IELTS Writing Samples

Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any life experiences. Which do you consider to be the major influence? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any life experiences. Which do you consider to be the major influence? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any life experiences. Which do you consider to be the major influence?

Competitiveness is considered a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

With the advent of social media, more people are getting their news online instead of from print media. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for people who read news online.

It was predicted that with the development of technology, people in the 21st century would have much more free time than in the past. To what extent has this prediction come true?

Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people argue that it is not wise for an industry to replace its experienced but older workers with new and young yet inexperienced individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that to protect local culture, tourism should be banned in certain areas, while others think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.