IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice Questions

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Some people today prefer to get advice for medical problems and do not want to visit a doctor. Why is this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Sports events get the nations together and help alleviate the violence in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Nowadays, many people have an unhealthy diet and do not exercise regularly. What are the reasons behind this trend? How can we encourage these people to live healthy lifestyles?

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Some people believe that preserving natural environment is crucial, however, most make no effort to do so. Why do you think this is happening? What are some simple actions that could help the environment?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Some people consider public libraries to be unnecessary due to the availability of the Internet. Others, however, believe that libraries play an important role in society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Opinion Essay Task 2

You should complete the task within 40 minutes. Some people say that computers can translate languages, so children need not study foreign languages anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

A new shopping center is going to open in your town. at present, nobody knows what kind of shops or facilities are going to be provided for customers. what shops and facilities would you like to see made available to the shopping public?

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Many people are of the opinion that putting criminals in prison is not severe enough as a form of punishment. Others, however, believe that imprisonment is one of the most effective ways of punishing wrong-doers. What is your opinion on that? Which one do you think is more effective in terms of punishing criminals?

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