IELTS Task 2 Opinion Essay Practice Questions

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Opinion Essay Task 2

As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Laws should not be rigid or fixed. Instead, they should be flexible enough to take account of various circumstances, times and place of the offence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some say that instead of teaching a broad range of subjects, a university should focus on those necessary for a given profession. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In many societies, elderly people often live in retirement homes. This is not appropriate because families should always care for their ageing members.

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Even though globalization affects the world’s economies in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.

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Every country should have a free health service; even if that means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through this service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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Some people think imported food exerts positive impacts on our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and w riters. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

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Many students have to study subjects which they do not like. Some people think this is a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Should governments or teachers be responsible for what is to be taught in schools?

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