IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Arts

You should complete the task within 40 minutes. Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art which helps to develop quality in people's lives. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

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A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose?

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Originality does not mean thinking something that was never thought before: it means putting old ideas together in new ways. What is your opinion on that?

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Should museums and art galleries be free of charge for the general public, or should a charge, even a voluntary charge, be levied for admittance? Discuss this issue, and give your opinion.

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Should state museums charge visiting fees or that should be completely free? What is your viewpoint on this issue?

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing plays an important role in a culture.

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Creative artists like painter and musicians should be financially supported by the government. However, some people disagree with this and say that those artists should support their own financing or should be funded by alternative sources. Which viewpoint do you support?

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