantages and Disadvantages – At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of old people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
  17. Discuss – some young people say that their mobile phone is the most important thing they own. Do you think that the use of mobile phones is good? Discuss both views and state your opinion.
  18. Agree Disagree – In the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?
  19. Agree Disagree – Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using the computer. Do you agree or disagree?
  20. Agree Disagree – In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example, the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  21. Discuss – Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. What is your view?
  22. Advantages and Disadvantages – Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?
  23. Advantages and Disadvantages – In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the increased use of computers, the internet, and smart phones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
  24. Agree Disagree – Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  25. Advantages Disadvantages – In many countries, people eat a wide variety of food today. As a result, they eat food from other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of the development outweigh the disadvantages?
  26. Agree Disagree – In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
  27. Advantages and Disadvantages – In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
  28. Agree Disagree – Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
  29. Question – In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What are your opinions of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
  30. Agree Disagree – Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree
  31. Agree Disagree – Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  32. Discuss – 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?
  33. Discuss – Some people believe that governments should spend money on the arts. Others assert that this money should be used to improve public services and infrastructure. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
  34. Advantages and Disadvantages – These days, the wealthy in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?
  35. Advantages and Disadvantages – There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.
  36. Agree Disagree – In most countries, prisons are popular actions against people who do crimes. However, educating people against crimes can be a more effective solution. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
  37. Discuss – Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
  38. Discuss – Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s life. Others argue that history is a valuable source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  39. Agree Disagree – every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
  40. Advantages Disadvantages – Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
  41. Agree Disagree – In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
  42. Problem and Solution – In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this case? What can be done about this problem?
  43. Discuss – Do you think online classes are effective? Discuss both side’s arguments to support your opinion?
  44. Question – Many parents today organize extra classes for their children after school and at the weekends. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school?
  45. Discuss – Some people think international car-free days are an effective way of reducing air pollution, others think there are some other ways. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
  46. Advantages and Disadvantages – In many countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children?
  47. Discuss – While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
  48. Problem and Solution – Nowadays more and more children are being bought up in single-parent families. What are the causes of this? What effects can be seen as a result of this?
  49. Agree Disagree – It is wiser to use your money to gain meaningful experiences than to use it to acquire possessions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  50. Discuss – Some people believe that governments should spend money on the arts. Others assert that this money should be used to improve public services and infrastructure. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
  51. Discuss – Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  52. Question – These days, scientists can tell whether a child will become criminal or not by examining the child at an age of three. Do you agree that crime is a product of human nature? Do you think we can stop children from becoming criminals?
  53. Opinion – Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programs should aim to educate people about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
  54. Discuss – Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private life? Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
  55. Question – Some people think that teachers should be able to ask disruptive children to leave the class. Do you think it is the best way to deal with a disruptive child in the classroom? What other solutions are there?
  56. Agree Disagree – Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
  57. Discuss – In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, which is important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
  58. Agree Disagree – people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in therefore in their time this can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
  59. Agree Disagree – Parents, particularly mothers, do not go to work to take care of the family. Some people say that the government should give some money to those parents. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
  60. Discuss – Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private life? Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. .
  61. Discuss – In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools that provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work?
  62. Advantages Disadvantages – International tourism has brought about enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
  63. Positive Negative – Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
  64. Agree Disagree – There are benefits to studying abroad, at least for part of one’s higher education. All students should try to include at least one year of a study-abroad program in their university or college education. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
  65. Hybrid – The number of advertisements for charities on television and the Internet seems to be increasing. What is causing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
  66. Agree Disagree – Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  67. Discuss – Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
  68. Discuss – Some people think parents should supervise their children’s activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  69. Agree Disagree – All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same number of holidays in a year or people doing different jobs enjoy the different amounts of holiday time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  70. Problem and Solution – Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities or towns, it leaves only old people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
  71. Problem and Solution – Nowadays people tend to have their own business because of the modern world. Why they need this? What are the risks?
  72. Discuss – Some people think that one should plan in detail activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
  73. Hybrid – Some people think that teaching methodology in the modern classroom should be based on experiential learning while others believe that the traditional approach is still the best. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
  74. Discuss – Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is the biggest source of pollution and waste others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  75. Question – Many parents today organize extra classes for their children after school and at the weekends. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do? Or do you feel children have enough education at school?
  76. Advantages and Disadvantages – Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
  77. Advantages and Disadvantages – Nowadays, more and more people are having consumer goods like refrigerators and washing machines. Does this development bring more advantages than disadvantages?
  78. Question – Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while others think they should live in homes specially built for old people. Which do you think is a better practice?
  79. Agree Disagree – Some People Believe That Olympic Games Do Not Belong To The 21st Century Anymore. To What extent do you agree or disagree?
  80. Agree Disagree – We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  81. Discuss – Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for a country, while some think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion
  82. Discuss – Many developing countries require aid from international organizations to develop. Many people think that this aid should be financial, while others think that practical aid and advice are more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
  83. Hybrid – Computers are becoming an essential part of education. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
  84. Agree Disagree – The first man to walk on the moon claimed it was a step forward for mankind. However, it has made little difference in most people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  85. Agree Disagree – Scientists and technology expert seems to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree?
  86. Advantages and Disadvantages – In many families today, both parents work. Are there more advantages when a mother works than disadvantages?
  87. Cause Effect Remedy – Walking is known to be beneficial for health, yet fewer and fewer people are walking these days? What are the reasons for this? What can be done to tackle this problem?
  88. Question – In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think this? What are Your opinion of crime fiction and crime dramas?
  89. Hybrid – Many people are afraid to leave their home of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  90. Positive Negative – Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place, or 7 days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society?
  91. Agree Disagree – Some people argue capital punishment is a brutal decision and should be abolished. Do you agree or disagree?
  92. Discuss – More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem.
  93. Agree Disagree – It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individual and for the society. Do you agree or disagree?
  94. Question – Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it comes to the news. Do you think all news is true? what is the function of a newspaper?
  95. Discuss – Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  96. Discuss – Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
  97. Hybrid – Many teenagers now have their own smartphone. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion
  98. Agree Disagree – The first man to walk on the moon claimed it was a step forward for mankind. However, it has made little difference in most people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  99. Advantages and Disadvantages – In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
  100. Advantages and Disadvantages – The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact with many people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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