IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Business – Opinion essays

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There are no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

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Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?

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The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The government should encourage industries and business to move out of big cities and into regional areas.

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individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many companies are selling More and more products around the world. Do you think this development is advantageous or disadvantageous?

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There are no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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​Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

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Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?

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The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The government should encourage industries and business to move out of big cities and into regional areas.

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individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many companies are selling More and more products around the world. Do you think this development is advantageous or disadvantageous?

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Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?