IELTS Task 2 Opinion Essay Practice Questions

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people say that the Internet is making the world smaller by bringing people together. To what extent do you agree that the internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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Financial education should be a mandatory component of the school program. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Individuals should not be allowed to carry guns as it increases crime and violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

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Some people say that distance learning will become the main way of teaching and learning, and hence replace traditional schools in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In many countries, schoolchildren are required to wear school uniforms. Do you think this should be enforced in all schools?

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The only way to improve the safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offencesoffenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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