IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions
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- Charity organizations offering help only to people of their own country versus giving aid regardless of location
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Only government action can solve the housing shortage in big cities.
- Government Ban Dangerous Sports Freedom Choice People
Some people think the government should ban dangerous sports, while others believe people should be free to choose.
- Arts Important Science Technology Modern Life
Arts are as important as science and technology in modern life.
- Age Recruits Employer Recruitment Staff Selection
Age should not be considered when employers recruit new staff.
- Students Focus One Subject University Studying Several Useful
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
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
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
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
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
Advertising is unnecessary because good products will sell themselves through quality and need.
- Children Decision Decision Making From Early Age
Some people think children should be allowed to make their own decisions from an early age.
- Dangerous Extreme Sports Banned Prohibition
Dangerous extreme sports should be banned.
- Responsibility Protecting Environment Lies Politicians Not Individuals
Responsibility for protecting the environment lies with politicians, not individuals, because individuals can do too little.
- Government Pay Cost Children Education Parents Responsible
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
Some people think manufacturers and supermarkets should reduce packaging on products, while others believe consumers should be responsible.
- World Urgent Problems Solved International Cooperation
Some people think the world's most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation.
- All Countries Reduce Consumption Fossil Fuels
All countries should reduce their consumption of fossil fuels.
- Paying Taxes Sufficient Contribution Society Additional Responsibilities
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
Some people believe that large companies should be responsible for building sports and social facilities for local communities.
- Elderly People Better Life Past Disagree
Some people believe that elderly people now have a better life than in the past, while others disagree.
- Children TV Viewing Regularly Supervised Parents
Children's TV viewing should be regularly supervised by their parents.