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Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. 

What damage does plastic do to the environment?

What can be done by …

Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

Read the …

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of …

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

a …

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive …

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would …

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains …

Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

a basic grasp/command of …

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugar products should be made more …

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

promote the idea that…

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To …

Some people believe that universities should focus on employment skills for the future. Others think that they should focus on academic study only. …

In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?

put in more effort

inequality 

disparities

equal

perceive 

competent

…

Some people say that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think that it has negative social effects because it makes people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both these views …

The family has a great influence on children’s development, but influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

family influence

…

Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn …

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to make vehicle drivers take a test every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

annually/annual/yearly

to enforce/implement an …

Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school prorəʊgrammes (for example working for a charity, …

Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared …

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the …

Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. Do you agree or disagree?

subways

high-speed rail

tram lines

amount to

opt for

…

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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are …

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects …

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

admission fees /charges

entrance fees /charges

a …

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

What …

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More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get news. They get their news from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?

consume/read/watch news 

traditional media

a news …

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Some people think watching TV and films makes children more creative. Others think that it can actually lower their creativity. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

viewing TV and films

TV and film viewing

…

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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully …

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Some people believe that good teamwork is what makes companies successful. Others feel that it is more important to have a good leader. Discuss both …

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Although there is a lot of software available today that can translate from one language to another, it is still necessary for people to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this …

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. …

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization.

Why might this be the case?

What could be the …

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Cambridge IELTS 11 Test 2 Writing Task 1 Sample Essay

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Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to know about a country. Other people feel that traveling is unnecessary because you can know anything about a country on the Internet. Discuss both views and give …

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Some people believe that companies should manufacture products that last for a long time. Others feel that the emphasis should be placed on producing …

Nowadays a large amount of advertising aimed at children should be banned because of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Fewer people today visit museums than in the past. Why is this? What can be done to encourage more people to visit museums in the future?

There are fewer visitors to museums than there were in the past.

an endless …

Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so …

Some people think that a sense of competition should be encouraged in children. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than …

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In many countries, the level of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

the …

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Today, it is common to see famous sportspeople advertising sports products. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

sports celebrities

sports personalities

famous sports stars/players 

well-known …

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Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work …

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Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think people should be free to choose. Discuss both these views and give your …

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In the future, there will be a higher proportion of older people than younger people in many countries. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative …

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own …

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Some people think that plastic shopping bags should be banned because they contribute to land and sea pollution. To what extent do you agree or …

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Some people think that boys and girls should attend school together. Others feel that they should be educated separately. Discuss both these views …

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In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planet. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching …

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Some people believe that countries should produce the food to feed their population and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or …

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Cambridge IELTS 14 Test 1 Writing Task 1 

The charts display the average proportions of 3 …

Some cities create extra housing by building tall buildings. Other cities do this by building on wide areas of land. Which do you think is the best …

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Some people think that advances in technology are increasing the gap between rich and poor while others believe the opposite is happening. Discuss …

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Some people think that if a country is already rich, further economic development will not result in its citizens being any happier. To what extent …

Some people believe that having a conversation on a mobile phone in a public or crowded place should be banned. Others feel that we should be able to …

Some people believe that students should be taught international news as a subject at school. Others feel that this would be a waste of valuable …

The key to solving environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their convenient way of life for the sake of future …

In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

move away from

turn to

to …

Many people think that we have to focus on the extinction of certain animal species, while others think that we should pay attention to the problem …

Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

be confronted/faced with 

an overload of options

an excess of choices

be bombarded with

a …

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to …

Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result …

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1. residential water use/consumption

…

Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

1. …

Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are …

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1. visitor count ('count' not …

In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving …

Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no …

In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

1. printed books …

In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

1. home ownership /homeowner /buying/purchasing …

See the picture here: …

Since most information about culture and history can be found on the Internet, museums are not needed anymore. Do you agree or disagree?

1. …

Some people believe the purpose of prison is to punish criminals, while others would argue that rehabilitation is its primary goal. Discuss both …

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1. be satisfied with …

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1. 0-14 years:

a. (people in) the 0-14 age group/age bracket/age range

b. (people in) …

In many countries, governments like to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think they should spend more on …

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1. electricity production /electricity generation /electricity output /the amount of …

In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe that it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. Do you …

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1. the quantity of: the amount/volume of

…

Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology …

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1. the most valuable exports: …

Some people say that modern innovations bring a lot more problems than benefits. Do you agree or disagree?

1. bring benefits=produce benefits

2. social media platforms /social media /social networking sites

3. …

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1. sales of coffee /coffee sales

2. Only 1.5 million euros’ worth of fair trade coffee was bought in the UK in 1999.

3. …

In this age of technology, personal information is held on computers by companies and organizations. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

…

Some people think that children should not watch television because it has negative effects, while others believe that television helps children. …

When designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. Do you agree or disagree?

Group activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities that are played alone. Do you agree or disagree?

1. individual …

Some educationalists think that a program of international exchange visits will offer teenage school students various benefits. Do you think the …

In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet without any face-to-face contact with others.  Is this a positive or negative development?

1. to do their shopping and …

Some people believe that charitable organizations should help people wherever they live. Others think they should help people in their own country …

Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult they should be optional instead of …

More and more people are finding it increasingly important to wear fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negative development?

1. to wear fashionable clothes /to be dressed in …

Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree?

1. social networking sites /social media platforms /social media

2. great adverse …

Some people think that government spending on the restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for …

Some people think that competitive sports should be included as a subject in schools, while others believe that it has a negative effect on children. …

Some people think that living in a country for a period of time is needed to learn the language and culture. Do you agree or disagree?

1. a foreign …

Some people think that young people should spend more of their free time at home with their family and less of their free time on entertainment …

Some people think that the development of technology helps to reduce crime, while other people think it encourages crime. Discuss both these views …

More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?

1. the tourist industry /the tourism industry /the travel industry/sector

2. bring …

In some countries, the number of people who visit art galleries is declining. What are the reasons for this? How can we solve this problem?

1. find …

Some people think that having people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds living together in the same country makes the country …

Some people believe that team sports are very important for children to succeed in their career. However, others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

1. team sports /play a team sport /play in …

Stores should sell local food products and not imported food products. Do you agree or disagree?

1. imported food products /food imports /imported …

In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?

1. live …

Nowadays there is a trend that the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to …

More and more people are buying ready-to-eat foods instead of cooking for themselves. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Keywords

ready-to-eat foods

ready meals

ready-made meals

prepared …

Nowadays the increasing amount of waste is a real concern. Why is this happening? What can be done to solve this?

Keywords

the growth of waste …

Housing is essential for people. Some argue that the government should offer free housing for people who cannot afford it. Do you agree or disagree?

Many employers are employing people with good social skills as well as formal academic qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that good social skills are as important as academic qualifications to succeed in a job?

…

Due to advances in science, it is now possible for people to live to 100 years old or even longer. While some people think it is a good thing, others …

Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent females. …

Some people believe that if people are allowed to work after the age of 60, it would cause problems for younger people. Do you agree or disagree?

…

Cultures around the world are becoming more similar than ever before.  Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Many people buy new technology products, such as new phones and laptops, to keep up with the latest technology. Is this a good or bad thing?

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Nowadays people make new friends through social networks and Internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Others think that face-to-face interaction is essential. Discuss both these views and give your own …

Famous people sometimes give their opinions on public topics. Is this a good thing?

Keywords

give their opinions on public topics

get involved in …

In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think …

There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.

Keywords

couples who do not have children

…

In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes …

In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the causes …

In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Keywords

…

Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give …

Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite …

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are …

Some people think children should be punished if they commit a crime. Other people believe that their parents are the ones that should be punished. …

In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains …

Overpopulation in many urban centers around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this and how can this problem be solved?

1. …

Some say that music, art and drama are as important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or disagree?

1. music, …