Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Past IELTS Writing

2006.6.24 Some people think that it is beneficial for students to go to private secondary schools, but others feel that it has negative effects on them. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your opinion.

2006.7.8 Today, in many countries, there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems it might cause?

2006.7.22 Should students live with his parents at home or live in the school with other students? What is your opinion?

2006.7.29 Earlier technological development brought more benefits and changed the life of ordinary people more deeply than recent ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.8.5 Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people, others think the purpose of museums is to educate. What is your opinion?

2006.8.12 Some people think that if you want to learn a language well, you should also learn about the culture and the lifestyle of the people who speak it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.8.26 Multi-cultural societies, which are mixed with different ethnic people, bring more benefits than drawbacks, to what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.9.2 There are many advertisements which are directed at children, such as snacks, toys and other goods. Parents argue that they will impose negative influence to their children. But the advertisers claim that advertisements provide some useful information to children. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

2006.9.16 Some people think students should take the subjects which are decided by the government in the university. Others think students can apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your opinion.

2006.9.23 It is suggested that young adults are required to take up a period of unpaid work for the local community. Do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?

2006.10.14 Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the students into good citizen and workers of the society rather than to benefit them as individual, to what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.10.21 Some people believe that a country becomes more interesting and develops faster when its population includes a mixture of different nationalities and cultures. Do you agree or disagree?
2006.10.28 As most people spend a majority part of their adult life in work. Job satisfaction is an important part of individual well-being. What are the factors that

Past IELTS Writing

2006.2.25 More and more measures have been taken to improve security and reduce crime in urban areas, do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks? You should list your reasons in your essay.

2006.3.11 In many countries more and more young people are leaving but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment will bring for individual and the society? What measures should be taken to deduce level of unemployment among youngsters?

2006.3.18 Many people say teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong. Others say teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

2006.3.25 A long-distance flight consumes the fuel as much as a car consumes in several years time, and causes the same amount of pollution as cars. So some people think we should abandon the non-essential fights (such as for tourism), and it is more efficient than restricting the car use. Give your opinion about it

2006.4.8 In the last century, the first man walking on the moon said: “It is a big step for mankind”. However, some people think it makes little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should use your own experience to explain.

2006.4.22 Some people think that the study of history is of little use to us. Others believe that studying history helps us to know the present. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

2006.4.29 Some people think that national sports team and individual sports men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, some people believe they should be funded by non-government organizations (eg. Business, scholarship) What is your opinion?

2006.5.13 The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences, only government actions can solve the problem, do you agree or disagree?

2006.5.20 An increasing number of people choose to travel abroad. To what extent do you think the problems brought by international travel outweigh its advantages?

2006.6.10 Some people prefer to provide help and support to those people who need it in local communities directly. However, some people prefer to give money to national and international charitable organizations. Discuss both sides and give your reasons.

2006.6.17 Some people say the best way to solve the environmental problem is to raise the price of fuel, to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Academic Writing Task 2

Topic: The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

As the environmental deterioration concern the globe through the vehicle and industry emissions which results from gas and oil use, another safe alternative source should be explored and developed in order to supplant the fossil fuels. Although fossil fuels have been utilized and benefit societal and technological development, it has impact on ecosystem and ozone layer. Therefore, safe alternatives- solar power and hydro power should be a better choice for friendly environment.

The world had transformed to industrial and technological era through the use of oil, gas and coal. They are the prime source which is used to operate industries as well as a fundamental source for national development.
For example, Arabic countries are rich with fuel, which gives them more possibilities to develop their countries, such as build skyscrapers and modern buildings. As the result Dubai is one of the development and modern countries. Thus, fuels fossil may be the source contributing to national and economic development.

It can be argued that using fossil fuels as a source of energy has caused many negative consequences for the environment. The burning of these fuels has increased greenhouse gases that have contributed to climate change and ozone layer depletion. Recently, for example, the oil slick seriously threatens marine life and causes major ecological damage in The United States and Gulf of Mexico after an explosion one of the wells off the US coast. Hence safe alternatives to fossil fuels are a must to save our future.
The exploration of solar power as a source of energy has been applied in Australia and New Zealand. This is an eco-friendly method and can provide lots of energy. Another method to consider is hydropower power. According to U.S Energy Information Administration, hydropower is the renewable energy source that produces the most electricity in the United States. It accounted for 6% of total U.S. electricity generation and 67% of generation from renewable in 2008. Therefore, solar and hydropower are renewable sources which are friendly environment and cost effective.
In conclusion, although the supplies of fossil fuels are still useful in many countries, using safe alternatives to fossil fuels can ensure the sustainability of environment and save the next generations.

Academic Writing Task 2

Topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
• You should write at least 250 words.
• You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Parents are regarded as the first teachers who transfer fundamental education to children. Although some people claim that knowledge values, perception and morality provided by parents are insufficient to develop children’s cognitive development, others believe that parents are the best instructors. Clearly, due to the greatly important of emotional support and most influential people, parents are certainly the best teachers. Thesis

Due to the increased demand for family support, parents may spend a great deal of time working rather than staying at home doing household chores and taking care children. An example of this can be found in developed nations. Children are sent to nursery schools when they get the age of three up whereas their parents spend valuable time at work. This indicates that parents do not have sufficient time to educate children. Furthermore, some parents certainly do not possess formal training or academic education background which cannot be utilized to educate children in effective way. Therefore, in many cases parents may not the best teachers.

It can be argued that children are predominantly influenced since they were young. Consequently, their attitudes and behaviors are considerably shaped by parents who are the most influential. If they are not provided with practical and theoretical concepts, they cannot develop their perceptions as well as broaden horizons at higher education. Clearly, when children are instilled with an open-minded attitude and a better environment, the better opportunity and achievement they will have at schools regarding their prospects. An example of this case can be found in modern society. Though parents are hectic with their work, they still spend time with children to provide good advice, emotional and financial supports. It is clear that children learn best through exposure that is why their first teachers are parents who play critical roles to condition their behaviors. Thus, parents essentially implant children with perception and values.

In conclusion, due to the predominant influence and significant roles of parents, they are certainly the best instructors.

Academic Writing Task 2

Topic: According to a recent study, the more time people use the internet, the less time they spend with real human beings. Should we worry about the effect this is having on social interaction or should we see the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide? What are your views?

Technology advancement in this century brings people with convenient and comfortable global social interaction. Although some people claim that the possibilities of more convenient communication benefit chiefly from the internet, others argue that this technology breakthrough may isolate communication further regarding face- to- face interaction. It is clear that human beings relation can be affected by using internet because much time spent is normally in front of the screen rather than face to face.

It may be true that more possible opportunities to connect the world widely through the internet are useful for the modern societies. An example of this can be found in developed and underdeveloped nations. The communication through this discovery can link the network globally. As a result, it is regarded as useful communication tool to open up horizon. Furthermore, world news can be accessed by the internet which benefits people with up-to-date information. Therefore, global communication may be obtained through the internet.

It can be argued that this type of technology-internet certainly affect social interaction. This tendency gradually can make interrelation into terrible state.
According to recent issue of Cambodia Daily about the negative consequence of the internet usage, it indicates that boredom, loneliness, and stress increase considerably to those who are far away from home for work or study abroad. This illustrates that the medium of communication via internet does not beneficially bring the relation closer; however, this technology deteriorate the relationship. As a result, some people have mental problems due to long-term isolation. Thus, social communication certainly gets worse and worse because of more time spent on the internet usage.

In conclusion, though global network relation and worldwide perception are brought by the internet, this trend has greatly impact on the communication of individuality. Clearly, face-to-face communication benefits a great deal of social interaction.