IELTS Writing Samples

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement that achieving one's aims is mostly a matter of luck?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement that achieving one's aims is mostly a matter of luck?

Some people think that schools are too competitive and that this has a negative impact on children. Others believe the competitive environment encourages children to achieve. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Anti-social behavior and a lack of respect for others are increasing. What are the causes of this trend? What can be done to solve it?

Anti-social behavior and a lack of respect for others are increasing. What are the causes of this trend? What can be done to solve it?

There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?

There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?