IELTS All Topics

Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?

Some people think that the government should spend more money on promoting the arts and preserving culture, while others believe it should focus on areas like health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The media pays too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers, or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Most people do not care enough about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, while others argue that students should pay for their own education. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that university education should be free for everyone?

Some people say that the best way to reduce the crime rate is to increase the number of police on the streets. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is better to learn about how people lived in the past through films and video records than through written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, while others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and gain experience instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.