IELTS All Topics

In some countries, university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries, students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while others argue that bicycles are a better way of traveling in a city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people want the government to spend money on exploring life on other planets; however, others think it is a waste of public money when the Earth has so many problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The government's investment in arts, music, and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets, there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that children's leisure activities must be educational; otherwise, they are a complete waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Universities should accept an equal number of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?