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35 TOPICS FOR IELTS WRITING FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2018
1. Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you
think it is happening? Is it a negative or positive development?

2. Major companies use sport events to promote their products. Some people think it has
a negative effect on sport. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for
your answer and include examples from your own experience.

3. Some people think countryside life is healthier, while others believe city is better in
order to have a healthy life style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

4. Some believe that young people should have a university education, because this will
bring benefits to the society in the future. Others, however, think it will lead to graduate
unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

5. Some people say job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe
that we cannot be expected to enjoy the job continually and having a permanent job is
more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

6. Some people thinks that it is necessary to travel another country to learn about it. Others
argue that all the information is available on TV and the Internet. Discuss both the views
and give your own opinion.

7. Many people believe it is the school’s responsibility to teach children not to eat junk
food. Others believe parents should do this. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

8. These days many advertisements are aimed at children. What effect do you think they
have? Should advertising to children be more controlled and regulated?

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9. Some people believe that the government should make university education free for all.
Others disagree and say students should pay for their own education. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

10. Many people believe that economic development is necessary for a country’s success.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such approach?

11. Nowadays people from different countries watch and enjoy the same films,
advertisements, music, and fashion. Do you agree or disagree? What are advantages
and disadvantages of this development?

12. Rich countries help poor countries financially to eliminate poverty, but this is not
working well. To what extent you are agree or disagree? What are the other factors
required to solve this problem?

13. Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in
elementary school such as reading, writing and math. Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?

14. Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think
that success has connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss both of
views. Give your opinion and some of your own experiences.

15. Many countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic
development. Sometimes this may bring loss of social values as a result. Do the
advantages of higher standard of living outweigh its disadvantages?

16. Today many celebrities are famous only because of their wealth and glamour. Some
people believe they can set a bad example for young people. Do you agree or disagree?
Give your opinion and examples.

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17. In some countries many parents are interested in home schooling and the trend is
gaining popularity. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?

18. Nowadays we can watch TV shows of criminal trials. Do the advantages of making
such information available to the general public outweigh the disadvantages?

19. Today’s typical method of teaching involving direct communication between teachers
and students will not exist by 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your
own opinion and examples.

20. Some animal species are now completely extinct. Many people believe that we should
prevent this from happening in the future. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

21. Nowadays young people are spending most of their leisure time using smartphones and
tablets for entertaining. Is it a positive or a negative development? Give your own
opinion and examples.

22. Some people believe that looking after our health is a duty to the society we live in
rather than a personal need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

23. Most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not
many achieve this delicate balance. What are the main problems people are facing?
What is the best way to overcome them?

24. Nowadays most big cities have high congestion and road traffic issues. What are the
real causes for this? Suggest a solution that will help to relieve it.

25. Many people believe that more money should be allocated to teaching science than any
other subject in order for a country to progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this statement? Give your opinion and examples.
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26. Nowadays schoolchildren and students are taught to be competitive towards their
classmates and aren’t encouraged to help the weaker students. Do the disadvantages of
this outweigh the advantages? Give your own opinion and support it with relevant
examples.

27. In many countries few people have extremely high incomes compared to the rest of the
population. Some believe that this is good, while others say that the government should
not allow this to happen. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

28. In some countries people think women should have equality with men, in particular
equal rights to work as police officers or serve in the Army. Others think women are
not suitable for such jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

29. Some people say it is the government’s responsibility to fund school buses, while
others think parents should be responsible for bringing their kids to school. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

30. Most people pay taxes to contribute to the development of their country, however,
some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.

31. Some people believe those who break the law should go to prison, while others think
that different kinds of punishment such as forcing them to do unpaid work are more
beneficial to our community. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

32. Some people support the development of factory farming and the science creation of
fruits and vegetables in agriculture, but others oppose to these developments. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

33. Some people say governments should build sport facilities for professional athletes.
Others believe that such facilities should be open to everyone. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.
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34. Human activity has had adverse effects on plants and animals. Some people think that
its too late to solve this issue, while others believe that necessary steps should be taken
to overcome this problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

35. Nowadays many big cities become overcrowded. Why is it happening, in your opinion?
What measures could be taken to prevent it?

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