AUTHENTIC IELTS QUESTIONS WITH TOPICS IN 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 (Part 2)

ADVERSTISING _ TV_GAMES

24/04/2014

- Task 1: Bar chart of comparing the number of males aged 16 to 26 watch different sports with the percentage of those participating in them.

- Task 2: An increasing number of advertisements on TV aim at children. What are the effects of television advertising? Should television advertising be controlled?

17/05/2014

-  Task 1: Comparison in a city map, between 1950 and current

-  Task 2: Some children can learn more efficiently by watching TV. Therefore, children should watch TV regularly both in school and at home? Do you agree or disagree?.

11/07/2015:

- Task 1: Line chart

- Task 2: Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us want to be and to look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10/05/2014

-  Task 1: Process

-  Task 2: Nowadays, as women and men have to work full time, household duties should be equally divided. Do you agree or disagree?

27/09/2014

-  Task 1: Table

-  Task 2: In recent years, more and more people tend to live individually. What are the causes of this trend? Does this have a positive or negative effect on society?

14/03/2015:

- Task 1: Pie chart

-Task 2: Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centers provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

21/05/2015:

- Task 1: Bar chart about two years, 1960 and 2000.

- Task 2: Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the effects on society and family life?

15/9/2016:

- Task 1: Line graph

- Task 2: Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

09/07/2016

- Task 1: Line graph

- Task 2: Studies suggested that nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative things. What are the reasons? And what measures should be taken to encourage children to spend more time on active or creative things?

19/03/2016

- Task 1: Bar chart

- Task 2: People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages

12/03/2016:

- Task 2: Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. 

15/9/2016:

- Task 1: Line graph

- Task 2: Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

26/11/2016:

- Task 1: Line

- Task 2: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development

17/12/2016:

- Task 1: Bar chart.

- Task 2: Some people say that young people learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your opinion

 

LAWS + CRIMES

07/06/2014

-  Task 2: Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

02/08/2014

-  Task 1: Two bar charts that compare Germany, USA, Japan, and China's worker ratio in Agriculture and Services industries

-  Task 2: In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this happening? How should they be punished?

8/11/2014

-  Task 2: Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that crime is a result of bad person's nature. Discuss and give your opinion.

14/02/2015

- Task 2: Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased to make driving safer, do you agree or disagree?

25/04/2015:

- Task 1: (Bar chart) UK people's internet usage data from 1998 to 2004. % of use at home, workplace, college, and library.

- Task 2: Young people who commit crimes should be treated in the same as adults who commit crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

27/06/2015:

- Task 1: Two line charts.

- Task 2: People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What are the solutions?

08/08/2015:

- Task 1: Line graph

- Task 2: Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?

05/12/2015

- Task 1:Table

-Task 2: There is a general increase in anti-social behaviors and lack of respect for others.  What are the causes and solutions?

15/12/2016

Task 1: Line graph

Task 2: Scientists believe that by studying behavior of 3 years old children, we can predict if that child can become criminal in the future. To what extent is crime a product of human nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing to be a criminal?

 

FOOD

29/10/2016:

- Task 1: Pie charts

- Task 2: In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?

MUSEUM

14/01/2016

- Task 1: Pie Chart

- Task 2: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

 

HEALTH

19/07/2014

-  Task 2: Some people think that the government has the duty to ensure its citizens have a healthy diet, while others argue it is the responsibility of each individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion

09/08/2014

-  Task 1: Table.

-  Task 2: Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

13/12/2014

-  Task 1: Table

-  Task 2: Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be bad for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?

12/09/2015

-Task 1: Table 5*5 about the number of people living in other countries

-Task 2: Fewer and fewer people walk on a daily basic. What are the reasons and how to encourage them to spend their time.

19/09/2015

- Task 1: The line charts below show the percentage of people who used public transport and used only private cars in five cities in Australia from 2000 to 2010.

- Task 2: Everyone should become Vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do you agree or disagree? 

31/10/2015

- Task 1: So sánh 2 pie charts

- Task 2: Scientist agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

10/10/2015

- Task 1: Two pie charts

- Task 2: Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statements?

23/7/2015

- Task 1: Bar chart

- Task 2: Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other ppl say that there are more important priorities for tax-payers' money. Discus both these views and give your own opinion

16/04/2016:

- Task 2: In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

 

TECHNOLOGY/ MEDIA

20/09/2014

-  Task 1: Map

-  Task 2: Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people’s quality of life in developing countries. However, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

11/10/2014

-  Task 2: Today more and more people are using mobile phone and computer. Thus, the communication ability is losing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

22/11/2014

-  Task 1: 2 tables about international student ở Canada and the US.

-  Task 2: In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

28/03/2015:

- Task 1: Bar chart. How many hours each week people work in European countries

-Task 2: Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has had negative effects on young people's reading and  skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

09/05/2015:

- Task 1: Table about high School Teacher's salary from 5 countries

- Task 2: Developments in technology has brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion  

27/8/2016:

- Task 1: Pie+ Table

- Task 2: With the rapid advancement of communication technology:: smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

04/06/2016:

- Task 1: Table + Pie chart.

- Task 2: it is suggested that everyone should have a car, a television and a fridge. Do disadvantages of this development for society outweigh advantages?

23/01/2016

- Task 1: Maps

- Task 2: Nowadays, more and more people read news on the internet. However, newspapers have most of important information sources of news. Give your opinion from your experience and give examples.

27/8/2016:

- Task 1: Pie+ Table

- Task 2: With the rapid advancement of communication technology: smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

19/11/2016:

- Task 1: Map (changes in Shalton town)

- Task 2: Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

 

TRAVELING / TRADITIONS

18/10/2014

-  Task 1: Process of making smoked fish?

-  Task 2: Some people think that it is not necessary to go to other countries to study other culture. We can learn from books, films and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?

29/1/2015:

- Task 1: A diagram shows the stages of producing canned fruits.

- Task 2: It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?

30/05/2015:

- Task 1: bar chart about size class

- Task 2: many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the reasons? Solutions to change negative attitudes?

13/08/2015:

- Task 1: pie chart.

- Task 2: international travel can make people prejudiced rather than broad minded. Why people fail to benefit when they travel? What we can do to improve their understanding of the countries they visit?

12/12/2015

- Task 1: Table 

- Task 2: When you go to the new area, you should follow the new customs and traditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

04/08/2016:

- Task 1: Line graph

- Task 2: In many countries, people now wear Western clothes (suits, jeans) rather than traditional clothing. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?

10/12/2016:

- Task 1: Line

- Task 2: More people than ever before are travelling to other countries now. Why? Is this a positive development or negative development?

 

ANIMALS

31/1/2015:

- Task 1: The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in four countries in 1995 and 2002, and projections for 2050.

- Task 2: Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree about this opinion? P

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

04/07/2015:

- Task 1: Bar chart - so sánh boys and girls tham gia vào các hoạt động.

-Task 2: Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and individuals?

25/7/2015

- Task 1: Bar Chart

- Task 2: As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?

06/06/2015:

- Task 1: Miêu tả sự thay đổi của một công viên (1980 and now)

- Task 2: Some people prefer to provide help or support directly to the local community. Others prefer to give money to national or international charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

21/03/2015:

- Task 1: Maps show the developments of a college campus between 1975 and 2010. The other map is about proposed future plan by 2020.

- Task 2: Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

29/08/2015

- Task 1: Two bar charts about male + female do tasks at home

- Task 2: Some people think that the governments should give financial support to artists, musicians and poets. Others think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

03/12/2015

- Task 1: Map

- Task 2: Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree?

16/7/2016:

-Task 1: Table - the specific content of the cocoa bean production in six regions between 1992 and 1998.

-Task 2: In many countries, government spent a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and do you think it is the most appropriate use of government money?

25/06/2016:

- Task 1: Line graph

- Task 2: Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

16/06/2015:

-Task 1: Line graph

- Task 2: Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate?

28/5/2016:

- Task 1: Bar chart

-Task 2: Nowadays, young people admire media and sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

 02/04/2016

- Task 2: It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 07/05/2016:

- Task 1: Line chart 

-Task 1: Bar chart-Task 2: Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate?

27/02/2016

- Task 1: Bar chart

- Task 2: More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses. Why? Who benefit more from this, the community or these young people?

 

2013

23/2/13

 

Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society? 

 

14/3/13

When designing a building, the function is normally more important than the outward appearance. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?

 

18/4/13

Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

 

6/6/13

Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

 

22/6

Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it can also cause harm. How can countries ensure that tourism benefits the development?

 

29/8

The scientist believes that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion.

 

12/10

Economic progress is one way to measure a country's success. Some people believe that there are other factors should be considered when measuring the success of a country. What are the other factors? Do you think there is a factor that is more important than the others?

 

6/10/2013: 

A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefits cities rather than rural areas. What problems might this differences cause? How might these problems be reduced? 

 

30/11/2013

More and more people want to own famous brands of cars, clothes and other items. What are the reasons for this? Is this a negative or positive trend?

 

7/12/2013: 

In recent years, tourists have paid attention to preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people think that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

 

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