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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Guess work of essays for November and December

This time I am posting 50 essays. Earlier My guesses have worked for just 10-20 essays. But everyday is not Sunday. So, my list is now of 50 essays. Not difficult to do, I guess. All these essays have sample answers on this blog. Best of luck!


1.      With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?
2.       Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 
3.       Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development? 

4.      Today’s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
5.      Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?
6.       As global trade increases, many goods, even some daily goods, are exported to another country, which includes long-distance transport during shipping. Do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?
7.      Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8.       Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it specially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9.      Many people are afraid to leave home because of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel little can be done. What's your view?
10.  Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11.  The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?
12.  Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
13.  It is known to all that the technological and scientific advances have made greater changes to the range and quality of our food. Some people regard it as an improvement while others believe that the change is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 
14.   Some people think that we should invent a new language for international communication. Do the benefits of this outweigh the problems? 
15.  Some people say that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own care after they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
OR
“ Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. ”  US movie actor & director John Wayne. Why is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than focusing on the present? 
16.  In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
17.   Some people think it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Other people think it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 
18.  Some teachers think it is effective for students to study in group while others think it is better to study alone. What are the benefits of each way and which one do you think is more effective?
19.   If a product is of good quality and meets people's needs, people will buy it. Therefore, advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a type of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20.  Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive or a negative development?
21.   The subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities such as the government. Some people argue that teachers should make the choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
22.  Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
23.  Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Please discuss the two views and give your own opinion.
24.  Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarships, etc. ) Discuss both views and give your opinion.
25.   Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that it is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 
26.  Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
27.   In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 
28.  Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 
29.   Exposure to international media such as films, TV and magazines has a significant impact on local cultures. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages? 
30.   Modern buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
31.  Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
32.  Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 
33.  The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems? 
34.  The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars? 
35.   Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than the positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
36.  The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 
37.  In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks? 
38.  Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is the least important?
subjects:   Literature       Sports 
              Mathematics    Economy
              Physics           History
              Music             Geography
39.  Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?
40.  University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
41.  Some people think that children should obey the rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Other people think that children controlled too much can’t deal with problem themselves. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
42.  Nowadays, more university students choose to study some practical subjects ( such as marketing, computer programming, etc.) instead of theoretical subjects (such as economy, math, chemistry). Some people suggest that universities should focus on practical subjects, but not  theoretical subjects. Do you agree or disagree? 
43.  Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environment protection, while some people think more benefits has been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
44.  Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
45.  Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?
46.  Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between the poor people and the rich people, while some others say this has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
47.  Some people think music plays an important role in society. Others think it is only a form of individual entertainment. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
48.  Some people think it is more important for government to spend money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent  illnesses than the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
49.  Nowadays people live in the society where consumer goods are relatively cheaper to buy. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages? 
50.  It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and good language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?

4 comments:

  1. hello mam,
    I need the answers to this Guess work..I was unable to search on this blog.

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  2. hi....dear mam,

    i want some hint of this guess work. can you please help me.
    thanks in advance

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  3. hi,
    i am going to take ielts test on 7th of january in islamabad. what topics you thing are more important for me to cover. have you any idea?

    thanks

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  4. hi...i m alsoo giving ielts on 7th january in mumbai. plz give me important topic which i can cover for my test....reply me on cutieeshabzz@yahoo.com

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