IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions
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- Pollution and Environmental Damage Inevitable in Richer Countries
Pollution and environmental damage are inevitable as a country becomes richer and more developed.
- International Cooperation Environmental Protection vs World Business
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 young age.
- Advertisements positive economic effects or negative social effects
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
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects instead.
- Environmental issues vast for individuals or require individual action
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
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 from having it.
- Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people while others believe purpose is to educate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison.