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Exercise: Read the topic below, and develop your ideas deciding whether you 
would like to have a balanced view position or a strong one on your own. 
If countries are serious about solving traffic problems, they should tax 
private cars very heavily and use the money to provide free or very 
cheap rail travel. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
 
Exercise: Read the topic below, and develop your ideas deciding whether you 
would like to have a balanced view position or a strong one on your own. 
Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn children into 
good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own reasons.
Exercise: Read the topic below, and develop your ideas deciding whether you 
would like to have a balanced view position or a strong one on your own. 
People visiting other countries should adapt to the customs and 
behaviours expected there. They should not expect the host country to 
welcome different customs and behaviours.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
 
 

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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
17 
Exercise: Read the topic below, and develop your ideas deciding whether you 
would like to have a balanced view position or a strong one on your own. 
Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for 
elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare 
for retirement and support him or herself.