TOPICS FOR IELTS WRITING – TASK 1

Topic 1: Total Value of Exports From 2000 to 2005

The graph below shows the total value of exports and the value of fuel, food and manufactured goods exported by one country from 2000 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Topic 2: Proportion of Population Aged 65 And Over

The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.

Topic 3: Factors Affecting Work Performance

The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a university.

Topic 4: A Project for Eiffel Tower

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagrams below give information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and an outline project to extend it underground. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. You should write at least 150 words.

Topic 5: Consumer Speding in Five Different Countries 2002

The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category – 2002.

Topic 6: A New HyperMarket for the City of Pellington

The map below shows three proposed sites for a new hypermarket (A, B and C) in the city of Pellington.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Topic 7: Leisure Activities of Australian Children

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below gives information about the preferred leisure activities of Australian children. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. You should write at least 150 words.

Topic 8 : A Central Heating System

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagram below shows how a central heating system in a house works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

Toipic 9: Rental Charges and Salaries in London

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below provide information on rental charges and salaries in three areas of London. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. You should write at least 150 words.

Topic 10 Food budgets on Restaurant Meals

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. You should write at least 150.

TOPICS FOR IELTS WRITING – TASK 2

In this part of the writing test, you will be asked to write a well-organized essay on one of the following topics. For each essay, you should spend about 40 minutes and you should write at least 250 words. Remember to give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Topic 1

Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Topic 2

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Topic 3

Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems.

To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Topic 4

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

Topic 5

Nowadays, many students have the opportunity to study for part or all of their courses in foreign countries. While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also has a number of disadvantages.

Do you agree or disagree?

Topic 6

It is often difficult for young people to find a good job without previous work experience. Governments should encourage employers to choose young people when they need new workers.

Do you agree or disagree?

Topic 7

Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers.

Do you agree or disagree?

Topic 8

Life nowadays is generally much more stressful than in the past. Give some reasons why people suffer more from stress nowadays, and say what they can do to reduce it.

Topic 9

Young people are much more aware of and concerned about issues like the environment, poverty, and animal welfare than previous generations.

What is your own opinion?

Topic 10

Individuals can do nothing to change society. Any new developments can only be brought about by governments and large institutions.

How far do you agree or disagree?

Topic 11

Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it also takes away some of our freedom.

Do you agree or disagree?

Topic 12

It is wrong for the government to spend large amounts of money on artistic projects like paintings and sculptures for public places. They are not so important. It would be better for the government to spend the money on other things.

Do you agree or disagree with the statement and give your reasons.

Topic 13

Many people are using credit cards or loans to run up huge personal debts that they may be unable to repay. It should therefore be made more difficult for individuals to borrow large mounts of money.

What are your opinions on this?

Topic 14

Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies, rather than have free higher education provided by the state.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Topic 15

Recent research has shown that media like the Internet and TV have a greater influence over people’s lives than politicians.

Which do you consider to be the greater influence?

TOPIC FOR WRITING FROM BASIC TO LEVEL A

In this level, you are required to write a well-organized PARAGRAPH on one of the following topics. Be certain that you paragraph has a good topic sentence with enough supporting ideas. Also remember that your paragraph will be assessed basing on the following criteria:

1. Content (ideas presented in the paragraph).
2. Structure/ Organization of the paragraph (the topic sentence and supporting ideas)
3. Coherence and cohesion (links of ideas, the use of transitional signals to connect ideas)
4. Grammar (the accuracy in using grammar and the range of your sentence structures)
5. Vocabulary (the accuracy in using words to express your ideas and your range of vocabulary)

Type 1 – Description

1. Describe a teacher that you admire best.
2. Describe a place you have visited and you liked very much.
3. Describe a festival/ a celebration you have attended.
4. Describe a trip you have had recently.
5. Describe the happiest event in your life

Type 2 – Advantages and disadvantages

1. Advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of studying in a big and famous school/ university.
3. Advantages and disadvantages of watching television.
4. Advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
5. Advantages and disadvantages of working as a tour guide.

Type 3- Argumentative

1. “Public transportation is the best solution for traffic problems in many big cities.” Give you opinion.
2. “The Internet brings people both benefits and problems.” Do you agree?
3. “Outdoor activities are better for children than indoor ones.” Do you agree?
4. “Family is the most important thing in everyone’s life.” Do you agree?
5. “It is better to be the only child in a family than to have siblings (brothers and sisters).” Do you agree?

Others

1. What should people do to stay healthy?
2. What are three most important qualities that a good friend must have?
3. What should people do to improve their English writing skills?
4. Many people spend years studying English. However, they still cannot speak (or write) English well. What are the reasons for this?
5. What kind of job do you want to have in the future and why?