IELTS Writing Samples

Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that work experience is more useful in adult life than travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?

Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antarctic. What are some of the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.

The government should spend more money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that young people should choose the jobs that they want, while others think they should be more realistic and consider their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people think it is better to have a single legal system throughout the world, while others believe that countries should have their own laws. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. • Why are more people choosing to have operations to change the way they look? • Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Some feel that individuals today spend too much time following political news while others feel politics deserves greater attention. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.