IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Cities

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

In some countries governments are encouraging industry and business to move out of large cities and go to regional areas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

In many countries, young people are leaving their homes in the countryside to live in large cities. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Many people living in cities these days do not get enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this? What are some possible solutions?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

In many cities, the construction of new residential buildings and office buildings is not monitored. This leads to people building in any style without thinking about design. Do you agree or disagree with the given statement?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Write about the following topic Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting more works of art like paintings and statues into towns and cities to make them attractive places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life. What are these problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Some people say that the most important requirement of a modern city is an effective public transport system. While other people believe that there are other important requirements for a city. Discuss both views, give your opinion.

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise. What are the causes and solutions?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Although many people value their public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the ever growing population or to develop business and boost economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

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