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IELTS Essay Exam Questions

2022
December 2022

More and more people today are drinking sugar based drinks.

Why is this happening?

What measures can be taken to reverse this trend?

Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should
focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact
on both individuals and society.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant due
to new streaming services.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family


celebrations, while others think it is a waste of money.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra
responsibilities outside of their formal education, such as helping at home
or at work. Others believe that, outside of school, children should be free to
enjoy their lives.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

November 2022

Some people think that educational qualifications are important to success


in life. Others believe that this is not the only way to become successful.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent decades wildlife populations and plant species have suffered a


global decline.

What are the reasons for this?

What are some possible solutions?

Some people feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation


instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for
social stability.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Nowadays many teenagers have a celebrity who they follow as a role model.
Some people think this is not a good idea, because celebrities often set a
bad example.

Do you agree or disagree?


Learning at university would be more effective if men and women were
educated separately.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many young people today like to copy the behaviour and clothes of famous
people.

Why might this be the case?

What problems can it cause?

October 2022

The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the
cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people these days move to other countries to live. Some people feel
these people should try to assimilate completely to the country where they
have moved to, while others feel it is more important to preserve their
native culture.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way
than in the past.

Why is this the case?

Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?


Some people today argue that countries should interfere less in the affairs
of other nations.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality
of our lives.

What causes the everyday noise that many people face?

What can be done about it?

The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advanced technology has brought many beneficial changes to the world.


However, some old people today struggle with the use of technologies such
as mobile phones and the Internet.

How can the elderly benefit from using advanced technologies?

How can the elderly be encouraged to use consumer electronics more


often?

September 2022

Many first-year university students discover after they have started their
course that their chosen subjects do not suit them.

Why does this happen?

What can be done to ensure that students can choose a suitable subject?
Some people think that robots are very important to human's future
development, while others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect
society.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some


people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken
face-to-face at a college or university.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The managers of most organisations tend to be older people. However,


some people argue that younger people make better managers.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that one of the best ways to solve environmental
problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished.
Others think that the children's parents should be punished instead.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments


rather than private companies.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?


Many parents these days work in other countries and they take their
families with them to live their

Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its


disadvantages?

Some people believe that having car-free days in cities is an effective way to
reduce air pollution. However, others argue that there are other ways that
are more effective.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

August 2022

The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the


natural environment.

Why does it cause damage?

What can be done to solve this problem?

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 opinion.

Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones
for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and
writing skills.

Do you agree or disagree?


In many countries, people now wear western clothes such as suits and jeans
rather than traditional clothing.

Why is this the case?

Is this a positive or negative development?

Some people think visual images, such as photographs and videos, can most
accurately inform people about a news story. Others believe they are not
reliable sources of information.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Young people committing crimes should be treated the same as adults by


the authorities.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on
themselves (for example on holidays) rather than save money for their
children .

Is this a positive or negative development?

July 2022

Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been
scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using


alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal
doctor.

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Some people think international events such as the Olympic Games are
important and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that they
are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more
important issues.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers,


should be required to work in the country where they did their training.
Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they


want to look younger.

Why does this happen?

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and
personal lives.

Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?

June 2022
In most countries fast food is becoming cheaper and more available to
everyone.

Do you think that advantages of this development outweigh the


disadvantages?

It is more important for school children to learn about their local history
rather than world history.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending time in
communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or
building houses.

Why is this?

Who benefits more from this, the communities or these young people?

Nowadays many people prefer to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and
other items.

What are the reasons for this?

Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Some people feel that equality between the genders has already been
achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Prison is the common way most countries try to solve the problem of crime.
However, a more effective solution is to provide the public with a better
education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

May 2022

Some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs)


is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others
think the traditional method (making photo albums, writing diaries) is
better.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

As major cities around the world are growing, so are their problems.

What are these problems for young people living in cities?

What are possible solutions for these problems?

Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to
school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that
experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence.

Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

Some people think it is a better to leave their home country to improve


their work and living opportunities, while others think staying in their own
country is a better choice.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Boxing is a blood sport which often results in physical injury. It is


inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age.
Do you agree or disagree?

In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of


advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and
other goods. Some people claim this is unfair as parents feel under pressure
to buy these kinds of things for their children.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses


to earn a living for the family.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

April 2022

Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more
time away from their families.

What are the possible reasons this this?

What could be the effects on the people themselves and their families?

February 2022

Farming is the backbone of every country but nowadays many youngsters


hesitate to enter in this profession.

Why is this the case and what can be done to avoid it?

Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to
protect wild animals and birds.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of


advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and
other goods. Some people claim this is unfair as parents feel under pressure
to buy these kinds of things for their children.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported
from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced.

What are the reasons for this?

Is this a positive or negative development?

Some people believe that violence in the media, such as in television


programs and films, directly results in violent behaviour.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good
citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

January 2022

Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high


school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticisms to
their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline
in the classroom.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most
patients do not follow an exercise routine.

Why do you think this happens?

How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?

Today family members eat fewer meals together.

Why is this?

Is this a positive or negative trend?

Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding
change. Others, however, think that change is always good.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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