IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice Questions

Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook, Twitter and so on) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many people believe that the high level of violence in films and TV programmes today is causing serious social problems. What are the problems caused by excessive violence in films and TV? How could these problems be reduced?

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Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed school. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

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Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you think is better?

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Studies suggest that children, these days, spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is the case? What measures can be taken to tackle this issue?

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