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IELTS Task 2 Opinion Essay Practice Questions

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Poor infrastructure hinders under-developed countries from progressing and modernising. Some people think that this should be the first problem tackled by foreign aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you a little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

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Opinion EssayTask 2

In some countries, it is thought advisable that children begin formal education at four years old, while in others they do not have to start school until they are seven or eight. How far do you agree with either of these views?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Some people believe that only teachers should not assess students as students should be allowed to do that as well. According to their view, schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Nowadays, anyone can post information on the internet even if it is incorrect. As a result, most of the information we read is inaccurate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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