IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice Questions

Some people think that foreign visitors should be charged more than locals when they visit cultural and tourist attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree with this view?

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Some people think our first impression of someone is important, while others think we should not judge another person so quickly and should take our time to know them better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some countries encourage foreign companies to open a branch office in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local businesses to expand rather than inviting foreign businesses to open branches. To what extent do you agree?

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These days computers are increasingly used in education along with the traditional method of teaching. In which areas of education do you think computers are more important and in which areas are teachers more important?

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People who watch a lot of violent television programs will find that this influences their behaviour when they are angry or upset. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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