IELTS Task 2 Two-part Question Practice Questions

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Despite better access to education, many adults today still can not read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?

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Is it better to rear children in a joint family or in a nuclear family? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Museum and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not the local people. Why is this so? What could be done to encourage more local visitors?

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The friends that children have are a very important part of their lives. What kinds of influence may children’s friends have on them? What can parents do to ensure that their children’s friends are a good influence on them?

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The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars?

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Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous?

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Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?

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Encouraging the development of creative industries such as the production of video games and computer software is the best way to reduce youth unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

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Research indicates that children who start reading earlier in life perform better later on in their school studies. How important are early reading skills in a child's academic performance? What other preschool factors, in your opinion, influence a child's later academic achievements?

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