IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Education – Opinion essays

Question type

Sort

Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people think the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 8)

Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country than other countries. Do you agree or disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 3 sample answers (Band 7–7.5)

Opinion Essay Task 2

Some Educationalists Say That Every Child Should Be Taught How to Play a Musical Instrument. To What Extent Do You Agree or Disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 5.5)

Opinion Essay Task 2

The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 7.5)

Opinion Essay Task 2

Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 7.5)

Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 6)

Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop children’s life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 8)

Opinion Essay Task 2

The role of parents and family in the future success of a person is more important than knowledge and skills learnt at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 8)

Opinion Essay Task 2

Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages, therefore, it is a waste of time to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 7)

Opinion Essay Task 2

We can learn everything about the past from the drama in films and on television. Therefore, we no longer need to read historical books.To what extent do you agree or disagree about this statement?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 9)