IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions
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- New Bicycles Vehicles Tested Public Roads Before Released
New bicycles and vehicles should be tested on public roads before they are released.
- Government vs Parents Responsibility Transport Children School
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin.
- Technology Development Decreases Crime vs Encourages Crime
Some people think technology development decreases crime while others believe it actually encourages crime.
- International Community Ensure Nations Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption
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
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
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and less time on sports.
- Entertainment Electronic Games Portable Devices Harmful Individuals Society
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
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
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
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
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
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
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government is responsible for solving this problem.