IELTS Writing Samples

The bar chart shows the percentage of the population in the UK (women, men, and children) who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006, and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The charts below show what UK graduates and postgraduates who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.

Some people think social media is harmful. Others, however, believe these apps and websites are useful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that parents should read or tell stories to their children. Others think parents needn't do that as children can read books, watch TV, or watch movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How can we overcome the problems of poverty? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many educational institutions give greater importance to subjects related to science and ignore subjects such as drama and literature. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Some people think that the government should fund music, dance, and art lessons for children. Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by children’s families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that people in senior positions alone should make decisions in a business, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that people in senior positions alone should make decisions in a business, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crime committed by young people in large cities. What has caused this? What solutions can you suggest?