IELTS Task 2 Discussion Essay Practice Questions

Some families think the best way to take care of their ageing parents is to care for them at home. Others believe that it is better for their parents to live in a special home for the elderly. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Many people opine that a sense of competition in children helps them do better in life. Others refute this point of view and say that children should be co-operative to learn more and to become better persons in the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Many believe that the goal of one’s career should be to pursue a passion while others feel it is merely a way to earn a livelihood. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think older employees are more useful to a company while some people believe younger employees are more useful in modern society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think the cheap air flight should be banned because it pollutes the air and brings many other problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss both of these points of view. What is your opinion on that issue?

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Some people think that when recruiting, companies should aim to take on people who are innovative and able to work independently while others consider they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the company, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Development in science and technology has caused environmental problems. Some people say that science and technology can solve environmental problems, while others believe that a simpler way of life will protect the environment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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some people think that all lawbreaker should be sent to prison. However, others hold the opposite belief that there are alternatives for people whose crimes are minor such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

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