PAST IELTS WRITING TOPICS

PAST IELTS WRITING TOPICS

8/1/2005 We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we can't trust the journalist. What do you think? What qualities should a journalist have?

15/1/2005 There is an argument about whether students should study in groups or on their own. Compare the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?

22/1/2005 Statistics suggest that nowadays an increasing number of crimes are committed by the young people. What are its causes and how can we solve this problem?

5/2/2005 Food can be produced much more cheaply, because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you think its disadvantages outweigh its advantages?

19/2/2005 Leisure is a growing industry. Nowadays, more modern technology is used in entertainment, which may lead people to be less creative. Do you agree or disagree?

26/2/2005 Now people possibly perform everyday tasks such as banking, shopping and business transaction without meeting each other face-to-face. What are its possible effects on both the individual and the society?

5/3/2005 Some academic subjects are useful for children's future careers, while some subjects such as music and sports are not useful. What’s your opinion?

12/3/2005 It is generally believed that education is vital for the development of individuals and the well-being of society. How can education fulfill both these functions?

19/3/2005 Some people think that traditional culture can be destroyed by using it as money-making attractions to tourists. However, others believe that it is the only way to save traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2/4/2005 Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to work hard when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

9/4/2005 In order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers, but some people think it will result in loss of respect and discipline in classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

16/4/2005 Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh the negative effects?

14/5/2005 Some school leavers go to travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are disadvantages and advantages for their studies?