1. Education
Common Themes:
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Online learning vs. traditional classrooms
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Standardized testing
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University education value
Sample Question:
"Some believe schools should focus on practical skills like budgeting over academic subjects. To what extent do you agree?"
2. Technology & Society
Common Themes:
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Social media’s impact
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Artificial intelligence
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Privacy concerns
Sample Question:
"Do the advantages of smartphones outweigh their negative effects on social interaction?"
3. Environment
Common Themes:
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Climate change solutions
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Renewable energy
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Individual vs. government responsibility
Sample Question:
"Should environmental protection be prioritized over economic growth? Discuss both views."
4. Work & Employment
Common Themes:
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Remote work trends
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Automation replacing jobs
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Work-life balance
Sample Question:
"Will robots make human workers obsolete in the future? Give your opinion."
5. Health
Common Themes:
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Obesity epidemics
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Mental health awareness
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Healthcare funding
Sample Question:
"Should governments tax unhealthy foods to combat obesity? Discuss."
6. Globalization
Common Themes:
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Cultural homogenization
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International trade
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Language extinction
Sample Question:
"Has globalization done more harm than good to local cultures?"
7. Urbanization
Common Themes:
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Overpopulation in cities
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Public transport vs. private cars
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Rural-urban migration
Sample Question:
"What problems does urban sprawl cause, and how can they be solved?"
8. Crime & Punishment
Common Themes:
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Juvenile crime
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Prison rehabilitation
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Capital punishment
Sample Question:
"Should prisons focus more on punishment or rehabilitation? Give your view."
9. Tourism
Common Themes:
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Overtourism
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Cultural preservation
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Eco-tourism
Sample Question:
"Does international tourism benefit or harm developing countries?"
10. Government Spending
Common Themes:
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Military vs. education budgets
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Universal basic income
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Taxing the wealthy
Sample Question:
"Should governments fund arts programs when healthcare needs are urgent?"
11. Advertising
Common Themes:
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Consumerism
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Children-targeted ads
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Ethical marketing
Sample Question:
"Is advertising more manipulative than informative today?"
12. Traditional vs. Modern Lifestyles
Common Themes:
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Family structure changes
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Fast food vs. home cooking
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Digital nomadism
Sample Question:
"Are traditional values losing importance in modern society?"
13. Gender Equality
Common Themes:
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Workplace discrimination
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Parental leave policies
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Gender stereotypes
Sample Question:
"Do women truly have equal opportunities in leadership roles today?"
14. Space Exploration
Common Themes:
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Mars colonization
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Private space companies
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Cost vs. scientific benefits
Sample Question:
"Is space exploration a waste of money when Earth has urgent problems?"
15. Animal Rights
Common Themes:
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Zoos and aquariums
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Veganism trends
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Animal testing
Sample Question:
"Should animals be used for scientific research? Discuss both sides."
Key Trends (2024 Updates):
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Rising Topics: AI ethics, remote work, mental health
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Declining Topics: Nuclear energy, handwriting skills (less frequent now)
Pro Tip: Prepare 2–3 arguments and examples for each topic. For vocabulary lists tailored to these themes, let me know which ones you’d like expanded! 😊
Phần 2 của bài thi nói IELTS đánh giá thí sinh qua các tiêu chí khác nhau, trong đó từ vựng là một một tiêu chí quan trọng. Dưới đây là top 20 chủ đề phổ biến nhất mà các thí sinh cần chuẩn bị để có thể ghi điểm tốt trong phần thi của mình.
