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Wisdom comes from living

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Cho cc bn s t luyn thi IELTS, mnh gii thiu b nhng nm gn y m mnh thy trong
thi gian qua c kh nng lp ch hoc nhng cu tng t ra.
IELTS WRITING ACTUAL TESTS 2008, 2009, 2010
2008

18-09-2008
Sending criminals to prison is not the effective method to deal with them. Education and job
training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree

27-09-2008
Poor students or students who come from rural areas often find it difficult to have access to
university education. Some people think universities should make it especially easy for them to
study. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11-10-2008
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever
they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree

23-10-2008
Many people can now study at home through distance-learning programs via Internet or television.
But some people say this kind of education can not be compared to attending a college. What is
your opinion?

25-10-2008
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country. Some people believe there are
other factors. What other factors should be considered? Which one do you think is more important
than the others?

08-11-2008
Fashion has become more and more important when people choose clothes. Why? Do you think it
is a positive or negative development?

2009
05-09-2009
Some people think that a large proportion of young people should go to university; however,
others think that we should encourage them to become car mechanics, builders etc to meet the
needs of the community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

12-09-2009
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Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. It is suggested that all
mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare training courses. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

17-09-2009
Some people think that lawbreakers should be sent to prison. However, others think that better
talents among those should be made to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

26-09-2009
In some countries some school leavers are choosing to work or travel for a period of time between
finishing high school and attending university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for their
decision.

08-10-2009
Family has a great influence in childrens development. However, the outside influences play a
bigger part in childrens life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10-10-2009
An increase in the production of consumer goods results in the damage to the natural environment.
Why is the case? What can we do to solve this problem?
24-09-2009
Some people think the function of university education is to prepare students for employment, but
others believe university education can offer many other functions. Discuss both these views and
give your own opinion.

31-10-2009
The environmental problem in the world cannot be solved by ordinary people, and governments
and large companies should be responsible for this problem. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

07-11-2009
The rate of crime committed by teenagers is increasing throughout the world. Discuss the possible
reasons and give suggestions on how to solve the problem.

14-11-2009
Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers make greater
contribution. So they should be paid more than those sport and entertainment persons. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?


2010
28-08-2010
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City planners have located schools, homes, shops, offices in specific areas which may be widely
separated from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
04-09-2010
Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place or 7 days a
week. Do you think this development brings us more positive effects or negative effects on both
individuals and the society?

11-09-2010
Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines intended for human use.
Others, however, think it is cruel to do that. Discuss both these views and give you own opinion.

25-09-2010
A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too much time watching television
or playing video games. How does the problem affect the children, their families and the society?
What measures can be taken to control it?

9-10-2010
Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours for employees. How can this law be
introduced? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

14-10-2010
In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject someone applying for a job for his or her
age. What do you think about it? Is this a positive or negative development?

23-10-2010
Some people think that pollution and damage of environment are resulting from a countrys
developing and becoming richer, and this is hard to be avoided. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

30-10-2010
Some people think that by paying taxes they have made enough contribution to their society.
Others think there are more responsibilities than paying taxes. Discuss both these views and give
your opinion.

4-11-2010
Some parents need to spend time on reading or telling stories to children, while others think
children can read through a variety of sources, such as book, TV and Internet by themselves.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

06-11-2010
Everybody should stay in school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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