IELTS Writing Samples

Some countries implement a national identification system where all people's information is stored in a central database under state control. This is believed to be harmful to members of society by some. Do you support or oppose this opinion? Explain your position.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online? Share your own experience as an example in your answer.

Many modern shopping centres are now becoming more popular than local market shops. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this consumer behaviour?

Some people prefer to live in a traditional house. Others prefer to live in a modern apartment building. Which do you prefer and why?

In some developing countries, government funds are spent more on repairing buildings than on building new ones. Does this help them save more money in the long run?

Some believe that it is better for each family to live by themselves rather than share a house with relatives. Do you agree or disagree?

Some parents allow their teenage children to live independently, away from home. Other parents do not want their teenage children to live far away from them. Which do you think is better and why?

To what extent do you agree or disagree? Ads manipulate your taste and the way you think.

What is your stance on the issue of young children having mobile phones? Is it beneficial or not? Why?

In the past people used more formal and long expressions to communicate with each other. Nowadays, we use fewer words and are more informal. Why is this happening?