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IELTS ESSAY QUESTIONS
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the
same
topics
but
change
the
essay
questions.
In
order
to
prepare
well
for
Writing
Task
2,
you
should
prepare
ideas
for
common
topics
and
then
practice
applying
them
to
the
tasks
given.
Table
of
Contents
ART
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1
BUSINESS
&
MONEY
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2
CITY
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4
CULTURE
&
LIFESTYLE
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5
CRIME
&
PUNISHMENT
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6
EDUCATION
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7
ENERGY
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11
ENVIRONMENT
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11
FAMILY
&
CHILDREN
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13
FOOD
&
DIET
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15
GOVERNMENT
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16
HEALTH
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18
MEDIA
&
ADVERTISING
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19
READING
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21
SOCIETY
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21
SPACE
EXPLORATION
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25
SPORT
&
EXERCISE
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25
TECHNOLOGY
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25
TRANSPORT
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27
TOURISM
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28
WORK
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ART
1. Some
people
give
more
importance
to
artists
(painter,
writers,
musicians)
in
the
current
age
of
rapidly
developing
technology
and
science.
What
do
you
think?
Do
people
prefer
arts
to
technology
in
your
view?
(AT
–
June
2014
–
Pakistan)
2. Some
people
think
that
the
government
is
wasting
money
on
the
arts
and
that
this
money
could
be
better
spent
elsewhere.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
with
this
view?
3. Art
is
considered
an
essential
part
of
all
cultures
throughout
the
world.
However,
these
days
fewer
and
fewer
people
appreciate
art
and
turn
their
focus
to
science,
technology
and
business.
Why
do
you
think
that
is?
What
could
be
done
to
encourage
more
people
to
take
interest
in
the
arts.
4. Some
people
think
that
art
is
an
essential
subject
for
children
at
school
while
others
think
it
is
a
waste
of
time.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
5. 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.
To
what
extent
to
do
you
agree
with
this
view?
6. Most
artists
earn
low
salaries
and
should
therefore
receive
funding
from
the
government
in
order
for
them
to
continue
their
work.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree?
7. Some
people
consider
that
governments
should
provide
assistance
for
all
kinds
of
artists,
e.g.:
painters,
musicians,
and
poets,
while
others
think
that
this
kind
of
support
is
a
waste
of
money.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
August
2015
–
Vietnam)
8. Some
people
believe
that
anyone
can
create
art
such
as
painting,
poetry,
music
and
so
on.
Others
think
that
a
person
should
have
special
abilities
to
create
art.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Canada
–
March
2016)
BUSINESS
&
MONEY
1. Some
people
believe
that
countries
should
invite
foreign
companies
to
open
their
brunches,
offices
and
factories
in
order
to
develop
their
economies.
Others
think
countries
should
invest
in
their
own
companies
instead.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
July
2015
–
USA)
2. Nowadays
plastic
money
replacements
such
as
credit
and
debit
cards
are
extremely
popular,
even
more
than
banknotes
and
coins.
Discuss
the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
this.
Include
your
personal
opinion
and
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examples
based
on
your
own
experience.
(GT
–
June
2015
–
Saudi
Arabia)
3. Some
people
think
saving
money
is
good,
but
others
think
that
spending
money
is
a
better
way
to
enjoy
life.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(GT
–
March
2014
–
Egypt)
4. The
reason
that
most
individuals
are
in
debt
is
due
to
the
overuse
as
well
as
irresponsible
use
of
credit
cards.
Banks
should
not
issue
credit
cards
unless
they
are
complete
sure
of
an
individual’s
ability
to
pay
back
their
debits.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
with
this?
5. Some
people
believe
that
the
higher
a
product
is
priced,
the
more
likely
it
is
that
people
will
want
to
buy
it.
To
what
extent
does
price
influence
potential
buyers?
What
other
factors
influence
people
to
buy
a
product?
6. Some
people
think
that
the
only
way
to
judge
someone’s
success
in
business
is
by
the
amount
of
money
they
make.
Is
money
a
true
indicator
of
the
success
of
a
business?
In
what
other
ways
could
success
in
a
business
be
measured?
7. Some
people
think
that
it
is
better
for
a
country’s
economy
if
people
spend
more
money
rather
than
saving
money.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
with
this
view?
8. Due
to
the
development
and
rapid
expansion
of
multinational
corporations,
local
businesses
are
unable
to
compete.
Some
people
think
that
the
closure
of
local
business
will
bring
about
the
death
of
local
communities.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
9. Some
people
say
success
can
be
achieved
through
hard
work
and
determination;
others
argue
it
is
reached
by
using
money
and
personal
appearance.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
March
2014
–
Australia)
10. Many
people
now
live
in
societies
where
consumer
goods
have
become
relatively
cheap.
Do
you
think
the
advantages
of
cheaper
consumer
goods
outweigh
the
disadvantages?
(March
2016)
11. In
many
countries,
development
of
supermarkets
has
made
small,
local
businesses
to
shut
down.
Does
advantages
or
disadvantages
outweigh
in
this
context?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Canada
–
March
2016)
12. Some
people
think
that
only
staff
who
worked
in
a
company
for
a
long
time
should
be
promoted
to
higher
positions.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Canada
–
Jan
2016)
13. Nowadays
there
is
an
increasing
trend
of
big
shopping
centres
opening
up
while
small
shops
are
closing
down.
What
are
the
advantages
or
disadvantages
of
big
shopping
centres
versus
small
local
shops?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Iran
–
Jan
2016)
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14. Some
people
believe
they
are
entitled
to
all
the
money
they
earn,
to
spend
everything
on
themselves,
instead
of
paying
part
of
their
salaries
in
taxes
to
the
state.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
Test
in
UK,
India
–
Dec
2015)
15. Some
people
think
that
economic
growth
is
the
only
way
to
stop
world’s
poverty
and
hunger,
while
others
say
that
economic
growth
is
the
cause
of
environmental
disasters.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Nepal,
Bangladesh
–
Nov
2015)
16. Airline
companies
in
many
countries
have
reduced
the
cost
of
tickets.
Is
it
a
positive
or
a
negative
development?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
Oct
2015)
17. In
some
countries
shops
manufacture
and
sell
their
own
products
and
some
people
believe
that
it
is
a
positive
development;
others
see
this
as
a
negative
development.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
Sep
2015)
CITY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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.
(AT
–
December
2014
-‐
Vietnam)
Living
in
big
cities
has
a
negative
effect
on
people’s
health.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
March
2014
–
Australia)
Some
say
that
due
to
heavy
traffic
governments
need
to
build
more
roads
in
metropolitan
cities,
while
others
argue
this
isn’t
the
right
solution.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
reasons
and
examples.
(GT
–
May
2014
–
India)
Nowadays
there
are
many
traffic
jams
that
cause
long
delays
on
the
roads.
Why
is
this
happening?
Suggest
a
solution
to
the
problem.
(GT
–
May
2014
–
Australia)
Some
say
that
cars
should
be
banned
from
city
centers.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(GT
–
January
2014
–
Australia)
Governments
spend
an
enormous
amount
of
money
on
renovations
of
old
buildings
in
large
cities.
Some
believe
that
this
money
is
better
spent
on
building
new
houses
and
road
development.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
-‐
December
2010
–
Jordan)
These
days
due
to
advancement
in
computers
and
technology,
the
trend
of
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working
or
studying
from
home
is
increasing.
Do
you
think
it
will
become
common
and
people
will
stop
going
to
schools
and
offices
in
the
future?
(AT
–
December
2013
–
UK)
8. People
consider
living
in
large
cities
hard
or
uncomfortable.
Why
do
you
think
this
is
so?
What
would
you
suggest
to
make
improve
this
situation?
(GT
–
December
2010
–
Australia)
CULTURE
&
LIFESTYLE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
In
the
past
people
used
to
wear
their
traditional
clothes
depending
on
their
culture.
Nowadays
the
trend
is
changing
and
people
wear
different
clothes.
Is
it
a
positive
or
negative
development?
How
does
it
affect
certain
societies
and
people’s
behavior?
(GT
–
August
2015
–
Saudi
Arabia)
Modern
lifestyle
has
made
it
harder
for
people
to
live
a
healthy
and
active
lifestyle.
What
are
the
causes
of
this
situation?
Suggest
what
can
be
done
by
the
government
and
large
organizations
to
improve
it.
(GT
–
July
2015
–
Australia)
In
some
countries,
more
and
more
adults
are
living
with
their
parents
after
graduating
from
college,
university,
or
even
after
finding
a
job.
Do
the
advantages
of
this
outweigh
the
disadvantages?
(AT
–
April
2015
–
China)
Some
people
believe
that
young
generation
should
follow
traditions
of
their
society;
others,
however,
believe
that
young
people
should
be
free
to
make
their
own
choice
as
individuals.
Discuss
both
views
and
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
July
2015
–
Bulgaria)
Some
people
think
that
our
behavior,
customs
and
traditions
are
no
longer
relevant,
and
have
to
change
due
to
the
influence
of
modern
ways
of
life.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Include
any
relevant
examples
in
your
response.
(AT
–
October
2014)
Some
people
think
that
it
is
necessary
to
travel
to
other
places
to
learn
about
other
cultures.
Others
say
that
books,
films
and
the
Internet
can
be
used
as
a
source
of
information
about
different
cultures.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
October
2014
–
Asia)
It
is
believed
that
everyone
should
have
an
ambition
to
become
successful
in
life.
Is
it
really
important
to
have
these
ambitions?
Is
being
ambitious
good
or
bad?
(AT
–
August
2014
–
India)
The
famous
American
actor
John
Wayne
once
said,
“Tomorrow
is
the
most
important
thing
in
our
life.”
However,
some
people
think
that
the
present
time
is
more
important.
How
important
is
it
for
individuals
and
the
country
to
think
and
do
something
for
the
future?
What
is
your
own
opinion?
(AT
–
May
2014
–
UK)
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9. Some
cultures
value
elderly
people
more,
while
other
cultures
value
the
youth
more.
Discuss
both
approaches
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
June
2014
–
Canada)
10. Young
generation
spend
a
lot
of
their
free
time
on
shopping.
Is
this
good
or
bad?
Should
they
be
encouraged
in
some
other
activities
during
their
free
time?
(March
2016)
11. Nowadays,
young
people
know
a
little
about
their
traditions
and
culture
in
their
country.
What
are
the
reasons?
Is
this
a
positive
or
a
negative
development?
(Feb
2016)
12. Some
cities
do
not
restrict
on
how
stylish
and
unique
houses
and
offices
that
people
construct
can
be.
Do
you
think
the
advantages
of
this
approach
outweigh
the
disadvantages?
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia,
Iran
–
Feb
2016)
CRIME
&
PUNISHMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Young
people
who
commit
serious
crimes
such
as
robbery
or
violent
attacks
should
be
punished
in
the
same
way
as
adults
who
commit
the
same
crimes.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
April
2015
–
Australia)
Some
people
think
that
teenagers
who
commit
crimes
should
be
treated
the
same
way
as
adult
criminals.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
April
2015
–
Thailand)
Nowadays
many
young
people
get
involved
in
criminal
activity.
Why
is
this
happening?
Give
reasons
followed
by
examples
and
suggest
preventive
measures
to
eliminate
this
problem.
(AT
–
May
2014
–
UK)
Some
countries
are
struggling
with
an
increase
in
the
rate
of
crime.
Many
people
think
that
having
more
police
on
the
streets
is
the
only
way
to
reduce
crime.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree?
Many
crimes
are
often
related
to
the
consumption
of
alcohol.
Some
people
think
that
the
best
to
reduce
crime
rate
is
to
ban
alcohol.
Do
you
think
this
is
an
effective
measure
against
crime?
What
other
solutions
can
you
suggest?
It
if
often
thought
that
the
increase
in
juvenile
crime
could
be
attributed
to
violence
in
the
media.
What
do
you
think
it
is
the
reason
for
a
growth
in
the
rate
of
juvenile
crime?
What
solutions
can
you
offer
to
deal
with
this
situation?
Some
people
think
that
the
government
should
be
responsible
for
crime
prevention
while
others
believe
that
this
is
the
responsibility
of
the
individuals
to
protect
themselves.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
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8. Internet
crime
is
increasing
rapidly
as
more
and
more
people
around
the
world
are
accessing
the
Internet.
What
are
worst
Internet
crimes?
How
can
they
be
prevented?
9. In
many
countries
we
see
ever-‐increasing
rate
of
crime
committed
by
young
people.
What
do
you
think
cause
that?
What
parents
and
teachers
can
do
about
it?
(March
2016)
10. Some
people
think
that
jail
is
the
best
solution
to
criminal
problems.
However,
other
people
think
that
providing
people
with
better
education
is
more
effective
to
stop
the
crime.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree.
(January
2016)
11. Young
people
who
commit
crimes
should
be
treated
in
the
same
way
as
the
adults
by
the
authorities.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(September
2016)
12. Some
people
believe
that
crime
rate
can
be
reduced
by
giving
a
long
punishment,
while
others
say
there
are
alternate
ways
to
reduce
crime.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Pakistan
–
March
2016)
13. Nowadays
the
crime
rate
among
young
people
is
increasing.
Why
do
you
think
this
is
happening?
What
can
be
done
by
parents
and
teachers
to
reduce
it?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
Feb
2016)
14. In
many
countries,
prison
is
the
most
common
solution
to
crime
problems.
However,
some
people
believe
that
better
education
will
be
a
more
effective
solution.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia
–
Feb
2016)
EDUCATION
1. Some
people
say
that
history
has
nothing
to
teach
us.
Others,
however,
believe
that
to
understand
the
present,
we
must
learn
from
the
past.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
March
2015
–
EU)
2. In
countries
where
there
is
a
high
rate
of
unemployment,
most
pupils
should
be
offered
only
primary
education.
There
is
no
point
in
offering
secondary
education
to
those
who
have
no
hope
of
finding
a
job.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
3. In
most
universities
students
focus
on
specialised
subjects,
however
some
people
believe
that
universities
should
encourage
students
to
study
a
wide
spectrum
of
subjects.
To
want
extent
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
June
2015
–
Iran
&
UK)
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4. University
students
should
pay
in
full
for
their
own
education
instead
of
the
society
funding
their
studies.
The
reason
is
that
individuals
tend
to
benefit
after
graduation
more
than
the
society.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
June
2015
–
Australia)
5. Giving
lectures
in
auditoriums
to
large
numbers
of
students
is
an
old
way
of
teaching.
With
the
technology
available
today
there
is
no
justification
for
it,
and
everything
should
be
done
online.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
June
2015
–
India)
6. Some
people
believe
that
students
should
be
allowed
to
evaluate
and
criticize
their
teachers
to
improve
the
quality
of
education.
Others
think
this
is
disrespectful
to
teachers.
Discuss
both
views,
give
your
opinion
and
include
relevant
examples.
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Malaysia)
7. Some
teachers
tend
to
reward
students
with
high
academic
results.
Others,
however,
support
and
reward
students
that
improved
their
grades.
Discuss
both
approaches.
Give
your
opinion
and
provide
examples.
(AT
–
April
2015
–
Australia)
8. Some
people
believe
that
history
is
very
important
and
we
must
study
the
past
to
understand
the
present.
Others
say
that
it
has
little
or
no
use
at
all.
Discuss
both
views,
give
your
opinion
and
support
it
with
relevant
examples.
(AT
-‐
March
2015
–UK)
9. Usually
students
have
to
study
a
range
of
different
subjects.
Some
people
believe
that
learning
subjects
without
being
interested
in
them
won’t
be
beneficial.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(GT
–
March
2015
–
Australia)
10. Some
people
think
that
children
should
have
some
classes
outside
their
schools,
visiting
local
companies
or
public
enterprises
for
some
real
life
experience.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
February
2015
–
Netherlands)
11. Over
the
last
few
years
more
and
more
students
enroll
in
universities.
This
situation
creates
competition
among
individuals.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Is
it
a
good
or
a
bad
development?
(AT
–
December
2015
–
Pakistan)
12. Some
say
full
time
students
should
spend
most
of
their
time
studying,
others
believe
that
they
should
do
other
activities
as
well.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Use
examples
to
support
your
answers.
(AT
–
December
2014
–
Canada)
13. The
government
is
funding
universities
and
providing
scholarships
for
the
best
students.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
with
this
approach?
Shouldn’t
it
be
supported
by
private
organizations
and
students
paying
their
own
tuition
fees?
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CÁC
SĨ
TỬ
LUYỆN
THI
IELTS
9
(AT
–
October
2014
–
Australia)
14. Some
people
think
that
certain
things
taught
in
school
are
a
waste
of
time,
but
others
don’t
agree
with
this
statement.
Discuss
both
points
of
view
and
give
your
own
opinion
based
on
your
personal
experience.
(AT
-‐
June
2014
–
Brazil)
15. Children
can
learn
effectively
from
watching
television,
which
is
why
it
should
be
encouraged
at
school
and
at
home.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(AT
–
May
2014
–
Asia)
16. Some
people
say
that
the
purpose
of
education
for
individuals
is
to
be
useful
to
the
society,
while
others
argue
that
the
purpose
is
to
fulfill
personal
ambitions
of
an
individual.
Discuss,
what
is
your
opinion?
(AT
–
April
2014
–
Australia)
17. Some
people
think
young
people
should
be
required
to
continue
education
until
they
are
18
years
old.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
March
2014
–
Australia)
18. Some
people
think
students
should
be
encouraged
to
work
or
travel
after
finishing
secondary
education
and
before
starting
university.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Share
your
own
experience
and
examples.
(AT
–
February
2014
–
UK)
19. Scientists
have
reported
that
junk
foods
are
detrimental
to
health.
Some
people
believe
that
education
is
the
answer
to
this
problem,
but
others
disagree.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
December
2010
–
Vietnam)
20. Students
in
schools
and
universities
learn
more
from
their
teachers
than
through
other
means
such
as
the
Internet,
libraries,
and
TV.
To
what
extent
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
Test
in
Dubai,
UAE
–
March
2016).
21. Many
people
believe
that
schools
should
teach
children
to
become
good
citizens
and
workers
rather
than
independent
individuals.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
March
2016).
22. Some
people
say
that
humanitarian
subjects
such
as
philosophy,
history
and
literature
that
people
study
in
universities
have
no
value
for
their
future
career.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(IELTS
Test
in
Iran
–
March
2016)
23. Some
people
believe
all
children
should
be
taught
together.
Others
say
that
they
should
be
separated
according
to
academic
abilities.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
UK
–
Feb
2016)
24. Some
believe
that
more
academic
subjects
such
as
chemistry,
physics
and
history
should
be
taught
in
schools,
while
others
believe
that
students
will
derive
more
benefits
from
studying
practical
subjects,
such
as
motor
mechanics
and
cooking.
Discuss
both
views
and
provide
your
own
opinion
with
relevant
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examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Australia
–
Jan
2016)
25. It
is
more
important
for
school
children
to
learn
about
their
local
history
than
the
world
history.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia
–
Jan
2016)
26. In
some
countries
students
spends
about
5
hours
a
day
in
school;
in
other
countries
they
study
even
less.
Does
short
school
day
have
more
advantages
or
disadvantages?
Discuss.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Brunei
–
Dec
2015)
27. Some
people
say
that
distance
learning
is
a
quick
and
effective
way
to
study.
Others,
however,
disagree
and
say
that
distance
learning
programs
can
never
be
as
good
as
courses
taken
in
person.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
the
statement?
(IELTS
Test
in
Saudi
Arabia
–
Nov
2015)
28. In
many
countries,
an
academic
degree
from
a
university
is
preferred
to
vocational
training.
Nevertheless,
we
should
educate
more
people
using
vocational
training.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Malaysia
–
Nov
2015)
29. Some
people
think
that
children
should
receive
formal
training
at
school
on
how
to
be
good
parents
in
the
future.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
Oct
2015)
30. Nowadays
students
can
access
information
online,
so
library
services
are
no
longer
necessary.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
Test
in
Thailand
–
Oct
2015)
31. Handwriting
skills
(using
a
pencil,
a
pen
or
a
brush)
are
on
decline.
What
can
be
the
reasons
for
this?
Is
it
a
positive
or
a
negative
development?
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
Oct
2015)
32. Children
often
find
it
difficult
to
study
math
and
philosophy.
Some
people
think
that
these
subjects
should
be
optional
in
the
study
curriculum.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples
from
your
own
experience.
(IELTS
Test
in
Uzbekistan,
Saudi
Arabia
–
Oct
2015)
33. Some
teachers
think
that
international
student
exchange
would
be
beneficial
for
all
teenage
school
students.
Do
you
think
its
advantages
will
outweigh
the
disadvantages?
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia
–
Sep
2015)
34. Some
people
think
that
uniform
at
school
is
unnecessary
and
should
be
banned.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Spain
–
Sep
2015)
35. Some
people
believe
that
university
education
should
focus
on
skills
for
employment
in
the
future.
Others
say
that
universities
should
only
focus
on
academic
study.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
August
2015
–
Australia)
HỘI
CÁC
SĨ
TỬ
LUYỆN
THI
IELTS
1
1
ENERGY
1. Some
people
claim
there
are
different
ways
of
saving
energy
(electricity
and
gas),
such
as
using
energy
for
shorter
periods
of
time
in
the
workplace
and
not
using
electricity/gas
one
day
a
week.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
December
2013
–
UK)
2. Governments
should
make
more
effort
to
promote
alternative
sources
of
energy.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
opinion?
3. One
day,
the
world’s
oil
and
gas
reserves
will
run
out.
The
search
for
alternative
energy
sources
like
wind
power,
solar
power,
burning
waste
and
water
power
are
causing
as
much
environmental
damage
as
the
oil
and
nuclear
power
courses
they
are
intended
to
replace.
How
far
do
you
agree
with
the
latter
statement?
What
possible
benefits
do
the
alternative
energy
sources
bring
or
what
damage
do
they
cause?
ENVIRONMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Nowadays
there
is
a
trend
of
rapid
increase
in
already
excessive
use
of
natural
resources
such
as
oil,
forest
and
fresh
water.
What
dangers
does
it
bring?
What
are
the
possible
solutions
to
address
these
issues?
(AT
-‐
August
2015
–
Singapore)
Developments
in
technology
have
brought
various
environmental
problems.
Some
believe
that
people
need
to
live
simpler
lives
to
solve
environmental
problems.
Others,
however,
believe
technology
is
the
way
to
solve
these
problems.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Asia)
Human
activity
has
had
negative
impacts
on
plant
and
animal
species
around
the
world.
Some
people
believe
that
it
is
too
late
to
save
them,
but
some
believe
that
effective
action
should
be
taken
to
improve
this
situation.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
April
2015
–
Asia)
Some
people
say
that
instead
of
finding
ways
to
prevent
climate
change,
we
should
find
ways
to
live
with
it.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Canada)
Many
people
believe
that
companies
and
individuals
should
pay
to
clean
up
the
environment
in
proportion
to
the
amount
of
pollution
they
have
produced.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(AT
–
June
2015
–
USA)
Modern
technology
has
a
great
impact
on
our
environment.
Some
say
that
people
should
adopt
a
simple
lifestyle
to
solve
this
problem,
while
others
argue
that
the
technology
itself
should
provide
a
solution.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Australia)
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7. All
around
the
globe
every
year
many
animal
species
become
extinct.
However,
some
people
feel
that
governments
should
be
concerned
more
with
solving
the
problems
of
human
life.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
April
2015
–
UK)
8. Many
people
think
that
too
much
attention
and
resources
are
given
to
protection
of
wild
animals
and
birds.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(AT
–
February
2015
–
Vietnam)
9. There
is
a
growing
demand
for
fresh
water
nowadays
and
this
is
becoming
a
global
problem.
Discuss
the
possible
causes
for
it.
What
measures
can
be
taken
by
governments
and
individuals
to
overcome
this
problem?
(AT
–
September
2014
–
Iran)
10. Industrial
pollution
is
increasing
all
around
the
world.
Some
people
say
that
the
most
effective
way
to
tackle
the
problem
is
to
tax
companies
that
are
causing
the
pollution.
Others
argue
that
there
are
other
ways
to
control
the
situation.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(GT
–
February
2014
–
Australia)
11. Some
people
believe
that
parents
should
be
teaching
their
children
to
use
recycled
things
and
avoid
wastage.
Others
argue
that
school
is
the
best
place
to
teach
it.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
December
2013
–
Bangladesh)
12. Some
people
are
of
the
opinion
that
we
should
protect
some
wild
animals,
while
others
believe
that
we
should
protect
all
wild
animals.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion
(Feb
2016)
13. Environmental
problems
are
too
big
for
individuals
or
individual
countries
to
handle.
It
should
be
handled
at
an
international
level.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(January
2016)
14. Environmental
problems,
such
as
pollution
and
global
warming,
affect
people
these
days.
Although
governments
have
made
some
efforts
to
solve
these
issues,
only
fewer
solutions
have
been
found.
Why
is
this?
What
can
be
done
to
solve
this
issue?
(December
2015)
15. Some
people
think
that
“air
travel”
should
be
restricted
as
it
causes
serious
pollution
and
use
up
fuel
resources.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
reasons
to
support
your
answer
and
add
examples
from
your
own
experience
or
knowledge.
(November
2015)
16. There
is
an
argument
between
scientists
regarding
wild
animals.
Some
of
them
believe
in
saving
wild
animals
of
all
kinds,
others,
however,
are
interested
in
saving
only
particular
species.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Iran
–
Feb
2016)
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CÁC
SĨ
TỬ
LUYỆN
THI
IELTS
1
3
17. Nowadays
environmental
problems
are
too
big
for
individual
countries
or
people
to
solve.
We
have
reached
stages
where
we
need
cooperation
on
an
international
level
to
protect
the
environment.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
Test
in
Kazakhstan
–
Dec
2015)
18. Today
we
can
see
an
over
consumption
of
natural
resources
such
as
air,
fresh
water,
oil
and
so
on.
The
usage
is
increasing
at
a
very
dangerous
pace
and
is
already
reaching
critical
levels.
What
are
the
reasons
contributing
to
this?
What
should
be
done
to
minimise
the
effects?
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia,
Singapore
–
Nov
2015)
19. Environmental
problems
such
as
pollution
and
climate
change
affect
all
the
people
in
the
world.
Although
global
decisions
are
made
to
reduce
these
problems,
the
solutions
are
not
effective.
Why
are
the
solutions
ineffective?
How
can
these
problems
be
solved?
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
Nov
2015)
20. Some
people
think
that
air
travel
should
be
restricted
because
it
causes
great
pollution.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
the
statement?
(IELTS
Test
in
Canada
–
Nov
2015)
21. There
are
animal
species
that
are
close
to
extinction.
Some
say
that
only
animals
that
are
beneficial
to
people
should
be
protected.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
Sep
2015)
FAMILY
&
CHILDREN
1. Nowadays,
many
families
move
overseas
for
job
opportunities.
Some
people
think
this
is
beneficial
for
the
children
of
these
families,
while
others
think
children
will
find
it
difficult.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(GT
–
March
2015
–
EU)
2. Some
people
hold
the
opinion
that
children
should
obey
certain
rules
made
by
teachers
and
parents.
Others,
however,
feel
that
these
rules
will
only
limit
children's
growth
and
impact
their
adult
life
later.
Discuss
both
opinions
and
provide
your
own
view.
(AT
–
April
2015
–
EU)
3. The
older
generations
have
very
traditional
ideas
about
the
correct
ways
of
life,
thinking
and
behavior.
However,
some
people
think
that
these
ideas
are
not
helpful
for
the
young
generation
to
prepare
for
modern
life.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
opinion?
4. In
many
countries
around
the
world
young
people
decide
to
leave
their
parents’
home
once
they
finish
school.
They
start
living
on
their
own
or
sharing
a
home
with
friends.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
approach?
Give
your
opinion.
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2015
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5. Some
parents
think
that
childcare
centers
provide
the
best
services
for
children
of
pre-‐school
age.
Other
working
parents
think
that
family
members
such
as
grandparents
will
be
better
careers
for
their
kids.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
March
2015
–
Vietnam)
6. These
days
more
fathers
stay
at
home
and
take
care
of
their
children
while
mothers
go
out
to
work.
What
are
the
reasons
for
it?
Do
you
think
this
is
a
positive
or
a
negative
development?
(AT
–
December
2014
–
Portugal)
7. Some
people
believe
that
competition
helps
children
to
be
better
prepared
for
their
future,
while
others
say
that
competition
can
be
harmful
for
children
and
should
be
limited
to
adults.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(GT
–
August
2014
–
UK)
8. Nowadays
most
parents
put
a
lot
of
pressure
on
their
children
to
succeed.
What
are
the
reasons
for
parents
to
do
this?
Does
it
have
a
positive
or
a
negative
effect
on
children
in
general?
(AT
–
April
2014
–
India)
9. Some
people
are
becoming
more
interested
in
family
history
research.
Others,
however,
argue
that
one
should
focus
more
on
the
present
and
future
generations.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
May
2014)
10. Some
people
say
that
parents
have
the
most
important
role
in
a
child’s
development.
However,
others
argue
that
other
things
like
television
or
friends
have
the
most
significant
influence.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
January
2011
–
UK)
11. Some
parents
believe
that
watching
TV
and
playing
computer
games
should
be
limited
and
substituted
by
reading
books.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion.
(GT
–
January
2014
–
India)
12. Some
people
say
computer
games
are
bad
for
children
in
every
way
and
some
others
say
it
has
advantages
in
development
of
a
child.
Discuss
both
aspects
and
give
your
opinion.
(April
2016
–
Delhi
India)
13. In
most
part
of
the
world,
structure
and
roles
in
the
family
have
changed.
What
changes
have
occurred?
Are
the
changes
positive
or
negative?
(March
2016)
14. The
modern
family
structure
and
roles
of
each
member
have
changed
in
the
recent
years.
Do
you
think
it
has
a
negative
or
a
positive
effect
on
families?
Give
your
opinion
and
relevant
examples.
(IELTS
Test
in
Canada
–
March
2016)
15. Many
people
agree
that
children
can
be
physically
punished
when
they
do
something
wrong,
to
correct
and
discipline
them.
Others
disagree
with
this
approach
because
it
can
cause
trauma.
They
believe
that
parents
should
speak
with
their
children
and
explain
why
they
should
not
make
that
mistake
again.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
personal
opinion.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
The
Dominican
Republic
–
March
2016)
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16. In
recent
years
children
have
been
given
more
freedom
than
in
the
past.
Do
you
think
this
is
a
positive
or
a
negative
development?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
Test
in
Bangladesh
–
Dec
2015)
17. Some
children
have
friends
that
can
influence
them.
What
do
you
think
parents
should
do
about
it?
Give
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Australia
–
Dec
2015)
18. Nowadays
children
are
experiencing
increasing
educational,
social
and
commercial
pressure.
What
are
the
reasons
for
this?
What
can
be
a
solution
to
reduce
the
pressure?
(IELTS
Test
in
Indonesia
–
Dec
2015)
19. Nowadays
in
many
families
the
grandparents
are
responsible
for
bringing
up
children.
Is
it
a
good
or
bad
development
for
grandparents?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
Nov
2015)
20. Some
say
that
parents
whose
children
are
breaking
the
law
must
be
punished
in
some
way.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia
–
Nov
2015)
21. Some
people
say
that
giving
a
smaller
amount
of
money
weekly
to
children
will
help
them
become
more
capable
as
they
grow
older.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
Nov
2015)
FOOD
&
DIET
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Some
people
think
that
governments
should
provide
subsidies
to
farmers
to
produce
cheap
healthy
food.
Others
think
that
governments
should
tax
companies
producing
unhealthy
foods.
Give
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(AT-‐
July
2015
–
Pakistan)
In
some
countries,
it
is
now
possible
for
people
to
buy
a
wide
variety
of
foods
transported
from
all
over
the
world.
To
what
extent
does
the
benefits
of
this
development
outweigh
the
drawbacks?
In
many
countries
traditional
food
is
replaced
by
international
fast
food.
This
has
adverse
effects
on
families,
individuals
and
the
society.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
June
2015
–
India)
Some
schools
agree
that
fast
food
restaurants
and
supermarkets
can
promote
their
products
in
school
and
that
schools
benefit
from
it.
Is
it
a
positive
or
a
negative
development?
(AT
–
January
2015
–
UAE)
Some
say
that
shops
should
sell
only
the
healthy
and
good
food
and
drinks
to
consumers.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion.
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–
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December
2014
–
Vietnam)
6. Some
people
say
that
fast
food
industry
has
had
negative
effect
on
health,
environment,
and
family
eating
habits.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(March
2016)
7. More
and
more
media
coverage
is
on
popular
people
who
came
from
normal
background
who
have
gained
success
in
cinema,
fashion
or
sports
industry.
Why
do
you
think
people
are
interested
in
knowing
their
lives?
(February
2016)
8. Some
fast
food
restaurants
and
supermarkets
give
money
to
schools
to
promote
their
product.
Is
it
positive
or
negative
development
for
schools
and
children?
Give
your
opinion.
(December
2015)
9. The
fast
food
industry
has
negative
effects
on
our
health,
the
environment
and
family
eating
habits.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
March
2016)
10. Many
people
believe
that
healthy
eating
and
the
importance
of
healthy
food
should
be
taught
in
schools.
Others
say
that
parents
should
teach
their
kids
about
healthy
food
and
diet.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
India,
Bangladesh,
Iran
–
Jan
2016)
11. Some
say
that
advertisements
of
toys
and
snacks
have
a
huge
impact
on
children
and
their
parents,
and
therefore
advertising
to
children
should
be
banned.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
the
statement?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Canada
–
Dec
2015)
12. Many
people
believe
that
healthy
eating
and
the
importance
of
healthy
food
should
be
taught
in
schools.
Others
say
that
parents
should
teach
their
kids
about
healthy
food
and
diet.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
India,
Bangladesh,
Iran
–
Jan
2016)
GOVERNMENT
1. Governments
should
focus
their
spending
on
public
services
rather
than
on
art
such
as
Music
and
Painting.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(GT
–
May
2015
–
Australia)
2. People
living
in
big
cities
face
many
problems
today.
What
are
the
problems?
Should
the
government
encourage
people
to
live
in
regional
towns?
3. Some
people
feel
that
there
is
too
much
emphasis
on
getting
an
education,
and
that
government
should
spend
money
on
leisure
time
activities
for
young
people
too.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
July
2015
–
Saudi
Arabia)
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4. Some
people
think
that
governments
should
invest
more
in
public
services
instead
of
wasting
money
on
arts
such
as
music
and
paintings.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Australia)
5. Some
people
say
that
the
government
is
responsible
for
aged
care
and
financial
support
for
the
elderly;
others
argue
that
it’s
the
role
of
individuals.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
February
2011
–
Iran)
6. Some
people
believe
that
the
government
should
pay
for
and
offer
housing
to
people
who
lost
their
homes
or
cannot
afford
them.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion.
Use
specific
reasons
and
examples
to
support
it.
(AT
–
Bulgaria
–
March
2015)
7. Some
people
think
that
the
government
should
fund
music,
dance
and
arts
lessons
for
children.
Others
think
that
they
should
be
funded
by
private
businesses
or
by
children’s
families.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
January
2015
–
Pakistan)
8. Many
people
believe
that
the
world’s
most
urgent
problems
can
only
be
solved
by
international
collaboration.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
May
2014
–
Canada)
9. Some
people
say
that
the
government
should
make
public
transportation
free
for
all
users.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
it?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples.
(AT
–
May
2014
–
India)
10. There
are
too
many
people
need
help
everyday
around
the
world,
and
it
is
impossible
for
government
to
reach
out
to
every
single
one
of
them.
Therefore,
governments
should
just
focus
on
helping
their
own
people
in
their
countries.
To
what
extend
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
the
statement.
(April
2016)
11. Air
traffic
is
leading
to
more
noise,
pollution
and
airport
construction.
One
reason
for
this
is
the
growth
in
low-‐cost
passenger
flights.
Some
people
say
that
government
should
try
to
reduce
air
traffic
by
taxing
it
more
heavily.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
12. Some
people
think
that
their
governments
should
focus
on
their
own
people,
not
the
others
outside
their
countries.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
13. Because
the
problems
we
face
today
is
affecting
the
whole
planet,
good
relationship
between
countries
is
becoming
important.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(November
2015)
14. In
many
countries,
few
people
earn
extremely
high
salary.
Some
people
think
that
this
is
good
for
the
country.
Others
think
the
government
should
not
allow
salaries
to
be
above
a
certain
level.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
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2015)
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15. Some
people
believe
that
the
government
should
help
the
unemployed
or
just
laid
off
from
work
on
a
weekly
basis.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Canada
–
March
2016)
16. In
some
countries
shops
manufacture
and
sell
their
own
products.
Some
people
believe
that
it
is
a
positive
development;
others
see
this
as
a
negative
development.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
Sep
2015)
17. Some
people
believe
that
governments
shouldn’t
provide
aid
to
other
countries
if
they
have
poor
and
disadvantaged
people
within
their
own
country.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples
from
your
own
experience.
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
Sep
2015)
18. Some
people
believe
that
free
housing
should
be
provided
to
the
poor
by
the
government.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
and
disagree
with
the
statement?
(IELTS
Test
in
Nepal,
Australia
–
Sep
2015)
19. 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.
(IELTS
Test
in
Vietnam
–
Sep
2015)
HEALTH
1. Nowadays
there
is
an
increase
in
people
with
an
unhealthy
diet
and
not
doing
enough
physical
exercises.
What
do
you
think
might
be
the
reason?
What
can
be
done
to
encourage
people
to
have
a
healthier
lifestyle?
(GT
–
April
2015
–
India)
2. People
think
that
good
health
is
a
basic
need
so
it
should
not
be
in
hands
of
profit-‐oriented
companies.
Are
the
advantages
of
profit-‐oriented
companies
overweight
the
disadvantages?
(AT
–
March
2014
–
Canada)
3. Public
health
is
a
major
issue
nowadays.
Some
people
say
the
government
should
make
laws
to
restrict
fast
foods
and
to
change
nutrition
habits
of
people
for
healthier
ones.
Others
argue
that
this
is
a
totally
personal
issue
and
everyone
should
take
care
of
it
on
their
own.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
January
2014
–
USA)
4. More
and
more
people
are
suffering
from
health
problems
cause
by
a
modern
lifestyle
which
cannot
be
treated
with
modern
medicines.
Some
people
think
that
a
return
to
traditional
medicine
should
be
encouraged.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree?
5. Healthcare
should
not
be
provided
for
free
regardless
of
a
person’s
income.
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health
of
a
person
is
in
his
or
her
own
hands
and
they
should,
therefore,
be
held
accountable
for
that.
Do
you
agree
with
this
opinion?
MEDIA
&
ADVERTISING
1. The
news
media
plays
an
important
role
in
modern
societies.
Why
are
they
important?
Do
they
have
a
positive
or
negative
influence?
(AT
–
April
2015
–
EU)
2. People
prefer
to
watch
foreign
films
rather
than
locally
produced
ones.
Why
do
you
think
this
happens?
Should
the
government
support
local
filmmakers
financially?
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Uzbekistan)
3. Some
people
say
that
having
a
lot
of
TV
channels
is
good,
while
others
argue
that
it
reduces
the
quality
of
programs.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
May
2015
–
UK)
4. Some
people
believe
that
the
radio
is
the
best
way
to
get
news,
while
others
believe
that
TV
is
better
for
this
purpose.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
May
2015
–
USA)
5. At
present
the
media
affects
people’s
lives
significantly.
What
impact
does
this
have
on
the
society?
Is
it
a
negative
or
a
positive
development?
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Nigeria)
6. Television
is
a
good
thing,
because
it
gives
people
enjoyment
and
keeps
them
informed
as
well.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(GT
–
April
2015
–
Australia)
7. Some
believe
advertisement
is
useful
and
informative.
Others
think
it
is
false
and
only
helps
to
raise
prices.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(GT
–
July
2014
–
USA)
8. Some
people
prefer
to
watch
live
performances
from
their
home
on
TV
or
online,
others
prefer
to
be
present
at
the
event
and
experience
it
live.
Discuss
both
ways
and
give
your
opinion.
(AT
–
August
2014
–
Brazil)
9. Advertising
industry
has
a
huge
influence
on
the
society.
Do
you
think
positive
effects
of
advertising
outweigh
negative
effects?
(AT
–
July
2014
–
Canada)
10. Some
people
believe
that
information
available
in
the
Internet
will
end
the
era
of
newspapers
and
magazines.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(GT
–
April
2014
–
Singapore)
11. The
main
aim
of
advertising
is
to
increase
the
sales
volume,
but
it
drives
people
to
buy
products
they
don’t
really
need.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
March
2014
–
UK)
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12. Nowadays
media
is
paying
a
lot
of
attention
to
life
stories
of
famous
people
in
fields
such
as
cinema,
sports
and
modeling.
What
are
the
reasons
for
this?
Do
you
think
it
is
a
positive
or
negative
trend?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
New
Zealand
–
March
2016)
13. Some
people
think
that
it
is
good
for
a
country’s
culture
to
broadcast
foreign
films
and
TV
shows.
Others,
however,
think
it
is
best
to
produce
local
films
and
shows.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Malaysia
–
March
2016)
14. The
Internet
has
brought
many
changes
into
our
day-‐to-‐day
life.
Nowadays
we
are
doing
things
such
as
mailing,
contacting,
banking
and
communication
much
faster.
Does
this
development
have
more
advantages
or
disadvantages?
(IELTS
Test
in
Afghanistan
–
Feb
2016)
15. Nowadays
more
and
more
people
read
news
on
the
Internet.
Nevertheless,
newspapers
will
remain
an
important
source
of
news
and
information
for
the
majority
of
people.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(IELTS
Test
in
Malaysia
–
Jan
2016)
16. Nowadays
crime
movies,
programs
and
TV
series
are
extremely
popular.
What
do
you
think
is
the
reason
for
this?
What
effects
do
these
films
have
on
our
society?
Give
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
South
Africa,
UK
–
Jan
2016)
17. Some
people
think
that
TV
is
a
source
of
information
and
education.
Others
believe
that
TV
is
useful
for
entertainment
only.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India,
Saudi
Arabia
–
Dec
2015)
18. Some
people
say
that
mobile
phones
should
not
be
allowed
in
public
places,
others
argue
that
people
should
be
free
to
use
their
phones
wherever
they
like.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia
–
Oct
2015)
19. Nowadays
communication
technology
is
developing
rapidly;
people
communicate
in
different
ways.
Is
it
a
positive
or
negative
development?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples
from
your
own
experience.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Australia
–
Oct
2015)
20. Some
people
think
that
computer
games
are
bad
for
children,
while
others
believe
that
they
are
useful.
Discuss
the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
computer
games
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Uzbekistan
–
Oct
2015)
21. Some
people
like
to
see
live
performances,
shows,
concerts
and
so
on.
Others,
however,
prefer
to
watch
them
on
TV
or
a
computer
screen
rather
than
attending
live
shows.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
HỘI
CÁC
SĨ
TỬ
LUYỆN
THI
IELTS
2
1
in
Australia
–
Oct
2015)
22. Some
celebrities
say
that
their
private
lives
shouldn’t
come
under
media
scrutiny.
Other
people,
however,
believe
that
they
should
accept
it
as
part
of
their
fame.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Turkey,
India
–
Oct
2015)
23. Some
people
believe
that
watching
TV
is
good
and
makes
life
more
enjoyable;
others,
however,
think
it
is
a
waste
of
time.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Brazil
–
Sep
2015)
24. Nowadays
we
see
more
advertisements
on
the
streets
and
on
our
TV
screens.
What
are
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
it?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Australia
–
Sep
2015)
READING
1. The
main
purpose
of
public
libraries
should
be
to
provide
books.
Public
libraries
should
not
spend
their
limited
resources
on
computer
software,
videos
or
DVDs.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
July
2015
–
Canada)
2. Some
people
say
that
public
libraries
should
be
free;
otherwise
they
are
just
a
waste
of
money,
especially
because
modern
technologies
and
the
Internet
allow
easy
access
to
resources.
Discuss
and
give
your
point
of
view.
(AT
–
March
2015
–
Saudi
Arabia)
3. Some
people
say
that
with
the
development
of
modern
technology
printed
books,
newspapers
and
magazines
lose
their
importance.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(AT
–
November
2014
–
Ukraine)
4. More
and
more
media
coverage
is
on
popular
people
who
came
from
normal
background
who
have
gained
success
in
cinema,
fashion
or
sports
industry.
Why
do
you
think
people
are
interested
in
knowing
their
lives?
(March
2016)
SOCIETY
1. How
important
is
it
for
individuals
and
countries
to
think
about
the
future,
rather
than
to
focus
on
the
present?
(AT
–
April
2015
–
Asia)
2. In
some
countries,
the
population
that
is
younger
than
15
years
old
is
increasing.
What
are
some
effects
this
can
have,
and
how
will
it
affect
the
future?
(AT
–
April
2015
–
EU)
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3. Some
people
feel
unsafe
either
staying
at
home
or
going
out.
What
are
the
possible
reasons
for
this?
What
can
be
done
to
address
this
issue?
(AT
–
June
2015
–
Philippines)
4. Nowadays
in
some
countries
the
numbers
of
children
aged
15
and
younger
are
increasing.
What
are
the
current
and
future
effects
of
ever
increasing
population?
(AT
–
May
2015
–
Iran)
5. Some
people
say
the
most
important
thing
about
being
rich
is
that
it
gives
you
the
opportunity
to
give
back.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
reasons
for
your
answer.
(AT
–
April
2015
–
Canada)
6. Sometimes
celebrities
get
invited
to
international
aid
events.
Do
you
think
that
such
events
deviate
from
their
main
purpose
by
inviting
famous
people?
(AT
–
March
2015
–
Singapore)
7. A
recent
study
showed
that
both
developed
and
developing
countries
prosper
because
of
the
economic
growth.
People
from
developing
countries
are
happier
than
before
while
people
from
developed
countries
are
not
as
happy
as
they
were
in
the
past.
Why
is
this
happening?
How
can
this
situation
be
improved?
Give
your
opinion
including
relevant
examples
and
your
own
experience.
(AT
–
March
2015
–
Canada)
8. Most
leaders
or
directors
generally
belong
to
an
older
age
group,
but
some
people
believe
that
young
leaders
are
better.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
January
2015
–
Singapore)
9. Some
people
think
that
they
can
make
as
much
noise
as
they
want,
while
others
think
that
the
amount
of
noise
people
make
should
be
strictly
controlled.
Discuss
both
views
and
include
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(AT
–
January
2015
–
Indonesia)
10. Nowadays
more
people
are
living
by
themselves.
What
are
the
reasons
for
this?
Will
this
have
a
negative
or
a
positive
impact
on
the
society?
(AT
–
September
2014
–
Asia)
11. Nowadays
movies
and
computer
games
containing
violence
are
very
popular.
Some
people
believe
that
they
have
negative
effect
on
the
society
and
should
be
banned,
others,
however,
believe
that
it
is
harmless
entertainment.
Discuss
both
vies
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
June
2014
–
Iran)
12. In
the
near
future
it
is
expected
that
the
proportion
of
older
people
will
be
higher
than
that
of
young
people
in
many
developed
countries.
What
are
the
positive
or
negative
effects
of
this
development?
(AT
–
June
2014
–
UK)
13. Celebrities
are
usually
famous
for
glamor
and
wealth
rather
than
their
achievements.
Some
say
taking
them
as
an
example
can
be
dangerous
for
young
people.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
April
2014
–
UK)
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CÁC
SĨ
TỬ
LUYỆN
THI
IELTS
2
3
14. Most
people
believe
that
a
society
will
produce
more
happy
people
if
there
is
little
difference
between
earnings
of
the
poor
and
rich
members
of
society.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(AT
–
February
2014
–
Australia)
15. The
responsibility
of
preventing
and
controlling
environmental
damages
are
due
to
politicians’
decisions.
Individual
actions
can’t
represent
a
major
change.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
the
statement?
(April
2016)
16. As
the
young
people
are
the
main
resources
to
a
country.
What
are
the
main
problems
they
are
facing
what
solutions
you
can
suggest
to
the
government
to
solve
these
problems?
17. Today
people
are
encouraged
to
throw
the
oldest
gadgets
and
adopt
the
latest
models
and
latest
fashion.
Do
the
disadvantages
on
society
outweigh
any
economic
advantages?
(December
2015)
18. Some
people
think
that
economic
growth
is
important
to
help
the
poverty
in
the
world
while
others
believe
that
economic
growth
should
be
stopped
immediately
to
stop
damaging
the
environment.
Discuss
both
sides
of
the
view
and
give
your
opinion.
19. Some
people
say
the
most
important
thing
about
being
rich
is
that
it
gives
you
the
opportunity
to
give
back
to
the
society.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
reasons
for
your
answer.
(September
2015)
20. Many
people
try
to
look
younger
than
they
really
are.
What
are
the
reasons
for
that?
Is
it
a
positive
or
negative
development?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Vietnam
–
March
2016)
21. Some
say
that
for
any
country
hosting
an
international
sports
event
such
as
the
Olympic
Games
is
costly,
inefficient
and
is
a
waste
of
money,
while
others
disagree.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Saudi
Arabia
–
Jan
2016)
22. Some
people
think
that
man-‐made
Zoos
should
not
exist
in
the
21st
century.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Australia,
Tanzania,
Macedonia
–
Sep
2015)
23. Many
historic
places
and
buildings
are
being
destroyed
or
damaged.
What
do
you
think
are
the
reasons?
What
can
be
done
about
it?
Give
your
opinion
and
relevant
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Philippines
–
Feb
2016)
24. There
is
an
increasing
trend
of
old
people
living
longer
in
many
countries
around
the
world.
Do
you
think
this
has
a
positive
or
a
negative
effect
on
the
population
as
a
whole?
(IELTS
Test
in
Canada
–
Feb
2016)
25. Nowadays
leisure
industry
products
and
modern
gadgets
are
widely
used
by
24
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young
people.
The
use
of
these
products
reduces
the
young
generation’s
creativity.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
Jan
2016)
26. Some
people
think
that
younger
generations
are
becoming
less
and
less
polite.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Australia
–
Jan
2016)
27. Incidents
of
anti-‐social
behaviour
and
lack
of
respect
to
each
other
are
increasing
nowadays.
What
is
causing
this?
What
can
be
the
solution?
Include
relevant
examples
in
your
response.
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia
–
Dec
2015)
28. Nowadays,
more
and
more
people
are
using
consumer
goods
such
as
refrigerators
and
washing
machines.
Are
there
more
advantages
or
disadvantages
to
this?
Give
your
own
opinion
and
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Ireland
–
Dec
2015)
29. It
is
a
fact
that
people
nowadays
are
under
a
lot
of
pressure
and
their
lives
are
becoming
increasingly
stressful.
What
could
be
the
possible
reasons
for
this?
What
are
some
solutions
to
address
this
issue?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Malaysia
–
Nov
2015)
30. Some
languages
spoken
by
very
few
people
are
losing
their
importance
and
may
become
extinct
completely.
Is
it
a
good
or
a
bad
development?
What
are
the
reasons
for
this?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
Nov
2015)
31. Nowadays
young
people
prefer
to
move
to
big
cities;
older
people,
however,
are
the
opposite
and
prefer
to
stay
in
the
countryside.
What
are
the
positives
and
negatives
of
this
trend?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Brazil
–
Oct
2015)
32. In
some
countries
old
people
are
highly
valued
and
in
other
countries
youth
is
considered
to
be
more
valuable.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
(IELTS
Test
in
Australia
–
Oct
2015)
33. Many
people
strive
to
maintain
a
successful
career
and
happy
family
life
at
the
same
time.
What
problems
can
this
situation
create?
What
are
the
possible
solutions?
(IELTS
General
Test
in
India
–
Sep
2015)
34. Some
people
think
that
both
travelers
and
business
people
must
have
the
same
attitude
to
local
people
and
the
traditions
of
countries
they
visit.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
Give
your
own
opinion.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Australia
–
Sep
2015)
35. Nowadays
the
differences
between
countries
are
becoming
less
evident
because
we
see
the
same
TV
shows,
advertisements,
fashion
and
follow
the
same
brands.
To
what
extent
the
advantages
of
this
trend
outweigh
its
disadvantages?
(IELTS
Test
in
India
–
March
2016)
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CÁC
SĨ
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IELTS
2
5
36. Today
more
and
more
old
cities
are
being
rebuilt
and
redesigned
in
order
to
be
modernized.
What
are
the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
this
trend?
Give
your
opinion
and
relevant
examples.
(IELTS
General
Test
in
Sydney,
Australia
–
March
2016)
SPACE
EXPLORATION
1. Some
people
think
that
money
spent
on
space
exploration
is
a
waste
and
could
be
better
used
to
fund
other
urgent
problems
in
society.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree?
2. Discuss
different
views
to
exploring
other
planets
when
there
are
so
many
things
that
need
to
be
do
3. Some
people
think
space
exploration
is
a
waste
of
resources
while
others
think
that
it
is
essential
for
mankind
to
continue
to
explore
the
universe
in
which
we
live.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
opinion.
SPORT
&
EXERCISE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Some
people
consider
sports
to
be
their
careers
in
the
society.
For
others,
it
is
mostly
a
workout
to
stay
fit.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
–
March
2015
–
Asia)
Some
people
consider
sport
to
be
their
career
and
role
in
the
society.
For
others
it
is
mostly
a
workout
to
keep
fit.
Discuss
both
views
and
give
your
own
opinion.
(AT
-‐
March
2015
–
USA)
Some
people
believe
that
the
use
of
mobile
phones
in
public
is
as
annoying
as
smoking
and
should
be
banned,
similarly
to
smoking.
Give
your
opinion
and
examples
from
your
own
experience.
(AT
–
February
2015
–
Hong
Kong)
Some
people
think
that
dangerous
sports
should
be
banned,
while
others
disagree.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Give
reasons
and
include
any
relevant
examples
from
your
own
knowledge
and
experience.
(GT
–
August
2014
–
India)
TECHNOLOGY
1. The
Internet
contains
of
lot
of
information.
However,
sometimes
this
information
is
inaccurate
or
wrong.
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
this
statement?
(AT
–
April
2015
–
Asia)