IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample (Maps): The plans show the room layouts for training session for up ten people and more than ten people

The picture illustrates the plans for training sessions with layouts designed for scenarios with fewer or more than 10 people.

The main difference between the two plans is an additional white board and an extra place for morning tea when the number of attendees exceeds 10.

In the case of 10 or fewer people participating in the training session, the presenter’s chair is placed on the left of the white board. The morning tea area is just behind the tables, which are arranged in a “U” shape for people to sit around them.

The plan B is used when there are more than 10 people joining the training session. The morning tea area is in the top left corner of the room while the two white boards are placed behind the chair of the presenter. The tables are separated from each other, allowing more seats available for people on the two sides of each table.

(155 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)

IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample: In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today's world?

In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today's world?
Designing the school curriculum is of paramount importance in any education system. The dilemma is whether to teach secondary pupils a wide range of subjects or to focus on a small number of practical courses that lend themselves to the future career of students. In this essay, I will first analyze the benefits of each education system and then argue for the first one.

There is no doubt that providing secondary students with a limited number of hands-on subjects is beneficial to their career paths in the future. Children will definitely have more time to focus on study, putting aside the exam pressure of subjects that are irrelevant to their jobs. This helps them gain an in-depth knowledge of their chosen career before entering the workforce. For example, children who have specialised in IT skills and physics at secondary school will have a head start on other children when applying for jobs in engineering.

On the other hand, an education system in which children are taught a range of subjects gains my support due to several reasons. At its simplest, secondary students are merely too young to define correctly their jobs for life, meaning that teaching them a small number of practical subjects should be delayed until later on. Another reason is that children can learn knowledge of different courses, which may help to grow their passion for a particular field. If we educated children only in narrow specialisms in secondary schools, there would be no artists, philosophers or historians of the next generation.

In conclusion, posterity will judge which system is superior to the other. However, it seems to me that giving secondary schoolchildren a chance to learn a wide range of subjects is a more desirable solution in contemporary society.

(292 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)

IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample: Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


Finding ways to improve educational quality is often one of the top priorities in every education system. In some cultures, high school students are encouraged to give their opinions about teachers, but I believe that this can also give rise to lack of respect and discipline in the classroom.

On the one hand, it is true that feedback from learners may contribute to an improvement in educational quality. In many cases, the level of comprehension of students relies very much not on the content of the lesson but on the way teachers conduct it. If, for example, the class is slow, it will be ineffective for teachers to teach too fast so that most students fail to retain the information. Without the comments of students, it would be difficult to know whether the speed of the lesson is appropriate for the class, which may eventually impair the quality of the lesson.

However, there are several drawbacks of allowing students to make comments and criticism on their teachers. Firstly, teachers can be vulnerable to the negative words of students. Many will feel that their efforts in delivering the lesson deserve praise rather than criticism or any form of feedback. This idea is commonly shared by teachers in the education systems of many Asian countries. Secondly, the classroom may be in chaos due to massive numbers of comments. Opinions vary from students to students, and it would be impractical for teachers to work out a way of teaching that can satisfy all students.

In conclusion, it seems to me that encouraging high school students to comment about their teachers does not necessarily mean an improvement in education quality.

(277 words - written by ielts.vinh@gmail.com)

IELTS Writing Task 2: Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Pressure of modern life means that a family often requires two incomes rather than one like before. In many cases, parents rely on the help of other family members to care for their children, but this is sometimes not the best option, as will now be discussed.

There are those who argue that babysitting can be done by relatives. For example, grandparents just need to keep an eye on their grandchildren while children in a childcare centre are often grouped together. In an average class, there might be up to 15 students or more under the supervision of two to three caretakers. Children are often playful, and just a second of neglect can lead to fatal consequences. Keeping children at home may therefore provide a safer environment for children to grow up.

On the other hand, I side with those who believe that sending children to nursery school is a more desirable solution when both parents go out to work. The growth of a child depends primarily on how they are educated. The staff members of a childcare organisation are often trained professionally to do their jobs, and they should know how to raise children healthily at each stage of development. In addition, attending a class at an early age is also a chance for children to develop social skills. Children can learn to obey rules, cooperate with other peers and thus may progress faster than those raised at home.

In conclusion, although there are arguments in favour of keeping children at home, I believe that children should be sent to childcare centres for better care.

(266 words – by Thay Vinh IELTS)

IELTS Writing task 2: Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree about this opinion?

Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree about this opinion?


The protection of wildlife has become a frequent subject of debate with strong arguments for and against. Personally, I believe that humans are paying too much attention and allocating too many resources to this issue, as will now be explained.


Firstly, if we allow any species to disappear, this is actually not a disaster. Some people may argue that the biology will be seriously affected if birds and wild animals are on the verge of extinction, but this is an exaggeration. Fossil evidence suggests that the mass disappearance of the dinosaur did not cause any harm to other species on the Earth but merely triggered the emergence of others such as the mammal. Therefore, we should not devote too much attention to the protection of wildlife.

Secondly, public money is limited. This means that the national budget should be allocated to more urgent issues rather than expending too much in the conservation of wild animals and birds. For example, more resources should be diverted to medical research to find out remedies for fatal diseases such as HIV and cancer, which may help to save thousands of lives in society.

Finally, the government can simply protect wildlife by continuing campaigns to raise public awareness of the protection of wildlife habitats, or impose stricter punishments on activities that may harm wild animals. Any individual who hunts wildlife for food or for pleasure should be given a heavy fine, and this may discourage them from threatening the life of wild animals.

In conclusion, while I do not refute the argument for the conservation of wildlife, I believe that it should attract less attention and fewer resources from the public.

(276 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Social Network

Social network

1.What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use?

2.Are you a social person?

3.What kinds of people do you like to make friends with on those websites?

4.Is it clear to find real friends on social network?

It's undeniable that social networking sites have become a huge part in our lives, especially young people's. and so am I. I am addicted to Facebook and Google Plus

I suppose I am out-going and kind of socialized. I have many friends on facebook and can easily get along well with others

I would love to make friends with people who have same interests like mine in music, travelling and learning English

I think no, most of friends I have on facebook are normal friends, it is common that people just make friends for fun and do not interact or share things a lot on social websites.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?

Countryside

1.Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?

2.What do people living in the countryside like to do?

3.What are the benefits of living in rural areas?

4.What are the differences between living in the city and the countryside?

Absolutely ! I'm a huge fan of going to going to the forest. The environment there is just superb. Every now and them I would visit a forest just because there isn't that much pollution so I could smell the fresh air. Also the animals there are also quite cute - especially some colourful birds.

Living in the countryside, people can enjoy various activities that they hardly have in cities like going out at night without fear of street criminals, doing exercise in the early morning to enjoy the fresh air

Living in the countryside can definitely benefit people in a number of ways. For onething, it's good for

one's health condition thanks to significantly lower levels of pollution. It is undeniable that, air quality in big cities is so bad that long-term exposure to it may cause respiratory diseases and other health problems. Besides, the cost of living in rural areas is likely to be lower than that in cities.

However, Many people have been attracted to live and work in big cities because of better employment opportunities and higher living standards.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample

Hanging out with friends

IELTS Speaking part 1 sample: Hanging out with friends

Hanging out with friends

1.How often do you like to hang out with friends?

2.Who do you usually like to hang out with?

3.Where do you like to go when you hang out with your friends?

4.Do you like to go out with a big group or just few friends?

I hang out with my friends to somewhere from time to time. Normally if we have lots of time in the weekends, we will go to the cinema to watch movies with our kids to have a good time; but if we don't have plenty of time, we'll just have dinner together in a restaurant.

Usually I'd like to hang out with one of my close friends. Actually we live in the same community so we can meet frequently. Besides, both of our kids are in the same class in the kindergarten, so we'd like to take them to the park or playground together.

Well, that depends. We sometimes go to the restaurants to enjoy the tasty food if someone finds a decent place; and if we have plenty of time, we'd like to plan a hike or camp in the nearby forest park to enjoy the natural life. That would be a very memorable experience.

Well, if I were to choose between the two, I will probably go with hanging out with a big group people because I feel that I am an extrovert, I like to meet different people to know about different kinds of life and make myself more sociable; whereas, you know, with few people around, it would be hard to find something interesting to do, such as travelling, hiking, etc.

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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Team work

Team work

1.When was your last time worked with a team

2.Do you like to work or study with others or just by yourself?

3.What's the most important thing for teamwork?

4.Do you like to be a leader?

It was the project I did in a team in the second year of my graduate school. Our tutor gave us an assignment to review the server log of an international trade website and give a brief analytics using the data warehouse and data mining technology.

Personally, I would like to work in a team because I'll have partner to shoulder responsibility together and solve problems better, as the saying goes " 4 eyes see better than 2"

I think the most important thing for teamwork is task appointment. Every member of team is assigned for specific tasks and he or she should stick to that. Besides team spirit is equally important

Honestly, I would like to be a leader. That position reflects my constant effort that I've done so far in job, and I can win other's respect as well