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IELTS Essay Questions for 2022

Below is a list of predicted IELTS Writing Task 2 essay topics for this year, 2022. As usual, these topics are based on common topics, current world issues and trending topics. Both GT and Academic candidates should prepare from the list below.

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IELTS Essay Types in 2022

There are five types of essay questions in IELTS Writing Task 2. You will not know which type of essay you will be given. So, you must prepare for all types. When you read the 2022 Essay Topics list below, be ready for that topic to be phrased in different ways for different essay types. Be prepared to be flexible!!

• Opinion Essay – agree/disagree/ partial agreement
• Discussion Essay – discuss both sides
• Advantage / Disadvantage – includes outweigh essay
• Cause / Problem / Solution Essays
• Direct Question Essays – Positive . Negative Development / one question / two question / three question essays

Click here to learn how to spot which type of essay you have: IELTS Essay Types

IELTS Essay Topics for 2022

I’ve organised the predicted IELTS essay questions below and highlighted the topics I feel are more likely to appear. All topics in IELTS essays are current world issues and known society concerns. Our world today is mainly focused on health, work, technology, internet and other aspects of life.

• is art important
• what can children learn from art, drama etc
• is literature important to teach in schools
• should the government fund artists
• what people gain from live events
• should art be censored
• does art transcend the language barrier

Books & Reading

• e-books – pros and cons
• are libraries a thing of the past
• children reading story books in their free time
• adults reading children’s stories

Business & Money

• family run businesses – pros and cons
• should we save or spend
• should companies be responsible for their employees’ health
• why some people do not save
• should money management be taught in schools
• is dress code or uniforms important in a company
• why do some people get into debt
• spending money on unnecessary items / luxury goods
• supporting small local businesses
• buying local or foreign products
• relocating companies to the countryside away from city centers – pros and cons
• factors in business success
• is the layout of an office important

Character & People

• is leadership innate
• factors behind success
• are people more impatient than before
• are older people as respected as they should be
• people who follow fashion trends
• keeping up with the Joneses
• individuality or conformity in schools 
• why do some people struggle with change
• are people less respectful of the elderly nowadays
• are people becoming less formal

Crime & Punishment

• fixed punishment for a crime or should circumstances play a role in deciding punishment
• prisons – pros and cons
• stopping ex-convicts from re-offending
• how to reduce crime in society
• do some films encourage criminal behaviour
• should teenage offenders get the same punishment as adult offenders
• why people watch crime shows on TV
• online crimes
• is safety a personal or government responsibility
• are museums and art galleries important
• can children gain from visiting museums and galleries
• should the government support artists
• should schools prioritise science over the Arts
• importance of traditional clothes and music
• how tourism is changing local cultures
• how can the government / schools preserve traditional culture
• globalisation – will cultures be lost
• how has the internet affect culture around the world
• are public celebrations important for culture
• people spending a lot of money on weddings and celebrations
• do foreign films change local culture
• discipline in schools
• pros and cons of learning online
• is science and technology important to teach
• are university degrees more important than experience
• how can people learn soft skills, such as communication, personal skills etc
• homework for children – an aid to learning or too much pressure
• who influences children most – teachers or parents
• teaching good values – teachers or parents
• are children from poor backgrounds disadvantaged in education
• is history important to learn
• studying abroad
• children of different abilities should be taught separately
• home schooling pros and cons
• education in cities compared to rural areas
• how to make learning interesting for children
• all education should be free

Environment, Nature & Wildlife

• protecting trees/ endangered species – causes / problems / solutions
• how to educate people about environmental problems
• noise pollution / air pollution / water pollution – causes / solutions
• how to tackle littering
• importance of tackling climate change – causes, problems, solutions
• importance of spending time in nature
• are wild animals important
• testing consumer products on animals
• children having pets
• who should protect the environment: individuals or governments
• what is the generation gap and how can it be tackled
• can children benefit from a close relationship with their grandparents
• should women with children go to work
• are family roles changing within the family
• who should support elderly family members: family or government
• is it important for family members to spend time together
• why do some couples choose not to have children
• parents should give children the freedom to make their own mistakes
• is our food culture changing
• is it important to keep traditional meals
• why do people eat junk food if it is unhealthy
• should families eat together
• is animal welfare important to know about when buying meat in supermarkets
• what information would stop you buying a certain product
• what is a balanced diet
• why are some people vegetarian 
• should all health care be free – pros and cons
• is public health a personal responsibility or the responsibility of the government
• sugar as a cause of health problems
• problems with junk food
• importance of mental health
• tackling obesity in society / in children
• health problems connected to using screens
• how to encourage children to do more exercise
• why people take up meditation, yoga or taichi
• walking, cycling to work pros and cons
• funding prevention or treatments

Language & Communication

• are text messages / emails / video calls a good form of communication
• pros and cons of one global language
• how has the internet changed the way we communicate and socialise
• should children learn a foreign language at an early age
• is handwriting a thing of the past
• will snail mail one day disappear
• difficulties learning a foreign language
• are holidays important
• why is leisure time important
• are hobbies important
• spending time in nature
• children spending time playing together
• do people value leisure time more nowadays
• why do people watch so much TV in their free time
• Is watching TV a good leisure activity
• what leisure activities are best for children
• should children do homework or have fun in their leisure time

Media & The Internet

• social media and our image of beauty
• shopping online pros and cons
• how the internet has changed the way we work
• importance of accuracy in historical films
• does the internet make people feel more connected
• online streaming for films – pros and cons
• problems sharing personal information online
• reality TV stars
• what makes a film successful – stars, special effects or story
• meeting new people online
• how advertising influences people – billboards, internet pop ups, brand placement in films, social media
• celebrities as role models for children
• are newspapers a thing of the past now that news can be found online
• unreliable news or information online
• technology makes people lazy
• pros and cons of smart phones
• technology in the work place results in job losses
• technology and solving pollution / environmental problems
• technology, science and health
• government spending on space exploration or health care social services
• how has technology changed our lives / the way we work
• how has technology helped mankind
• pros and cons of a traffic free zone in city centers
• way to reduce pollution from cars
• should driving tests be obligatory every 5 years
• how to reduce traffic congestion in city centers
• pros and cons of plane travel
• how to ensure road safety
• should we all use electric cars
• people over 80 should not be allowed to drive
• experiencing foreign countries on TV rather than travelling there
• conforming to the culture of the country you are visiting
• pros and cons of tourism on the domestic economy
• adventure holidays
• tourism and environmental factors (including wildlife)
• pros and cons of taking holidays on your own country
• tourism and its impact on the country
• what children learn from team sports and individual sports
• should sports teach competition or cooperation
• should schools increase physical education lessons
• benefits of exercise, walking, cycling
• should sports stars be paid so much
• companies sponsor sports events and teams for advertising – pros and cons
• sports professionals earning high salaries compared to doctors or nurses
• why people do adventure sports
• importance of international sports competitions

World Issues & Social Issues

• how can homelessness be tackled
• should world issues be solved nationally or internationally
• closing the gap between rich and poor countries
• rich countries should support poor countries at any cost
• overpopulation – problems / solutions
• people are living longer – pros and cons
• should charities help people locally or nationally
• are charities important
• more people are raising money for charities – why, is this a good thing
• living in the countryside or city – pros and cons
• food wastage / increase in world food demand
• (affordable) housing shortage – solutions
• migration of workers from rural to urban areas
• taking care of the elderly – family or government responsibility
• lack of good education in under-developed countries
• pros and cons of working from home
• work-life balance
• pros and cons of being self-employed / working for a company
• bosses contacting people on their days off
• importance of holidays from work
• both parents working – how it impacts children
• is team working skills
• job satisfaction or salary
• working online pros and cons
• pros and cons of technology / machines at work
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• Did you get one of these topics in your test?

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hello everyone. I am preparing for the IELTS exam. kindly read my essay and suggests me with better writing skills. TOPIC “Newspaper less important nowadays” agree or disagree? Comments

Answer: Few people considered newspapers less important nowadays but others do differ with the statement In present world the demand of newspapers are declined as the people are more tend towards news and updates from internet and they focus least on hands-on paper as they found them of no use as the same stuff is available through internet (in the form of online newspaper).On the other hand people do have collection of newspaper piled up and they found them of no use. People are now well thought out that newspaper printing is useless and waste of resources; above mention are the views of few people not everyone. Moreover other people agree with the fact that reading newspaper online is better than collecting and piling them at home but they also don’t let the fact go away that continuously reading newspaper online may affect the eyes and it may create eyesight disease. After mentioning few general public views about newspaper I will proceed further along with the advantages of newspapers ,Firstly newspapers consists of interesting articles and write-ups that provides vast knowledge ,Secondly we can improve reading skills ,grammar vocabulary and speaking power too. Old newspapers can be used in projects by students in the form of recycle material as an example of solid waste management. I will conclude by saying that newspaper is less important for few people but for other people it is still very useful nowadays.

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Scientists agree that many people are eating too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that these problems can be solved by educating people to eat less junk food. Other people believe that education will not work. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

hello dear Liz. I’m going to take my exam on 10th of July. Is it possible if these topics would come in my exam too? thanks in advance

Yes, these topics as well as the common essay topics could easily appear with different wording.

I’m confused. The predicted topics don’t have any essay type. How to know the essay type of predicted topics that u have highlighted?

There are topics, not questions. As long as you can prepare ideas for topics, you can adapt them to any type of essay.

Hii , Liz I’m beginner in this field Nd don’t know how can I collect good ideas to do better in writing task 2 … And how to practice for it

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Hi Liz, I was wondering if your correction service is active now.

Regards, Aya

Sorry, not at present. Once my health has improved, I’ll set it up.

Thank you Liz. I scored a band 8 overall!

That’s brilliant!! Very well done to you 🙂

Greeting Liz. I hope you’re good. I prepared for IELTS academic in just three weeks using your materials. I needed a minimum of 7 in all aspects and an overall of 7.5. These are my scores: Listening 8.5, Reading 8.5, Writing 7.0, Speaking 7.5. Overall 8.0. Thanks alot for your kindness. God bless you.

That’s a great score! Well done 🙂

Hi Liz, I love your videos in YouTube and your blog has been extremely helpful for my preparation of IELTS exam. Thank you. Sending you lots of love and best wishes from Bhutan 💜❤

Thanks 🙂 Greetings to Bhutan!!

Hello Liz, I just gave a mock writing test and it deducted my band score by 1 for using a clichés which was ‘a waste of time’. Will the same happen in the real test? Can you give a list of other clichés which we cannot use in the test [ apart from the ones given on the site ].

I’m not sure precisely the expressions you use as you mention only one. The expression “a waste of time” is completely fine to use in any Writing Task 2 essay. It is idiomatic, suitable for formal writing and good to use.

Okay. Thank you.😇

Thank you do much Liz.i started reading your tips recently and that Is when I started to understand what I need to do.your content is so easy to understand.

I’m so glad. I built this website to make learning IELTS easy 🙂

I’ve purchased your grammar book and all I can say is I should’ve bought this book ages ago. It was really useful and there so many “oo..” moments when I was learning using the pdf. I also agree with you that it’s not just for students who are taking Ielts, but also for life! this has helped me to unlearn and learn the correct ways of speaking and writing English. Thanks once again.

Thank you so much for leaving your comment. I really love hearing feedback on my work, particularly on that Grammar E-book. I poured my health and soul into it and tried to find ways to make grammar easy. I often feel that grammar is written by academics for academic people, but not for normal everyday people. I always felt that if grammar was explained and illustrated more clearly, it wouldn’t be so difficult. This really gives me a great boost. I’m going in the right direction with my teaching. Thank you very very much 🙂

Hi liz, I just want to express my joy on your comeback. I tried to contact you concerning your health. With your recent activity on your website, i am convinced that your have recovered.

Unfortunately, I haven’t recovered yet. I feel a bit stronger which is why I’m trying to get new posts out on my site. Hopefully this year will see me get stronger as times passes.

Praying for you, Liz. Please know that I have been learning from all your posts. You are a very smart teacher and content-creator. All are useful!

God bless you with better and improved health this 2022

Thank you 🙂

Thanks mum wish you speedy recovery.

You are a real teacher who can effectively deliver the lesson. Looks very kind and cool teacher.May thanks. Stay blessed.

Thanks for your kind comment 🙂

I need contact someone of Ieltsliz. I bought this year in the store but I cant access to it. Can someone help me PLEASE!

I’ve just emailed you. Can you check your inbox and spam folder for my email. Thanks.

Thank you so much Mam Liz . We all miss you so much . I pray to Allah that you get well soon and get you back on youtube .

Thanks for the useful information but I miss you on you tube. Why don’t you make videos again?

I’ve been sick for a long time and I’m still sick which prevents me making videos. You can read my story here: https://ieltsliz.com/determination-my-story/

HI liz.. thank you so much for your sharing. How strong you are Liz. Even I have never met you before but I really admire you. Thank you..thank you so much for your dedication. As you said knowing that help a lot of people reach their goals is the best way to live . We extremely appreciate your time, your support Liz. Wish you all the best.

It’s truly helpful for preparing oneself with these resources particularly writing task 2 topics and ideas. I got a lot of websites for Ielts preparation but this one is well organised to follow. Thanks a lot liz for providing us such quality materials.❤️

You’re welcome 🙂

LIZ , I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH. SCORED A BAND 8 ON MY FIRST TRY!!! 8.5 in listening , 8.5 in reading , 7.5 in writing , 7 in speaking – overall 8.

A great result!! Very well done 🙂

Thank You So Much Liz! You are gem of a person. I also got an overall band 8.5 on my first attempt. Your methodological teaching videos on youtube and this website’s practice lessons were my prime source of preparation. Much love. Regards, Dr. Yash

Wonderful news! Band score 8.5 is fantastic! Very well done 🙂

Thank you Liz for providing these topics.. Are these predicted topics only for paper based ielts or for computer based as well???

They are for the IELTS test this year. It makes no difference if you take the test on the computer or on paper.

So helpful topics. Thanks for providing such valuable content🥰.

Thankyou liz..its very very helpful

A very big thank you for these essay topics.It is indeed valuable.

Thank you very much, this information was very useful for us🙏🥰

Thank you so much,Liz for providing such valuable information.

Many thanks for your constant support for the students, stay blessed 🙏🏻

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Latest IELTS Exam Essays 2022

Essay Topic

If children behave badly their parents should take responsibility and also be punished?do you agree or disagree?

Sample Answer

In this contemporary era, some people think that if kids’ behaviour is not good, then their parents should be held responsible and punished. While I argue to some extent that parents are responsible, I am not in solidarity with the view of punishing the parents for children’s misdeeds.

To commence with, the main reason why parents are responsible is that they do not focus on children’s moral education. To explain it, parents should teach their offspring about moral values for their child’s betterment. Also, parents should not be disrespectful and abusive to their children, as it significantly impacts individuals’ mindsets. For instance, there was a survey on “Times Now News Channel” parents who care about their kids and teach them moral values, their children behave well with others. As a result, parents must give their children moral and better life lessons because it is beneficial for them in the long term.

On the contrary, parents are not always responsible for the upbringing of their children. To explain, parents do not know about their children, what they do at school and outside their homes. Also, they need to get information about their children’s friend circle. For example, parents are usually busy with their work. They do not know what their child is doing when they are with their friends. Hence, punishing them is an imprudent approach.

In conclusion, although I agree to some extent that parents are responsible, parents are the best decision-makers for their offspring; therefore, the blame should not go to them constantly because they are not with all the time with their children.

People should keep all the money they earn and should not pay taxes to the state. Do you agree or disagree?

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Essay topic : (Reported on 23rd April)

Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

Model Answer

A few people assert that art subjects such as music, drama, and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. I agree with this statement. Art helps in the growth of the creative faculties of the brain, like the frontal cortex and hippocampus. Moreover, art helps children to destress after long hours of study.

Art subjects such as music, drama and creative writing are essential part of education. Many neurological studies were conducted on children to learn about the benefits of art education. Many scientists found that learning to play a new instrument helps the brain’s fostering, and the synapses of neurons get strengthened. Creative writing causes the parietal-temporal region of the brain to get activated, thus strengthening the frontal cortex. For example, many studies have depicted that students or children who participate in various creative subjects have more problem-solving capabilities than their counterparts. They try to solve problems with an optimistic viewpoint, and these children become more confident than others.

Moreover, art helps children to destress. Hours of analytical learning in schools like mathematics, science and social studies can cause tiredness of the brain. Children feel joyful, contented and happy while learning to play a new instrument or act in a drama or paint or write something creatively. The children feel relaxed and at ease while doing something from the art subject. A recent study has revealed that art decreases cortisol, a stress hormone in students. For example, those schools that have embedded art subjects in their syllabus have seen more productivity in their students. Students of such schools participate more actively in class and are more attentive. They even perform well while answering the questions of the teachers.

So, it is not wrong to say that art subjects such as creative writing, music and drama should be an integral part of the school curriculum.

Essay topic : (Reported on 21st April)

Some people say that dangerous sports should be banned since they are deadly and life-threatening.

Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?

A few individuals opine that dangerous physical activities such as sky diving and skiing are risky, and higher authorities must proscribe them. Even though violent sports help people keep fit, I completely agree that they should be prohibited because it has increased the death rate and is for mere thrill-seekers.

One of the primary reasons some people assert that individuals must refrain from participating in adrenaline-raising sports is the increased death toll for its partakers. When athletes take part in training sessions or competitions, they undergo rigorous exercises in an unfriendly environment, which may lead to serious health issues such as broken bones or muscular dystrophy. During treatment, most sports stars may become disabled for life or death. For example, according to National Geographic statistics, in 2017, in the US, more than 150 skiers were buried in avalanches, although most of them were highly skilled. Thus, adventurous sports cause the death of many enthusiasts who venture into them.

Furthermore, people who are involved in dangerous sports are mere thrill-seekers. In other words, professionals tend to exhibit exquisite talents and unique movements to thrill their audience and gain cheap popularity at the expense of their safety. As a result, sports stars get unmatched excitement for themselves from their performances, which are meaningless to society. For instance, a skydiver, James Owen, confessed in an interview with a national geographic reporter that he went into skydiving because of the profound feeling of excitement that he derives from it.

In conclusion, although partakers of extreme sports are keen on continuing, I am in solidarity with the view that there should be a ban on them because of the physical risk involved and the increased incidence of mortality.

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IELTS Essay Questions 2022

Can you hear the trumpets playing? Yes, back by popular demand, today Nick and I break down the first IELTS essay questions 2022. As always, we will choose 6 essay topics that have been reported from recent exams that we think are difficult, and offer you our arguments and tips for organisation.

You are welcome to sit and passively enjoy the episode, but you will get a lot more out of the lesson if you actively take part.

So why not scroll down now and attempt to brainstorm ideas for each question BEFORE you listen, so that you compare your ideas to ours?

Remember, the questions we will cover today are just a small fraction of those featured in this blog post , which I update every month to include the 50 most recent IELTS essay questions 2022, so click if you want to find out what other topics are currently in use.

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Podcast  Summary : IELTS Essay Questions 2022

We are going to spend the rest of the episode looking at these 6 essay questions to explain what makes each one so tricky, and how you should approach them to ensure that you address the task properly. However, I strongly recommend that you spend 5 minutes planning each question before you listen to the rest of the episode.

• Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities. Others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Governments should give a basic income every to citizen, whether they are employed or not, so that they have enough money to live on. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Studies have shown that many criminals have a lack of education. Therefore, some believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate prisoners so that they can find work after they are released. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
• Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• More and more people say that they do not feel safe when they leave home.  Why is this? What could be done to address this issue?
• Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure, and work activities. Do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?

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There is A LOT of very good advice in the episode, including

• why one of the views in a discuss both sides essay may be more difficult to generate ideas for than the other side
• what to do if you don’t know about a particular topic
• a new way to tackle compare questions

Hopefully once you finish the episode,  you will have a much better understanding of how to interpret questions correctly and how to make sure that you find ideas that 100% address them.

If you still have problems generating ideas, then maybe go and listen to the episode we recorded recently that takes you step by step through how you can use the Internet to find good ideas for topics you find difficult. In it, we take the example of “architecture” and show you how to use Google to find lots of great ideas and lexis.

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IELTS Essay Exam Questions 2022

These are IELTS essay exam questions from 2022. If you have taken the IELTS test recently, then you can post your question for other students to look at.

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December 2022.

More and more people today are drinking sugar based drinks.

Why is this happening?

What measures can be taken to reverse this trend?

Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. 

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. 

Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant due to new streaming services.

Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations, while others think it is a waste of money.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra responsibilities outside of their formal education, such as helping at home or at work. Others believe that, outside of school, children should be free to enjoy their lives. 

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

November 2022

Some people think that educational qualifications are important to success in life. Others believe that this is not the only way to become successful.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent decades wildlife populations and plant species have suffered a global decline.

What are the reasons for this?

What are some possible solutions?

Some people feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for social stability.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Nowadays many teenagers have a celebrity who they follow as a role model. Some people think this is not a good idea, because celebrities often set a bad example.

Do you agree or disagree?

Learning at university would be more effective if men and women were educated separately.

Many young people today like to copy the behaviour and clothes of famous people.

Why might this be the case? 

What problems can it cause?

October 2022

The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.

Many people these days move to other countries to live. Some people feel these people should try to assimilate completely to the country where they have moved to, while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way than in the past.

Why is this the case?

Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?

Some people today argue that countries should interfere less in the affairs of other nations.

The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives.

What causes the everyday noise that many people face?

What can be done about it?

The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress.

Advanced technology has brought many beneficial changes to the world. However, some old people today struggle with the use of technologies such as mobile phones and the Internet.

How can the elderly benefit from using advanced technologies?

How can the elderly be encouraged to use consumer electronics more often?

September 2022

Many first-year university students discover after they have started their course that their chosen subjects do not suit them.

Why does this happen?

What can be done to ensure that students can choose a suitable subject?

Some people think that robots are very important to human's future development, while others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect society.

Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken face-to-face at a college or university.

The managers of most organisations tend to be older people. However, some people argue that younger people make better managers.

Some people believe that one of the best ways to solve environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.

Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think that the children's parents should be punished instead.

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies.

Many parents these days work in other countries and they take their families with them to live their

Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

Some people believe that having car-free days in cities is an effective way to reduce air pollution. However, others argue that there are other ways that are more effective. 

August 2022

The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.

Why does it cause damage?

What can be done to solve this problem?

Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills.

In many countries, people now wear western clothes such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing.

Is this a positive or negative development?

Some people think visual images, such as photographs and videos, can most accurately inform people about a news story. Others believe they are not reliable sources of information.

Young people committing crimes should be treated the same as adults by the authorities.

These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves (for example on holidays) rather than save money for their children .

Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor.

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Some people think international events such as the Olympic Games are important and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues.

Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.

In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger.

It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and personal lives.

Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?

In most countries fast food is becoming cheaper and more available to everyone.

Do you think that advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is more important for school children to learn about their local history rather than world history. 

More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses. 

Why is this?

Who benefits more from this, the communities or these young people?

Nowadays many people prefer to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items.

Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Some people feel that equality between the genders has already been achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made.

Prison is the common way most countries try to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide the public with a better education. 

Some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional method (making photo albums, writing diaries) is better.

As major cities around the world are growing, so are their problems. 

What are these problems for young people living in cities? 

What are possible solutions for these problems?

Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence.

Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

Some people think it is a better to leave their home country to improve their work and living opportunities, while others think staying in their own country is a better choice.

Boxing is a blood sport which often results in physical injury. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age.

In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Some people claim this is unfair as parents feel under pressure to buy these kinds of things for their children.

In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family. 

To what extent do you agree or disagree?  

Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more time away from their families.

What are the possible reasons this this?

What could be the effects on the people themselves and their families?

February 2022

Farming is the backbone of every country but nowadays many youngsters hesitate to enter in this profession.

Why is this the case and what can be done to avoid it?

Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds.

Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced.

Some people believe that violence in the media, such as in television programs and films, directly results in violent behaviour.

Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.

January 2022

Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticisms to their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. 

Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine. 

Why do you think this happens? 

How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?

Today family members eat fewer meals together.

Is this a positive or negative trend?

Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always good.

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We do NOT know the exact tasks and these are the questions reported by students from memory. So, the topic might be the same, but the words in the task might be different. UBI = Universal Basic Income The government should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Robots/Technology Today different types of robots are being developed which can serve as friends, help at work and at home. Is this a positive or negative development? OR Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure, and work activities. Do the advantages of information technology outweigh the drawbacks? Overweight Children In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government should be responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Social Media Social media enable people to keep in touch with each other and learn about the news. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Education Some people believe that the best way to succeed in life is to get higher education/a university degree, while others disagree and say that it is no longer true today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticisms on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Some people believe that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities. Others think that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Crime Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate prisoners so that they can find a job after they are released. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Safety More and more people do not feel safe when they leave home. Why is this? What could be done to address this issue? Philosophical Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always good. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

About The Elderly Some believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to look after themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Many doctors recommend that older people should exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine. Why do you think this happens? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly? Modern World In the 20th century, contact between different parts of the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunications. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Family (or serious? Are you really asking me about this?) Today family members eat fewer meals together. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?

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Studying an IELTS sample is an indispensable need for the students who take this test. The sample post-school is now quite large with many books and sample articles online.

That’s the case, but the IELTS learner can’t help but be confused by the reliability and standards of the language of all the articles on the web, all of them consider themselves “standard” or “band 8+”.

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In order to provide IELTS learners with the most standard samples from the best sources, the team “Writing IELTS Writing 9.0+” has released the document “Essay From Examiners – A collection of A collection of 91 authentic IELTS Task 2 Essays ”. The book is a collection of sample articles that come from sources main:

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Examiner’s Reports Summary (2022-2023)

This is a summary of the key points made over the reports from the 2022 and 2023 exam season. I have avoided repeating similar points made in previous years (you will find earlier blogs on these) or question specific comments in order to focus on the points that apply generically across all papers.

• Exploring the meaning of the words in the question . For example whether a ‘coherent solution’ is being made based on philosophy or science or both.
• Contemporary examples : cost of living crisis, public sector strikes and current government scandals to extend answers.
• Planning at the start of an essay to help with clarity of arguments and points.
• Focused directly on Q.
• Outlined what was going to be argued at the beginning with a hypothesis and reasons that are then argued throughout.
• Carefully selected material.
• Subtleties of the thinkers and/ or theories are appreciated.

Areas to Improve/ Things to Avoid:

• Misunderstood or misread the wording of the question
• If Q asks for one person or argument e.g. Ruether or SOL do not compare or go into great length of another thinker/ idea.
• Adding the question at the end of each paragraph does not mean the paragraph/ essay focuses on the q.
• Chronology of thinkers.
• Lack of timed essay practice.
• Very long introductions .
• Used what seemed like pre prepared responses .
• For compare Q – compare as go along.
• The A01 was weaker than the A02.
• Trying to force in extra thinkers .
• Minimal explanation of key ideas or assumed understanding of these by marker.
• Lost focus spending too much time discussing other theories.
• Conflating ideas e.g. Mill and Bentham or Prime Mover with First Mover (Aquinas).
• Avoid lengthy description/ anecdotes e.g Freud’s stages, parables and Bible stories
• Do not to simply repeat the bullet points from the spec e.g many other possible descriptions of Jesus exist.
• GCSE type description with a Biblical quote e.g SOL
• Hybrid of Teleo and Cosmo – confusion of what points go into which argument.
• Strengths and weaknesses within the topic itself with less reliance on comparison with another view or scholar.
• Evaluated by juxtaposition of different views , rather than develop reasons why one was stronger/ weaker.
• Use of rhetorical questions did not add to the evaluation.

I just want to point out one comment made in the 2022 ethics paper that confused me. For the question ‘ Assess the view that good, bad, right and wrong are meaningless ethical terms .’ I would assume that this is quite a generic meta ethics question in which you could approach it from any or all angles. However the feedback said, “ response entirely on emotivism and considered the arguments for and against this particular theory. These responses often scored very high marks .” I am unsure how this question leads towards an entire emotivism answer and how this did not read as a pre-prepared answer (as often commented on in these reports).

Also check out my previous blog where I discuss my thoughts on the current exam marking based on these examiner’s reports from 2022-2023.

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What are the examiners thinking ? (ToK Exhibition)

• November 4, 2022
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Experienced teachers of ToK well know that the Subject Report is one of the most important documents for guiding students to do well in ToK.

The Subject Report is written by the Chief Examiner after each Exam Session, it is an aggregation of the main points arising from the individual reports that each examiner has to write after they have marked the ToK Essays & Exhibitions. Therefore it gives you great information on:

• Common Mistakes made.
• Strong or effective approaches to questions,
• And most crucially – the examiners operationalise the assessment criteria, in other words – they tell us what they’re looking for, or what they mean, by some of the more vague descriptors in the assessment criteria.

The May 22 ToK Subject Report is available from the Programme Resource Centre. I have summarised the May 22 ToK Subject Report – The section on The ToK Exhibition is linked here , and the section on the ToK Essay is linked here.

My summaries are useful as an aide memoir, or a teaching resource to be used with students. However, I encourage you to read the full report. There are a lot more details in the full report than I can fit into a one page summary.

Why focus on the May 22 Subject Report ?

The May 22 ToK Subject Report is particularly interesting because it is the first time we have feedback from the Examiners on the ToK Exhibition, and it really clarifies some of the things that we were not sure about going into the May 22 exam session. If you are currently preparing students for the ToK Exhibition the May 22 Subject Report is required reading.

This post focusses on what the Subject report tells us about  the ToK Exhibition, there is a section in the report on The Essay, but that will have to wait for another video:

Key points in M22 Subject on The ToK Exhibition.

1. Object Specificity.

Specific objects are far better than generic objects. Many of the subsequent marks awarded for the Exhibition partly rely on the specificity of the object – so this point is important. Further, it is easier for students if the object has some personal link to their own lived experience – this is more in fitting with the Exhibition which is supposed to be a reflection on how ToK Manifests itself in the real world. The subject report goes into some detail about what is meant by a specific object -it really is worth reading, personally I think that the examiners have made it very clear for us.

2. Knowledge Links.

The explanation of the link between object & the prompt needs to be about knowledge – not about the the object, or any wider real world issues – it has to be about knowledge. This may seem obvious, however I recently saw an Exhibition commentary which the teacher thought had been undermarked by the Examiners. On reading the commentary it was immediately clear that the student had written very little about knowledge, they had written a lot about the real world context of the object, but very little about knowledge. A simple if crude test of this is to simply count the number of times the student has used the word “knowledge” – if they’re not using the word they’re probably not writing about knowledge.

3. Specific Contributions.

The contribution of the object to unpacking the prompt needs to be specific & distinct to that individual object. This means that the objects probably need to be varied / different types of object. Further, This is why I ask my students to construct 3 arguments relating to the prompt BEFORE picking 3 objects. This makes it much easier to score highly on this criteria.

4. Evidence.

The report clarifies what is meant by evidence, it could include a study, documentary evidence, a news item, a thoughtful or expert opinion.

Final Thoughts

Finally there is an interesting paragraph in the subject report that explains that the Exhibition is meant to be a reflection on how ToK manifests itself in the real world, it says that

“ candidates are not expected to answer the prompt but to show how their objects are interesting to help reflection about the prompt and explore it. It needs to be a TOK discussion so candidates should be encouraged to use TOK concepts…, ” May 22 ToK Subject Report, IB

In this we paragraph have a couple of insights which were not previously clear to me , and I think will be of great help in the future:

1. We should try to bring the ToK Concepts out in the Exhibition – I’m going to ask my students to focus on 2 or 3 concepts in their Exhibition.

2. More importantly – it’s a reflection which can be left unanswered, this invites a wider ToK discussion, which can link back the student’s role as a knower with the prompt – oh happy days !

You can find more thoughts on the ToK Exhibition here , including a useful structure planner.

If you are a student who wants help with your ToK Exhibition please check out our student support pages here.

If you have any thoughts or requests I’d love to hear from you: [email protected],

Have a Tok-tastic day !

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

It almost time! Millions of Americans across the country Monday are preparing to witness the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse as it passes over portions of Mexico, the United States and Canada.

It's a sight to behold and people have now long been eagerly awaiting what will be their only chance until 2044 to witness totality, whereby the moon will completely block the sun's disc, ushering in uncharacteristic darkness.

That being said, many are curious on what makes the solar eclipse special and how is it different from a lunar eclipse.

The total solar eclipse is today: Get the latest forecast and everything you need to know

What is an eclipse?

An eclipse occurs when any celestial object like a moon or a planet passes between two other bodies, obscuring the view of objects like the sun, according to NASA .

What is a solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes in between the Earth and the sun, blocking its light from reaching our planet, leading to a period of darkness lasting several minutes. The resulting "totality," whereby observers can see the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere, known as the corona, presents a spectacular sight for viewers and confuses animals – causing nocturnal creatures to stir and bird and insects to fall silent.

Partial eclipses, when some part of the sun remains visible, are the most common, making total eclipses a rare sight.

What is a lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. When this happens, Earth blocks the sunlight that normally reaches the moon. Instead of that sunlight hitting the moon’s surface, Earth's shadow falls on it.

Lunar eclipses are often also referred to the "blood moon" because when the Earth's shadow covers the moon, it often produces a red color. The coloration happens because a bit of reddish sunlight still reaches the moon's surface, even though it's in Earth's shadow.

Difference between lunar eclipse and solar eclipse

The major difference between the two eclipses is in the positioning of the sun, the moon and the Earth and the longevity of the phenomenon, according to NASA.

A lunar eclipse can last for a few hours, while a solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes. Solar eclipses also rarely occur, while lunar eclipses are comparatively more frequent. While at least two partial lunar eclipses happen every year, total lunar eclipses are still rare, says NASA.

Another major difference between the two is that for lunar eclipses, no special glasses or gizmos are needed to view the spectacle and one can directly stare at the moon. However, for solar eclipses, it is pertinent to wear proper viewing glasses and take the necessary safety precautions because the powerful rays of the sun can burn and damage your retinas.

Contributing: Eric Lagatta, Doyle Rice, USA TODAY