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2014 Writing Predictions (updated Sep 6)

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hopefully have someone to help you check your writing, you WILL improve your writing skills.

This means, you SHOULD NOT rely on the content of this file to help you get lucky.

Now thats clear, lets move on to what you came here for

Acronyms:
APAC = Asia Pacific (China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, and etc.)
MEI, EU = Middle East, India and European Union (Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, India, UK, and etc.)
AM = North America, South America

Content:
Page 2 Academic Task 1
Page 3 General/Academic Task 2 (long, random list with no particular topic focus, from IELTS365)
Page 9 General Task 1 (random list; from IELTS365)

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Academic Task 1:

APAC: Asia Pacific, NZ to Vietnam,

China, Mongolia, Russia, and etc.
MEI/EU: Middle East, India and
European Union, and etc.
AM: North and South America

A recent test
B: This test also had bar chart
L: This test also had line chart
T: This test also had table
P: This test also had pie chart
F: This test also had future data

If you know about the Missing

Data, please let me know

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Academic/General Task 2 Level 1 (High Probability)

BLUE Words = Recently, a question similar or exactly the same as this was tested, so you may
like to skip if you dont have time to prepare it.

1. In many countries, airplane tickets prices have dropped. Is this a positive or negative situation?
Write about your personal experience or knowledge.
a. Air travel is cheap these days, allowing ordinary people to travel further. Some people say
that airfares should be increased because as increase in plane travel leads to environmental
problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2. Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other
people think that it is not necessary because all of the information can be seen from the TV and the
Internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

3. Sometimes people are rejecting job opportunities due to their age or other circumstances. Is this a
negative or a positive approach? Give your opinion and provide relevant examples.

4. Some people think zoos are cruel and all zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos
are useful for protecting rare animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
a. Some people argue that the purpose of zoos is only to entertain people. What do you think?
What are the other purposes of zoos?

5. Some people believe that mobile phones should be banned in the public, especially on public
transports, in restaurants and cinemas. Others think that mobile phones should be allowed to be
used anywhere. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

6. Mobile phones and the Internet are very useful. However, it is rare for old people to use them. In
what ways could mobile phones and the Internet be useful to old people? How can old people be
encouraged to use this new technology?

7. We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we cannot trust journalists. What do you
think? What qualities should a journalist have?

8. Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others
believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and be given special treatment.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

9. Some people believe that unpaid community services (for example, working in a charity,
improving the relationship of neighbourhoods, or teaching sports to children) should be a
compulsory part of high school programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10. Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than in quality. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

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11. Some people believe that a country benefits greatly from a high percentage of young people who
go to university, while others argue that it only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

12. Anyone can post information on the Internet. Some people say most of what we read on the
Internet is inaccurate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13. In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a
negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
a. Scientists believe junk food has bad impact on our health. Some people think that people
should be educated to consume less of it, while others think that it is pointless. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

14. Some people have great ambitions in life, while others do not. Do you think ambition is important
to succeed in life? Is it a positive or negative quality to have?

15. In todays world, private companies rather than government pay for and carry out most on
scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
a. Since money for postgraduate research is limited, some people think financial support from
the government should be only provided for scientific research rather than the research for
less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

16. Many people believe that the worlds most urgent problems can only be solved by international
collaboration. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17. Many people think it is very important to protect environment but they make no effort to do it
themselves. Why does this happen? How can this problem be solved?

18. An increase in the production of consumer goods results in the damage to the natural
environment. Why is this case? What can be done to resolve this problem?

19. Individual greed and selfishness has been the basis of the modern society. Some people think that
we must return to older and more traditional values of respect for the family and the local
community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20. The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery, but some people
think that it has a negative impact on human health and community. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?

21. Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others,
however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

22. University students always focus on one specialist subject. Some people think universities should
encourage students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?

23. It has become more popular to find out the history of one's family. What are the reasons for people
to do this and do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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24. Some people believe that public health should be improved by increasing the number of sports
facilities, while others believe that it has little effects so other measures should be taken to solve
this problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

25. Todays sports are turning into businesses with many companies becoming involved and ever-
growing prize money for the sportsperson. Is this a positive or negative development?

26. Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest
success in sports. However, other people think the success is more related to mental attitude.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

27. Some people think that certain things taught in school are a waste of time, while others dont agree
with this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

28. In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or products, for instance,
clothing and medicine. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
a. Some people think it is necessary to use animals to test medicine intended for human use.
Others, however, think it is cruel to do that. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

29. Some animal species such as dinosaurs and the Dodo became extinct because of natural processes.
So it is not necessary to try and prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
a. There are many extinct species in the world nowadays. Some people say we should protect
them from dying out while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human
beings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

30. Society is based on rules and laws. It would not function if individuals were free to do whatever
they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

31. Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others
say that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.

32. In todays world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as
musicians, painters, and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology
cannot?
a. Some people give more importance to artists (painter, writers, and musicians) in this current age of
rapid development of technology and science. Why do you think this is happening? Do people prefer
art to technology?

33. In schools and universities, some girls tend to choose art subjects, while boys choose to study
science subjects. What are the reasons? Do you think this trend should be changed?

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Academic/General Task 2 Level 2 (Medium Probability)

1. We are seeing a significant increase in online shopping today. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of this trend? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.

2. People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens?
How can crime be stopped?

3. Schools dont give proper health education to young people. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?

4. Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries Why is this the case? Is
it a positive development?

5. In some cultures, the old age is more valued, while in some cultures the youth is more valued.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

6. Nowadays many parents are sending their children abroad to acquire good education. Discuss the
advantages and the disadvantages of this trend and give your own opinion.

7. Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities that are played alone. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

8. In some countries, boarding schools are getting more popular. Is it a positive or negative
development? What are the reasons behind it?

9. In many cities, planners have separated schools, homes, shops, and offices into specific areas that
are separated by a large distance. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the
disadvantages to the citys residents?

10. Some believe advertisement is useful and informative. Others think it is incorrect and only helps to
raise prices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

11. In some countries young people at the age of eighteen are considered adults and can drive a car,
vote, and get married, while other countries dont allow these. What do you think is the best age to
be considered as an adult?

12. Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only. Others, however, feel that
cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

13. Some people think the foreign visitors should be charged more than the local visitors when they
visit the cultural and historical attractions in another country. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

14. Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the
environment, while others think that the main benefit is in world business. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.

15. Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of one large international
organization instead of the state or national governments. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
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16. Nowadays companies and other organizations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform.
Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
wearing a uniform?

17. Tourism brings benefits to a country but it may also have harmful effects. How can a country
ensure tourism to benefit its development?

18. The advertising industry has a huge influence on the society. Do you think the positive effects of
advertising outweigh its negative effects?

19. Professional workers like doctors, nurses, and teachers make a greater contribution to society and
so they should be paid more than sports and entertainment people. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

20. Some people think we should keep all the money we earn and do not pay tax to the state. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

21. Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent do you
think it has positively or negatively affected cultural development?

22. The number of people who watch foreign films is much more than those who watch local films.
Why is this happening? Should the government provide financial support to local film industries?

23. Some people think parents should read or tell stories to their children, others say they are not
important and they can be replaced by watching TV and movies instead. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.

24. Do you think competition is more important than cooperation and group work for students? Do the
disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
a. Competitiveness is seen as a positive feature by many modern societies. What impact does it
have on an individual? Is it a positive or a negative quality?

25. More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that the price increase
of fattening foods will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

26. These days, people are eating a variety of foods that encourages the flow of food from every corner
of the world to their local supermarkets. Do you think this is a negative or positive development?

27. Most of the schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with academic sessions.
What is your opinion on this change? In your view, how will this change affect childrens life?

28. Sports, to a greater extent, help to build peace in the world. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

29. Nowadays, children play less with others and this has had an impact on their development. Why is
this happening? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?

30. Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To
what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be
taken to protect them?

Academic/General Task 2 Level 3 (if you have extra time for study)
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1. Some people believe that the government spends too much money on developing space
exploration technologies. They believe there are many other things that the government should
address instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2. There are an increasing number of anti-social behaviours in recent years. People generally believe
that the society is to blame for this. What do you think the causes are and who is responsible for
this?

3. Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can
see historical objects and works of art by using computers or television. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

4. Air transportation is increasingly used to export many types of fruits and vegetables to countries
where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is a good thing, but other
people think it cannot be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

5. Some people think about learning a foreign language but cannot use it frequently. What are the
difficulties that people face while learning a foreign language? What can be done to overcome
them?

6. If a product is of good quality and meets people's needs, people will buy it. Therefore, advertising
is unnecessary and is no more than a type of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

7. We have entered a throw-away society and have filled the environment with rubbish. What are the
causes and what are some solutions?

8. Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full, because they are
gaining education for their own benefit and not for the society. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

9. Detailed descriptions of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on the society,
so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

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General Task 1

1. Your company has sent you to attend a course at college in a different country. You have
completed the course and received a certificate, but you lost it on the way back. Write a letter to
the principal of the college and say:
- How you lost the certificate.
- Why you need it.
- What you expect the principal to do.

2. You have forgotten an important thing or document in a taxi on your recent trip. Write a letter to
the taxi company manager and say:
- Details of your journey.
- What the importance of what you left in that taxi is.
- What you expect the taxi company manager to do.

3. Write a letter to a friend who stays in another country that you are planning to visit and say:
- What you plan to see.
- Ask for his/her opinion on where to stay.
- Suggest some activities you can do together.

4. You and your family need to rent a place live. Write a letter to a rental agency to ask for
information about available rental accommodation. Say the following:
- Describe yourself and your family.
- What kind and size of accommodation you need.
- The area you would like to live in.

5. You have been selected for a training course on computer skills that you cannot attend. Write a
letter to your employer and say:
- Explain how this training course would help you.
- Why you wont be able attend it.
- Suggest a way to take the training course again.

6. Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful.
Write to him/her and say:
- Suggest a product and explain what is good about it.
- Tell him/her about the product in your country.
- Advise what he/she should do with this product.

7. Write a letter to your friend from a different country. Invite him/her to a party at your home and
include the following:
- What the party is about.
- Give directions on how to get to your place.
- Suggest accommodations for him/her.

8. Write a letter to a friend in a foreign country who has invited you to their wedding and say:
- Why you cannot attend the wedding.
- Tell them about the gift you are sending.
- Suggest how you can meet after the wedding.
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9. You are going to have a family party in a private room of a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel
manager and say:
- Why you need to use this private room.
- What you need them to provide for the party.
- Inquire about the price of the food you want to order

10. One of your friends is planning to visit your country and asking you for some information. Write a
letter to him/her and say:
- What the best time to visit your country is
- Suggest a plan for their trip
- Recommend places to visit in your country

11. An international company has opened its new branch in your town. You are interested in working
there. Write a letter to the human resource manager and say:
- What position you are interested in.
- Why you are interested in this position.
- Ask for additional information about the company.

12. Write a letter to a moving company that you have used to move your furniture and let them know
you have a problem with some of the items. In your letter
- Give the details of your delivery.
- Explain what problems you have experienced with the furniture.
- Say what you expect the company to do.

13. You plan to leave the company you are currently working at. Write a letter to the manager and say:
- What have you learned while working for the company?
- Did you enjoy working there?
- What are your reasons for leaving?

14. You have recently bought a toy over the internet. When it was delivered you have found some
problems with it. Write a letter to the toy company manager and say
- Give details of the purchase.
- Describe the problem.
- What do you expect the company to do about it?

15. Write a letter to your friend and invite him/her to a special event that you are organising and say:
- Why do you organize this event?
- Why do you think he/she should come?
- Suggest accommodation arrangements for him/her.

16. You are living near a public park and the condition of this park is getting worse than before. Write
a letter to the park management and say:
- Why you are interested in this park.
- What the problems the park is having are.
- What your suggestions are for improvement.

17. You work for an international company. Recently your job has changed and you believe that more
training is needed. Write a letter to your manager and say:
- How your job has changed.
- Describe the type of training you need.
- Suggest arrangements for training and work.
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