IELTS Essay Writing with Melons

A or B + Why? (Agree / Disagree)

1. Question: For some people melon is a fruit while for others, it is a vegetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree with A and B?
2. Answer: I agree with melon as a fruit + Why I agree.
3. Agree or Disagree with one of the arguments. Not both.

A + B + Personal Opinions

1. Question: Some people consider melon as a fruit while others see melon as a vegetable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Answer: Melon is a fruit. Melon is a vegetable. Melon is a syllabus, too.

Causes + Solutions

1. Question: Why do melons grow on the ground? How can we cultivate melons on terraces?
2. Answer: Reasons and Solutions.

Advantages + Disadvantages

1. Question: Do the advantages of eating watermelons outweigh the disadvantages?
2. Answer: Advantages + Disadvantages + Conclusion.

Causes and Effects

1. Question: Why do youngsters eat more watermelons than other melons? How does it affect their health (A) and lifestyle (B)?
2. Answer: Watermelon is juicy, sweet and available everywhere at any time. Eating watermelons affect health is this way and lifestyle in this way.

Sample Question

Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

1. Moulding

Some people believe that children should be taught by their parents about how to function as useful members of society, while others believe that sending children to educational institutions is the best way for them to study this. Although the latter opinion can be beneficial in some cases, I believe that family upbringing plays a more important role in educating children to be good parts of the community.

2. Explain, Expand, Examples

Schools can be considered suitable places for children to learn to be good citizens. With standardized educational methods, schools can foster children’s cognitive development so that they are able to contribute to society in the future. For example, Trung Vuong school and Vinschool are well known for having nurtured successful alumni such as Professor Ngo Bao, Professor Nguyen Hung who have devoted their talents to the development of the country.

3. Logical Conclusion

4. Opposition

However, these people only represent a small fraction of the total number of students attending schools, and thus sending children to schools cannot be the best method of educating them to be good members of society. I believe that parents play a more important role in teaching them how to be good citizens. In Vietnam, the average class size is 20 students, which makes it difficult for educators to provide proper schooling for each student. One to one lessons at home, on the other hand, allow children to progress faster. Furthermore, parents form stronger bonds with their offspring and thus, it is easier for them to shape children’s personalities at an early age. For example, by telling stories such as Robin Hood, Cinderella before bedtime, parents can instil a sense of compassion and integrity into them. These children are likely to become good members of society when they grow up.

5. N

6. Sum-up

In conclusion, although sending children to schools can be seen as a way of teaching them how to be good citizens, I believe that domestic upbringing has a bigger impact on determining who they are in the future.

Sample Questions

Being a celebrity, such as a famous film star or sports personality, brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?

Some people say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In many countries, the government prioritises economic growth above all other concerns. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.

In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?

Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?

Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In some countries, it is becoming increasingly common for people to follow a vegetarian diet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.