IELTSTESTsimulationIELTS Writing Topics | Water
IELTS Writing Topics | Water
Importance of Clean Water
- Water is an essential natural resource.
- Humans need access to clean, safe drinking water in order to live.
- Poor water quality is a major cause of disease and death in some countries.
- Water usually needs to be treated before we can drink it.
- Developing countries often lack the means to treat and supply water to citizens.
- Developed countries tend to have much better sanitation.
- Citizens have access to clean tap water.
- Drinking water is not contaminated by sewage or waste water.
- The supply of clean water would improve public health in many developing countries.
Water Supply
- Urban life would be impossible without water supply systems.
- These systems are massive engineering projects.
- Many professionals are involved in their planning, construction and maintenance.
- The supply and distribution of water are major concerns.
- Water is becoming scarce in some countries.
- Areas that suffer droughts often need to import water.
- As populations grow, there is more pressure on water supplies.
- This could lead to a water crisis.
Water and Politics
- The supply of water is also an important political issue.
- Huge amounts of water are needed for agriculture and industry.
- The irrigation of crops accounts for a large proportion of water use.
- A water crisis could lead to political conflicts or even wars.
Argument: water should be free
- Some people believe that water should be free for everyone.
- Governments should supply water to all homes at no cost.
- Private companies should not be allowed to profit from this natural resource.
- Money from taxes can be used to pay for water supply systems.
Argument: water should not be free
- If water is free, people take it for granted.
- They do not think about how much water they waste.
- They leave taps running while washing or brushing their teeth.
- If we have to pay for water, we will use it more responsibly.
- Water supply systems are extremely expensive.
- Investment is needed to maintain and improve them.
- Private companies may provide a better service than governments.
- If they provide an efficient service, they will make more money.
- They will repair leaks to avoid losing money.
Opinions about Bottled Water
- Some people carry bottles of water wherever they go.
- For example, they take bottles of water to work or to the gym.
- They believe that bottled water is healthier than tap water.
- They also argue that it tastes better.
- However, other people believe that we should consume less bottled water.
- Plastic water bottles add to litter and waste problems.
- Companies should not be able to make a profit from water.
- It is unethical to make money by selling packaged water.
- There is no difference in quality between bottled and tap water.
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