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1. Some people think that youngsters should get involved in community work
2. Science and technology experts seem to be valued more by the modern society
3. Buying things on the internet is becoming more and more popular
4. More and more people want instant service now
5. Some people think that students should go to university to improve their career prospects
6. The popularity of fashion clothes show the tendency of human beings to copy each other
7. To what extent do work life balance matter?
8. Computers and modems have made it possible for people to do much of their work from home
9. Some people think that new houses should be built in the same way as old houses in the area
10. Should recycling be made a legal requirement
11. Fewer people are requiring children to improve their handwriting
12. Many governments think that economic development is their most important goal
13. In some countries a few people are earning extremely high salaries
14. Some people claim that following a strict routine allows them to feel more in control
15. Completing university education is the best way to get a good job
16. Children learn best by observing and imitating adults
17. Some people like to live alone in some countries
18. All drugs should be legalized to solve the problem of illegal drugs
19. Intelligent students should be grouped together and taught separately
20. What are the advantages for a family when the mother works
21. Many animals are being hunted to the brink of extinction
22. Developed nations have a greater responsibility to tackle climate change
23. Instead of focusing on one subject, children should learn a variety of subjects
24. Drawing lessons should be part of the curriculum
25. People have more responsibilities than paying taxes
26. When professionals migrate to foreign countries what problems do they cause in their own country?
27. Should governments support art and artists?
28. IELTS essay about factory farming and scientific creation of fruits and vegetables
29. Children should spend their free time doing organized group activities
30. The best way to motivate employees is to offer the financial incentives
31. Children should spend their free time doing school work
32. Should driving age be increased to 25?
33. Job satisfaction is more important than salary
34. To learn about other countries it is important to travel to them
35. Children have too much free time these days
36. Children are facing more pressures these days
37. Few young people read newspapers these days
38. Smacking children is the best form of discipline
39. IELTS essay about the growing popularity of solar energy
40. The most important things in life are free
41. More and more tasks are being performed by robots at home and work
42. There is no place for zoos in the 21st century
43. Scientists are more influential than politicians
44. Is public health the responsibility of the government?
45. Few people have a hobby these days
46. IELTS essay about increasing air travel and air pollution
47. Band 9 essay about girls choosing art and boys choosing science
48. It is unfair to have a fixed retirement age for all professionals
49. Rich nations should change their attitude towards poor nations to eradicate poverty
50. People are losing interest in arts
51. Celebrities mislead people
52. IELTS essay about the problems caused by the careless use of credit cards
53. Does money bring happiness?
54. In many cities, the use of video cameras in public places in order to reduce crime has increased
55. To solve traffic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in cities
56. What are the advantages for a family when the mother works?
57. Pollution and environmental problems cannot be avoided
58. Some people think robots are essential for development; others think they are dangerous
59. People say that a child’s success is dependent on the way their parents bring them up
60. Learning to play team sports is an important part of child’s education
61. Developed countries should take more refugees from poor countries
62. Money for post graduate research is limited
63. Developments in technology are causing environmental problems
64. Employees in senior management positions should receive higher salaries
65. Some people argue that higher taxes should be collected from industries causing higher levels of pollution
66. Scientists predict that all people will prefer to speak the same global language in future
67. Some people prefer to spend their entire lives doing the same things and avoiding change
68. Large businesses have big marketing budgets and hence people buy their products
69. The only reason for learning a foreign language is to travel or work in a foreign country
70. International tourists create more conflicts than understanding
71. Air travel should be restricted because it causes air pollution
72. Millions of people still go hungry despite development in agriculture
73. There should be strict laws to control noise pollution
74. Scientific and technological information should be shared freely
75. Having a set retirement age for all is not fair
76. We are producing more and more rubbish
77. Children will benefit from attending nursery school before primary school
78. The government should improve existing public transport instead of investing in super fast trains
79. It is better to learn cooking after people become adults
80. Having to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems when living abroad
81. Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in each subject
82. Not everything that is learned is contained in books
83. Teachers are more responsible than parents for the social and intellectual development of children
84. Who should conduct medical surveys – governments, private companies or individuals?
85. Some people consider price as the most important consideration when buying a product or service
86. Ads targeting children should not be allowed during prime time
87. Some people say parents have the most significant influence in a child’s development
88. Many people think it is important to spend a lot of money on a large wedding reception
89. Today more and more people choose to live by themselves
90. In many countries it is common for families to run their own business
91. International tourism creates tension rather than understanding between countries
92. Some people think that children should not be given homework every day
93. International sporting events are essential for easing international tension
94. In some areas of the US, teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night
95.  Many people get little or no exercise
96. Today more and more people are traveling than before
97. Some people think that it is important to keep the home and workplace tidy
98. A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged by his material possessions
99. Some people think that intelligence is innate; others think it can be developed
100. Some working parents think childcare centres provide the best care for children
101. Today more and more people choose to live by themselves
102. Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable
103. Allowing children to make their own choices is likely to result in a society that thinks only about themselves
104. Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational
105. When choosing a job salary is the most important consideration
106. Governments should control the number of children someone can have through taxes
107. Punishment is necessary to help children learn the difference between right and wrong
108. In some countries the average weight of people is increasing
109. Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers
110. Some people prefer online classes while others prefer classroom learning
111. There has been an increase in the number of children committing crimes
112. Many people try to find a balance between their work and life
113. Children have more and more exams at school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
114. Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood
115. Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children
116. Problems like juvenile delinquency arise from the fact that many married women work instead of staying home to take care of children
117. The idea of having a single career is becoming old fashioned
118. The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities is to reduce the need for people to travel
119. Salary is the most important consideration when choosing a job
120. Parents are the best teachers for their children
121. Some people prefer to eat ready to eat food rather than home cooked food
122. Young people have different views and attitudes than their parents
123. Schools should prepare students for university
124. Average life expectancy is increasing. Is this a positive development?
125. Some people think that men are naturally more competitive than women
126. What do you think is the most important invention in the past 100 years
127. My education is a hindrance to the process of my learning
128. Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children
129. Extreme sports like skiing and water rafting should be banned
130. The best way to solve traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transport throughout the day
131. Some people work for the same organization all their working life
132. Should government spend money on arts when there are many other important issues
133. University libraries should focus on ebooks only instead of paper based books
134. Do you think the design of buildings has positive or negative impact?
135. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying at universities
136. Some people think that public libraries are no longer important
137. Some people think that children should do what their parents tell then to do
138. Some people think that watching sports in one’s free time is  waste of time
139. Parents should be held legally responsible for their children’s acts
140. Governments and companies should work together to reverse environmental damage
141. The government should increase spending on defence and spend less on social benefits
142. The government should make a better network for public transport
143. Will English remain a global language despite globalization?
144. Companies should get their employees in decision making
145. Computer and online gaming should be banned at school
146. Positive and negative effects of technology through mass media
147. Now we see a lot of comfort in the life of children
148. Media has a big role to play in the spreading of any news
149. It would have been better if automobiles were not invented
150. Lifestyle and culture of different countries are becoming similar
151. Spending money on space exploration programmes is a waste of money
152. Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines
153. An increasing number of children are overweight these days
154. Some people think that human history has been a journey from ignorance to knowledge
155. Some people choose to eat no meat or fish
156. Life teaches us the lessons and such lessons are the key to success
157. Young employees have more skills and knowledge than old employees
158. Does personality describe the person?
159. Many high level positions in companies are filled by men
160. Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society?
161. Government should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illnesses
162. Today people can live and work anywhere they want
163. As global trade increases between countries many daily necessities are produced in other countries
164. Many young people nowadays are imitating celebrities
165. Some people prefer to travel by car while others prefer to take bicycle
166. Now many people regard shopping as a hobby
167. Study needs time, peace and comfort whereas employment needs the same
168. It is impossible to succeed if you cannot speak one foreign language
169. In future there will be no borders between countries
170. Films can be watched on mobiles and there is no need to go to cinema
171. It is better to choose friends who always agree with us
172. International airfares are falling and tourism is growing
173. Richness is an important factor in helping people
174. Universities are producing more graduates than is needed
175. Men and women employed in full time jobs should share household chores
176.  Thanks to globalization societies are becoming more and more alike
177. Some believe that the education success is based on good teachers and others believe that it depends on the attitude of students
178. Far too little has been done to prevent plants and animals from dying out
179. The government should spend money on railways rather than roads
180. Being a celebrity brings problems as well as benefits
181. Nowadays consumer goods are cheaper to buy
182. Punishment is necessary for children to learn the difference between right and wrong
183. People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factors.
184. Some people believe that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used as money making machines aimed at tourists
185. People should have a different amount of holidays according to their job
186. It is now common for people to get married and have their children in their 30’s
187. Countries are becoming more and more similar
188. Children should spend their free time doing school work
189. Is job satisfaction more important than salary?
190. To learn about other countries, it is important to travel to them
191. Band 8.5 essay sample – some employers want to be able to contact their employees at all times
192. Children are under too much pressure these days
193. Few young people read newspapers or watch news channels
194. Smacking children is the best form of discipline
195. Solar energy is becoming more and more popular
196. The most important things in life are free
197. There should be no place for zoos in the 21st century
198. Scientists are more influential than politicians
199. Does money bring happiness?
200. Is public health the responsibility of the government?
201. Few people have a hobby these days
202. Band 9 essay sample about air travel and air pollution
203. Girls choose arts subjects and boys choose science
204. It is unfair to have a fixed retirement age for all politicians
205. Celebrities mislead young people
206. Band 9 IELTS essay sample about irresponsible use of credit cards
207. Rich nations should change their attitude towards poor nations to help eradicate poverty
208. People are losing interest in arts
209. Should we spend money or save it for future?
210. Why fewer local people visit historical places in their country?
211. Grandparents provide better care than day care centers
212. Band 9 essay sample about the importance of social welfare schemes
213. Band 9 essay sample about increasing tax on fast foods
214. Band 9 essay sample about growing crime rates and capital punishment
215. Band 9 essay about early retirement
216. We are producing more garbage than ever
217. Children no longer respect parents
218. Teenage years are the happiest period of life
219. People should spend their money to enjoy life
220. More and more people now visit adventurous or dangerous places
221. Celebrities support charitable causes for their own benefits
222. Merits and demerits of written examinations
223. Is sending kids to child care centers better than leaving them in the care of their grandparents?
224. Eventually all jobs will be done by robots
225. Adverse effects of excessive use of smartphones and computers
226. Students who show progress rather than class toppers should be rewarded
227. Some people think international tourism is bad for their country
228. Everyone should adopt vegetarianism 
229. Educating criminals in prison will reduce crime rate
230. Governments should reduce pollution and improve housing to prevent people from falling ill
231. Consumption of fast foods and their ill effects
232. Success is a matter of luck
233. Teachers should stop giving homework
234. Are interviews the best method of choosing employees
235. Some managerial positions should be reserved for female employees
236. Eliminating poverty is the best way to reduce crime rates
237. Band 9 essay sample about the advantages and disadvantages of working from home
238. Many museums charge for admission while others are free
239. It is better for children to begin learning a foreign language from primary school
240. It is becoming increasingly popular to take a year off between high school and university
241.