Past GT essay - Too many old historic buildings are in danger and destroyed in many countries. What are the main reasons? How to protect them?

Modernization of cities is the need of the hour as a result of which many historic buildings are being destroyed. This essay shall highlight the reasons for this phenomenon and also suggest ways to protect these buildings.

Past GT Essay - Historical buildings are destroyed for housing schemes in most of the cities these days? Discuss and give your opinion. (18th Feb Essay India)

Modernization of cities is the need of the hour as a result of which many historic buildings are being destroyed. This situation has both pros and cons which I shall discuss in this essay.

IELTS AC essay 9th Feb Australia - The spread of multinational companies and the increase in globalization produce positive effects for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?

I disagree with the statement that the growing globalization along with the expanding multinational companies benefits all the people. Although supporters of globalization claim that there are many benefits of MNCs, they are in fact damaging the quality of life. A number of arguments support my opinion.

25th Feb 2012 AC essay Australia - Full time university students spend most of the time studying. They should be doing other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

I agree with the statement that students who are enrolled full time at the university should participate in a range of extra-curricular activities besides studying. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas. (IELTS essay 25th Feb, 2012 – India) Another version

Drilling for oil and gas around the world is a source of significant income but, at the same time it is placing increasing pressure upon the global environment. There is a race for seeking these resources in remote and previously untouched areas such as Alaska and Antarctica. However, I firmly believe that the pros of tapping these resources outweigh the cons. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas. (IELTS essay 25th Feb, 2012 – India)

Drilling for oil and gas around the world is a source of significant income but, at the same time it is placing increasing pressure upon the global environment. There is a race for seeking these resources in remote and previously untouched areas such as Alaska and Antarctica. However, I firmly believe that the cons of tapping these resources outweigh the pros. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

IELTS essay question 9th Feb, 2012

It is not necessary to go to a place to know about the place because we can see the places from books, TV and internet. Do you agree or disagree.
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Many people think young people should follow traditions, others argue that young people should be free to be individuals. Discuss both views. ( Australia AC 4th Feb 2012)

( Essay topic taken from www.ielts-simon.com)

It is a highly debatable issue whether the youth should follow traditions or have liberty to be what they want. This essay shall look into both sides of the debate before forming an opinion.

Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( Jan 2012 Essay – Canada )

( Question taken from - www.ielts-blog.com)

It is a matter of intense debate whether training is required to become a good teacher or if one can become a good teacher just with experience. This essay shall look into both arguments before reaching a conclusion.

21st Jan 2012 AC essay Australia

Some people say that some urgent problems in modern society can only be solved with international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today, the nations of the world are more closely tied than ever before. That is precisely why some individuals opine that all nations should shake hands with each others to solve the problems of the modern world. I am in consummate accord with them. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

IELTS essay question 4th Feb 2012 - advantages and disadvantagesof maternity leave.

In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the new born. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages? ( 4^th Feb essay 2012 – India)

I definitely agree that the pros of maternity leave outweigh the cons. A number of arguments support my opinion.

IELTS essay question of 7th Jan 2012, Australia

Some developing countries invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories in order to help their economy. However, others feel that foreign companies should be shut out and instead the government should help the local companies to contribute to the economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a highly debatable issue whether multinational companies (MNCs) should be encouraged by the governments of developing countries or whether the local companies should be promoted. I firmly believe that MNCs are good for the economic growth. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

IELTS essay question of 14th Jan 2012, Australia

People nowadays put more emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social skills are important in addition to good qualifications for job success. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?

I definitely agree that today social skills are considered as important as good qualifications while recruiting new employees. Hiring the right candidate based on technical knowledge without looking at social skills is like designing a race car with a powerful engine but substandard steering and braking systems. The car may go fast, but in the wrong direction and may even hurt a lot of innocent bystanders along the way.

Radio will no longer be able to hold its presence as television and Internet media will replace it very soon. Do you agree or disagree? (21st Jan 2012 essay India)

In the past, radio was considered the most convenient and important source of information. Even today, despite the emergence of other media such as the TV and the internet, the radio has held its place as an important mass medium. I strongly disagree that the radio will lose its importance in the future. In fact its popularity will grow even further. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

Sample answer for IELTS - AC -essay of 21st Jan 2012, India Artists vs Scientists

Some people still value artists (musicians, painters, writers) even in today’s world of science and despite improvements in science and technology. Why is this so? Should arts be given the same importance as science and technology? ( 21^st Jan SC essay as seen in India – very similar to essay number 87 in my essay book  - link - http://kiransielts.blogspot.com/2010/09/today-advanced-science-and-technology.html )

It is irrefutable that today we belong to an era of science and technology. Yet, artists such as musicians, painters and writers are highly appreciated. In the following paragraphs, I shall outline some reasons for this. I firmly believe that the role of art as well as science is different yet inextricably linked and both are valuable, priceless and irreplaceable for every society.

Nowadays young people increasingly admire media persons and sports-stars even though they don't set a good example. Is it a positive or negative development? ( 14th Jan IELTS AC question India )

 Celebrities are increasingly becoming role models for the youth as their images and lifestyles are splashed across television, movies, magazines and the internet in today’s era of technology. I strongly believe that this is largely a negative development. A number of arguments surround my opinion.

To get success, some people say that University education is essential while others don't find this true in today’s scenario. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( 7th Jan AC essay India)

Some individuals are of the opinion that tertiary education is very necessary while others opine that university education is no guarantee of success in the present times. In this essay, I intend to look at both viewpoints.

Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, shop staff and company as a whole? ( 7th Jan GT essay – India)

Today, we belong to a 24/7 society. All 24 hours are ours, and we should take advantage of the given time and do our best. This could be very beneficial and because it adds to productivity. Round-the-clock shops are part of this society. Definitely, it is advantageous for the customers, staff and the company as a whole.