Ielts-7-Writing

7.21 GLOBALIZATION
1. As mass communication and transportation continue to grow,
societies are becoming more and more alike, leading to a
phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that
globalization will inevitably lead to a total loss of cultural identity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2. Even though globalization affects the world’s economics in a very
positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Do you agree
or disagree?
7.22 GOVERNMENT

---

1. Governments should make more of an effort to promote alternative
sources of energy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
opinion?
2. What do you think the government in your country should do to make
your country more successful?
3. Should poor countries continue to receive international aid? Give
your view.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of giving international aid
to poor countries.
5. Governments should spend more money on education than on
recreation and sports. Do you agree or disagree?
6. Some people argue that governments should spend money only on
medicine and education and that things like theaters and sport
stadiums are luxuries. Do you agree or disagree?
7. Many people are starving to death in different parts of the world. Is it
justifiable for any government to spend huge amounts of money on
space exploration projects? Answer the question in the form of an
essay.
8. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth with poorer
nations by providing such things as food and education, or is it the
responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their
citizens themselves? Give your views in the form of an essay.
9. Should rich countries write off the debt of poor countries? Give your
views in the form of an essay.
10. Does foreign aid help donor countries more than the recipients?
Give your views in the form of an essay.
11. Should rich countries pay more for environmental damage? Give
your views in the form of an essay.
12. Should developing countries concentrate on improving industrial
skills, or should they promote education first? State your views in the
form of an essay.
13. Safety standards are important when building people’s homes. Who
should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes—the
government or the people who build the homes? Give your views in
the form of an essay.
14. 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?
15. In your opinion, should governments intervene in the rights of the
individual with regard to family planning?
16. The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to make all
young drivers complete a safe driving education course before being
licensed to drive. Do you agree or disagree?
17. Some people believe that it is a government’s responsibility to
provide care and financial support for people after they retire. Others
say that people should help themselves. State your opinion with some
examples.
18. In Britain, when people get old, they often go to live in a nursing
home with other old people, where there are nurses to look after
them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who should
be responsible for our old people? Give reasons.