Latest IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Questions

Plastic bags, plastic bottles, and plastic packaging are bad for the environment.

What damage does plastic do to the environment?

What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with.

Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born.

What might be the reasons for this?

What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living.

What is your opinion about this?

What other time in history would be interesting to live in?

In many countries today, crime novels and TV dramas are becoming more and more popular.

Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular?

What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Nowadays many people complain about not getting enough sleep.

What are problems caused by lack of sleep?

What can be done about this lack of sleep?

In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday.

Do you agree or disagree?

In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.

Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?

The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing.

Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.