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• Criminals Released Prison Reoffend Reasons Solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Recent research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes after they are released.

• International News School Subject Secondary Students Worth

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some believe secondary students should learn International news as a subject at school, while some think it's a waste of time.

• Government Pay Full University Course Fees Students

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities.

• Bicycles Replacing Cars vs Cars Preferred Reasons Which Better

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes is replacing cars.

• Private Companies Government Pay Conduct Scientific Research

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In today's world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct most scientific research.

• Consumer Goods Production Increase Natural Environment Damage Causes Solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.

• Government Reduce Illness Focus Environmental Pollution Housing

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.

• Employers Four-Week Holiday Staff Productivity

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Employment should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs.

• Space Exploration Money Waste vs Solving Earth Problems

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth.

• Spending Money Appearance Look Younger Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their appearance in order to look younger.

• Free Public Transport 24/7 Reduce Traffic Congestion

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The government should provide free public transport facilities 24/7 to reduce traffic congestion.

• Parents Required Attend Parenting Courses Children Growth

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. As parents, they should be required to attend parenting courses every year to bring up their children well and give them a better environment for growth.

• Technology Advances Crime Prevention Solving Decline

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Crime rates are likely to decline as the advancements in technology which help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way.

• Family vs Television Friends Music Child Development

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that family plays a powerful role in a child's development. Others think that other influences, such as television, friends, and music, have a bigger effect on children.

• Rich Country More Economic Wealth Citizens Satisfaction

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied.

• Government Provide Free Housing People Cannot Afford

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. As housing is a basic need for people, the government should provide free housing for everyone who cannot afford it.

• 21st Century People Better Quality Life Than Previous Centuries

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than people living in previous centuries.

• Robots Crucial Role Shaping Humanity Future vs Risks Harm Society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some believe that robots play a crucial role in shaping humanity’s future, whereas others argue that they pose risks and could harm society.

• Newspapers Best Way Learn News vs Other Media Effectiveness

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about news. However, others believe that they can learn news more effectively through other media.

• Media News Reports Problems Emergencies Harmful Individuals Society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and society as a whole.

• Important Inventions Human History Internet Wheel

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important thing is the internet.

• Animal Species Extinct Human Activities Land Sea Reasons Solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea.

• Schools Select Students Academic Abilities vs Different Abilities Together

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together.

• Western Style Dresses Suits Jeans vs Traditional Clothing Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, people now wear Western-style dresses such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing.

• Parents Responsible Children Break Rules Should Punished

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. It is argued that the parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children's actions.

• Internet Most Important Invention Human History

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. There have been many inventions in human history (for example, the wheel). Some people think the most important invention is the Internet.

• Horizontal City vs Vertical City Living Preference

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think it is better to live in a horizontal city, while others prefer a vertical city.

• Historical Objects Museums Returned Countries of Origin

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Important historical objects in museums around the world should be returned to their countries of origin.

• Extreme Sports Skydiving Skiing Dangerous Should Banned

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.

• Working People Insufficient Free Time Family Friends Reasons

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many working people do not have enough free time off work to spend with their families and friends.

• Employers Dress Code Quality Work Matters

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of their work.

• Mega-Cities 20 Million Inhabitants Growing Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Research shows that increasing numbers of people are now living in mega-cities: cities of more than 20 million inhabitants.

• Criminal Information Newspapers TV Bad Influence Restrict Media

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV has bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted on the media.

• Schools Workforce Success vs Academic Achievement

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Schools should focus more on teaching students to be successful in the workforce and place less emphasis on academic success.

• Mobile Phones Banned Public Libraries Shops Transport

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that mobile phones must be banned in public places such as libraries, shops or public transport.

• Major Cities Growing Fast Young People Problems Solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems.

• Environmental Protection Politicians vs Individuals Responsibility

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Environmental protection should be the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little.

• Work Most Important Element Life Satisfying Career Meaningless

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The most important element in a person's life is their work. Without a satisfying career, life is meaningless.

• Technology Development Decreases Crime vs Encourages Crime

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime.

• Team Sports Football vs Individual Sports Swimming Tennis Better

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think it is more beneficial for people to take part in team sports like football, while others think individual sports like swimming and tennis are better.

• Too Much Attention Resources Wild Animals Birds Protection

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds.

• Modern Communication Technology Negative Effects Social Relationships

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships.

• Freshwater Use Rights vs Government Strict Control

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that people should be given the right to use freshwater as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of freshwater.

• Scientific Research Today Waste Time Money

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that a lot of scientific research done today is a waste of time and money.

• Celebrities Famous Glamour Wealth Not Achievement Bad Example

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays, there are many celebrities who are famous for their glamour and wealth rather than achievements and this sets a bad example for young people.

• Younger Family Members Legal Responsibility Support Elderly

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. If the older people are not physically, mentally, or financially able to look after themselves, the younger family members have legal responsibilities to take care of them.

• Children Start School Very Early Age vs Older

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school until they are older.

• Teachers More Influence Children Intellectual Social Development School

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development.

• Children Start School Early Age vs Older

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school until they are older.

• Men Women Having Children Late Life Reasons Effects Society Family

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life.

• Imported Food vs Local Food Reasons Encourage Local Buying

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally.

• Advertising Only Purpose Encourage Buy More Than Needed

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The only purpose of advertising is to encourage people to buy more than they need.

• Planning Future vs Living Present

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people plan for future, while others live for present days.

• Men Women Having Children Late Life Reasons Effects Society Family

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life.

• Public Parks Open Spaces Converted Local Resident Gardens

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and vegetables.

• News Media Influence People Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Today news plays a crucial role in people's lives and more significantly influences people than before.

• Consumers Less Influenced Advertising Reasons Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Research indicates that nowadays some consumers are much less influenced by advertising than in the past.

• Robots Important Human Development vs Dangerous Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that robots are very important to human's future development, while others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on society.

• Housing Shortage Big Cities Government Action Solution

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action can solve this problem.

• Young People Best Investment Country Future Resources

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest more resources in its young people.

• Countries Spending Money Major Sports Competitions Olympics

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major sports competitions such as the Olympics, the football World cup etc. It would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sport from a young age.

• International News School Subject Secondary Students

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that secondary school children should study international news as one of their school subjects. Others think that this would be as waste of valuable school time.

• Technology Changed Children Free Time Advantages Disadvantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time.

• Companies Methods Improve Sales Products Most Effective

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Companies use a variety of methods to improve the sales of their products. What are those methods?

• Increase Fuel Costs Cars Vehicles Solve Environmental Problems

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles.

• Robots Important Human Future vs Dangerous Negative Effects

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that robots are very important to human's future development, while others think they are dangerous and have negative effects on society.

• Universities Replacing Face-to-Face Teaching Online Courses Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. More and more universities are replacing face-to-face teaching with online courses.

• University Education Employment Skills vs Academic Study Only

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that university education should focus on the skills of employment for the future. Others think it should focus on academic study only.

• Car Dependency Problems Should People Stop Driving

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people depend on the car for their daily domestic, social and working needs. However, unlimited use of cars causes some problems. What are the problems?

• Young People Full-Time Education Until 18 Required

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some believe that young people should be required to attend full-time education until they are at least 18 years old.

• Work Most Important Element Life Satisfying Career Meaningless

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The most important element of a person's life is his or her work. Without a satisfying career, life is meaningless.

• Government Change Individuals Way of Living vs Personal Freedom

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that governments should change the way individuals live, while others believe they should choose the way themselves.

• Shops Banned Selling Unhealthy Food Drink

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has been scientifically proved to be bad of people's health.

• Professional Workers Doctors Nurses Teachers Paid More Sports

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities.

• Imported Food vs Local Food Reasons Encourage Local Buying

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why do people buy imported food?

• Import Foreign Films TV Programs vs Produce Own Shows

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe it is better to import foreign films and TV programs, while others argue that countries should produce their own shows.

• Getting Old Modern World Bad vs Elderly Life Better Past

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others say life for the elderly nowadays is much better than in the past.

• Parents Working Abroad Family Advantages Disadvantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many parents often go and work in different countries, taking their families with them.

• Schools Stop Using Books Films TV Games Computers Instead

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and children can learn from films, TV, video games, and computers instead.

• Women Equal Role Police Military vs Not Suitable

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that women should play an equal role to men in a country's police force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for this kind of job.

• Schools Turn Children Good Citizens Workers vs Individual Benefit

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.

• Technology Advances Preventing Solving Crimes Decline

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Crime rates are likely to fall as advances in technology make preventing and solving crimes easier.

• Local History vs World History School Importance

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history.

• Rich Country More Wealth Citizens Satisfaction

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied.

• Young People Less Communication Older People Reasons Solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays, in many countries, young people do not communicate with older people as much as they used to.

• Cities Schools Homes Shops Offices Separated Zones Advantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many cities, planners have separated schools, homes, shops, and offices into specific areas which are widely separated from each other.

• Peer Pressure Young People Behaviour Advantages Disadvantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others of the same age. This is called "peer pressure".

• Internet News vs Newspapers TV Programs Positive Negative Development

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet.

• Single Legal System World vs Countries Own Laws

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think it is better for one single legal system throughout the world. Others say countries should have their own law.

• Competitiveness Positive Quality Affect Individuals Positive Negative Trend

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals?

• Increase Price Fuel Solve World Environmental Problem

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel.

• Invent New Language International Communication Advantages Disadvantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some believe that we should invent a new language for international communication.

• Keep All Money Earned vs Pay Tax State

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. People believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state.

• Travel Abroad vs TV Internet Learn Other Countries

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but others think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the internet.

• Newspapers Influence People's Ideas and Opinions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Newspapers are having enormous influence on people's ideas and opinions.

• Ideal Society Important Elements How Achieved

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but nobody has agreed on what an ideal society would look like. What do you think is the most important element needed to make a society perfect?

• People Having First Child Older Reasons Advantages Disadvantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this?

• Private Companies vs Government Pay Scientific Research

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In today's world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct most scientific research.

• Money Spent Space Exploration Waste Earth Improvement

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Money spent on space exploration is a waste of money. It is better to spend on other things to improve people's lives on Earth.

• Perfect Ideal Society Element Needed Achieved

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society but nobody has agreed on what an ideal society would look like.

• Increasing Proportion Population Aged 15 Younger Effects

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger.

• Adults Illiterate Access Education Disadvantages Government Help

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Despite better access to education, many adults today still can not read or write.

• Governments Ban Dangerous Sports vs Freedom Any Sports Activity

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity.

• Employers Staff 4-week Holiday Year Better Jobs

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs.

• Lawbreakers Prison vs Alternatives Minor Crimes Community Work

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community.

• Government Responsibility Transport Children School vs Parents Responsibility

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people say it is the government's responsibility to transport children to school, while others believe parents should transport their children to school.

• Personal Information Online Socializing Banking Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number...) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking.

• Mobile Phones Computers Losing Ability Communicate Face to Face

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Today more and more people are using mobile phones and computers. Thus, people are losing the ability to communicate face to face.

• Companies Provide Sports Social Facilities Local Community

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. All companies should provide sports and social facilities to the local community.

• Single Global Legal System vs Independent National Laws

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think it is better for one single legal system throughout the world. Others say countries should have their own laws.

• Schools Force Children Learn Foreign Language Natural Ability

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Schools should not force children to learn a foreign language, because some students don't have a natural ability for languages.

• Cyclists Pass Test Ride Bike Public Roads

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some experts suggest that all cyclists should have to pass a test before being allowed to ride a bike on public roads.

• Laws Limit Working Hours Employees Reasons Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why are these laws introduced?

• Health Care Education Government Funded Full Cost

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries, health care and education are only partially funded by the government. Some people argue that the government should be responsible for covering the full cost of these services.

• News Connection People Lives Read Newspaper Watch TV News

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think news has no connection to people's lives. So then it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television news programs.

• Children Watching TV Playing Computer Games Mental Abilities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays, children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities.

• Economic Progress Measure Country Success Other Factors

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Economic progress is one way to measure a country's success. Some people believe that there are other factors that should be considered when measuring the success of a country.

• People Deciding Have Children Later Age Advantages Disadvantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. People are deciding to have children at a later age than in the past.

• Children find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention to school

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to school.

• Teachers have more influence on development than parents

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Once children start school, teachers have more influences on their intellectual and social development than parents.

• Rapid population growth in cities benefits or has negative impacts

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think rapid population growth in cities benefits people who live there, while others believe that it has negative impacts.

• Parents putting pressure on children to succeed reasons positive or negative development

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed.

• Population of some cities growing rapidly effects and solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The population of some cities is growing rapidly.

• Best to live in a horizontal city or a vertical city

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others think of a vertical city.

• Small number of people earn extremely high salaries good or government limit

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level.

• Young people who commit serious crimes punished same way as adults

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults.

• Government money spent on free time activities for young people

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Too much emphasis is given for education for the young. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people.

• Government should provide free housing for people who cannot afford

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, the government should provide free housing for people who cannot afford to pay for it.

• Full-time university students study vs other activities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too.

• Children and teenagers committing more crimes reasons and punishment

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes.

• Cheap air travel should be encouraged or more expensive to decrease pollution

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people the freedom to travel further. However, others think that this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to decrease…

• Governments should pay for education and health care or not responsibility

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that governments should pay for education and health care, while others believe that it is not their responsibility.

• Ban All Forms of Advertising Benefit Society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging.

• Reducing Packaging Responsibility Manufacturers vs Customers

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.

• Spending Less Time at Home Causes and Effects

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays, many people spend less and less time at home.

• Reduce Crime Longer Prison Sentences vs Alternative Ways

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime.

• Effectiveness of Students Studying in Group vs Studying Alone

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group while others believe that it is better for them to study alone.

• Government Spending Life on Other Planets vs Earth Problems

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people want government to spend money on life on other planets, however, others think it is a waste of public money when the earth has so many problems.

• Extremely High Salaries Limit Government Control

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that government should not allow salaries above certain level.

• Solving Traffic Problems Living in Cities vs Suburbs

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside.

• Pollution and Environmental Damage Inevitable in Richer Countries

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Pollution and environmental damage are inevitable as a country becomes richer and more developed.

• International Cooperation Environmental Protection vs World Business

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that the main interest is in world business.

• Intelligent Life Forms Other Planets Contact Messages Dangerous

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is the bad idea and would be dangerous.

• Teachers Influence Intellectual Social Development vs Parents

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Once children get into school, teachers have more influence on intellectual and social development rather than parents.

• Citizens Responsibility Paying Taxes vs More Responsibilities Society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that the only responsibility of citizens is to pay taxes. Others argue that citizens have more responsibilities to society than only paying taxes.

• Being Rich Opportunity Help Other People

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think the most important thing about being rich is that it gives an opportunity to help other people.

• Transportation Pollution Government Responsibility vs Individual Fault

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe the Government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals.

• Art classes should be compulsory in high school

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important for children’s development as other subjects, so they should be compulsory in high school.

• Advertising is unnecessary if product meets people's needs

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. If a product is good or it meets people's needs, people will buy it, so advertising is unnecessary.

• Spending money on major competitions versus encouraging children in sports

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major competitions such as Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a…

• Advertisements positive economic effects or negative social effects

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think advertisements may have positive economic effects, whereas others think there are negative social effects because individuals are not satisfied with who they are and what they have.

• Fewer students studying science favoring computer-based subjects

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects instead.

• Environmental issues vast for individuals or require individual action

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Regarding environmental issues, some people believe they are too vast for individuals to tackle. Conversely, others argue that these problems cannot be solved unless individuals take action.

• Cheap air travel freedom to travel further or environmental problem

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, other think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people f…

• Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people while others believe purpose is to educate

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of the museums is to educate.

• Some people think right to use fresh water as they like others believe governments should strictly control it

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that people should be given the right to use fresh water as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water.

• Nowadays easy to apply for credit card advantages outweigh disadvantages when people experience problems paying debt back

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debt back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?

• Some people think hosting major international sporting events brings advantages while others believe more disadvantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think hosting major international sporting events brings a lot of advantages to a country, while others believe there are more disadvantages.

• Schools should choose students according to academic abilities while others think different abilities studying together

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together.

• More and more students choosing to study at colleges and universities in foreign country benefits outweigh drawbacks

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a foreign country.

• Shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks scientifically proven to be bad for peoples health

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health.

• Government money should be used to support children in school for sports rather than professional sports and arts

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Government money should be used to support children in school for sports rather than to support professional sports and arts that perform for the general public.

• Many students find it harder to study at university or college compared to grade school why is this and solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many students find it is harder to study at university or college compared to when they were in grade school.

• Possible to shop work and communicate via internet and live without face to face contact positive or negative development

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others.

• Main purpose of advertising is to increase sales of products that people do not really need

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The main purpose of advertising is to increase the sales of products that people don’t really need.

• Rapid advancement of communication technology smartphones tablets mobile devices disadvantages outweigh advantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. With the rapid advancement of communication technology: smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

• Young people admiring media and sports stars who do not set a good example

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example.

• People wanting to get things done instantly in modern society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly (services, information, tasks).

• Advertising is unnecessary because people buy products that meet their needs

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. If a product is good or meets people’s needs, they will buy it. Therefore, advertising is unnecessary and no more than entertainment.

• Criminals committing further crimes after release from prison

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison.

• Cities worldwide becoming more similar and losing differences

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar.

• Government laws regarding nutritious food versus personal choice for public health

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that public health of a country can be improved if the government make laws regarding nutritious food but others think that it is the matter of personal choice and personal responsibility.

• Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities.

• School teaching should focus on success in the workforce over academic achievement

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. School teaching should focus on success on the workforce and less attention should be given to academic achievement,

• Only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses.

• Responsibility of schools to teach good behavior alongside formal education

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behavior in addition to providing formal education.

• Government spending on sports facilities for top athletes versus everyone

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The government should spend money on sport facilities for training top athletes while others argue that they should spend money on sports facilities for everybody.

• Increasing minimum legal age for driving to improve road safety

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike.

• Government responsibility for overweight and unhealthy children

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that government should have the responsibility.

• Government nutritional regulations versus personal choice for public health

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people think that the government has to make laws concerning people’s nutrition and food choice for improving public health. While others believe it is a matter of personal choice and responsibilities.

• Free university education access regardless of financial background

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that people have the right to university education and government should make it free no matter what their financial background.

• Advantages and disadvantages of easy access to credit cards

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays, it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debts back.

• Disadvantages and government support for illiterate adults

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write.

• Salary disparities between directors of large organizations and ordinary employees

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some believe it is necessary, but others think that it is unfair.

• Technology developments making life too complex for humans

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The developments in technology are making life too complex for humans, so everyone should accept simple life without technology

• Internet as the most important invention in human history

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. here have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important invention is the Internet.

• Strict government control of fresh water supply versus deregulation

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated.

• Banning shops from selling scientifically proven unhealthy food and drink

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that shops shouldn’t be allowed to sell food or drink that has been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health.

• Specialized sports facilities for top athletes versus public access

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some countries, to achieve an international sporting success, are building specialized facilities for only top athletes rather than allowing common people to use those facilities.

• Curriculum range versus detailed study for older school children

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects to acquire more knowledge while others believe they should learn a small number of subjects in detail.

• Reasons and solutions for prison criminals reoffending after release

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes when set free.

• Reasons and impacts of the increasing demand for university education

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, more and more people want to study at universities.

• Prediction of increased free time in the twenty first century due to technological developments

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. It was predicted that with the development of technology, people in the 21st century would have much more free time than in the past.

• Government provided free education at every level versus individuals paying for university

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the government should provide free education at every level. However, some say that individuals should pay for their university education.

• Supervising children activities closely versus giving them more freedom

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many parents and teachers today think it is important to supervise children's activities very closely. Others say it is important to give children more freedom.

• Belief that a large amount of scientific research done today is a waste of time and money

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that a lot of scientific research done today is a waste of time and money.

• Spending more government money on free time activities for young people instead of education

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people.

• Prison versus better education as a more effective way to prevent crime

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, some people believe that a better education will be a more effective way to prevent people from committing crimes.

• Relevance of customs and traditional ways of behavior to modern life

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many customs and traditional ways of behaviour are no longer relevant to modern life and no longer worth keeping.

• Solving traffic and housing problems in major cities by moving large companies and factories to the countryside

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside.

• Charity organizations offering help only to people of their own country versus giving aid regardless of location

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in need no matter where they live.

• Popularity of violent films and computer games and their impact on society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Films and computer games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have a negative effect on society and should be banned. Others say they are just harmless relaxation.

• Benefits of mobile phones and the internet for older people and ways to encourage their use

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Mobile phones and the internet bring a lot of benefits to people nowadays. However, older people use them the least.

• Reasons and solutions for loneliness and poor physical fitness among elderly people today

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Experts say that if older people spend time with others and exercise every day, they will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly people today suffer from loneliness and poor physical fitness.

• Government role in encouraging a healthy diet versus individual responsibility for health

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens eat a healthy diet. Others believe that individuals must take responsibility for their own diet and health.

• Impact of computers and mobile phones for writing on the ability to write and spell correctly

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the use of computers and mobile phones for writing is making people lose their ability to write and spell correctly.

• Some people believe better live work vertical city multiple tall buildings compared horizontal city

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a vertical city with multiple tall buildings, as compared to a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings.

• Adults learning practical skills by themselves versus learning from a teacher in a classroom

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others believe that learning from a teacher in a classroom is better.

• Build Brand New Public Facilities Renovate Old Ones

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe it is better to build brand-new public facilities, while others think it is more sensible to renovate old ones.

• Government Actions Solve Housing Shortage Big Cities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Only government action can solve the housing shortage in big cities.

• Government Ban Dangerous Sports Freedom Choice People

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think the government should ban dangerous sports, while others believe people should be free to choose.

• Arts Important Science Technology Modern Life

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Arts are as important as science and technology in modern life.

• Age Recruits Employer Recruitment Staff Selection

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Age should not be considered when employers recruit new staff.

• Students Focus One Subject University Studying Several Useful

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think students should focus on one subject at university, while others believe studying several subjects is more useful.

• Government Funding Arts Culture Cities Towns Attractive

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that the government should pay for arts and culture in cities and towns to make them more attractive.

• Charities Focus People Own Country Help Most Need Wherever Live

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe charities should focus on people in their own country, while others think they should help people most in need wherever they live.

• Museums Entertaining Places Attract Young Purpose Education

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think museums should be entertaining places to attract young people, while others believe their purpose is education.

• Government Raise Cost Fuel Reduce Traffic Pollution

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the government should raise the cost of fuel to reduce traffic and pollution.

• Advertising Unnecessary Good Products Sell Themselves Quality Need

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Advertising is unnecessary because good products will sell themselves through quality and need.

• Children Decision Decision Making From Early Age

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think children should be allowed to make their own decisions from an early age.

• Dangerous Extreme Sports Banned Prohibition

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Dangerous extreme sports should be banned.

• Responsibility Protecting Environment Lies Politicians Not Individuals

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Responsibility for protecting the environment lies with politicians, not individuals, because individuals can do too little.

• Government Pay Cost Children Education Parents Responsible

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think the government should pay all or part of the cost of children's education, while others believe parents should be fully responsible.

• Manufacturers Supermarkets Reduce Packaging Consumers Responsible

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think manufacturers and supermarkets should reduce packaging on products, while others believe consumers should be responsible.

• World Urgent Problems Solved International Cooperation

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think the world's most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation.

• All Countries Reduce Consumption Fossil Fuels

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. All countries should reduce their consumption of fossil fuels.

• Paying Taxes Sufficient Contribution Society Additional Responsibilities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think paying taxes is sufficient contribution to society, while others believe individuals have additional responsibilities.

• Large Companies Responsible Sports Social Facilities Local Communities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that large companies should be responsible for building sports and social facilities for local communities.

• Elderly People Better Life Past Disagree

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that elderly people now have a better life than in the past, while others disagree.

• Children TV Viewing Regularly Supervised Parents

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Children's TV viewing should be regularly supervised by their parents.

• New Bicycles Vehicles Tested Public Roads Before Released

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. New bicycles and vehicles should be tested on public roads before they are released.

• Government vs Parents Responsibility Transport Children School

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people say it is the government's responsibility to transport children to school, while others believe parents should transport their children to school.

• Government Money Large Public Art Sculptures Outdoor

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people say that the government should pay money on large pieces of art like sculpture for public display in outdoor places.

• Celebrities Media Private Life Fame

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicize their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame.

• Smartphones Tablets Mobile Devices Disadvantages Outweigh Advantages

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. With the rapid advancement of communication technology: smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

• Education Purpose Prepare Society vs Personal Ambitions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people say that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say its purpose is to prepare individuals to achieve personal ambitions.

• Government Congestion Tax Rush Hour Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour.

• All Lawbreakers Prison vs Community Work Minor Crimes

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community.

• Space Exploration Technology Money Not Justified

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think the money spent on developing the technology for space exploration is not justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money.

• Government Space Life Other Planets vs Solving Earth Problems

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people want government to spend money on life on other planets, however, others think it is a waste of public money when the earth has so many problems.

• Junk Food Health Education Solution vs Not Work

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by education, while others believe that this education will not work.

• Technology 21st Century More Free Time Prediction

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. It was predicted that people in the twenty-first century have more free time than before because of the improvements of technology.

• Young People Follow Traditions vs Individual Freedom

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that young people should follow the traditions of their society, others believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals.

• Bicycles Replacing Cars vs Cars Preferred Reasons Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries, bicycles are increasingly replacing cars, while in others, people prefer driving over cycling.

• Planning Future Waste Time vs Focusing Present More Important

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that planning for the future is a waste of time because they think that focusing on the present is more important.

• Secondary Students Learn International News School Subject

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some believe secondary students should learn International news as a subject at school, while some think it’s a waste of time.

• Employers Give Staff 4-Week Holiday Employees Better at Jobs

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Employment should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs.

• Older Schoolchildren Study Large Number of Subjects vs Focus on Details

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that it is better for older schoolchildren to study a large number of subjects and develop a range of knowledge. Others argue that they should study a smaller number of subjects and focus on details.

• Historical Objects Should Be Brought Back Country of Origin

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin.

• Technology Development Decreases Crime vs Encourages Crime

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think technology development decreases crime while others believe it actually encourages crime.

• International Community Ensure Nations Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations reduce their consumption of fossil fuels e.g. gas and oil.

• Young People Communicate Less With Older People Reasons Improvements

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays in many countries young people don't communicate with older people as much as they used to.

• Children Spend Time Computer Games Less Time Sports Reasons Development

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and less time on sports.

• Entertainment Electronic Games Portable Devices Harmful Individuals Society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The availability of entertainment such as playing electronic games on portable devices will be harmful to individuals in the society they live in.

• Sports Big Business High Earnings Professional Sportspeople Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sportspeople and companies involved both financially and other ways.

• Teachers and students in classroom will no longer exist by year 2050

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people believe that teachers and students in the classroom will no longer exist by the year 2050.

• Teachers become more important influence on children intellectual and social development than parents

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Once children start school, teachers become a more important influence on children's intellectual and social development than parents.

• Many factors motivate people to work hard in workplace money is most important

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many factors motivate people to work hard in the workplace. Some people think money is the most important.

• Impossible to help all people in world governments should focus on people in own countries

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should focus on people in their own countries.

• Children are becoming overweight and unhealthy government is responsible for solving this problem

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government is responsible for solving this problem.

• Increased use of mobile phone and computers makes people lose ability to communicate face to face

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The increase use of mobile phone and computers makes people lose the ability to communicate face to face.

• Living in big cities is bad for people health

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people's health.

• More important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams.

• Schools should focus on producing good citizens and workers rather than benefiting students as individuals

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Schools should focus on producing good citizens and workers rather than benefiting students as individuals.

• Intelligence is the most important quality for a leader

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Intelligence is the most important quality for a leader.

• Traditional food is being replaced by international fast food negative effects on families and societies

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many countries, traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This will have negative effects on both families and societies.

• Schools should focus more on teaching students how to be successful in workforce and less on academic success

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Schools should focus more on teaching students how to be successful in the workforce and less on helping them to achieve academic success.

• Most common solution for criminal behavior is prison but many believe education is better method

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The most common solution for criminal behavior is prison, but many believe education is a better method.

• Government needs to spend money to encourage development of sport and art for school students rather than support professional events

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events.

• Governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities.

• Dangerous extreme sports should be banned

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Dangerous extreme sports should be banned.

• Discourage non-essential flights such as tourist travel rather than limit use of cars

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than limit the use…

• Gap Year Work Travel Working Experience More Useful Than Travel

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel.

• Popular Research History Own Family Reasons Positive Negative Development

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some parts of the world, it is becoming popular to research the history of one's own family.

• Best Way Solve World Environmental Problem Increase Fuel Price

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The best way to solve the world's environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel.

• Factors Motivate Workplace Money Most Important

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many factors motivate people in the workplace. Of these, money is the most important.

• Not Enough Recycling Waste Materials Reasons Solutions

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries, there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, glass, and cans).

• Advertisements Becoming More Common Everyday Life Positive Negative

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life.

• Acceptable Use Animals Medical Research Benefits Human Beings

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefits of human beings while others argue that it is wrong.

• Government Invest More Money Teaching Science Than Other Subjects

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The government should invest more money in teaching science than in other subjects for a country's development and progress.

• Children Start School Very Early Age vs Older

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school until they are older.

• Giving detailed descriptions crimes newspapers TV negative consequences restricted

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Giving detailed descriptions of crimes in newspapers and on TV can have negative consequences, so it should be restricted.

• Many people put personal information online address telephone number everyday activities socializing social networks banking purposes

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, etc) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes.

• More more people move away from family friends working

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. More and more people move away from family and friends for working.

• Environmental problems too big individuals solve government cannot solve unless individuals make action

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve these environmental problems unless individuals make some action.

• Acceptable use animals benefit humans wrong exploit animals human purposes

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Other people think it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes.

• Best way government prepare future invest resources young people

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The best way for a government to prepare for the future is to invest resources in its young people.

• Housing shortages big cities cause severe social consequences government action solve problem

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Housing shortages in big cities can cause severe social consequences. Some people think only government action can solve this problem.

• Older schoolchildren study large number subjects develop range knowledge study smaller number subjects focus details

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that it is better for older schoolchildren to study a large number of subjects and develop a range of knowledge. Others argue that they should study a smaller number of subjects and focus in details.

• Today news plays important role people lives news media influential ever before

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Today news plays an important role in people's lives and news media are more influential than ever before.

• Climate change negative effect business create more business opportunities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that climate change could have a negative effect on business. Other people think that climate change could create more business opportunities.

• Money spend technology development space exploration unjustified

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that money spend on technology development for space exploration is unjustified. They believe there are other beneficial ways to spend it.

• Full time students only need study essential involve other activities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. full-time students only need to study, but it is essential to involve in other activities too.

• School leavers travel work period time instead going directly university

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university.

• Students pay full cost own study university education benefits individuals rather society

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits individuals rather than society.

• Solving traffic and housing problems by moving companies and employees to countryside

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their employees to the countryside.

• Museums and art galleries concentrating on local works rather than foreign cultures

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the cultures or artworks from other countries.

• Negative effects of modern communication technology on social relationships

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships.

• Main benefit of international cooperation in environmental protection or business

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that the main interest is in the world of business.

• People using Internet for news instead of newspapers and TV news programmes

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet.

• Reasons and effects of men and women having children late in life

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life.

• Government paying college or university fees for students

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them.

• Younger family members legally responsible for supporting elderly relatives

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. If old people are no longer physically, mentally, or financially able to look after themselves, younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting them.

• Organized tours to remote areas and communities

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular.

• Young people spending leisure time in shopping centres sports or music

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Young people prefer to spend their leisure time in shopping centres, sports or music.

• Money spent on space exploration versus improving life of humans on earth

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Money is spent on space exploration. It would be better if they spent improving the life of humans on earth.

• Mobile phones Internet benefits old people age group uses technology least

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Mobile phones and the Internet could have many benefits for old people. However, this age group uses technology the least.

• Crime rates fall advances technology make easier detect prevent crimes

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Crime rates will fall as advances in technology make it easier to detect and prevent crimes.

• Workplaces online communication becoming more commonplace face-to-face meetings

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In many workplaces, online communication is becoming more commonplace than face-to-face meetings.

• Information technology changing many aspects our lives dominates home leisure work

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities.

• Modern world shop work communicate internet live without face-to-face contact

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work, and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others.

• Increasing use computers mobile phones communication negative effect young people reading writing skills

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has had a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills.

• In future all cars buses trucks driverless inside vehicles passengers

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.

• Distance-learning programs gained popularity online courses can never be as good as in person

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken at a college or university in person.

• Schools no longer necessary because people acquire information Internet

  Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because people can acquire information on the Internet.