ESSAY TYPES

1. Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so medical services should not be
run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the
disadvantages?
2. Some people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others, however, say
that life for the elderly nowadays is much better than it was in the past. Discuss both these views
and give your own opinion.
3. The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest resources in its young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people argue that we should do research into our family history. Others agree with the
view that we should focus on the present and future generations. Discuss both these views and
give your own opinion.
5. Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some
people believe it is necessary, but others think that it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give
your own opinions.
6. More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They
get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
7. Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication
has a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
8. an increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve
their appearance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this
is a positive or negative development?

"Nowadays, as role models, famous people have increasing influence on the young. Is
it a positive or negative development?"
"It is a natural process of animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos,
etc.). There is no reason why people should stop this from happening. Do you agree
or disagree?"

"Some people want government to spend money on life on other planets, however,
others think it is a waste of public money when the earth has so many problems.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion."

"In some countries, university students live at home, while in other countries
university students go to other cities rather than live with their family. Do you think
the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
"Nowadays, an increasing number of people like to move away from their friends
and families. Does the trend outweigh the disadvantages?"

"Nowadays, some parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. Why do
parents do this? Is this a positive or negative development for the children?"

"Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about the way their
employees dress, because what matters is the quality of their work. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?"

"Some people think that books are losing importance as a source of information and
entertainment. To what extent do you agree?"

"Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while
others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion."

"Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher
salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?"

"Some people think adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while
others think they should learn form teachers. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion."

"People spend too much time travelling to work or school. What are the reasons?
How can we solve this problem
"Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is
more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?"

"Young people who commit serious crimes, such as robbery or violent attacks should
be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

"Some people say that when deciding how taxes should be spent, governments should
prioritise health care. Other people believe that there are more important priorities
for taxpayers' money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion."

"All the university students should do voluntary work in their own time to help local
community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?"

"Some people think that with the increasing use of mobile phones and computers,
people lose the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?"

"Many people use social media to get in touch with other people and know about news
events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?"

"Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits. Why? How to
encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?"
"Most countries want to improve the standard of living through economic development,
however, others think the social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of
economic development outweigh the disadvantages?"
"Most countries want to improve the standard of living through economic development,
however, others think the social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of
economic development outweigh the disadvantages?"
"Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while
others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion"
"Many different countries have most shops and products as the same. Some consider it a
positive development, whereas others consider it negative. Discuss both sides and give your
opinion."
DE THI VIET IELTS 2023
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