IELTS Essay Questions from 2024

Many people believe that reducing the income gap between the rich and the poor can lead to a happier society.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some believe that watching the news on TV and reading newspapers is a waste of time because the news has no relevance to people’s lives.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that businesses mainly benefit.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than famous athletes or entertainers.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. Because of this, all mothers and fathers should be required to take a course that prepares them to be good parents.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, many people in cities live in large apartment blocks.

Does this kind of accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?

Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that housing is a basic human right for all individuals.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they are afraid of losing. For that reason, youth sports competitions should be banned.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals.

Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?

Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger.

Why this could be the case?

What do you think are the current and future effects of this trend for those countries?

Some feel that individuals today spend too much time following political news while others feel politics deserves greater attention.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of their work.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that young people should choose the jobs that they want, but other people think they should be more realistic and think more about their future. 

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people choose to have their first child at an older age. 

What are the reasons?

Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other.

Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, the quality of life in large cities is decreasing.

Why is this happening?

What can be done to solve this problem?

Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Countries should produce enough food for their own population and import as little as possible.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In many different countries, shops and products are the same. Some people think it is a positive development, while others believe it is a negative development.

Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

While educating young people is essential, some believe that governments should invest more in educating disadvantaged adults.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the biggest problem facing cities is the increasing number of cars. Others say there more serious problems.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this technological era, personal information is stored on computers by many companies and organisations.

Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Some people think that 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.

Some people believe that it is important to introduce tax education in secondary school. Other people think that it is a waste of valuable school time.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now. 

What problems does this cause?

What can be done to solve these problems?

Some people believe that studying at college or university is important for a successful career. Others think that it is better to leave school and find work to gain experience for a successful professional life.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Eco-tourism often involves visiting remote and fragile ecosystems, which raises concerns about the impact on local cultures and indigenous communities.

What problems can this cause?

How can these problems be resolved?

To improve children’s lives, mothers and fathers should attend parenting and child development courses every year.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that innovation should be targeted towards addressing social and environmental issues.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some people think that students should study in their own city. However, many students prefer to study far away from their home.

Do the advantages of studying away from home outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people believe that the typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil.

What are the reasons for this?

Is this a positive or a negative development?

When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of the time, most people would choose not to work.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the government should be responsible for funding the healthcare and education of their country, while others disagree.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today’s digital age, anyone with a smartphone can capture and share photographs. This accessibility to photography diminishes the value of professional photographers.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time because it has no direct connection with people’s lives.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Everybody should donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity. 

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the future it may be necessary for us to live on other planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to research other planets, such as Mars.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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