NEW Essay Questions from Overseas (2015)
海外雅思作文真题第四集
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IELTS Essay Questions
第一集 001-360
第二集 361-440
第三集 441-520
第四集 521-560
--Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
--To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience to support your opinion.
560>Spain-September 2015 (General Training)
Some people think that uniform at school is unnecessary and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
559>India-September 2015 (General Training)
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What are the problems can this situation cause? What are the possible solutions?
558>Nepal and Australia 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people believe that housing should be provided by the government for under-privileged and people who cannot affort to buy a house. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
557>Australia-September 2015 (General Training)
Some people think that both travelers and business people must have the same attitude to local people and the traditions of countries they visit. Do you agree or disagree?
556>Vietnam September 2015 (Academic Module)
Gvernments give a lot of support yo artists, even though some people think that it is a waste of money that could be used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
555>Australia September 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays we see more advertisements on the streets and on our TV screens. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience to support your opinion.
554>Australia-August 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people believe that universities should focus on providing academic skills, while others think that universities should pre[are students for their real future careers. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience to support your opinion.
553>Canada-August 2015 (Academic Module)
The development of new technologies is increasing rapidly and this influences people's life more than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience to support your opinion.
552>Pakistan and the UAE-August 2015 (General Training)
Many people believe that cooking is an essential life skill and should be taught to boys and girls in schools. Others disagree and believe that it is a waste of school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience to support your opinion.
551>Australia-August 2015 (Academic Module)
Most of our information comes from the Internet nowadays. Some people say that a large part of the information we get is incorrect. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include an relevant examples from your knowledge and experience to support your opinion.
550>the UAE-August 2015 (General Training)
In most developed countries the average expectancy is constantly increasing. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of this trend.
549>Qata-August 2015 (Academic Module)
Many developed countries are giving financial aid to the poor countries. However, this could not solve the problems of poverty in these countries and so other types of help are needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
548>India-August 2015 (General Training)
In some countries people prefer to live alone more than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Why?
547>Serbia-August 2015 (Academic Module)
The most important decision young people have to make is about choosing their career. Do you agree or disagree?
546>Singapore-August 2015 (Academic Module)
Nowadays there is a trend of rapid increase in already excessive use of natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water. What dangers does it bring? What are the possible solutions to address these issues?
545>Saudi Aabia and India-August 2015 (General Training)
In the past people used to wear traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is this a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people's behaviour?
544>USA-July 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their branches, offices and factories in order to develop their countries. Others think that countries should invest in their own companies instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
543>Australia-July 2015 (General Training)
Modern lifestyle has made it harder for people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. What are the causes of this situation? What can be done by the government and large organizations to improve it?
542>Saudi Arabia and Pakistan-July 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education, and that governments should spend money on leisure time activities for your people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
541>Bulgaria and Iran-July 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people believe that young generation should follow traditions of their society; others, however, believe that young generation should be free to make their own choice as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
540>the UAE-July 2015 (General Training)
Some people prefer to live alone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
539>Pakistan-July 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people think that governments should provide subsidies to farmers to produce cheap healthy foods. Others think that governments should tax companies producing unhealthy foods.
538>Brazil and Iran-July 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays people are living longer and some believe that this can contribute to people's development. What are the causes of this? Is it a positive or negative development?
537>Canada-July 2015 (Academic Module)
The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software videos or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
536>the Philippines-June 2015 (General Training)
Some people feel unsafe either staying at home or going out. What are the possible reasons for this? What can be done to address this issue?
535>Australia-June 2015 (General Training)
In most developed countries shopping is not only about buying the goods you need, but it is also perceived as entertainment. Is this a positive or negative development?
534>Saudi Arabia and India-June 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit cards and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your opinion.
533>India-June 2015 (Academic Module)
In many countries traditional food is replaced by international fast food. This has adverse effects on families, individuals and the society. Do you agree or disagree?
532>Iran and UK-June 2015 (Academic Module)
In most universities students focus on specialized subjects, however some people believe that universities should encourage students to study a wide spectrum of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
531>Australia-June 2015 (Academic Module)
Universities should pay in full for their own education instead of the society funding their studies. The reason is that individuals tend to benefit after graduation more than the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
530>Australia-June 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays air travel is cheaper than in the past. Is this a positive or negative development? Discuss and give your opinion.
529>India-June 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the company, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
528>Uzbekistan and India-June 2015
Giving lectures in auditoriums to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching. With the technology available today there is no justification for it, and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
527>Venezuela-June 2015 (General Training)
In many countries around the world, young people decide to leave their parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends.
526>USA-June 2015 (Academic Module)
Many people believe that companies and individuals should pay to clean up the environment in proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced.
525>Thailand-May 2015 (Academic Module)
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for this? What can be done to change the negative attitude towards international tourism?
524>Uzbekistan-May 2015 (Academic Module)
People prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced ones. Why do you think this happens? Should the government support local film makers financially?
523>UK-May 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people say that having a lot of TV channels is good, while others argue that it reduces the quality of programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
522>New Zealand-May 2015 (Academic Module)
Modern technology has a great impact on our environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple lifestyle to solve this problem, while others argue that the technology itself should provide a solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
521>Iran-June 2015 (Academic Module)
Nowadays in some countries the numbers of children aged 15 and younger are increasing. What are the current and future effects of ever increasing population?
