CONTENTS

HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG TÀI LIỆU .............................................................................. 1

TOPIC 1: SOCIAL PROBLEMS .................................................................................... 2
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 2
TOPIC 2: TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................. 3
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 3
TOPIC 3: GOVERNMENT SPENDING ........................................................................ 4
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 4
TOPIC 4: WORK .............................................................................................................. 5
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 5
TOPIC 5: EDUCATION ................................................................................................... 6
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 6
TOPIC 6: LEISURE .......................................................................................................... 7
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 7
TOPIC 7: HEALTH .......................................................................................................... 8
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 8
TOPIC 8: ART ................................................................................................................... 9
Practice questions .............................................................................................................. 9
TOPIC 9: ECONOMICS ................................................................................................ 10
Practice questions ............................................................................................................ 10
TOPIC 10: ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 11
Practice questions ............................................................................................................ 11
TOPIC 11: LANGUAGE ................................................................................................ 12
Practice questions ............................................................................................................ 12
TOPIC 12: DIFFICULT QUESTIONS ......................................................................... 13
Practice questions ............................................................................................................ 13
 HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG TÀI LIỆU
Trong kỳ thi IELTS Writing, việc lên ý tưởng cho các câu hỏi được đặt ra trong đề bài là
một thách thức không nhỏ đối với học sinh. Đôi khi, áp lực thời gian và yêu cầu về mặt
phát triển nội dung làm cho họ mất hứng thú và không biết bắt đầu từ đâu. Điều này có thể
dẫn đến việc viết những đoạn văn thiếu logic và không thuyết phục.Vì vậy, IELTS Xuân
Phi, với hơn 10 năm kinh nghiệm giảng dạy IELTS và thành công trong việc hướng dẫn
hàng trăm học viên đạt điểm cao (7.0, 7.5 và 8.0) trong kỹ năng Writing, đã biên soạn một
bộ tài liệu mang tên BỘ DỰ ĐOÁN CHỦ ĐỀ WRITING QUÝ I/2024 nhằm tổng hợp
một số câu hỏi cho 12 Topics phổ biến trong kỳ thi IELTS Writing, từ đó giúp các bạn có
sự chuẩn bị trước về mặt ý tưởng cũng như từ vựng cho các chủ đề này để chúng ta có thể
sẵn sàng tham gia kỳ thi sắp tới của mình.
Cách học:
Bước 1: Các bạn sử dụng mục lục để lựa chọn Topic mà mình muốn xem trong tổng cộng
10 topic.
Bước 2: Các bạn lựa chọn đề bài mình muốn xem trong Topic đó bằng cách đọc danh sách
đề trong phần “Practice Questions”.
Bước 3: Các bạn sẽ tự lên ý tưởng và tìm một số từ vựng liên quan cho bài viết dựa trên
yêu cầu của đề bài.
Sau khi thực hiện các bước trên, các bạn có thể bắt tay vào viết bài ngay cho nóng nhé.

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 TOPIC 1: SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people think that young people should go to university to further their
education, while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or
builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Question: In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to research the history of
one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative
development?
3. Question: Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich
people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation
cause and what measures can be done to address those problems?
4. Question: Immigration has a major impact on society. What are the main reasons of
immigration? To what consequences can it lead?
5. Question: Group and team activities are more important than the activities done alone,
because they teach us important life skills. Do you agree or disagree?

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 TOPIC 2: TECHNOLOGY

Practice questions

1. Question: Many people think modern communication technology is having some

negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier,
while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3. Question: Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human
beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
4. Question: Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology
can replace their functions. Do you agree or disagree?
5. Question: Advancement in technology helps to improve the standard of life.
Meanwhile, according to data, while the average change in society in developing
countries is positive, in richer countries this can be exactly the opposite. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this?

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 TOPIC 3: GOVERNMENT SPENDING

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education,
and that the government should spend money on leisure time activities for young
people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: Some people argue that the government should spend money on public
services and facilities, but not on the arts. Do you agree or disagree?
3. Question: It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle
in order to prevent illness than to spend it on treatment of people who are already ill.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Question: Some people think the government should pay for health care and education,
but there is no agreement about whether it is the government’s responsibility. What is
your opinion?
5. Question: Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities.
Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?

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 TOPIC 4: WORK

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people work harder than others.

Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative habit?
2. Question: Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to
work if it is possible for them to do. Do you agree or disagree?
3. Question: In most successful companies, some people think that communication
between employers and workers is the most important factor, other people say that
other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Question: Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work
helping people in the community. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
5. Question: Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for
work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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 TOPIC 5: EDUCATION

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university
education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what
financial background they have.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology,
such as more computers, while others think more money should be spent on teachers.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
3. Question: Some people think that children should begin their education at a very early
age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
4. Question: In some countries, schools are teaching foreign languages for primary school
children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
5. Question: Art classes should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?

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 TOPIC 6: LEISURE

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people say that young people can learn useful skills by playing
electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and
computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your own
opinions.
2. Question: Celebrities have a significant impact on young people’s lifestyles. Do you
think this is a positive or negative development?
3. Question: Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant due
to new streaming services. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Question: Some people think that sports play an important role in the development of
society. Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
5. Question: Some think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate people
about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 TOPIC 7: HEALTH

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the government
while others think that people should be responsible for their own health.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Question: Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to
improve their health. Do you agree or disagree with this?
3. Question: Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income.
The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held
accountable for that.
Do you agree with this opinion?
4. Question: In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some
people think that the government should have the responsibility. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
5. Question: Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical
health in many developed countries is now falling. What could be the reason for this
trend, and what can be done to reverse it?

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 TOPIC 8: ART

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people believe that every human can create art. Other people think
that art can only be created by people with special talents. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
2. Question: Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas through
words, pictures, music or films. Some people nevertheless think that the government
should restrict artists’ freedom of expression. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Question: In today’s world of advanced science and technology, many still greatly
value artists such as musicians, painters and writers.
What can the arts tell us about life that science cannot?
4. Question: Many people believe that film is a less important art than other forms such
as literature and painting.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. Question: Some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it
requires special talent and ability.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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 TOPIC 9: ECONOMICS

Practice questions

1. Question: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between
countries is positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their
national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your opinion
2. Question: An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are
the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shop online?
3. Question: The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization
produce positive effects for everyone.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. Question: Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is
that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers?
What other factors influence people to buy a product?
5. Question: Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a
result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause?
What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?

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 TOPIC 10: ENVIRONMENT

Practice questions

1. Question: While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing
environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation
has a more devastating impact on our world.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Question: With increasing populations and ever growing urban centers, many countries
are losing their natural beauty spots.
What benefits are there to protecting places of natural beauty?
How can this be solved?
3. Question: While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing
environmental problem that we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation
has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both and give your opinions.
4. Question: Nowadays, people have little awareness of the importance of the natural
world.
What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
5. Question: With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal
species are becoming endangered and some are even facing extinction. Do you think
it is important to protect animals? What can be done to deal with this problem?

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 TOPIC 11: LANGUAGE

Practice questions

1. Question: A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the
use of others is rapidly declining. Is it a positive or negative development?
2. Question: The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most
prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming
the only language to be spoken legally. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
learning one language in the world?
3. Question: As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is
a waste of time. To what extent do you agree?

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 TOPIC 12: DIFFICULT QUESTIONS

Practice questions

1. Question: Scientists believe that by studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children,

people can predict if that child can become criminals in the future.
To what extent is crime a product of human nature? Is it possible to stop children from
growing to be a criminal?
2. Question: "Tomorrow is the most important thing in our life." However, some people
think that the present time is more important. How important is it for individuals and
the country to think and do something for the future? What is your own opinion?
3. Question: Some feel that schools should be mixed with both girls and boys attending.
Others feel the genders ought to be separated.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Question: In recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between
equality and personal achievement. Some people believe that individuals can achieve
more in egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of personal achievement
are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual
merits.
What is your view of the relationship between equality and personal success?

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