IELTS Writing Samples

Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to living in a house compared with living in an apartment?

Some people think that the world is now one large village and we are all responsible for each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the number of police officers patrolling the streets. Others think that there are more effective solutions to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others believe that children should be free to choose how they spend their free time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People who travel to another country to live, work, or study for a period of time often suffer badly from homesickness. Why is this the case? What are the best ways to reduce this problem?

Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

Some people think that schools should admit students based on their academic abilities, while others believe that schools should allow students of different abilities to learn together. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Adult children are choosing to live with their parents longer. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative trend?

The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider; the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What can be done to reduce this gap?

While studying abroad provides an opportunity to broaden one's experience, it also presents the danger of negative influences from the host culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.