Ielts sample essays collection

IELTS SAMPLE ESSAYS COLLECTION 
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(LR) Lexical Resource
 
Uses a wide range of vocabulary, fluently and flexibly. There is skilful use of some 
uncommon words although there are some occasional errors. 
(GRA) Grammatical Range and Accuracy
 
Uses a variety of complex structures. Produces frequent error-free sentences. Has 
good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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IELTS SAMPLE ESSAYS COLLECTION 
VOLUME 1 – Academic Training 
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---------- Question 2 ----------
 
You should spend about 
40
minutes on this task. 
In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are 
the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative? 
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own 
knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 
250
words. 
Example 1
Compared to the traditional family, the household structure and roles are very 
different in the modern family. In this essay, I will discuss the changes and explain 
why I hold a positive attitude towards the ongoing trend. 
There are some distinct changes in the contemporary family. Firstly, the family 
composition 
has
become more simple than before. The majority of household
s
consist of 
the nuclear family because people tend to have fewer children, or even no 
children. Additionally, because 
of 
the small number of family members who are 
mostly busy,, there are increasingly more elderly people moving into a care
home. 
Secondly, the roles of married couples have changed, too. Thanks to the equal rights 
movements, women now have the same opportunities to attain qualifications and 
pursue a career as men do. Partners in 
a 
contemporary marriage will decide who 
works and who stays at home looking after their children, depending on the personal 
preference or who earns the most money. 
Personally, I consider the changes mentioned above optimistic. From an individual 
perspective, the elderly will live a better life in a care-home enjoying their peers’ 
company and 
being taken 
care 
of 
by professional nurses. On a broader societal level, 
the human population is too big that burdens the Earth. The growth of nuclear family 
can at least mitigate the overcrowded situation. In addition, we should be happy to 
live in a society where women and men have equal freedom which would also be 
beneficial to the country as a whole. For instance, people usually have better 
performance when they are doing the job chose by themselves.