Chia sẻ kinh nghiệm IELTS (Link download tài liệu trang 98)

Chia sẻ kinh nghiệm IELTS (Link download tài liệu trang 98)

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THE MEDIA
1. New e***ors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 1)
2. The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping peoplê?Ts ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Model tests for the IELTS)
3. Television is dangerous because it has destroyed the family living and communication. Some people said that it absorb peoplê?Ts time too much that they have no time to talk to each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)
4. Some people said the age of books is past. The information will be presented by video, computers, televisions, films. Others think the books and the written words will be necessary for spread information and complete education. Discuss. (China writing)
5. Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the culture development of your society?
6. We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we can?Tt trust the journalist. Discuss, what do you think is the important qualities that a journalist should have? (China writing)

EDUCATION
1. In many countries schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? (Cambridge IELTS 4)
2. Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many people children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum? (IELTS Practice tests with answers)
3. Because of the pressure of new subjects such as business studies, many schools have dropped sport or physical education (PE) from the curriculum. How important is sport or PE in a young personâ?Ts education? (Ielts on Track)
4. Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn the language. Do you agree with this statement? (Model tests for the IELTS)
5. The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay at home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (IELTS *****ccess)
6. In order to learn a new language well, you should also get to know the culture and the lifestyle. To what extent do you agree with this idea? (August 22nd, 2006)
7. Only formal examinations, written or practical, can give a clear picture of studentsâ?T true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course word and project are poor measures of student ability. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Academic writing practice)
8. Academic achievement at school or university is the only true measure of a personâ?Ts intelligence. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ielts Foundation)
9. Some people think that university should not provide theoretical knowledge, but to give practical training benefit to society. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)
10. Some people say that universities should be concerned with educating people so that they will have wide general knowledge and be able to consider important matters from an informed viewpoint. Other people say that universities should simply train students to do the jobs required by society and not concern themselves with broader issues. Discuss. (Insearch prepare for Ielts)
11. The wealth of a nation is said to depend on the health of its citizens. Yet, in the modern knowledge-based economies of the world, education is more and more being seed as the main force in the development of all countries. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Academic writing practice)
12. Education is the single most important factor in the development of a developing country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Passport to Ielts)
13. Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Focus on Ielts)
14. Most education systems rely on examinations to encourage children to study, but as a result, children suffer from too much stress and they never learn to be creative. Therefore, examinations should be abolished. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
15. All educational facilities should be funded by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Passport to Ielts)
16. Who should be responsible for childrenâ?Ts education: the school or parents? Give your opinion and reasons. (Model tests for the IELTS)
17. Firm discipline is a necessary part of teaching children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Passport to Ielts)
18. Many parents use punishment to teach the different between right and wrong to kids. Many think punishment is necessary to held children learn the distinction between right and wrong. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)
19. Too much education is dangerous. If people receive more education than they need to function in their job, it only breeds dissatisfaction. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Reading and Writing module)
20. Parents and family background have more influence than teachers of a young personâ?Ts learning and academic achievement. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ielts Foundation)
21. To be successful in education, it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
22. Most people think that teachers should teach students how to judge right and wrong and how to behave well. Some feel that people should just teach students academic subject. Discuss. (China writing)
23. Some people think that there are benefits in going to private secondary schools. Others feel that private secondary school can have negative effect on the society as a whole. What is your opinion? Justify and give examples according to your knowledge or experience. (September 6th, 2006) (China writing)
24. Education is a lifelong task. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (September 12th, 2002)
25. Government should spend more money on education than on recreation and sport. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (March 7th, 2003)
26. As reading is important for good education, we should encourage children to read whatever appeals to them. Discuss. (China writing)
27. University graduates receive higher salaries than those who have a lower education. Therefore, some people say such students should pay for all their tuition fees. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)
28. Is education losing its value? (China writing)
29. Some people think educate children of different abilities together will benefit them. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and give special courses. Discuss. (China writing)
30. Some people believe that students who want to go to university after graduation from high school should have about one yearâ?Ts time to get a job to obtain work experience or have a travel to enlarge their vision. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)
31. People who have original ideas are of much greater value to society than those who are simply able to copy the ideas of others well. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Insight into Ielts)
32. Should there be a minimum school leaving age, or should students and their parents be free to decide when they leave school?
33. Some say that it is good for children to stay away from their families and go to boarding school. Others say that children had better live with their families and attend a day school. Discuss.

WORK AND JOBS
1. The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of learning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Cambridge IELTS 1)
2. In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 3)
3. It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (IELTS Practice tests with answers)
4. In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Meanwhile, we see some politicians enjoying power well into their eighties. Clearly, there is little agreement on an appropriate retirement age. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? (Model tests for the IELTS)
5. People today move to new cities or new countries more than ever before and experience many challenges. What strategies are there to meet these challenges? (Ielts on Track)
6. Some people argue that the government should give every unemployed person a mobile phone and should make sure they have access to the Internet. They believe this is the best way of using public money to reduce the problem of unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Focus on Ielts)
7. As there is increasing unemployment in the world, while at the same time those who have jobs are working harder and harder, it would be better to have a four-day working week for everyone, and so to create more jobs. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
8. Some people prefer to stay in the same job for the same company, but others prefer to change jobs frequently. Discuss. (China writing)
9. Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?(Ielts practice plus)

MONEY AND FINANCE
1. Many people judge success solely by money and material possessions. However, success can be achieved or measured in other ways. Discuss. (Ielts Foundation)
2. ?oMoney can not buy happiness? it is often claimed. But with money you can buy most of the things that are necessary for happiness: good food, accommodation, entertainment, travel, quality health carê? No wonder most people want to make as much money as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)

POLITICS
1. A countryõ?Ts first duty to its citizens is to protect them. Therefore, it is logical that defense should take up a significant proportion of the national budget. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Reading and Writing module)
2. Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals tackle these problems. (Ielts Foundation)
3. Future plans which is to design prisons for learning and working, with bigger cells containing computers that will enable study and communication, have been criticized for trying to turn prisons into õ?oholiday campsõ? and õ?owasting taxpayersõ?T moneyõ?. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ielts Foundation)
4. A governmentõ?Ts role is only to provide defense capability and urban infrastructure (road, water suppliesõ?Ư). All other services (education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Insearch prepare for Ielts)

THE ENVIRONMENT
1. The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying more up to date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree with this statement? (Model tests for the IELTS)
2. One day the worldâ?Ts oil and gas reserves will run out. The search for alternative energy sources like wind power, solar power, burning waste and water power are causing as much environmental damage as the oil and nuclear power sources they are intended to replace. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Academic writing practice)
3. At present we rely on oil for most our energy needs. However, oil is a fossil fuel and causes air pollution, and it will eventually run out. Nuclear energy is the only practical and clean source of energy for the world. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
4. Trees are essential for the existence of the human race as they provide the oxygen that we need *****rvive. Yet, daily all around the globe, large areas of woodland are being destroyed. Many people feel that they as individuals can do nothing and that only governments and large companies can halt the destruction. To what extent do you agree with this? (Academic writing practice)
5. Climate change is now an accepted threat to our planet, but there is not enough political action to control excessive consumerism and pollution. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ielts on Track)
6. The environment is one of the most important issues in the world today, but governments are not doing enough about it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
7. Damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Passport to Ielts)
8. Most pollution, especially air and water pollution, is caused by industry. If we want to protect the environment, we should make factories and other forms of industry pay of all the pollution that they cause. That is the only way to make sure that the owners will make a serious effort to reduce the pollution that they cause. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
9. Nowadays, environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual person or individual country. In other words, it is an international problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (October 4th, 2003)
10. Waste disposal presents increasing problems, especially in urban areas. Cause, effect, solution (China writing)
11. The best way to solve the worldâ?Ts environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)

HEALTH CARE
1. ?oPrevention is better than curê?. Out of a country?Ts health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Cambridge IELTS 2)
2. A number of different medical tra***ions are now widely known and used: Western medicine (using drugs and surgery), herbal medicine (using needles at certain points of the body), homoeopathy (using minute doses of poisons), and so on. How important is the patient?Ts mental attitude towards his/her treatment in determining the effectiveness of the treatment? (Model tests for the IELTS) (China writing)
3. Most developed countries spend a large proportion of their heath budgets on expensive medical technology and procedures. This money should be spent instead on health education to keep people well. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ielts on Track)
4. The quality of health care a person receives should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of heath care for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Reading and Writing module)
5. Some people claim that using tobacco has brought several social problems and smocking should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)
6. Should citizen take out private health insurance?
7. Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ielts Foundation)
8. What are the possible effects of living long on an individual and on the whole society? (July 5th, 2006)

TRAVELLING AND TOURISM
1. Tourism is a modern form of colonialism. It distorts local economies, causes environment damage and ruins the places it exploits. To what extent do you agree? (IELTS Practice tests with answers)
2. Most of the worldâ?Ts poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy tra***ional cultures and ways of life? Discuss. (Focus on Ielts)
3. According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average holiday is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Insight into Ielts)

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
1. The increasing role of English in the world today means that the learning of other languages is being neglected. This will have serious results for the continued use of these languages, and of their cultures. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
2. Young people are said to have lost many of the tra***ional values of the older generation. This does not matter, because the old values have no relevance in the modern world. We need to develop a whole new set of values. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Essay Writing)
3. Multicultural society brings more benefits to the country than drawbacks. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (September 3rd, 2006)
4. Over the past fifty years, young people began to gain status and power lost by old people. What is the cause and is it a good development or bad? (China writing)
5. Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate local custom and behaviors. Others think the host country should welcome cultural diversity. Discuss. (China writing)
6. The culture of different countries are becoming similar so there is no point for people to go traveling abroad for they could have same experience at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing)
7. Will the popularity of English and tourism harm the minorities and minor language? Discuss (China writing)
8. Some people think that it is more important to have one language to be adapted as the official international language. Others say that this will lead to the loss of culture and identity of their country. Discuss.