IELTS Writing Samples

Nowadays, many people use the Internet to get medical advice instead of going to see a doctor. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

The bar chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010.

Advertisements are increasingly pervasive in people's lives. Explain what problems this trend may cause, and suggest some possible solutions.

Advertisements are increasingly pervasive in people's lives. Explain what problems this trend may cause, and suggest some possible solutions.

Advertisements are increasingly pervasive in people's lives. Explain what problems this trend may cause, and suggest some possible solutions.

Advertisements are increasingly pervasive in people's lives. Explain what problems this trend may cause, and suggest some possible solutions.

Advertisements are increasingly pervasive in people's lives. Explain what problems this trend may cause, and suggest some possible solutions.

There is a general increase in anti-social behaviors and a lack of respect for others. What are the causes and solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is it not popular in many places? How can its popularity be increased? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.