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Studies show that criminals get low level of education. Some people believe that the best way to reduce the crime is educating people in prison so they can get a job after leaving prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

by Ielts Team October 11, 2018

Studies show that criminals get low level of education. Some people believe that the best
way to reduce the crime is educating people in prison so they can get a job after leaving
prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Education for offenders during imprisonment as a method to reduce the rate of crime has evolved as a major topic of concern in today’s society. While I agree that such a solution is effective to reduce crime, I am convinced that it is far from being the best method and there are many better ways of reducing crime.

I accept that education for prisoners may contribute to the reduction of the crime rate. The primary reason is that such a form of education could provide offenders with the working skills that are essential when they return to the community. With fortified job prospects, prisoners may, therefore, earn a living after leaving the prison and are less likely to commit a crime again.

October 11, 2018

Speaking

IELTS Speaking Tips

by Ielts Team October 11, 2018

The interview: Part 1

Task description
Part 1 of the interview starts with an introduction in which the interviewer
asks you basic questions about yourself and asks to see your
identification. The interviewer will then go on to ask you further questions
about yourself, your family/hometown, your job or studies and a range of
similar topics areas that are familiar to you.
This section of the test lasts 4-5 minutes and in it you may need to give
longer answers to questions to ensure you display your best ability.

What is being tested is your ability to:
♦ provide full answers to all questions
♦ give longer responses to some questions
♦ give information by describing and explaining

Sample questions
The interviewer will ask for general information about topics such as the
following:
♦ Your country of origin
♦ Your hometown
♦ How long you have lived there
♦ What you do: work or study
♦ Your interests and future plans

It is not possible to predict what topics may be discussed at this point in
the interview; however, some familiar topics related to you or your country
could include:
♦ Family and family relationships
♦ Modern and traditional lifestyles
♦ Traditional or modern buildings
♦ Tourism and tourist sites
♦ Celebrations and cultural activities
♦ Schooling and the education system
♦ City and country living

The introductory section of the test will go something like this:
♦ The interviewer greets the candidate and introduces himself or herself.
♦ The interviewer asks the candidate to state his or her name clearly for
the cassette and confirms the candidate’s country of origin.
♦ The interviewer then asks to see the candidate’s identification.

The remainder of Part 1 of the test will follow this format:
• The interviewer will ask the candidate set questions about your
hometown or your occupation.
• The interviewer will then ask set questions about a familiar topic of
general interest.
• They could ask three to five questions which will extend or develop
this topic.
• The interviewer may ask the candidate about more than one topic.

Strategies for approaching the task

October 11, 2018

IELTS Task 2 - Essay Opinion - Agree or Disagree Writing

With the growing availability of TV and Internet, radios will soon become obsolete. Do you agree or disagree?

by Ielts Team October 11, 2018

The radio is an invention that came to popularity in the twentieth century. Its technology revolutionized the manner in which people communicated. I feel that although widespread use of the traditional radio may diminish into the future, it is a device that will never disappear completely. This will be shown by looking at trends in the growing car radio market and modern changes in the form of media that radios broadcast.

Firstly, as growing global affluence spurs demand for cars, radio use will also grow. For example, the booming vehicle market in China is causing an equally significant boom in radio set use. This is not a trend isolated to China; vehicle buyers everywhere are purchasing cars equipped with radio sets. Thus, this example clearly debunks the idea that radio use will be eradicated in the coming years.

October 11, 2018

IELTS Task 2 - Essay Opinion - Agree or Disagree Writing

Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do agree or disagree?

by Ielts Team October 11, 2018

Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a
healthy diet. Do agree or disagree?

Many people in the world currently choose not to eat meat in their daily meals. While I accept that this tendency can help people to live healthily, I believe not everyone should become vegetarian.

In my opinion, there are several benefits to being vegetarian. Firstly, since there are many types of vegetables that can provide people with enough nutrients, it has become less necessary for people to eat meat. For example, potatoes and beans are two popular dishes for families in England because of a large number of calories they can provide.

October 11, 2018

IELTS Task 2 - Essay Problem and Solution Writing

Fewer and fewer people walk on a daily basis. What are the reasons and how to encourage them to spend their time walking?

by Ielts Team October 10, 2018

Fewer and fewer people walk on a daily basis. What are the reasons and how to
encourage them to spend their time walking?

People seem to be increasingly reluctant to have a walk regularly. As there are certain causes of such a trend, some solutions are also available to urge people to walk more.

Amongst the reasons for the lack of people’s interest in walking activity, the convenience of modern technology in travelling and the boredom of walking activity are50 the two significant ones. Firstly, some technological applications which support travelling such as electric lifts and escalators are very common in public places.

October 10, 2018

Discussion - Discuss both view IELTS Task 2 - Essay Writing

Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. Others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

by Ielts Team October 10, 2018

Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Some believe
that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. Others feel that little can be done.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The popularity of crime today has made people stay indoors for self-protection. While it is a common belief that reducing the crime rate is a nearly impossible mission, I hold the view that there are certain measures which can convert the world into a safer place to live in.

On the one hand, many people argue that in such a current era of moral decadence, any attempts to prevent crime would turn out to be a failure. Poverty and unemployment are considered chief precursors to law violation, and only when these two social issues are eliminated will crime disappear.

October 10, 2018

IELTS Task 2 - Essay Opinion - Agree or Disagree Writing

Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?

by Ielts Team October 9, 2018

Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that
having these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about the dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?

Crime education is of paramount importance in any country, but the way it can be conducted is often a subject of debate in society. While I agree that asking those who are released from prison to have a talk to school students is a good education method, I also believe that there are better alternatives to the problem, as will now be discussed.

On the one hand, I agree that students may be aware of the consequences of engaging in criminal activities when attending a talk given by ex-prisoners. Their life stories are often vivid and persuasive, and this can attract the attention of school students easily.

October 9, 2018

Double Question IELTS Task 2 - Essay Writing

The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the dangers of this situation? What should we do?

by Ielts Team October 9, 2018

The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the
dangers of this situation? What should we do?

It is true that there is a growing consumption of natural resources in many parts of the world. This has potential problems, and we need to take actions to combat the issue.

The over-exploitation of natural resources results in a number of negative effects. Chief among them is a greater level of environmental contamination. In recent years, emissions from traffic have increased significantly due to the growing demand for fossil fuels in the world. This impairs the quality of life and decreases the life expectancy of people.

October 9, 2018

Discussion - Discuss both view IELTS Task 2 - Essay Writing

Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other people say that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discus both these views and give your own opinion.

by Ielts Team October 8, 2018

Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other people say that there are
more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both these views and give your
own opinion.

People hold different views about how taxes should be spent. Although I agree that medical care is a field that requires huge investments, I believe that the government should also allocate money for other priorities, such as education and transport

On the one hand, a certain amount of tax money has to go to health care services. Today, a number of particular diseases are on the rise in terms of popularity, and it would be costly to supply vaccines, medicines or treatments. For example, a large proportion of the population is now suffering from respiratory diseases or lung cancer due to exhaust fumes from vehicles and gas emissions from industrial factories.

October 8, 2018