Собрала для вас все темы эссе IELTS, которые попадались моим студентам на реальном экзамене в конце 2025 / начале 2026 года, в один список с разделением на основные темы.
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Темы эссе IELTS: Social issues
Nowadays, weddings are becoming bigger and more expensive. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
In today's world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?
Large international sporting events cause a lot of problems to host countries so it is not worth to hold them. Do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people believe that modern society has made people more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of arts by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many countries a large percentage of food is being wasted. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could best be taken to solve it?
Nowadays, young children have their own mobile phones (cell phones). Some people think that children should be allowed to use mobile phones freely, while others argue that parents should strictly control their phone use. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Housing is a basic need for people. Governments should provide housing for free for those who cannot afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Extreme sports such as skydiving and rock climbing are very dangerous, so it should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Темы эссе IELTS: Technologies
An increasing use of computers and mobile phones has had a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In this technological era, personal information is held on computers by many companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, there’s no need to go to a live performance (e.g: show or concert) because what we can see on TV or computer screen is better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Темы эссе IELTS: Shopping, advertising and news
Companies are using major sporting events to promote their products. Some people think that this has a negative effect on sports in general. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, young people spend their leisure time in shopping centers instead of doing organized activities like sports and music. Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the media should include more good news in their publications. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more shops are open long hours every day of the week. Is it a positive or negative development for shoppers and the local community?
People are now surrounded by advertising. This both affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Темы эссе IELTS: Crime
In many countries, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this happening? How should they be punished?
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Темы эссе IELTS: Economy and finances
In today’s world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Economic progress is often used to measure a country's success. However, some people believe that other factors are more important. What other factors should also be considered when measuring a country's success? Do you think one factor is more important than others?
Money should be spent on constructing new public buildings, such as museums and town halls, rather than restoring existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that due to the potential destruction of Earth, we should invest in space exploration and colonisation of other planets such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Темы эссе IELTS: Children and youth
Some people believe that children’s free time activities should be organised by their parents, while others think that children should be free to choose how they spend their free time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children spend a great deal of time watching television and playing computer games. Some people believe that these activities do not contribute to the development of children’s mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people change their jobs and careers frequently. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Youth unemployment is increasing in many countries in the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What measures can be taken to solve the problem?
Children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. However, it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, children are given more freedom than in the past. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Темы эссе IELTS: Education
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should start school at a very young age, while others believe that they should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them. Do you think the advantages that the government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it's easier for adults to learn skills (Ex: Computer skills) by themselves. Others think they need the help of a teacher in a classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion as well.
Some people believe that mathematics is more important for schoolchildren to study than other subjects. Others believe that other subjects are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important, and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that students at schools should be selected based on their academic performance. Others argue that everyone should study together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Темы эссе IELTS: Work
In some countries it is illegal for employers to reject applying for a job because of an applicant's age. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some countries introduce a law regulating hours that an employer can ask an employee to work. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Темы эссе IELTS: Environment and animals
Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas?
Human activity has negatively affected the natural environment around the world. Some people believe that governments should immediately take actions to reverse these effects while others think there are more urgent problems to be tackled.
Many people believe that it is important to protect all wild animals, while others think that it is important to protect some, not all of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Темы эссе IELTS: Health
Nowadays, people spend a great deal of time sitting, which can lead to health problems. Why does this happen? What are the best ways to encourage people to sit less?
Scientists tell us some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions?
In many countries, people's eating habits are leading to obesity and other health problems. Why do so many people have unhealthy eating habits? What is the most effective way to help people improve their eating habits?
Some people think that the government should make laws about people’s nutrition and food choices. Others argue that it is their choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that shops should be prohibited from selling foods and drinks that have been scientifically proven to be harmful to people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A lot of old people suffering from loneliness these days. They also lack physical fitness. What are the reasons for these? Can you think of possible solutions?
Темы эссе IELTS: Travel
In the past, people used to travel abroad to see differences from their home country. Nowadays, countries all over the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the causes of this trend? Do the advantages of this tendency outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that air travel should continue to develop without any limits, others think that the number of flights should be restricted by the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Organized tours to remote places and communities are becoming more and more popular. Is this a positive or a negative development for the environment and the locals?
Темы эссе IELTS: Living in big cities
With growing population in cities, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
People born in rural areas move to big cities when they become adults. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive trend or negative trend?
The population of many cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects on people living in these cities? What can be done to maintain the quality of life of people?
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