IELTS Aid (Practice Essays)

The dangerous downsides of fitness obsession. Is fitness addiction dangerous? Watch here:  BBC Video To what extent do you agree with the ideas presented?   Sample essay: In recent times, social media influencers have become modern heroes of many people. These internet icons have introduced many how-to trends that many youngsters can learn from such as cooking, styling, studying, and exercising. Perhaps the biggest rage in the world is anything related to fitness. However, these health-conscious trends have drawbacks that are usually ignored. This essay will concentrate on the writer’s complete agreement on why obsessing on being healthy also poses many dangers.   For many years, obesity is the number one problem related to physical health. Although this has not been completely eradicated, it is disheartening to see that the general public prioritizes looks over anything else. This mindset made conscious health living a norm for more and more people. Hence, the ...

Should we stop flying? Yes? No? Watch the video here:  Should we stop flying (BBC Reel) Discuss the 2 views. Sample essay: Decades ago, the idea of air travel was only available to the wealthy and privileged people; however, as aviation technology and tourism boomed, this luxury became a reality for the vast majority. Despite this development, flying, according to research, contributes greatly to the emission of carbon dioxide. The focus of this writing will be on the reasons why airplane travel should and should not be halted. The growing problem of global warming has vexed scientists and researchers for the longest time.   Science and technology experts continuously innovate and suggest new solutions to at least lessen its impact. One such suggestion is to reduce or limit the use of airplanes for traveling. It has been discovered that aircrafts emit carbon dioxide at beyond acceptable levels. As a result, stopping this mode of transport can definitely help avoid the ...

The essay below is a reaction for the featured video published on BBC Ideas on September 13, 2019.  Watch it here Two-part Question essay sample (Sustainable fashion) 1.      Can the fashion industry ever be sustainable? 2.      And what can you do (to make it more sustainable)?   The ever-growing popularity of Social networking sites has made the fashion industry thrive. Many people post photos of themselves wearing the most popular trends in fashion. However, these clothes often end up in landfills making it the biggest contributor of trash in many fashion-centered countries. This essay will explain why fashion cannot be sustainable and ways on how to make it more eco-friendly. Many new products nowadays aim for sustainability. Unfortunately, though the world of fashion can never be considered durable. People who live in countries with four seasons need to change their collection of clothes every season. This is where the ter...

Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?   Sample essay: It is universally accepted that obtaining a college degree is the first step for a better life. This is the reason why many undergraduates, despite having some struggles, choose to work part-time while attending school. This essay will enumerate some of the reasons for this trend and some suggestions on how to fix these. Education comes with a price and to receive the best quality education, students must pay a hefty amount to schools. Unfortunately, only a few people can afford this. As a result, many learners opt to look for a job to support their educational needs. However, sometimes work can be demanding both physically and mentally. Another reason for this trend is independence. Many young people nowadays want to live independently as a choice. These individua...

My Sample: Television shows and computer games that show violence are thought to have negative influences on many viewers’ behavior while the opposite opinion is believed by others. They say that there are other elements that can affect a person’s actions. This essay will explain the author's perspectives on how both these points are correct. According to many studies, there is a connection between what a person watches and how he acts. This reaction can be compared to how food affects our mood. Television shows and digital games can directly stimulate the brain by producing certain chemicals that alter the mood of an individual watching a violent show or playing an aggressive game. Since science backs up the idea that these kinds of entertainments can impact our behavior, there is no question that this is true and highly agreeable. Try enjoyable, flexible teaching CPD courses from FutureLearn. Start learning for free. Although there is definite evidence for its influen...

Sample: One major problem our world is experiencing is unemployment. As time passes by, more and more people find it hard to get jobs worthy to sustain a living. This essay will present the possible causes of the high unemployment rate as well as the probable solutions to this issue. Population. This is the biggest contributing factor to joblessness. The total number of humans has increased tenfold since the era of industrialization. Although population growth means our lifestyle and medical technology is better, we cannot deny the fact that it also results in a lack of work opportunities. More people means more competition. Another reason for unemployment is the fact that there are fewer businesses and work opportunities available. It is a common idea that it is easier to find jobs in urban cities. This prompts people from rural places to move to cities to try their lucks in applying for work there. However, not everyone can be blessed to find a job and they end up being stuck in ...

Sample: A nation’s government allocates budget to different sectors for valuable economic projects. One such sector is space exploration. However, is it necessary to spend billions of money on this or should governments use the money in more meaningful plans? This essay will feature the viewpoints of the writer regarding this matter. The study of space and what lies beyond it has always been one of the most interesting sciences. Many developed countries race their way to the top to unlock mysteries and to discover new things outside our planet. The thrill of exploring the unknown has been the primary reason why humans still take the risk of voyaging the stars. Scientists and even hobbyists believe that studying astronomy can greatly help us not only in understanding the different weather patterns but also finding solutions to problems such as global warming and others. Despite its almost immeasurable cost, more and more countries join the bandwagon by creating their own space agenc...

More and more people believe that smart individuals are more likely to be successful. In contrast, some people say that a person’s achievements cannot be the only factor to consider to see his or her intellect. This essay will explain that intelligence can be objective and subjective therefore there are many ways on how it can be gauged. It has been long believed that intelligence is the ability of a person to attain high grades in school. This makes intelligence objective. In many educational institutions, educators and students often think highly of exceptional individuals who perform well academically. They often put these special students on a pedestal and give them pressure by saying their expectations to them. Many teachers even provide their recommendations for these students to certain companies to help them land a job easily. A good job means a successful life. This may sound unfair to many but this is still practiced in schools all over the world. But are all of them succes...

Sample essay: More and more university students these days prefer to study overseas. This is contrary to the more traditional approach of finishing school in your home county that was popular a long time ago. This development in education has opened many doors to the students not only personally but also professionally. This essay will explain the reasons why the gains far exceed the drawbacks. Although school fees are definitely more expensive, many believe that the promise of a better life can only be attained when a person starts a new life in another country. Many third-world countries like the Philippines suffer from a social issue called “brain drain”. This is the phenomenon where professional workers leave their own countries for better opportunities abroad. This problem has the tendency to get bigger if studying in universities abroad becomes the norm. The lack of a highly-qualified professional workforce can affect a country negatively in many ways. On the contrary, ...

Sample report: The bar chart compares a country’s total export earnings in billion dollars in five different products in 2015 and 2016. The table reveals how each products’ value in percentage changed in those two years. Overall, the first graph presents that the country’s earnings in exported products rose in 2016 except for gems and jewelry. The table reveals though that four out of five categories grew in percentage value by 2016. From the bar graph, during both years, petroleum products sold more than the other categories; while textiles ranked the lowest. A considerable climb in earnings can be noticed for the majority of the products especially with textiles which jumped from a little over 25 billion dollars to about 31 billion. In contrast, gems and jewelry had a loss of around 3 billion dollars from its initial collection of approximately 43 billion. Agricultural products showed almost no change in both years with roughly 30 billion dollars. As for the ta...

Writing can be intimidating and demotivating. Most people try to shy away from doing writing tasks. However, this should not be the case. Here's a list of common mistakes seen in writing task outputs. 1. Using the same words from the task topic Writing an introduction usually takes much time for IELTS test-takers. This is because they are told to paraphrase the topic as their introduction. Many candidates probably have a list of common words used in both the writing task 1 and 2 and the synonyms for each of these words. Due to the overload of vocabulary, or lack thereof, IELTS takers contemplate too much on how they would start. As time passes though panic will overcome their feelings. As a result, they had no other choice but to use the same words from the task topic. Solution: Change the word forms if you have not enough synonyms. Learn to make use of the other forms of words -noun, adjective, adverb, etc.- you have shortlisted in your vocabulary study. Just remember tha...

Sample Response: The visual data illustrates the blueprint of a public park called Grange Park before and now. It can be noticed that the park’s overall design has changed drastically over the years. In 1920, the year when the park, Grange Park featured a few amenities like a stage for musicians located on the western area, a fountain in the middle, a small pond for water plants on the far right, and a glasshouse on the lower east side. The park also had seats and rose gardens located all around the park’s area. As time passed, the park went through a lot of renovations. Now, new facilities were added and some of the old features, like the glasshouse, were completely removed. The pond was replaced with a dedicated children’s play area and a café right beside it. Only one water feature can be seen on the extreme lower right side. The center of the park is now a rose garden with seats surrounding it. The former stage is now an ampitheathre for concerts. It is importa...

Sample: Dear James, Thank you for looking after my house while I'm away. I can't tell you how happy I was when you said you'll do it. Anyway, I have left the house key under the rug of the rocking chair on the porch. Please be careful not to misplace this because I have no spare. The plants need not be watered too often so you don't have to worry about that. For my cat, Lucy, she must be fed at least twice a day. Her food is stored under the sink and her bowl is just under the table in the kitchen. She enjoys the company of other people so I think you don't have to be afraid of her unless you have allergies. As for the mail, leave them beside the telephone in the living room. If there are emergencies of some sort, don't hesitate to contact me thru email. I really can't thank you enough for doing me this huge favor. See you after 2 weeks. Word Count: 168