Opinions about Advertising

Animal rights. 3

3. Cities. 5

4. Crime. 6

5. Education. 8

6. Environment. 14

7. Family. 17

8. Gender. 19

9. Genetic Engineering. 20

10.     Global issues. 21

11.     Government and Society. 22

12.     Guns and Weapons. 24

13.     Health. 26

14.     Housing and Architecture. 27

15.     Language. 28

16.     Money. 28

17.     Personality. 29

18.     Sport and Leisure. 30

19.     Television, Internet, Phones. 31

20.     Tourism. . 33

21.     Traditional vs Modern. 34

22.     Transport. 35

23.     Water. 36

24.     Work. 37

 

 

Ideas for IELTS topics

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Content

24 topics:

1. Advertising

 

Positives of Advertising

 

Advertising is a key part of modern business

Companies need to tell customers about their products

Advertisements inform us about the choices we have

Advertising is a creative industry that employs many people

Without advertising we would have less choice

Without advertising there would be higher unemployment

Advertising is a form of modern art

People enjoy adverts

 

Negatives of Advertising

 

Advertising manipulates people

It aims to persuade people that buying a product will make them happier

Advertisers focus on selling a brand image

They use glamorous, successful people

We now live in a consumer culture

We are persuaded to follow the latest trend

We are encouraged to associate certain brands with a higher status

Advertisers often aim their marketing at children

Children can easily be influenced by advertisements.

Children put pressure on parents to buy them things

 

Opinions about Advertising

 

Advertising should be regulated

Advertising aimed at children should be controlled or even banned

Unhealthy foods should not be marketed in a way that attracts children

Products that can be risk to healthy should display warnings

In some countries it is illegal to advertise cigarettes on television

Warnings must be displayed on cigarette packets

However, advertising is necessary in free market economies

It creates demand for products

Governments should only censor false information or products that are harmful

 

2. Animal rights

Arguments against Animal Testing

The benefits of research using animals do not justify the suffering caused

There are alternative methods of research

The lives of animals should be respected

Humans have no moral right to do experiments on animals

Arguments for Vegetarianism

Vegetarians do not eat foods that are produced by killing animals

Many people choose a vegetarian diet for moral or health reasons

A healthy diet is possible without eating meat

It is unnecessary to kill animal for food

A vegetarian diet may reduce the risk of disease like cancer

Many people question the treatment of animals in factory farms

Positives of Zoos

Zoos paly an important role in wildlife conservation

They can help to protect endangered species

Zoos allow scientists to study animals and their behavior

Zoos are educational, interesting and fun

Children, in particular, enjoy learning about animals

Zoos provide job opportunities.

Negatives of Zoos

Zoo animals are kept in artificial environments

They are kept in cages or have limited space

Zoo animals rely on humans

They lose the freedom to hunt for food

They best way to save endangered species is by protecting natural habitats.

Some people believe that zoos are unethical

Zoos exhibits animals with the aim of making money

We have no right to use animals for entertainment and profit.

3. Cities

Reasons for Urbanization

People move to cities in search of job opportunities

Cities offer greater employment possibilities and a higher standard of living

People migrate to cities from the countryside

Traditional activities like farming need fewer workers nowadays

Negatives of City Life

Life in cities has its drawbacks

The cost of living is higher than in rural areas

Some people d not manage to find work

Housing is usually much more expensive

Homelessness and poverty are common on cities

There is a gap between rich and poor

Life in cities can be extremely stressful

There are problems like traffic congestion and crime

Cities lack a sense of community

People do not even know their neighbor

Cities are sometimes described as “concrete jungles”.

 

Pedestrian Areas

Pedestrian zones in city centre can improve the local environment

Banning cars encourages people to walk or cycle

Many European cities have built bicycle lanes

Dependence on cars is linked to health problems like obesity

People who walk or cycle regularly are generally healthier

Pedestrian areas are safer and more attractive for both residents and tourists

Crime

Police and Crime Prevention

The job of the polices is to catch criminals

They must also prevent crime and make communities safer

There should be an increase in the number of police officers on the streets

Police officers should be seen as part of the community

They should be involved with education and prevention

The police should be in close contact with schools

They should focus on young people who have dropped out of school.

These teenagers may become involved with gangs

Punishments/Prisons

Fines are used as punishment for minor crimes

If the crime is more serious, prison is the most common punishment

Some criminals pose a threat to society

They are put in prison to ensure the safety of other citizens

Negatives of Prisons

Criminals are put together

They make friends with other offenders

Many prisoners re-offend when they are released

A criminal record makes finding a job more difficult

Rehabilitation

Another aim of prisons is rehabilitation

Prisoners receive education of vocational training

Prisoners should learn personal skills and specific job skills

Punishment could make prisoners’ behavior worse

Rehabilitation aims to make them better citizens

Rehabilitated prisoners are less likely to re-offend

Capital punishment

Supporters say that capital punishment deters crime

Fear of the death penalty stops people from committing offences

The death penalty shows that crime is not tolerated

It is a form of revenge

The cost of imprisonment is avoided

The offender cannot pose a threat to others

Against Capital Punishment

Innocent people could be wrongly convicted and executed

Crime rates are not necessarily reduced

Many criminals do not think they will be caught

Capital punishment is not a good deterrent

Executing prisoners creates a violent culture and encourages revenge

We have no right to take another human life

Community service

Community service is a way to reform offenders

It could be a solution to prison overcrowding

It avoids the cost of imprisonment

It makes offenders useful in their local communities

They are required to clean streets or talk to school groups

Offenders repay their community

They avoid the negative influence that prison can have

Against community service

Community service is not a sufficient punishment

Criminals should be locked up, away from their victims

Crime in the Media

Crime is one of the main subjects of most news programs.

The mass media focus on violent and sensational crimes

This lead to fear of crime among the public

Sensational stories attract more viewers or readers

The media report crime stories in order to increase their audience

Education

Benefits of education

Education gives people knowledge and skills

People with qualification are more likely to find work

They can earn a higher salary

They can contribute positively to society

Schools aim to teach young people moral values such as tolerance and sharing

Schools prepare children to be members of a society

Benefits of Studying Abroad

Foreign institutions may offer better courses

Many students want to attend a prestigious university

The best universities employ teachers who are experts in their fields

Qualifications gained abroad can open the door to better job opportunities

Living abroad can broaden students’ horizons

Overseas students are exposed to different cultures and customs.

They become more independent

They are responsible for cooking, cleaning and paying bills

They will learn a foreign language

Drawback of studying abroad

Living and studying abroad can be difficult

Students have problems with paperwork such as visa applications

The language barrier can be a problem

Students have to find accommodation and pay bills

Studying in a foreign language is challenging

Living alone in an unfamiliar culture can cause homesickness

Advantage of Home-schooling

Some parents decide to educate their children at home

Some families live in isolated areas with poor transport

Other parents are not satisfied with local schools

Parents can respond to what their children need and how they learn best

One-to-one lessons allow much faster progress

The child can work at his or her own pace

Discipline problems are avoided by home-schooling

Disadvantages of Streaming

Grouping by ability may have a negative impact on students

Children do not want to be seen as less intelligent than others

Streaming could damage students’ self esteem

They may lose motivation

Students from wealthier families tend to be better prepared

Children from poorer families may receive less support from parents

Mixed ability classes encourage everyone to achieve their potential.

Environment

Global warming

Gases such as carbon dioxide trap heat from the sun

This causes global temperatures to rise

This process is known as the greenhouse effect

Human activity is a major factor in the rise of the greenhouse gases

Factories and vehicles produce emissions and exhaust fumes

Many developing countries are becoming industrialized

The number of cars on our streets is growing

Cheap air travel is allowing more people to fly

Effects of Global Warming

Global warming will have a significant impact on our planet

Rising temperature will cause melting of the polar ice caps

Sea levels will rise

We can expect more extreme weather conditions

Flooding and droughts may become more common

Waste/rubbish

The amount of waster we produce has increased

This problem is a result of our consumer culture

Products are not made to last

If something breaks, we throw it way and buy a new one

Advertisers encourage is to buy the newest fashions

Packaging is an important part of selling

Most foods are sold in non-biodegradable plastics packaging

The amount of household waste is growing

This waste ends up in landfill sites

Litter

People do not think about the consequences of dropping rubbish

They assume that somebody is pad to clean the streest

Plastic packaging does not break down easily

Most of the litter seen on streets is fast food packaging

Nuclear Power: Positives

There are several benefits to build more nuclear power stations

Fossil fuel like oil and gas are running out

Nuclear power is a sustainable energy source

It can be used to produce electricity without wasting natural resources

It could be replace the use of natural resources like coal, oil or gas

Nuclear power stations are cleaner than fossil fuel power stations

They could help to reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming

The risks of accidents are being reduced

Nuclear Power: negatives

Opponents of nuclear power worry about the safety of power stations

The building of new nuclear power stations is unpopular

Nobody wants to live near one

Nuclear waste disposal is a significant problem

There is currently no way to decontaminate radioactive material

People worry that terrorists could steal radioactive materials

It is safer to produce energy from solar, wind or water power.

Family

Family size

Families in many countries are not as large as they used to be

We tend to live in small nuclear families rather than large extended families

Parents tend to have fewer children

Young children are no longer expected to work

Nowadays both parents often work

It costs so much to bring children up

It is more difficult to raise a large family

 

Working parents (also see “gender” topic)

Children and their parents seem to be less close nowadays

Parents spend less time with their children

Women traditionally stayed at home to cook, clean and look after children

Nowadays both parents often work full time

Children may be left alone, or with nannies or babysitters

Busy parents have less contact with their children

Many families no longer eat meals together

Children spend more time with friends or surfing the Internet

 

Divorce

In the past, divorce was unacceptable

It was considered to be embarrassing for a family

People stayed together for religious or family reasons

Divorce is more socially acceptable nowadays

It has become much more common

Divorce can be extremely stressful

Lone parents may face financial difficulties

Many single parents have to rely on benefits paid by the state

Divorce can have a negative effect on children

Children from single-parent families are more likely to get lower grades or drop out of school.

The rise in divorce rates may be connected to some social problems

 

Care for Old people

Caring for elderly people was traditionally the responsibility of families

Adults had to look after their elderly parents

A woman’s job was to stay at home taking care of her family

Nowadays, fewer elderly people are looked after by their relatives

Residential homes provide care for large number of elderly people

Some families are unable to look after elderly relatives

Families tend to be smaller these days, and women often have full-time jobs

Cares homes provide a professional service for senior citizens

Nurses are better trained than family members

 

Gender

Gender and education

Men and women should have access to the same educational opportunities

Males and females should be accepted onto courses according to their abilities

It is wrong to discriminate against students because of their gender

Gender should be irrelevant in education

Student’s achievements should depend on hard work and individual merit

In the UK, there are similar numbers of male and female students in higher education

Gender and work

Men and women should have access to the same professional opportunities

Both man and women should be able to pursue a career

They should earn equal salaries

They should be employed according to their abilities, qualifications and experience

Traditionally women have been restricted to certain roles

They were often employed as secretaries or receptionists

Nowadays, a range of occupations is available to both sexes

Career success depends on individual merit

 

Genetic Engineering

Global issues

Immigration

Some people move to another countries in search of a better life

Many immigrants come from less developed countries

Richer, industrialized countries may offer opportunities for employment

Free healthcare and schooling are available in some developed countries

Other people migrate to a foreign country to improve their academic qualifications

 

Negatives of Immigration

Some people believe that immigrants take jobs that should go to local people

Some immigrant workers work longer hours for less money

Companies might pay lower salaries to immigrant workers

Unemployment rates could rise if there are too many immigrants

 

Opinions about Immigration

Immigration can help the economy of a country

It can create multi-cultural societies

However, immigration needs to be controlled

In many countries, immigrants need visas or work permit

Governments should stop companies from exploiting immigrant workers

Foreign and local workers should have the right to equal pay and conditions

 

Positives of Globalization

Business of becoming increasingly international

Multi-national companies do business across the world

Companies like MacDonald’s can be seen on high streets in most cities

Goods are produced in one country and sold in many others

A global economy means free trade between countries

This can strengthen political relationships

Globalization can also create opportunities for employment

It encourages investment in less developed countries

It could reduce poverty in the developing world

 

Negatives of Globalization

Globalization is not always beneficial to everyone

Companies can move to countries where labour is cheap

This creates redundancies, or job losses

Employees cannot be confident that they have stable jobs

Companies sometimes exploit their employees in developing countries

Global trade creates more waste and pollution

 

The future of Globalization

There should be global regulations for salaries and working conditions

Governments should impose laws to protect the environment

 

Government and Society

What governments can do

Governments provide public services like healthcare and education

They support people who are living in poverty or unable to work

Governments raise money by taxing working people

They can spend money on resources and campaigns

They can introduce new laws

They can impose taxes

They can raise people’s awareness of issues (e.g climate change/healthy eating)

They can influence people’s habits and opinions

They can create jobs

They can regulate the activities of companies such as banks

They can provide resources for schools

They are also responsible for the security and well-being of their citizens

They control armed forces and police forces

 

Public services

Governments pay the salaries of public sector workers like police officers and teachers

The necessary money is raised by taxing people’s income

Free education and healthcare may be provided by the state

Some governments control public transport systems and even TV channels

In other countries, these services are provided by private companies

Some people believe that competition between private companies is good

It helps to improve quality while bringing prices down

Other people think that essential services should be free

Governments should pay for them

 

Censorship: Opinion

Governments can censor what public sees or reads in the media

To a certain extent censorship is necessary

We should use censorship to protect children from violent images

Some computer games involve killing people or committing crimes

The Internet also needs to be controlled

Many websites show pornography and violence

There should be age limits for websites and computers games

Parents need to take responsibility for checking what their children watch

It is impossible for governments to control everything we see

 

Smart cards: Positives

Governments will probably introduce a digital identification card system

Smart cards will have benefits and drawbacks

They could help to reduce crime

They could hold personal information, such as DNA

Digital bank cards could contain fingerprint information

It would be very difficult for criminals to use a stolen card

It would be easier for police to identify people and catch criminals

 

Smart cards: Negatives

Many people are worried about losing their privacy

Governments could store all our personal and medical information

This information could be used by insurance companies

Employers could check our health records

 

People with Disabilities

People with disabilities should be treated the same as everybody else

They should have the same rights as other people

They should have access to the same jobs as other citizens

Discriminations against disabled people is illegal in many countries

Ramps and lifts for wheelchairs should be installed in public buildings

Support teacher can be employed to help children with learning difficulties

 

Guns and Weapons

Why guns should be legal:

In some countries, people are allowed to own firearms

Individuals have the right to protect themselves

People can use guns in self defence

This deters criminals

 

Why gun ownership should be illegal:

There is a risk of accidents with guns

The number of violent crimes increases when guns are available

Criminals may be armed

The police then need to use guns

Suicide rates have been shown to rise when guns are available

Guns create violent societies with high murder rates

 

Why polices should use guns

Many criminals use weapons

The threat of a gun can deter criminals

Police officers can forces a criminal to surrender

It is easier to arrest someone and avoid physical violence

The police may shoot violent criminals in self defence

They can protect the public

They can shoot an escaping criminal who poses a serious danger to the public

Arm Trade: Positives

The export of arms, or weapons, is an extremely controversial issue

Governments of rich, industrialized countries sell arms to each other

This industry creates jobs and wealth

The trade of weapons may improve relationships between governments

 

Arms Trade: Negatives

Weapons may be used in conflicts and wars

The supply of arms could be responsible for deaths

Governments are promoting war in order to make a profit

Rich countries can influence the politics of other nations

 

Nuclear weapons

Nuclear weapons are capable of destroying whole cities

A nuclear war between two countries would destroy both countries

Nuclear weapons are used as a deterrent

They prevent wars from starting

 

Nuclear weapons: Opinion

Nuclear weapons should be prohibited

Governments should limit the production of nuclear weapons

There is a danger of nuclear weapons being obtained by terrorists

Nuclear weapons cannot be used against terrorist organizations

 

Armed Forces: Positives

Armed forces provide security and protection

They deter military attack by another country

They can also be sued to maintain peace within countries

They can be sued to give the police extra support

Soldiers are also used to help in emergency situations, such as after a natural disaster

 

Armed forces: negatives

Armies require a lot of funding from governments

Too much money is spent on weapons and military technology

This money could be spent on schools, hospitals and other public services

Health

Diet

The human body requires a balanced diet

An unhealthy diet can cause various health problems

Obesity, diabetes and heart disease are on the increase

Many people nowadays rely on fast food or pre-prepared meals

These foods often contain too much fat, salt and sugar

They are cheap to buy and very easy to prepare

Many young people have grown up on a diet of convenience foods

Populations in developed countries are increasingly overweight

Exercise

Regular exercise is essential in maintaining a healthy body

Exercise burns calories and helps to build healthy bones and muscles

Doctors advise exercising at least three times a week for 20 minutes

Most people nowadays lead a sedentary lifestyle

We tend to walk less and do desk jobs

Most adults relax by watching television

Children play video games rather than doing outdoor sports

In the past, people were more active in their jobs and at home

Government’s Role

Governments have a significant role to play in reducing obesity

More and more people, including young children are seriously overweight

They are at risk of heart disease and diabetes

This situation will increase the burden on hospitals and taxpayers

Hospitals rely on the government for money and resources

Governments should promote a healthy diet and regular exercise

There should be more time for sports on school timetables

Unhealthy junk food should be banned from school menus

People need information about what foods contain

Food packaging must show the food’s nutritional content

The British Government recommends eating five portions of fruit and vegetables per day

 

Stress

Modern lifestyles are increasingly stressful

People work long hours with strict deadlines

Our busy lifestyles mean we have less time to relax

Unemployment is a major cause of stress

Children may be affected by their parents’ relationship problems

Tests and exams can also cause stress

 

How to reduce stress

Stress can be reduced by taking regular exercise and eating a healthy diet

It is also important to get sufficient sleep and make leisure time a priority

People should work less overtime and take regular holidays

Schools have started to employ psychologists

They can offer emotional support to students

They can help students to cope with exam stress

 

Housing and Architecture

State/council housing

In some countries the government provides state or council housing

This helps people who cannot afford to buy their own house

It can be argued that state housing creates dependence on the government

People should be rely on the government to look after them

People have no incentive to earn money and buy their own home

Council properties are often made with cheap, poor-quality materials.

 

Old Buildings

Historic buildings are part of a country’s heritage

They should be protected

Old buildings are often considered to be works or art

They give character to cities and attract tourists

They show us how people lived in the past

We identify countries by architectural symbols like the pyramids in Egypt

Governments should spend money on looking after historic buildings

They need regular repairs and maintenance

New buildings should be designed to complement them

 

Modern/green buildings

Modern buildings should be designed to be environmentally friendly

They should use less energy and produce less waste

Modern insulation can make houses more energy-efficient

Solar and wind power can be used to generate electricity

Rainwater and waste water can be recycled and used to flush toilets.

Modern glass buildings take advantage if natural light

 

Language

Money

Money and Society

Society has become increasingly materialistic

People aspire to earn more money

They want a bigger house or a better car

We connect wealth and material possessions with happiness and success

Brands like “Armani” or ”Mercedes” are status symbols

Advertising creates new desires and needs

It persuades us to buy the latest styles

 

Positives of Consumerism

Consumerism creates employment

It helps to reduce poverty

It encourages innovation and creativity in business

We live in a global economy

We have a better quality of life

 

Negatives of Consumerism

Consumerist societies create more waste

They use more natural resources

They cause damage to the environment

Consumerism creates a “throw-away” culture

Advertisers tell us who we are and what we want

Wealth does not lead to happiness

Materialism causes greed and crime

We should return to traditional values like sharing

 

Personality

Happiness

Happiness means different things to different people

It can be described as a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment

People enjoy spending time with family and friends

Hobbies, sports and games can be a source of fun and enjoyment

Some people see money as a source of happiness

Other people define happiness as something deeper

In order to be truly happy it is necessary to live a good life

We need to feel that we are doing something useful with our lives

Some people get a sense of achievement from their work

Others find happiness in bringing up their children

Religion or a sense of purpose can also be a source of happiness

 

Success

People define success in different ways

Some people get a sense of achievement from raising a family

For others, success is defined by wealth or status

We often think of rich and famous people as being successful in life

Millionaires like Bill Gates are considered to be successful

They have risen to the top in their chosen professions

For some, being successful means achieving personal or professional goals

They see success as the result of hard work

Success in any field requires long-term planning and effort

 

Nature or Nurture

Some people believe that our personalities are determined mainly by genetics

We inherit our abilities and talents from our parents

Others think that our education and upbringing are more important

We develop according to the influences around us

Our personalities and achievements depend more on nurture than nature

Many people argue that we control our own destinies

We can shape our own personalities

By working hard we can achieve and goal that we put our minds to

Many successful people are “self-made”

We are not limited by our genetic characteristic or upbringing

 

Sport and Leisure

Sports and Politics

Some people think that sport and politics should remain separate

Governments are involved in the hosting of sporting events such as the Olympics.

These events attract investment and create jobs.

The Olympic Games are an advertisement for the host nation

They attract huge numbers of visitors and sports fans

Wealthy countries tend to hold these events

Developing countries should be given the chance to become hosts

 

Positives of television

Watching television is a good way to relax

It is many people’s favorite way to wind down after a hard day at work

Television programs can be entertaining and enjoyable

Viewers have access to a huge variety of entertainment channels

Television brings the best comedians, musicians and actors into our homes

Programmers can also be informative and educational

News coverage makes the public aware of events around the world

Documentaries can make learning more interesting

 

Negatives of Television

Television is having a negative impact on society

Some people link violence on television with crime rates in the real world

Children copy the behavior they see on the screen

Children are less healthy because they spend less time palying

Advertisers direct their marketing at children

Most programs do not require much thought

Watching TV is a waste of time

 

Opinions about Television

Television has many benefits

However, it can be addictive

Children should play outside rather than sit in front of a screen all day

Behaviour shown on TV can influence people

Parents should choose carefully what their children watch

Children should not be exposed to violence, swearing or sexual images

Advertising during children’s programs should be strictly controlled

TV companies should make more positive, educational programs

 

Positives of the Internet

There are many advantages to using the Internet

It gives us instant access to information on almost any subject

Shops and other services are now available online

People can buy goods and services from the comfort of their homes

The Internet is starting to replace other forms of entertainment

It has revolutionized communication

We can keep in touch by email or instant messenger services

Video messaging is becoming common for business meetings

 

Negatives of the internet

Many websites contain offensive content

Some sites show violent or sexual images

Parents find it difficult to control what their children see online

They do not always know who their children are chatting to

With so many websites it is difficult to search for good information

Criminals increasingly use the Internet to steal people’s money

 

Positives of Mobile Phones

The mobile phone is the most popular gadget in today’s world

Mobile phones have revolutionized the way we communicate

We can stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are

Users can send text messages, surf the Internet, take photos and listen to music

Mobiles have also become fashion accessories

 

Negatives of Mobile Phones

Mobiles phones can be a problem in some public places

Ringing phones cause disturbance in cinemas and school lessons

Some people are not aware that others can hear their conversations

Mobile phones may also interfere with electronic equipment

Their waves could cause damage to our brains

Mobile phones can also be a dangerous distraction

Using a phone while driving reduces the driver’s concentration

Mobile phones are a popular target for thieves

 

Opinion about Mobile Phones

The benefits of mobile phones outweigh the drawbacks

We need to use these phones with care

 

Tourism

Positives of Tourism

Tourism is a popular leisure activity

People go on holiday to relax and have fun

Tourists can experience different cultures

They can sunbathe on beaches or go sight-seeing

Travelling abroad opens our minds

We can learn to speak other languages

The tourist trade is vital for some economies

It creates employment in services like accommodation, transport and entertainment

Some areas rely on tourism for their income

Tourists spend money

Tourism attracts investment from multi-national companies

It helps to improve the standard of living

Low-cost airlines are making it cheaper to travel abroad

 

Negative effects of tourism

Tourism can have a negative effect on the natural environment

The building of facilities and infrastructure can destroy the habitat of wild animals

Beautiful beaches are spoilt by the building of hotels

Tourism creates pollution and waste

It puts pressure on local resources

Local traditional and cultures may be endangered

A rise in the cost of living affects local people

The price of goods, services and housing may increase significantly

 

The future of tourism

Government should introduce laws to protect natural environments and local cultures

Tourism should have a low impact on wildlife

Renewable resources like solar or water power should be used

Waste should be recycled

Local businesses such as farms should be supported

 

Traditional vs Modern

Losing traditional skills

Because of industrialization and global trade, many traditions have disappeared

Global advertising encourages everyone to buy the same products

Most products are now made in factories

Machinery has replaced skilled human labour

Factory work is boring and leaves people feeling unfulfilled

Goods are produced very quickly and in large numbers

Products are cheaper, which means that more people can buy them

Examples

Clothes are mass produced in standard sizes

People wear similar clothes, rather than traditional costumes

Jeans and T-shirt are now worn throughout the world

Historic buildings took skilled craftsmen years to build

Modern concrete, steel and glass buildings are built in only weeks or months

There are fewer people who can create hand-made goods

 

Traditional customs

Traditional customs are still important during weddings and religious festivals

People wear traditional costumers and eat special foods

It is important to maintain our different cultural identities

We should celebrate festivals, teach traditional skills and protect historic places

 

Transport

Traffic problems

Traffic congestion is caused by commuters travelling to work

Most people live in the suburbs outside city centre

Commuters tend to travel at the same time of day

They tend to travel alone

Cars and road space are not used efficiently

This causes traffic jams during the rush hour

 

Traffic solutions

In order to reduce traffic we should change our working habits

The internet can now be used to connect people

More people could work from home

Meetings can be held as video conferences

Workers could be given flexible timetables

Another solution would be to tax drivers

Workers should share their cars and travel together

In London, for example, there is a congestion charge

This helps to raise money for better public transport

Public transport needs to be reliable and efficient

 

Road safety

Driving while tired or drunk is extremely dangerous

Mobile phones can be a dangerous distraction for drivers

They draw the driver’s attention away from the road

The use of phones while driving has been banned in many countries

Punishments are becoming stricter

Television campaigns are used to remind people to drive safely

Speed cameras have become more common

Speed bumps are another form of traffic calming

Many streets are designed with the aim of slowing traffic down

 

Water

Importance of clean water

Water is as necessary natural resource

Humans need access to clean, safe drinking water in order to live

Poor water quality is a major cause of disease and death in some countries

Water usually needs to be treated before we can drink it

Developing countries often lack the means to treat and supply water to citizens

Developed countries tend to have much better sanitation

Citizens have access to clean tap water

Drinking water is not contaminated by sewage or waste water

The supply of clean water would improve public health in many developing countries

 

Water supply

Urban life would be impossible without water supply systems

These systems are massive engineering projects

Many professionals are involved in their planning, construction and maintenance

The supply and distribution of water are major concerns

Water is becoming scarce in some countries

Areas that suffer droughts often need to import water

As populations grow, there is more pressure on water supplies

This could lead to a water crisis

 

Water and politics

The supply of water is also an important political issue

Huge amount of water are needed for agriculture and industry

The irrigation of crops accounts for a large proportions of water use

A water crisis could lead to political conflicts or even wars

 

Bottled Water: Opinions

Some people carry bottles of water wherever they go

For example, they take bottles of water to work or to the gym

They believe that bottled water is healthier than tap water

They also argue that it tastes better

However, other people believe that we should consume less bottled water

Plastic water bottles add to litter and waste problems

Companies should not be able to make a profit from water

It is unethical to make money by selling packaged water

There is no difference in quality between bottled and tap water

 

Work

Self-employment

Nowadays, it is easy to set up a company

The Internet provides a global marketplace

Self-employment offers greater freedom than working for a company

However, there are risks to starting a new business

Self-employed people may face financial difficulties

Many businesses fail to make a profit

There is less stability in self-employment

There are no benefits like pensions, sick pay and holiday pay

Self-employment involved hard work, long hours and total responsibility

 

Unemployment

Unemployment is a big problem for individuals, communities and society

Some people are unable to find a job

They may not have the sufficient level of education or qualifications

They may find themselves homeless

Unemployment causes frustration and stress

Jobless people may become involved in crime as a means to get money

The unemployed need careers advice

Governments need to provide vocational courses and retraining

 

Work/Life Balance

It is important to achieve a balance between work time and leisure or family time

Too much work can result in stress and poor health

“workaholics” may neglect their families and friends

People need to take regular holidays

Companies should be expect employees to work overtime

Nowadays, many people work part-time or have flexible working hours

Technology allow people to work from home

Many companies provide childcare facilities

A good work/ life balance can raise job satisfaction

Happy, healthy workers are more productive

 

Technology and work

Internet, fax and mobile phone technologies have revolutionized working life

Workers can communicate via email, online networks and video conferencing

Technology can connect workers in different countries

It gives people more freedom

It can also save time and money

Some people believe that offices could disappear in the future

Virtual online offices may replace them

 

Child labour

In some countries, children are exploited

They do repetitive jobs for very low pay

Children are often used in agriculture and factory work

The employment of children is prohibited in other countries

Many people think that children should be free to enjoy their childhood

Governments should make education a priority

They should build new schools

They should supply the resources to educate children

Children need to be given the knowledge and skills for adult life

 

YOUNG ADULTS DOING MANDATORY COMMUNITY WORK

 

1. Benefits for involved young adults (age between 18 & 25)

- Learn to stand on their feet: survival skills; become both physically & mentally tough; benefit them in future

- Learn to appreciate disciplines, be well aware of the necessity to follow oders & instructions, be able to control their mood & to respect their leader

- Hardships create opportunities for them to reveal potential; strengths & qualities

- Good resume (CV)

2. Benefits for community

- Effective way of educating young people about patriotism

- A way of training future leader

- To reduce crime rate among young people.

 

OVERSEAS STUDY

 

Advantages

1. More advanced education systems in developed countries

- University courses in these countries are more job oriented, more responsive to labour market, more integrated in socio-economic development trends, university in most developing countries by contrast are still refer to as “ivory fawers” (thá p tri thứ c), focusing more on providing academic knowledge and skills needed by the labour market.

2. Oversea students can access modern technologies, even state-of-the-art ones (cô ng nghệ tiê n tiế n nhấ t) and be involved in research project; gain practical skills.

3. More independent and mature

4. Exposure to different culture

 

Disadvantages

1. Culture shock: New climate; New natural & social environment; Homesickness and loneliness

2. Financial difficulties facing private students

3. High cost of living/living cost

4. Braindrain

 

LEARNING ENGLISH IN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES IS THE ONLY WAY TO MASTER THE LANGUAGE?

Agree

1. Studying environment is very important so learn English any time, any space and come naturally.

2. Easily access to native speakers or teachers; aware of correct accent and pronunciation from the beginning.

3. Experience the foreign culture

 

Disagree

1. In other countries which have many English course that have native teachers or not. It is also a effective way to learn English if learning hard.

2. Learning in your own country will be a safer (and cheaper) option than going abroad; less stress and fewer problems in accommodation, expensive tuition and living costs.

 

TEENAGERS SHOULD DO A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS OR THEY SHOULD FOCUS ON THOSE OF THEIR CHOICE

 

Point A

1. These subject cover all aspects of nature and social life. Students would be well-equipped with survival skills & academic knowledge for the future lives

2. Doing wide range of subject enables to make better of choice of those they want to focus on.

3. All fields are interrelated; broad background knowledge would be helpful.

4. This make children be difficult to develop their gifts. Teenagers spend most of time in school, so they have no time to learn other subjects.

 

Point B

1. More effective; students better motivated if they were aloud to pursue their interest

2. Spend more time to spend on other subjects; dig deep into each issue: do research, do assignments, field work, experiments, give presentation

- Translate knowledge from books into their own knowledge

3. Save resources for society

4. No school program, however many subjects it cover, would provide teenagers with enough background knowledge self-study skills are essential.

 

WEARING SCHOOL UNIFORM

Advantages

1. Make thing more equal for all students.

2. Equal on an economic level

3. Prevent envy and jealousy about stylish clothes

4. Form friendship based on personality not clothes.

5. Reduce unequal treatment by teachers.

6. Enhance solidarity

7. Encourage the individual students of a school to feel like part of a bigger group.

 

Disadvantages

1. School uniforms limit children to show their individualism in clothes.

2. Some families cant afford those uniforms because it’s too expensive.

 

LONG OR SHORT VACATION IN THE YEAR FOR STUDENT

 

Short vacation

1. Easier for parents to schedule vacations.

2. Hard for parents to make a plan for the time in long vacation: expensive, unsafe for children.

3. Better for economy and tourism.

4. Overcrowded in holiday seasons.

5. Children are better focused on study

 

Long vacation

1. School buildings are air-conditioned in summer hot.

2. Students can take part in the real world; gaining experiences.

 

STUDY ALONE OR WITH A GROUP

 

Advantages of studying alone

1. In case the group don't take studying seriously; distracted, interruptions

2. Absolutely quite

3. Depend on your habits and personality

4. If you are sociable, it‘s too tempted to socialize.

 

Advantages of studying in a group

1. Exchange information about the topic: comparing notes, discuss various aspects of a topic; clearer arguments.

2. Focused on studying: good discipline; no wasted time.

What are disadvantages of studying in a group?

 

SCHOOL SHOULD ASK CHILDREN TO EVALUATE THEIR TEACHERS

 

1. Help teachers to perfect themselves: Inform teacher of how students react both to their teaching methods and to them as individuals.

2. Encourage teachers, give them confidence.

3. Helpful for school administrators assessment of the quality of their teachers.

4. Good exercise for students; understand better what is expected of them.

5. Teach students responsibility: Give students feelings that they have a voice in what happen in their schools.

 

SOME STUDENTS LIKE CLASSES WHERE TEACHERS LECTURE (DO ALL OF THE TALKING) IN CLASS. OTHER STUDENTS PREFER CLASS WHERE THE STUDENTS DO SOME OF TALKING. WHICH TYPE OF CLASS DO YOU PREFER?

Advantages of lecture

1. Teacher give the student the information at their best.

2. Students gain their experience and knowledge.

 

Advantages of discussion

1. develop students? T activeness.

2. Develop students? T interactive skill.

3. Teachers feel more comfortable.

4. Students study more effectively:

5. One effective way of studying is: making mistake.

6. Discussion is always a better way for gaining information.

7. Students have to consider the problems right at the class to know to what extent they understand.

 

TEACHER SHOULD BE PAID ACCORDING TO HOW MUCH THEIR STUDENTS LEARN

 

Why shouldn't teachers be paid according to how much their students learn? how good do their students perform in examinations

1. Students will miss out on a lot of education that cant be measured on a test, because teacher will start to teach only what students need to get high test scores.

2. Some less able students would be disadvantaged. Teachers may ignore students who have learning difficulties because they have to push the majority of the students.

3. On what basis should teachers be paid?

 

DISTERUPT SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE A NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON OTHERS. STUDENTS WHO ARE NOISY AND DISOBEDIENT SHOULD BE GROUPED TOGETHER AND TAUGHT SEPARATELY. AGREE OR DISAGREE

 

we separate disruptive students for the purpose:

1. Limiting their educational opportunities.

2. A sort of prison; never recover from the experience; problems for the wider society.

 

What is the alternative?

1. Investigate for the reason

2. The work is too easy

3. Teachers are uninspiring; solution

 

THE GOVERNMENT OF YOUR COUNTRY IS GOING TO OFFER A NUMBER OF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS, IN WHICH ACADEMIC SUBJECTS SHOULD THESE SCHOLARSHIPS BE OFFERED TO BENEFIT YOUR COUNTRY.

 

Why offer scholarships to excellent students committed to agricultural science and technology?

1. Vietnam is an agricultural country.

2. The production is limited due to the lack of advanced agricultural technology and farming methods.

3. Vietnamese students would be encouraged and facilitated to acquire advanced agricultural science and technology to apply to the farms and rice fields

4. 70% population would enjoy increased production, higher quality products, more job opportunities, and higher incomes.

 

Why offer scholarships to excellent students committed to information technology?

1. Pivotal role of this field in pushing up their economies.

2. Vn enjoy comparative advantages in human resource since our students rank high in international and regional computer science and maths contests.

3. Ignoring computer science in this IT world, Vietnam would risk lagging behind in the decades to come.

 

IN SOME COUNTRIES, TEENAGERS HAVE JOBS WHILE THEY ARE STILL STUDENTS. AGREE OR DISAGREE

Agree

1. Teenagers who work early are more mature and independent than those do not work

2. they have experience in work, which is useful for their future jobs

3. They have responsibility with money and the labor cost value.

- When they know how hard to earn money, they utilize money more effectively

- They can earn money to buy books, games, or even though spend for school fee, which help their parents to raise them

4. They can nurture their skills and social knowledge.

 

Disagree

1. Negative impact on their learning, and eventually on their grades.

2. Disrupt a teenager’s home life. If they work, they will lack time for playing or sleeping, which results in negative effect on their health.

3. He’s missing out on the fun of being young. He has a whole lifetime in which he’ll have to earn a living

 

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASSES OR BE OPTIONAL FOR STUDENTS.

 

Ads of attending the class?

1. Personal experience can help people learn about themselves and the world outside the classroom, but when it comes to learning about academic subjects, students need to be in class.

2. In class, students receive the benefit of the teacher’s knowledge.

3. Attending classes on any subject teaches more than just facts. It teaches students how to learn, how to absorb information and apply what they’ve learned to other situations.

4. Teach them how to work with the other members of the class.

5. Teach students responsibility and discipline.

 

A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS OR HIGHER EDUCATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ONLY TO GOOD STUDENTS. DISCUSS OD WHICH VIEW DO YOU AGREE WITH?

Why everyone should have the opportunity to attend college?

1. Education is a valuable investment in future career earnings.

2. People with college degrees make more money and have more opportunities later.

3. Everyone should have a period to learn about themselves before they begin to work and earn money.

4. College is a time to meet different people, separate from your parents, and begin to define you as a person.

5. Anyone should be given a chance to see how far she can go.

 

Why tertiary should be available to only good students?

1. Higher education is very expensive.

2. Might be a waste of money to send someone to college who might not be able to handle the course work.

3. A big investment of time for studying.

4. A weak student should get a job and earn some money.

 

LIVE IN UNIVERSITY DORMITORIES, OR APARTMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY?

Why live on campus their first two years?

1. freshmen and sophomores need the stability of campus life

2. living on campus makes it easier to get oriented to the way things are done.

3. You get the whole university experience

4. You interact more with other students.

5. The older students in the dormitory can be a big help for the new students

6. Major task is study.

7. Feel more a part of the university community.

8. More opportunities for becoming involved in university activities and networking with student leaders and university administration.

 

Why live off campus their last two years?

1. Juniors and seniors need the independence of off - campus life.

2. Finding an apartment, dealing with leases and landlord’s regulations, cooking meals, and figuring out budgets are all good practice for life after graduation; grow into adulthood.

3. A better perspective on what is going on around them.

 

WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE THE UNIVERSITY ASSIGN A STUDENT TO SHARE A ROOM, OR WOULD YOU RATHER CHOOSE YOUR OWN ROOMMATE?

 

Advantages of roommate from university assign?

1. Student should meet new people and be open to new experience.

2. We can change roommate in the next semester if not comfortable.

3. We can play an decisive role when making a list.

4. Someone who is different from us would be interesting.

5. Chance to get a roommate from another culture.

 

EDUCATION IS RECOGNIZED AS VITAL TO THE FUTURE OF ANY SOCIETY IN TODAY’S WORLD. GOVERNMENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD SHOULD MAKE EDUCATION COMPULSORY FOR ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 15. AGREE OR DISAGREE?

 

Benefits of compulsory education

1. At a young age, students are unlikely to be sufficiently mature to make sensible decisions about their lives.

2. In today’s society, where increasingly high levels of skills and knowledge are required of the workforce; need at least basic education.

3. The governments provide a basic education for children for free; their parents have nothing to lose.

4. Some parents who do not want to follow the policy do not realize the necessity of a basic education.

5. In fact, a basic education is a major foundation for every career.

 

Disadvantages of compulsory education

1. Low income families may not be able to afford to keep their children at school.

2. Children can help bring in much needed income.

3. Compulsory schooling might be psychological damaging for the students who are not motivated to learn

 

EDUCATION IS A CRITICAL FACTOR IN A COUNTRY’S DEVELOPMENT. OPINION IS DIVIDED. HOWEVER, ON WHETHER A DEVELOPING COUNTRY WITH LIMITED RESOURCES SHOULD GIVE PRIORITY TO IMPROVING AND EXPANDING BASIC EDUCATION FOR THE MASSES OR TO PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE LEADERS.

 

Why should improve and expand basic education?

1. Everyone born to this world is equal and, hence, is entitled to receiving basic education.

2. Only by improving basic education could a poor nation encourage its people to discover their potential, which would translate into their knowledge and skills to be employed at work, thus/thereby improving productivity and, ultimately, living standards.

3. It’s common people who make up the largest part of the workforce.

4. The moral question of equal opportunities for everyone. On what criteria can a young person be judged as a potential future leader or just as a common person?

5. Deprive the involved individual of higher education opportunity to explore his/her full potential, and might also deprive the nation of a potential clever leader.

 

DESCRIBE THE MAJOR PURPOSE OF EDUCATION IN SOCIETY

 

1. Well - educated and good citizens.

2. Skillful and qualified workforce.

 

TOO MUCH EDUCATION IS DANGEROUS. IF PEOPLE RECEIVE MORE EDUCATION THAN THEY NEED TO FUNCTION IN THEIR JOB, IT ONLY BREEDS DISSATISFACTION. AGREE OR DISAGREE

Too much education is dangerous?

1. Education gives people unrealistic ambitions: the law of the market decrees that not every one can be a managing director.

2. There is very little point in training people for a level of job that they can never hope to achieve.

3. Education is expensive. Over-education is a waste of time and money.

4. Students tend to be a disruptive influence on society: found at the forefront of radical organisation.

 

Why should invest in education?

1. Most countries need a high standard of human resources in order to compete in the world market.

2. Uneducated people unable to show initiative.

3. Constantly changing technology means that the workforce has to be flexible and receptive to new ideas in order to be of value to employers.

4. Moral question: who has the right to say how much education a person is entitled to? What criteria could be used to decide a level of schooling?

 

EDUCATION IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTRY. AGREE OR DISAGREE

 

Why education is the most important factor?

1. Education provides basis for other skills.

2. Literacy improves working person’s capability.

3. Creates self/ national respect.

4. Education provides basis for healthy population.

 

Why education is not the most important factor?

1. Health is more important than education.

2. Economic development is important, and may only need unskilled workers.

3. Difficult to find enough trained teachers.

 

TOO MUCH IMPORTANCE IS ATTACHED EXAMS AT SCHOOL. AGREE OR DISAGREE

 

Why say too much importance is given to exams and that it is time to change the way we monitor out children’s development at school?

1. Firstly, I think that the examination system is unfair because sometimes two students with the same ability in a subject get very different exam results. This is because one is much better at taking exams than the other.

2. Apart from this, exam questions often test how much a student has remembered about the things he or she has been taught in the classroom.

3. As a result, students are often encouraged to learn facts by heart, instead of how to use the information and how to think for themselves.

4. Lastly, it seems to me that exams sometimes have a bad effect on teaching, as teachers are usually judged by the exam results of their students.

5. Consequently, they are often more interested in preparing their students for the exams than in making their lessons lively and stimulating.

 

PEOPLE SHOULD READ THOSE BOOKS THAT ARE ABOUT REAL EVENT, REAL PEOPLE, AND ESTABLISHED FACTS. AGREE OR DISAGREE

Disagree

1. The real world is too complicated for children; innocent and inexperienced to know the real facts and understand what is a real life about

2. Comic books will disappear as well as animated films and fiction movies; nothing happens to excite the mind and spirit.

 

SOME CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE NATURAL ABILITY FOR LEARNING OTHER LANGUAGES. THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD NOT BE FORCED TO LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. AGREE OR DISAGREE

 

Disagree

1. If a child can be fluent in his/her first language, s/he can also be fluent in any other language because of the same brain mechanism.

2. Long term benefits; expose children to another culture, raising their awareness of culture diversity of the world.

3. Essential for work as globalization proceeds; high level job opportunity will be open.

 

MANY PEOPLE AGREE THAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE COMPULSORY FOR ALL CHILDREN UNTIL A CERTAIN AGE. OTHERS, HOWEVER, ARGUE THAT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY SHOULD BE FREE TO DECIDE WHEN THEY LEAVE SCHOOL. DISCUSS

 

Point A

1. Children are too young to make sensible decisions; leave school early would deprive them of higher education opportunity.

2. Gender equality; discrimination would limit girls access to education, thus hindering socio-economic development

 

Point B

1. Low income families may not be able to afford to keep their children at school.

2. Forced education might be spychologically damaging for those who are not motivated to learn.

 

Animal rights. 3

3. Cities. 5

4. Crime. 6

5. Education. 8

6. Environment. 14

7. Family. 17

8. Gender. 19

9. Genetic Engineering. 20

10.     Global issues. 21

11.     Government and Society. 22

12.     Guns and Weapons. 24

13.     Health. 26

14.     Housing and Architecture. 27

15.     Language. 28

16.     Money. 28

17.     Personality. 29

18.     Sport and Leisure. 30

19.     Television, Internet, Phones. 31

20.     Tourism. . 33

21.     Traditional vs Modern. 34

22.     Transport. 35

23.     Water. 36

24.     Work. 37

 

 

Ideas for IELTS topics

Who is this book for?

Many students have no ideas or opinions about IETLS writing topics. Even if your grammar is perfect, you will not get a high IELTS score if you do not know what to write. This book is for students who want to go into the writing exam feeling confident that they have excellent ideas, opinions and vocabulary for as many topics as possible

How do you get an IELTS score of 7 or higher?

The key to a high score is not grammar, it is not your use of words like “moreover” or “in addition”, and it is not your use of phrases like “this is controversial issue nowadays”.

To get a high score you need to use good “topic language” (words and phrases that are related to the question topic). You need good ideas in order to answer the question well.

How should you prepare for IELTS writing task 2?

There is an enormous amount of advice on my website ielts-simon.com. Here is a summary of what I suggest:

- Spend more time preparing than testing

When you test yourself, you find out what your level is, but you do not learn anything new. You will not improve if you only write test essays. Before writing an essay, study the topic and prepare your ideas, opinions and vocabulary.

- Steal my ideas

If you only use the vocabulary that you already know, you will not learn anything new, and you will not improve.  Practise linking my topic ideas together to write “perfect essays”. See the website for examples of how to do this.

- Use this book together with the website

The website ielts-simon.com contains lessons and videos that show you how to use the ideas from this book. You can speak to me there if you have any questions.

Content

24 topics:

1. Advertising

 

Positives of Advertising

 

Advertising is a key part of modern business

Companies need to tell customers about their products

Advertisements inform us about the choices we have

Advertising is a creative industry that employs many people

Without advertising we would have less choice

Without advertising there would be higher unemployment

Advertising is a form of modern art

People enjoy adverts

 

Negatives of Advertising

 

Advertising manipulates people

It aims to persuade people that buying a product will make them happier

Advertisers focus on selling a brand image

They use glamorous, successful people

We now live in a consumer culture

We are persuaded to follow the latest trend

We are encouraged to associate certain brands with a higher status

Advertisers often aim their marketing at children

Children can easily be influenced by advertisements.

Children put pressure on parents to buy them things

 

Opinions about Advertising

 

Advertising should be regulated

Advertising aimed at children should be controlled or even banned

Unhealthy foods should not be marketed in a way that attracts children

Products that can be risk to healthy should display warnings

In some countries it is illegal to advertise cigarettes on television

Warnings must be displayed on cigarette packets

However, advertising is necessary in free market economies

It creates demand for products

Governments should only censor false information or products that are harmful

 

2. Animal rights

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