IELTS Aid (Practice Essays)

Sample: The visual data illustrates the population of British males and females pursuing graduate studies full time and part time in three school years. From the graph, it can be seen that there are more people who pursue further education partly and between genders, more men enroll in graduate schools. Looking at the data, a growth in the number of full time students in both genders can be noted. It is important to highlight though that more women showed interest in regular graduate studies from 1980/81 and 1990/91. However, in the year 1990/91, the quantity of male students was on the same level as women at roughly 200 thousands. As for irregular students, different trends can be seen for both genders. For men, a downward line can be noted. In 1970/71, an approximate 1000 men attended graduate studies before it descended value to a little over 800 in 1980/81 and 1990/91. On the other hand, women climbed from an estimated 700 thousands in the first year to 1200 in th...

Academic IELTS Writing Task 2 Topic: Today much of the food people eat gets transported from farms that are thousands of miles away. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consumed food produced by local farmers. Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Sample essay: The demand for food is always high. Many agricultural goods are shipped to far areas to help meet this demand. Other people however suggest that buying produce from local manufacturers is preferable both environmentally and economically. Does this have more merits than demerits? This essay will introduce how the benefits and drawback are of equal weight. Patronizing agricultural products from local farmers provide a stable job and source of income to the workers. Also, consumers can safely guarantee the freshness and quality of the crops they eat. Another good point to consider is the price. That is, food from local farmers can be mo...

Academic IELTS Writing task 2  Topic: A growing number of people feel that animals should be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Sample essay: The use of animals for food production and research has long been debated. Animal rights activists believe that animals should be granted the same rights as humans. That is, their exploitation should be banned. Others however say that animals serve a big purpose for food and research. This essay will explain these two views and the writer's opinion. Recently, the topic about giving rights to all living things like animals has been making headlines. More and more people condemn the maltreatment these creatures receive in factories and research facilities. As living creatures, many argue that animals, although incapable of...

When sitting for an English speaking test, candidates often expect to respond to general questions or questions that are commonly asked in every day situation such as hobbies, job, education, and so on. However, almost all of them still find it hard to organise their thoughts properly because of many factors. Luckily, there are some patterns that I can suggest to help you express yourself in a coherent way. One of them is the "KISS" pattern. It stands for "Keep It Short and Simple" . This pattern can help you mention your idea directly. The only downside for this pattern is that it only provides a brief and somewhat vague explanation of what you really think. For those who are still beginning to improve on their grammar and vocabulary, this pattern is a useful guide for you. Another is the PREP pattern that stands for "Point, Reason, Example/Experience, Point" . This guide helps you provide a more-detailed explanation of your viewpoint. This can be ...

Writing an essay is a challenge for both experienced and inexperienced writers. One reason is paragraphing. Most test takers know the basics of the task and they know what to expect. What they usually don't know how to figure out is how to start the essay. In my experience, I have often recommended my students to understand the different words and/phrases often used in the test. Furthermore, I ask them to broaden their knowledge on myriads of topics by reading a lot, watching news, and even by discussing them with other people. Well, that's just the "input" process.  Next, they are tasked to write down their ideas on the topic within a time limit to help them develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills. The catch is to ask them to write as honestly as possible and to stick with what they already now. That is easier said than done because most of my students concentrate too much on making an "impact". That is, they want to write somethi...