IETLS: Increase fuel costs

The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Sample essay band 8.0: The debate on whether governmental bodies should increase fuel costs as a means of addressing the global environmental crisis has been going … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: Preservation of cultural traditions

Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Sample essay band 7.5: The debate on whether we should commercialize our distinctive cultural traditions has been going on rather … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: Tax on fast food

In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Sample essay band 7.5: The debate on whether governments … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: Gap year

In some countries, some high school leavers choose to work or travel for a period of time before going to university. Discuss the disadvantages and advantages of these school leavers’ decisions and give your opinion.  Sample essay band 7.5 Many people believe that the young should take a gap year before going to university. This … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: Video games

Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means, others believe that these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Band 8.0 model essay: People have differing views on whether it is beneficial for children to favor video games over sports and other active … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: Assessment method

Writing question: There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessments? Sample essay band 7.5 Exams are becoming more and more favored over continual assessments in academic environments. The shift offers several positive impacts, however, … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: “small families”

Writing question: In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend? Sample essay band 7.5: As our civilization advances, younger people are more likely to live alone or in small families vis-a-vis those who belong … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: Young people having children later in life

Writing question: More people decided to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Sample essay band 7.5: In first-world nations, the younger generation tends to have children … Đọc tiếp

IELTS: Tax on car ownership

Writing question: In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? Sample essay band 7.5: The ongoing debate on whether governments should impose higher taxes on car ownership is highly controversial. In my … Đọc tiếp