IELTS WRITING ESSAY TOPICS

1. Raising children is the most important things an adult ever does.

2. Students can be come very tired both emotionally and physically when they are preparing for an
examination. How can they look after their health while they are studying?
3. It is important that children should study hard at school. Time spent playing sport is time wasted.
Do you agree?
4. When students are in large classes, it is very hard for the teacher to give every student individual
attention.
5. Computerized data collection on individuals can be justified even though it endangers the rights of
individuals.
6. In the early 21st century, many cities are being rapidly developing. In this process, the needs of
special interest groups, such as people with physical disabilities, are only sometimes taken into
account. How can society improve conditions for people with physical disabilities?
7. Sometimes it is very difficult to learn the way people do things in a new culture. What can we do
to make life easier for newcomers?
8. Children below the age of sixteen should not be allowed in public places after midnight unless
they are accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them.
9. In the early 21st century, the proportion of the world’s population living in cities has increased
substantially. People have moved in ever-growing numbers from rural to urban areas. As
migration from rural areas to cities continues, it is inevitable that the infrastructure in these cities
will collapse. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
10. The high road toll is robbing our society of many people who could otherwise be leading useful
and productive lives. How can society protect itself from these losses?
11. All children should stay at school until they are eighteen years old.
12. Should governments spend money on art, when they have so many other important issues and
concerns?
13. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
14. (Definition: Telecommuting: workers doing all or part of their work from home and
communicating with their office by computer.)
15. Should dangerous sports such as boxing or motor-racing be banned?
16. Does foreign aid work? Or does it only help the rich country by keeping the poorer country
dependent?
17. Should smoking be banned completely?
18. Is a third-level education necessary for success?
19. When should people be made to retire? 55? 65? Should there be a compulsory retirement age?
20. In the fight against crime, police forces and governments are increasingly using security cameras
in public places. Some people are opposed to this, saying that it invades our privacy. What do you
think?
21. Should governments spend money on art, when they have so many other important issues and
concerns?
22. Is Education Being Devalued?/ Is Education Losing Its Value?
23. Should animals be used in testing new drugs and procedures?
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24. Describe a competition you have entered. What was your stand?
25. In your opinion, it is always good to tell the truth?
26. What is the role of public artworks?
27. Describe your hometown. What is special about it?
28. Describe a city you have visited and impressed you so much. Why was it so impressive?
29. Compare Vietnamese dining culture with other countries’.
30. Describe your country’s education system. What is your attitude toward this system? Do you think
it’s effective?
31. Compare a person who has been in a foreign country with someone who hasn’t.
32. Describe the organization you work for. Where is it? What does it do? What is your job function?
33. What is capital punishment? Is it necessary to control crime?
34. Describe the process of taking a job in your country.
35. What do you think will be the world’s greatest problem in 100 years time?
36. Compare the role of men and women in your country.
37. What do you think pastime and hobbies will be in 100 years time?
38. What is Brain drain? What are the causes and effects of it?
39. What do you know about the wildlife in your country? Who is responsible for its preservation?
40. Discuss why you would like to visit a particular country. When are you going to visit it and why?
41. What do you know about Global Warming? What is Greenhouse Effect?
42. Discuss the factors affecting people to have more or less children in your country.
43. Shopping: who does the shopping in your home? Do you go shopping? What have you found
difficult in shopping?
44. Describe a traditional dish in your country. What are the ingredients?
45. Describe a child that you know. Who is he/she? Your relation, what does he/she like, and how has
he/she influenced you?
46. Describe the traditional Architecture of your country. Is there something special about it?
47. School pressure on children. Is there any in your country? What can be done if there is?
48. Compare traditional houses with modern houses in your country.
49. What was the most interesting (impressing) period of time in your life? Describe it.
50. Discuss why you like a special kind of book, music, sports, or film.
51. What do you think about children's school age? Advantages or disadvantages?
52. Give reasons why the divorce rate has or has not increased in your country.
53. What time are children considered to be adults in your country?
54. Describe a traditional instrument in your country.
55. Do you agree that we can not live without neighbors and our neighborhood has a great influence
on our life? Please talk about your neighbors who have ever influenced your life, positively or
negatively.
56. Describe an important festival in Vietnam. When is it? What do people do then?
57. The way you live is determined much by your society. In some societies, you are free to live your
way; in some others, you have to keep to the socially set standards. Which way do you prefer?
What are the pros and cons of the way?
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58. Describe the ethnic mix in your country.
59. There are moments in life that you will never forget. Recall some of them and share your feelings
with others.
60. Describe a traditional garment in your country.
61. Women like shopping, some are even shopping addicted. State your points of view.
62. What is your favorite color? Why? What is the relationship between the color of clothes and the
personality of people? What is the relationship with mood?
63. Your teenage ambition has a great influence on your later life. Clarify this with your own
experience.
64. Describe a historical place in your country. Where is it? What is special about it?
65. Having friends brings you merits of life; it’s not worth living without a true friend. Do you agree
or disagree?
66. Talk about mass media. Newspapers and their attractions for you.
67. If you are a millionaire, will you live to save or to share? Support your choice.
68. Describe a traditional /children’s/international/card game.
69. Have you ever thought of being famous someday or getting married to a famous figure? Either
Yes or No, clarify your answer.
70. In your opinion, is English a global language?
71. What is your greatest wish/ one of your wishes?
72. Nowadays, more and more music bands are set up by students. Some have been successful while
many others have even lost their way. Talk about this situation in Vietnam.
73. What don’t you know about your future?
74. There are always more obligations than what you can do to your own interest. Life has its own
way that you can never change but follow. State your points of views, as a student towards your
student life.
75. Why do people collect things? Do you collect anything?
76. Any lifestyle requires rules and regulations. Do you agree or not? Why?
77. Describe an invention before or after computer. Should the governments support inventors? Why
do inventors invent?
78. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.
79. What is fashion? Do you follow fashion? Why do people follow fashion? How do people in your
country follow fashion?
80. Talk/ write about what you have been doing these days for your future.
81. What is the process of obtaining a driving license/passport/etc. in your country?
82. Talk/write about the situation of immigration in Hanoi now. Suggest a solution.
83. Describe one of your photos. Where, when and with whom did you take it?
84. Talk/write about the importance of books in a people’s lives. In which way are books important to
you? What kind of books do you invest in most?
85. Describe the present situation of Tourism in Vietnam. What is the future of Tourism like in
Vietnam?
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86. Talk/write about an unforgettable incident in your life. How has the event affected your life/ way
of thinking?
87. Name a book, film, or a piece of music that you like most and say why.
88. If you were able to choose, how would be your dreaming holidays? Talk/write about this.
89. Write on how television affects children?
90. Why always women cook and men do not in your country? Which is a better cook, a man or a
woman?
91. Write about how long you would like to live. Some say they want to live as long as possible while
the others want to leave early. What do you think important to live a long life?
92. Compare your time with your parents’. What is the same and what has changed since then?
93. When in danger, would you expect others’ help or help yourself? How could you react when
seeing someone in danger?
94. How has traveling changed since 100 years ago?
95. Describe your best holiday, party, event in your life. When was it, where and why?
96. Write about some of the environmental issues in our city. Suggest some solutions.
97. Talk about the best present you have ever had in your life. When, why and who gave it to you?
98. In what occasions do people give presents in your country?
99. How do you choose a gift for your friends?
100. What do people do in 4 seasons in your country?
101. Troubles are a natural part of life, not excluding your student life. State some of your troubles and
the way you have settled them.
102. What do governments do in case of disasters? What should they do?
103. What would you do if you were the minister of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to
improve the qualities of Vietnam tertiary education?
104. Talk/write about the most populated area in your country. Where is it? What is its population?
Why is it so populated?
105. Groups or organizations are an important part of some people’s lives. Why are groups or
organizations important to people? Use specific reasons and examples to explain our answer.

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