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IELTS Task 2 Opinion Essay Practice Questions

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals, and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Some people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while others prefer to buy their own house. Does renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

People have different hobbies ranging from reading books to mountain hiking. According to some, hobbies must be difficult to be enjoyable while other oppose the idea. What is your viewpoint on this? Write no less than 250 words.

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