IELTS Topic Ideas on Character and People

Success: Is it Innate or Achieved?

Innate:

1. Imagination and creativity are inborn qualities necessary for success.

2. Being naturally gifted makes you successful earlier in life, and success breeds success.

3. Some people are born with talent, which gives them a head start in life.

4. There are many examples of child prodigies. Mozart could compose music at the age of five.

5. It is undeniable that some people have natural abilities that make them successful.

6. Genetic factors can contribute to certain talents and predispositions.

7. Natural aptitude in specific areas can facilitate quicker learning and mastery.

Learned:

1. Some very talented people are lazy and do not achieve anything in life.

2. We can learn a lot from our mistakes.

3. Success results from determination and hard work.

4. Giftedness is not a guarantee for success later in life.

5. The more effort we put in, the more we practice a skill, the better we become.

6. Resilience and perseverance are crucial for achieving long-term success.

7. Mentorship and education can significantly enhance one’s potential for success.

Celebrities are Role Models and Should Behave Well in Public

Agree:

1. Celebrities should behave responsibly because they exert an enormous influence on teenagers.

2. Celebrities are always in the spotlight.

3. Young people need positive role models in order to live with hope, integrity, and compassion.

4. Young people need to see that you can be very successful and a very good person at the same time.

5. Celebrities are needed to compensate for the lack of positive role models among politicians and business people.

6. Public figures have a responsibility to set a good example due to their visibility and influence.

7. Positive behavior by celebrities can inspire and motivate fans to act similarly.

Disagree:

1. A celebrity's job is to entertain people, not to set a moral example.

2. Some stars only want to gain a lot of publicity and achieve fame.

3. Parents and teachers rather than celebrities should be role models.

4. Like everyone else, celebrities may have moral shortcomings or make the wrong life choices.

5. Celebrities do not ask people to worship them.

6. Holding celebrities to higher standards can be unrealistic and unfair.

7. Fans should learn to separate an artist's work from their personal life.

Leadership: Are Leadership Skills Innate or Learned?

Innate:

1. Some people are born with a charismatic personality.

2. Some people only become leaders later in life.

3. Life experience is important for leaders to learn essential skills.

4. Leadership requires confidence which can be developed and learned over time.

5. Leadership consists of several skills which can all be learned and developed.

6. Some people are genetically predisposed to become leaders.

7. Natural leadership traits can include decisiveness, empathy, and vision.

Learned:

1. Assertiveness to stand up for what you believe in can be learned through training and practice.

2. Having a powerful presence is not something that can be learned.

3. Being articulate and having good oratory skills to influence people through words is essential for a leader.

4. People cannot learn to be positive, inspiring, or enthusiastic.

5. Leadership development programs can cultivate necessary skills and attitudes.

6. Experience in various roles and situations can enhance leadership abilities.

7. Mentorship and coaching can significantly impact leadership effectiveness.

Changes

For Change:

1. People prefer to experience different aspects of life by changing their environment.

2. Change is a healthy way to live and grow.

3. Change is unavoidable.

4. Change makes life more interesting.

5. Getting into a rut leads to dissatisfaction.

6. Embracing change can lead to new opportunities and personal growth.

7. Adapting to change can build resilience and flexibility.

Against Change:

1. People prefer to avoid change to stay within their comfort zone.

2. Change is often considered unsafe and unpredictable.

3. Change can cause anxiety and worry.

4. Some people only thrive in a stable environment.

5. Many people find happiness in a stable relationship and stable job.

6. Consistency and routine can provide a sense of security and peace.

7. Stability allows for long-term planning and goal achievement.