PAST IELTS WRITING TOPICS

21/5/2005 Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to be made in the new century?

28/5/2005 Some people think that universities should provide graduates with knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, while others argue that the main function of universities is to teach students theoretical knowledge. What’s your opinion?

11/6/2005 The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

17/7/2005 Many employees work at home using modern technology today. Some people think only workers benefit from it, not employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

23/7/2005 Some people think the Media should not report details of crimes to the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6/8/2005 Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion and what measures can be taken to reduce this problem?

13/8/2005 Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think the human nature produces crime? And how can we prevent children from growing up to be criminals?

20/8/2005 Some people suggest when people move to a new country, they should accept the new culture as their own. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3/9/2005 Children who are brought up in families which have not amount of money are better prepared to deal with the problem of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. Do you agree or disagree

10/9/2005 The only way to improve the safety in the roads is to give much stricter punishment for driving offences. Agree or Disagree?

17/9/2005 Some people say it is cruel to carry out experiments on wild animals, while others argue that it is beneficial to the scientific development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15/10/2005 Some children in rural places cannot have good schools and medical facilities. To improve this situation, some people suggest that new teachers and doctors