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IELTS Task 2 Discussion Essay Practice Questions

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in public places. Other people say that this is not enough, and that other measures are needed. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Some people say that manufacturers and supermarkets should take the responsibility of reducing the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should take responsibility and avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people say that physical education classes are an important part of a child's education. Others believe that it is more important to focus on academics during school time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people think that sport teaches children how to compete, while others believe that children learn cooperation and teamwork from sports. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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