IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions

1) Some people think that museums and historic places should be free for children under the age of 18. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

2) Top level managers in organisations are usually people who are older. Some people believe that younger leaders would be more suitable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3) Nowadays, this is a growing disparity in wealth. The rich are getting richer and poor are getting poorer. What problems can result because of this? How can this problems be solved?

4)Some people believe that schools should give money management lessons to children in school. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

5) Some people believe that salary is the most important thing when choosing a place to work at, while others think that having a good working atmosphere is more desirable. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion.

6) Some people believe that good training can make anyone to become a teacher, while others think that an excellent teacher cannot be made through education. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.

7) Some people believe that watching films is a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

8) All around the world, people are sleeping less than before. Why are people sleeping less? What impact does it have on individuals and on society?

9) Some people think that for a hobby to be enjoyable, it has to be challenging. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10) Some people think that students from different age groups should be placed in the same class. What is your opinion about this?

11) Nowadays people know their neighbours less than before. What is causing this problem? What solution is there to overcome this?

12) Nowadays an increasing number of people are choosing ready-made or frozen food instead of home made food. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this?

13) If companies sell products that people will buy, then advertising is not needed, and it is considered as a form of entertainment. To what extent do you agree?

14) Some people believe that the best way to learn about about the latest new is from newspapers. Others think that it is through social media. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.  

15) Some people think that it is government who should spend money on creating new public buildings, while others feel that this spending should be for maintaining existing ones. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.

16) Some people believe that having a good diet and doing exercise are not necessary for living a long and healthy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17) Due to the transport of goods and people pollution is rising. Some people think that the government should be responsible for solving these issues, while others think this is the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.

18) Some people enjoy spending their free time with their colleagues, while others want to their private life to be separate from their work life. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion.

19) Many people believe that we should focus a lot of attention on animal extinction. Others believe that we should pay more attention to human beings’ problems. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.

20) Nowadays, a significant amount of food is being wasted. Why is this happening? How can it be solved?

21) Some think that the government should be responsible for sugar restriction, while others think that people should be responsible for this. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.

22)People who work in different jobs often have a different amount of holiday time. Some people believe that holiday time should be equal in all professions. What is your opinion?

23) Many world cities are becoming larger. What are the problems that this causes? What solutions can help to overcome them?