IELTS Task 2 Opinion Essay Practice Questions

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Prevention is better than cure.” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Today’s society provides people with various ways to lose weight, such as special diets or exercise regimes. Many people believe that poor food and today’s lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion on this?