Ielts-7-Writing

7.13 DISABLED PEOPLE
1. In most countries, disabled people are not catered to adequately—for
example, buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments
rely too heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide
assistance and funding. What further measures could be taken to assist
disabled people?
2. There are still many companies that refuse to employ disabled
people. What, in your view, could be done to solve this problem?
7.14 EDUCATION
1. It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents
—for instance, for sports or music—and others are not. However, it
is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good
sports person or musician. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
2. Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every
young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with
this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent.

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3. Schoolchildren are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is
having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers
need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go
back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree?
4. Should developing countries pay more attention to education or to
improving business standards? Give your views in the form of an
essay.
5. Schools and parents should take the responsibility to introduce
“right” or “wrong” behavior to young people. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
6. Education is sometimes considered to be something for youths only.
Some people, however, consider education to be a lifelong task.
What is your opinion? Give reasons and support your ideas with
specific examples.
7. The idea of going overseas for college study is an exciting prospect
for many students. But while it may offer some advantages, it is
probably better to stay at home because of the difficulties a student
inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
8. Do the benefits of studying abroad justify the difficulties? What
advice would you offer to a prospective student?
9. Children should be taught sex education in schools. Give your views
in the form of an essay.
10. Reading comic books only rots children’s minds and does not
provide them with any good education. How far do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
11. Education is the single most important factor in the development of a
country. Do you agree or disagree?
12. What are the factors that are related to academic success in high
school students? Answer the question in the form of an essay.
13. Education is recognized as vital to the future of any society in
today’s world. Governments throughout the world should make
education compulsory for all children between the ages of five and
fifteen. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
14. Foreign-language instruction should begin in kindergarten. Discuss
in the form of an essay.

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15. Are zoos necessary for education? Answer the question in the form
of an essay.
16. Some people think that students should attend extra classes after
school. Others believe that they should be allowed to play. Discuss
both sides of the argument and give your opinion.
17. It is generally believed that education is of vital importance in the
development of individuals and for the well-being of societies. What,
in your opinion, should education consist of to fulfill both of these
functions?
18. Many people think public libraries should focus on providing books
and not waste their limited funds on expensive high-tech media such
as computers, videos, and DVDs. State your opinion in an essay.
19. Sex education in schools is only introducing conflicting ideas and
confusion among the immature minds of students and should be
stopped immediately. Give your opinion in no less than 250 words.
20. In order to keep students more focused, sports classes should be
stopped in high schools. Do you think this will be the best approach
for a better generation?
21. As most postgraduate research is funded by industries, students’
grants should also come from the same source. How much do you
agree with this? Give your views in no less than 250 words.
22. Some people believe that only pupils with similar interests should
be given admission to particular schools. Others are of the opinion
that schools should be open to all children with varied interests. How
much do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion in no less than
250 words.