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31 Traffic jams are a problem in many towns and cities. Some people suggest that governments should build wider roads in order to solve the problem ielts writing traffic jams 30 Some working parents believe that child-care centers provide the best care for their children. However, others think family members, such as grandparents, provide the best care ielts writing child-care 29 Nowadays, people have unhealthy diets and do not do enough exercise ielts writing unhealthy diets exercise 26 As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. ielts writing business responsibilities 25 Some people think news have no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. ielts writing news television 24 Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country ielts writing economic progress 19 Many children are encouraged by their parents to get a part time job in their free time ielts writing part time job 18 The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. Schools should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information technology ielts writing education subjects 17 Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages? ielts writing museums charge 9 Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to alter our character traits ielts writing personality gene 8 Young people have different ideas and attitudes from those of their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused ielts writing ideas attitudes differences 2 Some people believe that animals should not be used in scientific experiments ielts writing animals scientific experiments 1 Obesity in children is becoming an increasing problem in westernised countries. Discuss ways that children could be encouraged to lead healthier lifestyles. ielts writing obesity lifestyles

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28 Many people take part in dangerous sports where people are regularly injured. Most people accept that there are risks involved. Should dangerous sports be allowed or banned ielts writing dangerous sports 27 Many people disagree with the use of genetic modification on our food supplies.Do you agree with this statement ielts writing genetic modification food 26 With an increase in the number of privately owned vehicle, roads are becomming more congested. What measures could both goverment and individuals take to deal with this situation ielts writing traffic congestion 25 In some countries, young criminals are not imprisoned: instead, they are required to do unpaid work in their communities. Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages ielts writing young criminals imprisoned 24 Today in many countries, people hold bigger and more expensive weddings than ever before. What do you think about the cost of weddings these days? Is it a positive or a negative development? ielts writing weddings cost 22 It is better for boys and girls to study separately rather than study in mixed sex classes. They are less distracted and this leads to better results ielts writing study mixed sex classes 20 Compeleting university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important ielts writing university education 19 Some people think that travelling abroad is a valuable experience for young people to have. Others think travelling wastes too much time and money. ielts writing travelling wastes time money 18 More and more people nowadays do not wear traditional clothing, and now clothing looks almost the same all over the world. ielts writing traditional clothing 17 People say that a child's success is depedent on the way parents bring them up ielts writing child success 15 Large stores have replaced privately-owned shops in many areas nowadays. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development ielts writing large small stores 13 A number of people are changing careers several times during their working lives. Why do people change careers? Is it a positive or negative development for society ielts writing changing careers 12 Traveling by air becomes cheaper every year. Give your opinion on this, and the advantages and disadvantages of this development ielts writing traveling air 7 Some people think that advertising discourages individuality by making people look the same ielts writing advertising individuality 5 Development of technology causes many environmental problems. Some people believe that people should choose a simpler way of life. Others think that technological development can help solve environmental problems ielts writing environmental problems technological development

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