Advantages / Disadvantages Outweigh # Tips

Advantages and disadvantages are the most common questions that are asked in IELTS. And often instead of simply asking to state the benefits and drawbacks you are asked whether the Advantages / Disadvantages Outweigh the other.
But then how must you answer such questions? Well, given below are some tips that could be helpful in writing essays of this kind.

    1. Find out ideas supporting both the sides. The question is asking for your opinion.
    2. Find out which one do you support more? Advantages or disadvantage? The answer to this question must form the thesis statement.
Advantages / Disadvantages Outweigh

Advantages / Disadvantages Outweigh

  1. While writing thesis statement you can do in either of the following ways-:
    1. Use the word outweigh
    2. Explain that there are more advantages than disadvantages
    3. Avoid using some phrases for your thesis statement
  2. In the first body paragraph, state the details of the side that you are against off. Explain using examples.
  3. In the second body paragraph, state the details of the side you support. Support the point with reasons.
  4. Restate your opinion in the conclusion in a different language. Make sure that your point of view is clearly explained

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Widening Of Roads # Essay For IELTS

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write on the following topic:

Nowadays, traffic jams are becoming a big problem in most cities and bigger towns. Some people believe that widening of roads is a solution to this problem.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give your opinion and suggest a solution to this problem.

You should write at least 250 words.


The advent of automobiles marked the 20th century. With the rise of middle class in 21st century, the use of automobiles has dramatically increased. Although this increase has given people the freedom of travel, it has posed a serious concern in big towns and cities, the issue of traffic jams. To solve the problem, some people advised that the roads must be widened, but I believe that until and unless there is awareness amongst individuals, the problem may not be solved.

Widening of roads may be one solution, but it might not be the most practical. We are living in such times, when we are facing environmental issues. The road widening project may involve cutting down more trees, which will not only affect the environment but also the animals living in the forests. This will disturb our food chain further and also pose grave issues to our existence. Even more, there is no guarantee that once we have broader roads, there won’t be any traffic jams. The population of the world has increased in the past 5 decades sharply and continues to grow. It will only lead to growing number of automobiles.

However, if individuals are made aware of the consequences, chances are we might solve the problem without any further construction. People must be motivated to use public transport or share their transport as much as possible. Even more, the use of cycle must be promoted. For example-: China has made it compulsory for individuals to go to work on cycle. In this way, they have killed two birds with an arrow. The pollution levels have decreased and people have become healthier.

Overall, I believe that the best way to reduce traffic is to use less automobiles. Awareness about it must be made in schools, colleges and workplaces. Extra awards or incentives could be provided to individuals who in some way are contributing towards the solution. Also, the companies or schools or colleges who work towards making it possible to reduce traffic jams, must be awarded.

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Teenage Conflict # Essay For IELTS

Some people view teenage conflict with their parents as a necessary part of growing up, whilst others see it as something negative which should be avoided. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write at least 250 words.


The most vulnerable years of a persons’ life are the teenage years, the years when a child gets rational, observes things around us with his/her own perspective and forms an image that lives with them for a long period of time. Apart from the external changes, a teenage even undergoes hormonal changes and they discover a new aspect of their body. All of these changes, internal and external, account for questions and confusions amongst them, often leading to conflicts.
Although some people are of the opinion that the conflicts must be avoided, I believe such frays are natural and must be handled with more wisdom than simple avoidance.

“Everyone sees the world with their own unique lenses”. As a result parents and children often have different points of view. For example-: A child on observing things around forms an opinion that God does not exist. Trying to suppress such thoughts and naming him/her as atheist, will only worsen the situation, as is often seen teenagers tend to feel lonely. Allowing such opinions to exist in their children, parents make them more independent and teach them that they need to stand by their own decisions and opinions and it is perfectly fine to be different. Suppressing them would make them more submissive in the later years of their lives.

Although, recently it has been observed that crimes committed by teenagers have increased in the past decade. The figures surely make parents concerned about their children. At this point suppressing conflicts is a better way to approach, but it must be made sure that you take your children into confidence first. Usually children are so scared of their parents that they don’t tell them the problems they are facing, often leading them to a whirlpool end.

To sum up, it can be said that, a teenage is like the growing bud, we need to make sure they get the right environment to grow in, so that they can think independently and yet learn the difference between right and wrong.

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IELTS Essay # Work Related

IELTS is a test of English. Often while writing essays people forget this, and start focusing on ideas instead of English. It is good that you have great idea, but the point is how clearly you explain the idea.
Given below are some of the IELTS essay questions related to work that came recently in the exam.

  1. First impression is the last impression. Some people believe that if you give a good interview, chances are high that you may get selected for the job.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
    SAMPLE ANSWER
  2. There are people of the opinion that to secure a good job it is important to attend a university while others believe that it is better if you develop the soft skills and have an experience.
    Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
    SAMPLE ANSWER
  3. Job satisfaction is considered as a luxury for the people living in developing countries.
    What do you think are the reasons behind it?
    Do you think job satisfaction is important?
  4. Job satisfaction is important if you want to excel in it.
    Do you think young people should look for job satisfaction before taking the job or you think salary is more important?
  5. Famous personalities like actors and sports men often get high salary. There are people of the opinion that a person’s salary must be based on their contribution to the society.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  6. Part time jobs are often encouraged by the leaders of the market. They believe it is a good way to utilize the free time and expand your horizon.
    What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing part time?
  7. Some people believe that main reason behind choosing a job must be the money, because money is the only thing that can provide security to their family.
    Do you think money is an important factor?
    What are the factors according to you that must be taken into consideration?
  8. There are people of the opinion that the employers should provide a supportive and pleasant work environment while others believe that it is better to provide the employees with facilities and incentives.
    What is your opinion?
  9. People in modern days are driven by promotions. They are working hard to get promotions.
    Why do you think people are driven by promotions?
    What other factors do you think make people work hard?

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