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My IELTS Classroom Podcast
6 IELTS Essay Questions from 2021
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Shelly Cornick and Nick Lone
Yes, Nick and I are back to look at six more essay topics that have been reported from the IELTS tests in January 2021. We will breakdown each question to explain what makes it tricky and how you can approach it best.
This is an interactive lesson, so please go to our episode page to read and generate ideas for each of the questions before you listen: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-essay-questions-2021/
In this episode, we will discuss the following questions
- Some scientists think that computers will soon become more intelligent than humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
- Some people believe that traveling alone is the best way to experience a country or a culture. Others feel that it is better to travel with people you know. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
- Some people believe that celebrating personal events is a waste of money. Others feel that these celebrations play an important role in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
- Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or using public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages?
- Most children want to watch the same TV programmes or play the same video games as their friends. Do you think parents should allow their children to do this?
- Playing team sports at school can teach students a number of lessons that are useful outside of sport. What values can students learn from playing team sports? How can they apply these values in the future?
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- Learn more about brainstorming ideas http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/how-can-you-think-of-ideas-for-your-ielts-essay/
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Some scientists think that computers will soon become more intelligent than humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that traveling alone is the best way to experience a country or a culture. Others feel that it is better to travel with people you know. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that celebrating personal events is a waste of money. Others feel that these celebrations play an important role in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or using public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Most children want to watch the same TV programmes or play the same video games as their friends. Do you think parents should allow their children to do this?
Playing team sports at school can teach students a number of lessons that are useful outside of sport. What values can students learn from playing team sports? How can they apply these values in the future?