IELTS Writing Topics April & May 2026

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The collection of writing topics that were reported by IELTS student in 2026. These questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided questions are not predictions.

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Some students prefer classes with open discussions between the professor and students and almost no lectures. Other students prefer classes with lectures and almost no discussions. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many countries, financial crime involving identity theft is increasing. What are the causes of this trend, and what effect does identity theft have on the victims involved? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artist should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many people think that the most important things in life are free (i.e. they cannot be bought). Do you agree or disagree?
Many say that international students should reside in university dormitories while others think shared community housing is better. What are the advantages of both? Which approach do you favour? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
n many countries the amount of crime is increasing What do you think are the main causes of this? How can we deal with those causes?
Some people believe that visitor to other countries should follow local customs and behavior, others disagree and think that the host country welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Unhealthy eating has a negative effect on both individuals and the society in which they live. Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy foods while others believe that a ‘fat tax’ is unfair and unnecessary. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Please evaluate this essay. Space exploration costs tax payers an exorbitant amount of money each year. What are the advantages and disadvantages of spending money on the space exploration.
Many young people leave school with a negative attitude towards education. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage young people to study harder?
A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other method. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe money is best gift for teenagers while others disagree.discuss both views and guve your opinion
Some people believe that free social service should be made compulsory for high school students. Do you agree or disagree?
these days, many universities courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant advantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries around the world, men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that every human being can create art (e.g. poetry, music, paintings). Other people think art can only be created by people born with a special ability. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some countries have legal ages at which people can drink. Other countries believe not having strict laws is a better policy. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Private car ownership has been increasing over the past few decades. This has given ordinary people greater mobility, but has also led to concerns about traffic congestion and air pollution. Do the advantages of private car ownership outweigh the disadvantages?
There are more expensive for museums to be open to the public. What would be the best way to keep them open in your opinion?
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that they should not have to pay any tax and should be able to keep all of the money that they earn. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays public transport prices are constantly increasing. Why do you think it is happening? How can this problem be solved?
ome people think that the main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as television, friends, and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion
In many countries, too much money was spent by government and individuals on national celebration such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many healthy problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
The computer is widely used in education, and some people think teachers do not play important roles in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop burning fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas and coal are essential for many industries, and not using them will lead to economic collapse. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.
Dieting can change a person's life for the better or ruin one's health completely.What is your opinion?
More and more people think there is no need for printed paper newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of town and cities than to build more housing . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As technology develops, more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, today insufficient respect is shown to older people. What do you think may be the reasons? What problems might this cause in society??
Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinion as them . other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes diasgree with them.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Shopping online is becoming much popular in todays world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and new events. Do you think advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you think that people who work online at home are more productive than office workers or the other way around? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Small businesses should avoid recruiting young women who do not have their own family in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, at secondary at high school, there may be two or three streams of studies, academic or vocational. What are the advantages of this to the students and the society of putting students at the two streams at the age of 15?
Some people think that people live in high-rise apartments are unhappy and lonely. Some think otherwise. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the only way to have succes in business is to have unique product. What factors, do you think, influence the success of a company?
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.
Space travel to the Moon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind. Yet some people argue that this achievement made little difference to our daily lives. What is your opinion?
Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that libraries are a waste of resource and money so computers should replace them. However, others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some university students live with their family while others live away form home because their universities are in different places. Do you think the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that to be successful in sport you have to be physically strong However, other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion,
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