IELTS Task 2 Opinion Essay Practice Questions

Many employers think that social skills are as important as good qualifications for employing people. To what extent do you agree that social skills are as important as good qualifications for success in the job?

Write about the following topic Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes is banned. Do you agree or disagree?

Some governments say how many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree?

It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by society? Give specific reasons to support your answer and mention relevant examples to support your answer.