Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore, every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge. Do you agree or disagree?
(Cambridge IELTS Book 20 Test 1)
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
(This is a Band 9 sample written with Gemini, following IELTS Simon’s style closely)
IELTS Tables – “International tourism of the top five countries”
The tables below show statistics about the top five countries for international tourism in 2012 and 2013.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write 150 words.
(From IELTS Simon Video Course Writing Task 1 Lesson 5 Tables)
IELTS Problem-solution Essay – “Severe problems with student behaviour”
In many countries, schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the courses of this? What solutions can use suggest?
(This is a Band 9 sample taken from “IELTS Simon Video Course Writing Task 2 Lesson 8 Problem-solution Essays“)
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
IELTS Discussion Essays – “Video cameras in public places”
In many cities the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime, but some people believe that these measures restrict our individual freedom. Do the increased security outweigh the drawbacks?
(This is a Band 9 sample taken from “Simon雅思寫作, 2024”)
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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IELTS Opinion Essays – “Traditional & Modern Values”
The older generation tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these values are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
(This is a Band 9 sample taken from “跟雅思考官Simon學寫作, 2018”)
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
IELTS Pie Charts – “Household spending in UK and New Zealand”
The charts below show household spending patterns in two countries between 1980 and 2008.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write 150 words.
(From IELTS Simon Video Course Writing Task 1 Lesson 4 Pie Charts)
IELTS Bar Charts- “Global mobile phone sales”
The chart below shows global sales of the top five mobile phone brands between 2009 and 2013.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write 150 words.
(From IELTS Simon Video Course Writing Task 1 Lesson 3 Bar Charts)
IELTS Opinion Essays – “Space exploration”
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(This is a Band 9 sample taken from “IELTS Simon Video Course Writing Task 2 Lesson 6 Opinion Essays“)
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
IELTS Problem-solution Essay – “City life”
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone?
(This is a Band 9 sample taken from “跟雅思考官Simon學寫作, 2018”)
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.