IELTS Writing Samples

Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It's a waste of time for high school students today to study literature (e.g. novels and poetry) that was written many years ago. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest taxpayers’ money in healthcare, while others believe that this money should be used in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that governments should offer education and health care free for people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.