IELTS WRITING 2013

1 [5/01/2013]- Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?- Some people believe children should do what their parents tell them to do. Others think children must learn thinking themselves. Discuss both and give your opinion.[10/01/2013]Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s life. Without the success of career, life will become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?[12/01/2013]In some countries, parents expect their children to spend long time studying both in and after school and have less free time. What are the negative and positive effects on children and society they live in?[19/01/2013]Task 2: Taking care of children is one of the most important jobs in society. All mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare training courses. Do you agree or disagree?

2 [2/2/2013]- Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.- Lifestyles and culture in many countries is becoming similar, what's your opinion, positive or negative?[14/02/2013]Some people think young people should be free to choose his or her job, but other people think they should be realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.[16/02/2013]Some people think all lawbreakers should be taken in to prison, others believe that there are better alternatives, (for example, being work to do which is beneficial for local community). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.[23/02/2013]These days there are not enough student choosing science subjects in many countries. What are the causes and effects?

3 [2/3/2013]Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development overweight the disadvantages?[9/3/2013]Some think that people should go to college or university to prepare for a successful career. Others believe that they should get a job immediately after they leave school to get more work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

[14/3/2013]It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects

shouldn’t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?[23/3/2013]- Nowadays, many children are not as fit and healthy as children used to be in the past. What are the causes? How could it be solved?- Human society has made great technological progress in the last hundred years. Some people think this also has negative effects on our life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(Scientific progress influences our daily life greatly. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?)

4 [6/04/2013]100 years ago, some people believe that human race would make continuous progress in all areas of life. Today, peoples feel less certain about it. In what areas do you think the most progress has been made? In what areas does more need to be done?[13/04/2013]As countries develop, their populations start to live individually or in very small family units. In your opinion, what are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society?[18/04/2013]Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.[27/04/2013]Some people think that it is better for older schoolchildren to study a large number of subjects and develop a range of knowledge. Others argue that they should study a smaller number of subjects and focus in details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

5 [11/05/2013]In many big cities in the world, the quality of life is decreasing. What are the causes and solutions for this?[16/05/2013]People are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Some people that advertising has a negative effect on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?[18/05/2013]Some people think that children should be taught history at school. Others refute this by suggesting that schools should teach children subjects that are relevant to their latter life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.[25/05/2013]Some people think that the governments spent money on artists would be better than on more important things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6 [06/06/2013]Some people think that Government should offer financial support and care to old people, while others think that people should save money for their future life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.[08/06/2013]People nowadays are encouraged to buy more and more consumer products. Some people think that it is good for the economy, others believe that this development will

damage the society as a whole.Discuss both views and give your opinion.[15/06/2013]Some people think that families have the most powerful influence on a child's development, while others think other factors such as television, friend, music, etc have biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.[22/06/2013]Some people believe that secondary school children should study international news as a subject. Others say that this is wasting time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

7 [6/7/2013]

Task 1: bar chart about the household waste in one nation,including waste recycled and not recycled

Task 2: In the future space tourism will become achievable. Do u think this is positive or negative development?[13/7/2013]The tendency of human beings to copy another can see in the popularity of fashion in clothes and consumer of goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?[27/07/2013]The restoration of the old buildings in the major cities throughout the world involves the enormous government expenditure. This money would bring more benefit if it used to provide new housing and road. To what extent do u agree or disagree?

8 [03/08/2013]People in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units instead of large family groups. Do you think this is positive or negative trend?[17/08/2013]

Task 1: bart chart propotion of independants in total population in 5 countries, and the world average 

Task 2: Do the advantages of government spending their money on college and university fees for student outweigh the disadvantages?[24/08/2013]

Task 1: There are 2 bar charts about average retirement age of men and women in 7 countries in two years (2004 and 2008): the first one is about the average age at which men retire and the other is about women's.

Task 2: People in the modern world are become more and more dependent on each other. Some people believe that people are more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.[29/08/2013]Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative

development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion.

9 [07/09/2013]

Task 1: Maps about the plans of offices in Japan and America.

Task 2: Some people think that nuclear energy is better than other source of power for meeting ever-increasing global needs. To what extent do you agree?[21/09/2013]Throughout history, people have dreamed about perfect society, but they have not agreed what an ideal society is.What do you think the most important elements to have perfect society in modern world? How people can achieve an ideal society?[28/09/2013]Some people say that government should control tightly the use of freshwater. Other say that individuals should use as much as they want.

10 [12/10/2013]Economic progress is often used to measure a country's success. However, some people believe that other factors are more important. What other factors should also be considered when measuring a country's success? Do you think one factor is more important than others?[19/10/2013]Many parents go and work in other countries these day, taking their families with them.Do the advantages for families of development outweigh the disadvantages?[26/10/2013]A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas.What problems might this difference cause? How might these problems be reduced?

11 [09/11/2013]Young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. Do you agree or disagree?[16/11/2013]Few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development?[21/11/2013]As a part of education, students should spend a period of time living in another country to learn its language and culture. Do you agree or disagree?[30/11/2013]Task 1: tables on life expectancy, births and population growth in high income countries, middle income countries and low income countries in 2000 and 2004

Task 2: More and More people want to own famous brands of cars, clothes and other items. What are the reasons for this? Is this a negative or positive trend?

12 [07/12/2013]In recent years, tourists have paid attention on preserving both the culture and

environment of the places they visit. However, some people think that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

[12/12/2013]People nowadays are buying wider range of household things (for example television, rice cooker) than in the pastDo you think this is a positive or negative development?[14/12/2013]In many countries, young people leave rural areas to study or work in cites. What do you think are reasons of this ? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?[21/12/2013]Scientists tell us that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, million of people still continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the sollutions for this?

1/2014

Task 1: the table below give information of age, income, poverty in the population of 3 states in 2000.

Task 2: The best way for governments to solve the problem of traffic congestion is providing free public transport in 24 hours per day, and seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Many young people change their jobs and careers. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Listening: Section 1: cuộc đối thoại về chuyến đi ở Arizona; Section 2: hướng dẫn chuyến thăm quan mỏ thiếc Trescowa; Section 3: cuộc đối thoại về "The effect of music on stress"; Section 4: Bài giảng về "The impact of cars on Australia from 1940s to 1990s"-Reading: Passage 1: Magnetic Therapy; Passage 2: Should top managers hire 'stars'?; Passage 3: Reducing indoor air pollution.-Writing: Task 1: 1 pie chart + 1 bar chart về the world consumption of bottled water; Task 2: in many countries, young people are leaving their home to cities for study or work. Give the reasons. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Mình vừa mới ngồi review lại hết phần Reading của thầy Simon, và có tổng hợp lại 1 số lesson bổ ích để share cho mọi người . Hồi mới bắt đầu luyện IELTS, mình làm Reading chỉ tầm 7.0, nhưng sau khi ngồi đọc hết các bài của thầy Simon và áp dụng các technique vào làm bài thì trình Reading của mình tăng rất nhanh và khi đi thi thật đã được tận 9.0 

Các lesson này có các tips nói chung và hướng dẫn cách làm cho 1 số loại bài khó nữa:

Các technique: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts -help-and-english-pr/2013/05/ielts-reading- techniques.html

Advice về cách làm bài Reading: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2013/01/ielts-reading-my-advice.html

Suggest các cách luyện tập: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2013/01/ielts-reading-some-suggestions.html

Cách quản lý thời gian: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2013/07/ielts-reading-time.html

Dạng bài match headings: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2012/05/ielts-reading-paragraph-headings.html

Dạng bài “which paragraph

contains…”: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2013/06/ielts-reading-which-paragraph-contains.html

False/Not Given: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2013/11/ielts-reading-false-or-not-given.html

Dạng multiple choice: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2011/06/ielts-reading-multiple-choice.html

Dạng nối tên người: http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2011/12/ielts-reading-match-the-names.html