TOM'S IELTS ACADEMIC MODULE



Top 10 Most Common IELTS Writing Task 2 Topics Pell? 100 COMMON IELTS ESSAY QUESTIONS - are 10 general topics that come up more often than all of the rest put together. They are:HealthEnvironmentEducationDevelopmentGlobalisationPublic TransportCriminal JusticeYouth CrimeTechnologyGovernment SpendingA]HEALTH*suitable for video on my IELTS website1]Recent research shows that the consumption of junk food is a major factor in poor diet and this is detrimental to health. Some people believe that better health education is the answer to this problem but others disagree. What is your opinion? 2]Despite advances in medicine there are concerns that certain diseases such as diabetes are increasing and some people believe future generations will face greater problems with health and die younger than we do today.?What is your opinion? 3]*Despite advances in medicine and improved access to healthcare, the overall level of health is falling in many countries. Why is this happening and what can be done to solve this problem? 4]Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet.Discuss both views and give your opinion. 5]The costs of medical health care are increasing all the time. Governments are finding it difficult to balance the health care budget. Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive health care system which provides free health services for all? Discuss your viewpoint on this issue. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. B]ENVIRONMENT1]Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual persons or individual countries. In other words, it is an international problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2]Both governments and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spend dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. 3]While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. 4]*Global warming is one of the biggest threats to our environment. What causes global warming? What solutions are there to this problem? C]EDUCATION + 7 OTHER TOPICS ON LINK BELOW: 1]Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. Do you agree?2]Do the benefits of study abroad justify the difficulties? What advice would you offer to a prospective student? 3]*Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay. 4]University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. 5]Some people think that educated people are more valuable than people who have learned skills through experience. Do you think that educated people are the most valuable for society? What kinds of skills can people learn through experience that can benefit society? D]TECHNOLOGY1]Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology.In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make??Has this been a positive or negative development? 2]Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games.What are the negative and positive impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects? 3]Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology? 4] *With the development of technology children are now living in a world that is completely different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this cause for society and the family? 5]When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? E]BUSINESS & MONEY1]Some people think that the only way to have success in business is to have a unique product. What factors, do you think, influence the success of a company? 2]Rich countries are getting richer while poor countries are getting poorer. What is the cause of this? What could be done to solve this problem? 3]Some people think that it is better for a country’s economy for people to spend money while others believe that it would be better for people to save money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. 4]Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards happiness? 5] An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online? 6]*Some people think that the only way to judge someone’s success in business is by the amount of money they make. Is money a true indicator of the success of a business? In what other ways could success in a business be measured? COMMUNICATION & PERSONALITY7]*Some people think that you can never become fluent in a language unless you have spent time living or working in that country. Do you agree? 8]Some people are multilingual, possibly because they come from a multicultural family or because they are gifted in languages, while others speak only one language. Do you think that people who speak more than one language are better at communication? ................
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