IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING TEST TOPIC 9

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING TEST TOPIC 9
Social problems –housing-History –religion- Politic –climate
SECTION 1: CLIMATE-HISTORY-RELIGION
1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for
students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and
mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
2. What kind of climate does your country have?''
The climate of Vietnam, just as its geography, is subject to many variations.
NORTH VIETNAM
- The climate in the north is very similar to that of southern China. It is characterized
by great seasonal differences in temperature, and sudden changes are not uncommon.
- There are two main seasons in North Vietnam, winter and summer. Winter generally
lasts from November to April with rather pleasant cool weather. This season is usually
rather dry. The summer season begins in May and lasts till October. It is a time of
tremendous heat, heavy rainfall, and typhoons.
SOUTH VIETNAM
- The south has a monsoon climate. There are two main seasons wet and dry. The
dry season lasts from November to April with barely a day of rain and then changes to
the rainy season which lasts from May to October.
- The hottest and most unpleasant time in South Vietnam is generally between
February and April when the atmosphere is humid and the many storms seldom break
into a cooling rain.
- In Central Vietnam, the climate is a transition between the climates of the north and
south.
HOTTEST MONTHS
- NORTH VIETNAM- June, July, and August.
- SOUTH VIETNAM - March, April, and May
SECTION 2: SOCIAL PROBLEM-POLITIC-HOUSING
1. Why immigrants leave their own coutries?
- some are in political danger at home.
- Join relatives who already live abroad.

- A third group simply want a better social and economic future for their families.
2. problems caused by immigration:
- take jobs from other people.
- Refuse to integrate with the rest of the population.
- Contribute to social problems (drugs, crimes, etc).
Why debate:
- those problems caused by immigration are worse in recent years: unemployment,
crime and prices increase.
- The death of the Communism -> freedom to travel –multi –racial.
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3. Any lives are in danger when hastily erected buildings collapse because safety
standards have been sacrificed to hopes of a quick profit. To prevent disasters of
this kind, governments should play a greater role in setting and enforcing safety
standards for building construction.
4. Safety standards are important when building people’s homes. Who should be
responsible for enforcing strict building codes – the government or the people who
build the homes?
5. Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and
replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.
6. Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to
live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the
community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the
advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to
live? Give reasons for your preference.
7. A country’s first duty to its citizen is to protect them. Therefore it is logical that
defence should take up a significant proportion of national budget. For or gainst?
8. In the late 20th century, many cities are being rapidly redeveloped. In this
process, the needs of special interest groups, such as people with physical
disabilities, are sometimes taken into account. How can society improve conditions

for people with physical disabilities?
9. A public figure should not expect to have his/her private life.
Others questions:
• Do you agree that teachers should use corporal punishment as a means of
discipline?
• Do you think in vitro fertilisation should be available to parents so they can
choose the sex of their child?
• In an overpopulated world, should people be free to have as many children as they
want?
• Is there public assistance in your country?
• What are some expectations parents have for their children?
• What are some reasons that people become homeless?
• What are some things people can do to eliminate discrimination and prejudice?
• What do you think is the most serious problem in the world?
• Why do you think so?
• What can we do as individuals to solve this problem?
• What types of noise pollution do you hate the most?
• Who takes care of the elderly when they are no longer able to care for themselves?