TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: IELTS WRITING TASK 1

1. DYNAMIC
2. STATIC
3. MULTIPLE DIAGRAMS
4. MAP
5. PROCESS

CHAPTER 2: IELTS WRITING TASK 2

PART 1: TỔNG HỢP ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC QUÝ I 2019 (UPDATE)

PART 2: CÁC CHỦ ĐỀ PHỔ BIẾN

1. HEALTH/ SPORTS
2. EDUCATION
3. ENVIRONMENT/ POLLUTION
4. JOB/ WORK
5. LAWS/ CRIMES PUNISHMENT
6. SOCIAL PROBLEMS/ CITIES/ FAMILY
7. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/ MEDIA
8. TRAFFIC/ TRANSPORT
9. TRAVEL/ CULTURES/ TRADITIONS

PART 3: CÁC CHỦ ĐỀ KHÁC

1. ANIMALS
2. ADVERTISING/TIVI/GAMES
3. FOOD
4. MUSEUM
5. RESPONSIBILITY
6. OTHERS
 CHAPTER 1

IELTS WRITING TASK 1

1. Dynamic

Question 1: The pie charts below show the percentage of housing owned and rented in the UK in 1991 and
2007.

Question 2: The bar graph indicates sales figures for reading materials from 2002 to 2012. Write a
report to a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

Question 3: The graphs show changes in spending habits of people in UK between 1971 and 2001. Write a
report to a university lecturer describing the data.
 2. Static

Question 1: The table shows the advertisement expenditure by 4 car manufacturers in the year 2002 (in
total and how the money was spent).

Total Types of advertising

Manufacturers (million
Cinema Press Outdoor TV
pounds)

Renault 59 0% 27% 23% 60%

Range Rover 41 6% 52% 20% 22%

Porsche 59 0% 18% 26% 56%

Citroen 36 6% 21% 18% 55%

Question 2: The graph gives information about drinking habits of the US population by age.

Question 3: The bar graph below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying
six computer science subjects at a US university in 2011.
 Question 4: The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared
to two countries; China and India.

3. Multiple diagrams
Question 1: The bar charts below give information about the railway system in six cities in Europe.
 Question 2: The graphs show figures relating to hours worked and stress levels amongst
professionals in eight groups.

4. Map
Question 1: The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans
for its development.
Question 2: The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.

Question 3:
 5. Process
Question 1: Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words

 Question 2: The diagram below shows the production of smoked fish.

Question 3: The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates. Write a report
for a university or college lecturer describing the information.
Question 4: The diagram below shows the life cycle of a salmon, from egg to adult fish.
 CHAPTER 1

IELTS WRITING TASK 1

PART I: TỔNG HỢP ĐỀ THI IELTS CHÍNH THỨC

QUÝ I 2019
Official IELTS Test on 05/01/2019

 Task 1: Map
 Task 2: In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, clothing or medicine. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

Official IELTS Test on 12/01/2019

 Task 1: Table  
 Task 2: Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
 New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their children. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Official IELTS Test on 17/01/2019

 Task 1: Bar Chart

 Task 2: Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age, for driving cars
or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Official IELTS Test on 19/01/2019

 Task 1: Pie
 Task 2: Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn
news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Official IELTS Test on 09/02/2019

 Task 1: Line
 Task 2: In most successful organisations, some people believe that communications between managers and workers is
important, while other people say that other factors are more important. What is your opinion?

Official IELTS Test on 14/02/2019

 Task 1: Table
 Task 2: Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical
objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Official IELTS Test on 23/02/2019

 Task 1: Bar
 Task 2: More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons for
this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Official IELTS Test on 02/03/2019

 Task 1: Process
 Task 2: The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work
conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes of these changes and suggest ways to prepare people work in the future.

Official IELTS Test on 09/03/2019

 Task 1: Bar
 Task 2: Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films should have educational values.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Official IELTS Test on 14/03/2019

 Task 1: Process
 Task 2:  In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-
town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in
the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
Official IELTS Test on 23/03/2019

 Task 1: Map
 Task 2: It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in
the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
 People are living in a ‘throwaway society’, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes
of this? What problems does it lead to?

Official IELTS Test on 06/04/2019

 Task 1: Bar
 Task 2: People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons for this and how can
people learn more about the natural world？

Official IELTS Test on 13/04/2019

 Task 1: Map
 Task 2: Now people can eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food
produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
 PART 2: CÁC CHỦ ĐỀ PHỔ BIẾN

1. HEALTH/ SPORTS

a. Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government of a country to ensure a healthy lifestyle
for its people, while others believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for their lifestyles.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(Some people think that the government has the duty to ensure its citizens have a healthy diet, while others
argue it is the responsibility of each individual)
b. Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have
freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
c. Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be
bad for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?

d. Fewer and fewer people walk on a daily basic. What are the reasons and how to encourage them to spend their
time?

e. Everyone should become Vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do you
agree or disagree?
f. Scientist agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the
answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.
g. Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other people say that there are more important
priorities for tax-payers' money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
h. Some countries achieve international sports by building specialized facilities to train top athletes, instead of
providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development?

2. EDUCATION

a. In countries (where there is high unemployment) most pupils should be offered only primary education; there
is no point in offering secondary education to those who will have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
b. Teachers used to convey information, but now with wide resources of information, there is no role for teachers
to play in modern education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

c. Some people think that university students should only study one special subject. Others think that universities
should encourage students to study a range of subjects in addition to a special area. Discuss both these views
and give your opinion.

d. Some people think that children should obey rules and do what their parents and teachers want them to
do. Others believe that children controlled very much are not well-prepared for their adult lives. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
e. Some people believe that theoretical subjects (such as mathematics, philosophy and economics) should not be
taught in universities because universities should focus on practical subjects (such as marketing, computer
programming, and accounting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
f. Some people believe that students should study in groups. Others think that they should study alone. What are
the benefits of studying in groups and studying alone? Which way is more effective?

g. Many people can now study at home through distance-learning programs via Internet or television. But some
people say this kind of education cannot be compared to attending a college. What is your opinion?
h. Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education. Others believe that sending
a large number of young students to go to university leads to unemployment. Discuss both views and give
your opinions.

i. Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What
could be done?

j. Some people say that all young people should have full-time education until they are 18 years old. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
k. Government funding in university should only be provided for scholarship for the best student. All other
funding can find from student fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

l. Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s life. Others argue that the
history is a value source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

m. Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s life. Others argue that the
history is a value source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

3. ENVIRONMENT/ POLLUTION

a. Long distance flight uses more fuel than cars and brings pollution to the environment. We should discourage
non-essential flight rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

b. Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environmental protection,
while others believe more benefits have been brought to international Business. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion

c. International community must act immediately to ensure all nations to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels
e.g. gas and oil. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

d. Living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

e. With the increasing demand for energy sources such as oil and gas, should people be looking for sources of oil
and gas in remote and untouched places? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages of damaging
such areas?

f. Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others believe individuals
 can also do some things to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

g. Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly, others say that people
are free to make as much as they wish. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

h. The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the dangers of this situation?
What should we do?

(The consumption of the world's resources (oil, and water etc.) is increasing at a dangerous rate)

i. Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is it not popular in many places?
And how to increase its popularity?

4. JOB/ WORK

a. Some people think success in life comes from hard work and determination. Others think money and
appearance are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

b. An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their life time.
Is this positive or negative development?

c. Leaders and directors in organizations are often older people. Some people say that younger people could be
leaders. Do you agree or disagree?

d. Some people think that job satisfaction is more important while other people think that a stable job is more
important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

e. It is better for people to be unemployed than people to be employed but they do not enjoy. Do you agree or
disagree?

f. The older people who need employment have to compete with younger ones. What problems can this create?
What are some solutions?
g. Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for
men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

h. Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to have a satisfying
career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5. LAWS/ CRIMES PUNISHMENT

a. Sending criminals to prison is not the effective method to deal with them. Education and job training should be
used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

b. Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they
wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
c. Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages higher level of violence in that society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

d. In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this happening? How
should they be punished?

e. Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that crime is a result
of bad person's nature. Discuss and give your opinion.

f. Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving
cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

g. Young people who commit crimes should be treated in the same as adults who commit crimes. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?

h. People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What are the solutions?

i. Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having these people
to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree
or disagree?

j. There is a general increase in anti-social behaviors and lack of respect for others. What are the causes and
solutions?

k. Scientists believe that by studying behavior of 3 years old children, we can predict if that child can become
criminal in the future. To what extent is crime a product of human nature? Is it possible to stop children from
growing to be a criminal?

6. SOCIAL PROBLEMS/ CITIES/ FAMILY

a. The old generations often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However,
some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young people to prepare for modern life. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
b. Now big cities have many problems. What are these problems? Do you think the government should encourage
city residents to move to small cities and towns?
(As major cities in the world are growing today, so do their problems. What are problems for young people
who are living in the cities as the result of continued growth? How problems might be solved?)

c. More and more people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with their families and friends.
Why does this happen? What are the effects on family and society as a whole?
d. In some countries, the governments encourage industries and businesses to move out from large cities to
regional areas. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

e. When designing a building, the function is normally more important than the outward appearance. Do you agree
 or disagree with this idea?

f. It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as squares and parks. Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?

g. Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others think of a vertical city. Discuss both
view and give your opinion.

h. Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich people become richer and poor people
grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause and what measures can be done to address those
problem?

i. In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What types of changes are occurring?
Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
j. Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members
like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centers provide the best care.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

7. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/ MEDIA

a. Mobile phones and the Internet are very useful for old people. However, this section of population is the fewer
users of mobile phones and the Internet. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to the old
people? How can the old people be encouraged to use this new technology?

b. Some people support the development in agriculture such as factory farming and scientific creation of new
types of fruits and vegetables. Others oppose this view and support other developments. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
c. More and more people choose to work at home and students study from home as the development of computer
technology makes it more convenient and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

d. The scientist believes that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a
positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion

e. Today more and more people are using mobile phone and computer. Thus, the communication ability is losing.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
f. In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Do you think it is a positive or negative
development?
g. The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone
should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

h. Developments in technology has brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to
live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve
these.

i. Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree
 with this opinion.
j. In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on
researching other planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
8. TRAFFIC/ TRANSPORT

a. The best way for governments to solve the problem of traffic congestion is providing free public transport
in 24 hours per day, and seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

b. Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic
congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

c. In some cities people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes are replacing cars.
Why is this the case? Which development do you think is better?
d. Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is it not popular in many places?
And how to increase its popularity?

e. As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the
government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should cover the costs. Discuss both view
and give your opinion.

9. TRAVEL/ CULTURES/ TRADITIONS

a. Many people think that cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people the freedom to
travel further. However, others think that this leads to environmental problem, and so air travel should be more
expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
b. Some people think that international travel makes them prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Give
reasons why people fail to benefit from travel and how to improve the understanding of countries you
visit.
c. International travel has become much cheaper, and there are more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the
increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages.
d. Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it can also cause harm. How can countries ensure that
tourism benefits the development?
e. In recent years, tourists have paid attention to preserving both the culture and environment of the places
they visit. However, some people think that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion?

f. Some people think that it is not necessary to go to other countries to study other culture. We can learn from
books, films and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?
g. It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as South Pole. Do the
advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
h. When you go to the new area, you should follow the new customs and traditions. To what extent do
you agree or disagree? (In many countries, people now wear Western clothes (suits, jeans) rather than
traditional clothing)
 PART 3: CÁC CHỦ ĐỀ KHÁC

1. ANIMALS

a. Some people think that we can use animals in any way for the benefits of human beings.
Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion

b. Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild
animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree about this opinion?

c. Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of
other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally
wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to
humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion

2. ADVERTISING/ TIVI/ GAMES

a. The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of the advertising but not the real
need of the whole society in which they sell. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
b. Detailed descriptions of crimes are often given in the newspaper or on TV. Some people think
it has bad consequences on the society and so should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
c. Some people think modern games can help children to develop a wide range of skills, but others
argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. What is your
opinion?

d. An increasing number of advertisements on TV aim at children. What are the effects of television
advertising? Should television advertising be controlled?

e. Studies suggested that nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and
spend less time on active or creative things. What are the reasons? And what measures should be
taken to encourage children to spend more time on active or creative things?

f. Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain
food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

g. Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a positive or negative
development?
h. Some people say that what children watch influences their behaviour. Others believe the amount of
time they spend on television influences their behaviour most. Discuss both view and give your
opinion.
 3. FOOD
a. In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced
locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?
b. In many countries, people like to eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a
result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do the disadvantages of this
trend outweigh its advantages?
c. The availability of unhealthy food, such as fast food and junk food, has become more widespread in
recent years. What are some of the problems associated with this development and what action can be
taken to solve them?
d. 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 government to impose a higher tax on this kind
of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

4. MUSEUM
a. Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others
believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
b. Museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own
country rather than works of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
c. Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of
charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

5. RESPONSIBILITY

a. Nowadays, many charities and organizations have to publicize their activities by giving a name
to a particular day, such as National Children's day for encouraging treatment of children,
National Non-smoking Day for encouraging people to give up smoking. Why do these charities and
organizations do so? How effective can these special days be?

b. Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the
responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion?

c. Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the
community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and
individuals?

d. As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?

e. Some people prefer to provide help or support directly to the local community. Others prefer to
give money to national or international charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
f. Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to
important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

g. Some people think that the governments should give financial support to artists, musicians and
poets. Others think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

h. Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these
celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you
agree or disagree?

6. OTHERS

a. “Tomorrow is the most important thing in life.” How important is it for individuals and
countries to think for future rather than focusing on the present?

b. Some people think that in modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each
other. But others say that individuals are becoming more independent. Discuss both these views
and give your own opinion.
c. Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country. Some people believe there
are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Which one do you think is more
important than the others? (What are the other factors? Do you think there is a factor that is more
important than the others?)
d. Fashion has become more and more important when people choose clothes. Why? Do you think it
is a positive or negative development?

e. More and more people want to own famous brands of cars, clothes and other items. What are the
reasons for this? Is this a negative or positive trend?