IELTS Writing Samples

Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is the protection of the environment, while others believe that businesses mainly benefit. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's studies and that these online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion?

Some people believe that watching the news on TV and reading newspapers is a waste of time because the news has no relevance to people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People are surrounded by advertising, which has an increasing effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of this outweigh the negative effects?

Some people with a good education and experience in their field decide to move abroad to work. Why do you think that is? What problems does this cause?