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Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?   Sample essay: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/nowadays-many-people-complain-that-they-have-difficulties-getting-enough-sleep/

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In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are so popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?   Sample essay: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-many-countries-today-crime-novels/

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Sample essay (new version): https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-some-countries-the-average-weight-of-people-is-increasing/

The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth. Sample essay: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/the-diagrams-below-show-the-life-cycle-of-the-silkworm/

Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behavior. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-believe-that-visitors-to-other-countries/

Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   live within the status quo stagnant   a shift in direction Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-prefer-to-spend-their-lives-doing-the-same-things/

Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in.   the best time of all the best of all times   postwar America the post-World War II era in the U.S Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-say-that-now-is-the-best-time-in-history-to-be-living/

Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   offenses of the same type offenses in the same category a one-size-fits-all justice system   to judge each crime individually to judge each crime by the circumstances   to disclose knowingly workplace confidentiality misdeeds Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-believe-that-there-should-be-fixed-punishments-for-each-type-of-crime/

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   innate/inborn/native ability conventional wisdom inherit torso attain a body type Sample essay: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/it-is-generally-believed-that-some-people-are-born-with-certain-talents/

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As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? satisfied/satisfying/fulfilled/fulfillment  to coincide with to reskill Sample essay: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/as-most-people-spend-a-major-part-of-their-adult-life-at-work/

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? destined for preserves bumps and bruise fill their stomachs   be heavily taxed place/impose a high tax on be subjected to high taxes   sold fresh read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-some-countries-the-average-weight-of-people-is-increasing/

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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective? to raise/hike the price fuel prices  politically feasible to impose/introduce/set high workplace parking fees/charges Sample Essay: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/increasing-the-price-of-petrol/

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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 function of a university? Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-think-that-universities-should-provide-graduates/

Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born.  What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-spend-most-of-their-lives-living-close-to-where-they-were-born/

Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment.  What damage does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem? Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/plastic-bags-plastic-bottles-and-plastic-packaging-are-bad-for-the-environment/

Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion. Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-like-to-try-new-things/

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?   online relationships Internet relationships  cyber relationships cyberspace relationships    give rise to reside  constrained by geographical distance immediate circle  by looked down on by Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/nowadays-the-way-many-people-interact-with-each-other-has-changed/

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?   a number of   become extinct  is lost the death of a language  the loss of a language  the extinction of a language    isolated tribes tribal people from scratch  to build on something   mainstream languages uncommon languages   gender terms gender-neutral words   gender equality Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/every-year-several-languages-die-out/

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?   similar->similarities   cultural loss  cultural diversity  diverse    clothing such as saris and dhotis   western fashions longstanding values    Thai cuisine authentic to have a taste of Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/countries-are-becoming-more-and-more-similar/

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   facilities ≠ amenities   make much difference do little to    a twenty-piece box of Chicken McNuggets Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/improve-public-health/

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   high-speed rail high-speed rail projects high-speed rail networks bullet trains   public transport systems that already exist   go toward inject money into routes Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-a-number-of-countries-some-people-think/

Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?   a basic grasp/command of their language the rudiments of their language   to hold conversations something is of interest to someone be critical of someone or something    bus stop signs to bargain with someone street vendors Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/living-in-a-country-where/

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?   trace/research/explore/investigate the history of their homes   out of interest out of curiosity    tear down uncommon treasures  surviving buildings   concrete residential buildings look alike uncover intriguing stories Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-some-countries-more-and-more-people-are-becoming-interested/

Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugar products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?   processed foods and drinks   high-sugar products sugar-packed products sugar-sweetened foods and beverages   be packed with   to offer/supply free refills on sodas to implement a 20% tax on high consumers   a can of strawberry-flavored beverage to satisfy a craving for Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/many-manufactured-food-and-drink-products/

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?   self-driving cars autonomous cars   employment losses job losses   truckers delivery couriers be made redundant to reskill   to reduce operating expenses to cut costs    the logistics company UPS Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-the-future-all-cars-will-be-driverless/

In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?   promote the idea that…   novel new features  newness   to beat their competitors to stay ahead of their competitors to stand out from the competition   to grab attention cross-app tracking   to respond to/meet/satisfy new needs/requirements   to limit screen time a screenless fitness band the Amazon Halo fitness trackers Fitbit Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-their-advertising-businesses-nowadays/

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?   to trick someone into believing  to depict Gillette a clean-shaven man to get more out of life Gillette razors   targeted advertising to increase/heighten/intensify the desire to buy to scroll through their Facebook feeds to contain themselves Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/today-the-high-sales-of-popular-consumer-goods/

Some people believe that universities should focus on employment skills for the future. Others think that they should focus on academic study only. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   higher education tertiary education   skills for future employment to prepare students for work   bring new ideas to reality find a cure for AIDS    a higher return on their investments take on loans Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/universities-should-focus-on-employment-skills/

In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?   put in more effort   inequality  disparities equal   perceive  competent equivalent skills climb the corporate ladder privileged children academic qualifications scholarship standards   grown-ups put career before family Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-education-and-employment-some-people-work-harder-than-others/

Some people say that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think that it has negative social effects because it makes people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   identities and possessions adverse   emotionally vulnerable a poor sense of self-worth play upon   lingerie manufacturers Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/some-people-say-that-advertising-has-positive-economic-effects/

The family has a great influence on children's development, but influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?   family influence external influence   to reflect reflection to mirror    to reprimand   choose a path they want to take in life Read the sample essay here:https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/family-has-a-great-influence-on-childrens-development/

Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   to reciprocate bulliers  to feel overwhelmed by   Children's behavior mirrors that of their parents. Children's behavior is a reflection of their upbringing.   to come naturally to  to pick up on preferable Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/good-members-of-society/

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to make vehicle drivers take a test every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?   annually/annual/yearly to enforce/implement an annual testing program    traffic accidents traffic incidents driving incidents    visibility slippery   speedy delivery Amazon Flex fulfill same-day delivery to impose deadlines on someone drive recklessly Read the whole sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/road-safety-ielts-essay/