IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice Questions

Most of us rely on newspapers as the primary source of news and information and newspapers have a great influence on us. Do you think newspapers have more positive or negative influence on us? Give your own opinion on the issue. Use your own experience or an example to support your idea.

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people say it is important to travel to foreign countries to know about other countries. Others say that people can get all their information from the Internet, so it is not necessary to visit other countries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Sport today is turning into a business and there are companies involved that sponsor sports with ever growing prize money for the sportsman as a part of their advertising. Some people agree to this because it has a good effect on the world of sports, others however disagree. Discuss and give your opinion on this issue.