Join Nick and I today as we look at six essay questions that have recently appeared in the IELTS Academic and General Training exams. We will discuss our ideas for each topic, explain what our positions would be, and give each question a difficulty rating.

You will get far more from this episode if you spend 2 or 3 minutes looking at each question and planning your IELTS essay now

• Some people think that water is the most important natural resource. Others believe that other resources (such as oil and gold) are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Too much emphasis is placed on education. More government money should be spent on providing free-time activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
• Celebrities and famous people require constant attention from the media (newspapers, Internet). Do you agree or disagree?
• Many students find it harder to study at university or college than when they were at school. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve the issue?
• Many places of natural beauty like mountains, lakes, and beaches are spoiled by the rubbish that people leave there. Why do people do this? What can be done about this problem? 
• In many cities and towns today, few people know their neighbours. What are the effects of this trend? What can be done to resolve the issue?

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