IELTS essay, topic: Only people over 18 years old should be allowed to use social media (agree/disagree)

This is a model response to a Writing Task 2 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.

Set 4 General Training book, Practice Test 20

Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Social media has become a real problem for some young people today, and governments should create laws that allow only people over 18 years of age to have accounts.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

You should write at least 250 words.

Sample Band 9 Essay

Social media today is extremely significant to a majority of the population, especially the younger generation. Many teenagers find it exceptionally convenient and necessary for communication and entertainment. However, not everyone is able to use social media responsibly, which gave rise to the idea of making it accessible to only those older than eighteen years of age.

Though there are negatives, such as cyber-bullying, or being too distracted by these modern media, there are issues surrounding most things in life. It is a choice to go onto a social media website, and many younger people are capable of managing accounts without any difficulties. It is not the government’s responsibility to monitor under eighteen-year olds; that is for the parents.

Statistics show that over eighty per cent of teens use a form of online social media. It allows them to chat online, easily stay in contact with friends and family across the world, and see updates on others’ lives (through text, photos or videos). Social media is a way to express thoughts or ideas and to stay in contact with the rest of the world.

To not permit one of the largest Internet-using demographics to use social media because a few people have problems with it is an irrational and an unfair restriction. Not only would profit be lost with fewer users, but controlling who creates accounts and monitoring proof of age would be difficult as well. I believe that laws should not make social media inaccessible to young people under eighteen; this would be unnecessary and absurd.

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IELTS test in Mongolia – June 2021 (General Training)

Our lovely friend A.N. recently took a General Training IELTS exam in Mongolia. She remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sport centre that you visit. You have complained to the stuff several times, but they weren’t helpful. Write a letter to the manager of the sport centre and say

– What is the problem with the changing rooms?
– What happened the last time you complained?
– Explain what you want the manager to do about it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some parents think that helping their children with homework is a good idea. Others believe children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do for work?
– Do you like your job?
– Can you describe your daily routine at work?
– Do you support environment protection?
– How do you help to protect the environment?
– Do you believe your efforts make a difference?
– What is your favourite festival or holiday?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a situation when you argued with friends about something. Please say

– what it was about
– when and where it took place
– how you resolved the argument
– and explain how you felt about it later.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What was your opinion about this argument?
– Did it change later?
– Do you think arguments are helpful?
– Why do arguments between family members arise?
– Can such arguments change how they feel about each other?

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IELTS Speaking test in the USA – June 2021

Our lovely friend M.K. took IELTS in the USA and was asked the following questions in the Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of work do you do?
– Do you like to travel?
– Where do you usually go?
– What was the longest trip you ever took?
– Do you use hi-tech gadgets on your trip?
– What is your opinion about the modern technology?
– Do you think technology will affect our lives more in the future?
– What kind of technology would you like to see in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a city where you would like to live in the future. Please say

– What city is it?
– Where is this city located?
– How did you first hear about this city?
– And explain why you would like to live there.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you prefer to live in a city or in the countryside? Why?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city?
– Why would older people prefer to live in the city?
– How about younger people?
– How can urban living be improved?

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Two recent IELTS success stories – and the reasons for their high scores

As many of you know, we have a tradition of asking the winners of IELTS Results Competition what helped them score so well. Why do we do that? So that everyone could benefit from their experience – if it worked for them, it might work for you!

Today we are delighted to share what we found out from the two recent winners:

Satinder Singh, Band 8.5 in General Training IELTS

Satinder lives in India. He got IELTS Band 8.5 with an amazing 9 in the Listening test, and won in our IELTS Results Competition in May.

In his winner’s interview Satinder said,

“I am really overwhelmed by accepting your appreciation certificate, and I am happy to share my experience with other IELTS aspirants as well. I would like to share the following points:

• Thorough understanding of public bands descriptors is a must to score well in speaking and writing.
• Those who aspire to get more than Band 7 in the writing module will need to write each sentence with a purpose. Writing just for the sake of filling paper will not fetch the desired score.
• Getting Band 7 in Speaking is easy, if there are minimal gaps in communication or hindrance to your speech, but to score higher than that, the intonation of your voice plays a vital role. Work on your tone and pronunciation.
• To get Band 9 in Listening, students have to use their spare time during the test between the sections to read the upcoming questions for the next section. This will give you an edge over others – but make sure to read the upcoming questions with great concentration.
• Reading results are truly an outcome of practice.

Kundai Nhongo, Band 7.5 in Academic IELTS.

Kundai lives in Zimbabwe. She got Band 7.5 in IELTS, it was her first attempt and she had less than 3 weeks to prepare. Kundai was aiming at Band 8, and she got pretty close! As they say, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”.

Kundai credits her success to the book ‘Target Band 7’ that she used during her exam preparation. She said,

“When I opened the book ‘Target Band 7‘, and read through the first few pages, my confidence was boosted 135%, I tell you. Then the practice exercises were just but excellent, captivating, demanding – but very, very rewarding. I am so happy, I am now working on my registration with Social Work England, and I know that in no time, I will be in the UK.

Your book, your advice, your tips, the skills, your encouragement… Your words… I do not have adequate words to express how grateful I am.

All the tips in ‘Target Band 7’ are soo practical and so true.

Thank you so much. I am telling all my friends about ‘Target Band 7’.”

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IELTS test in Nigeria – June 2021 (Academic Module)

Many thanks to O.A. who recently took the IELTS test in Nigeria and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two diagrams of a bookshop, before and after renovation and remodeling. We were asked to compare the two diagrams and describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that women should be able to join their country’s army and police forces, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion, including examples from your knowledge and experience.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Do you like your house?
– Why do you like your house?
– Do you like your family? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a barbecue party that you went to recently. Please say

– When and where it was
– What the party was for
– Whether or not you liked the party, and why.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Where would you like to have another barbecue party?
– Do you prefer to cook meat or fish on a barbecue? Why?
– Would you like to host such a party?

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IELTS Speaking test in India – June 2021

A big thank-you to the lovely P.K. who took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your major subject?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Describe your house.
– Do you have a good view from your windows?
– Let’s talk about rest and relaxation.
– Do you take breaks at work often?
– What do you do during your break time?
– Do you take short naps while relaxing?
– How do you feel after that?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an instance when your computer suddenly stopped working. Please say

– When and where was it?
– Why did it stop working?
– How did you solve this issue?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about computers at home.
– Do you have one at home?
– Why do people use computers at home?
– Do people face difficulties while using a computer?
– Despite the difficulties, why do people choose to use a computer?
– Have computers changed our house chores in any way?
– Why do some people get addicted to computer use, in your opinion?
– Should parents restrict the time their children spend on a computer? Why?

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