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Master IELTS Essays 
IELTS Academic & General Training Writing Task Two 
Ebrahim Tahasoni 
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www.tahasoni.com 
05.05.14 
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and 
disadvantages? 
05.05.21 
Many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what 
extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century? 
05.05.28 
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the 
main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion? 
05.06.11 
The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should 
be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 
05.06.18 
Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help 
them. Do you agree or disagree? 
05.06.25 
Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you 
agree or disagree? 
05.07.09 
Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it is not the 
government’s responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. 
05.07.16 
Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, 
not the employers. Do you agree or disagree? 
05.07.23 
The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the 
media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree? 
05.08.06 
Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so 
many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what 
measures can you recommend reducing this problem? 
05.08.13 
Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be 
criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing 
up to be criminals? 
05.08.20 
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living 
as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree? 

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