IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Education

Nowadays nurses should not just be required to do basic training but they must have other qualities as well to do their jobs well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

In some countries young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard on their studies. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

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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?

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Some education systems make students focus on certain subjects at the age of 15, while others require students to study a wide range of subjects until they leave school. What are the benefits of each system? Which is better?

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Some people think that students in high or secondary school can choose courses freely, others think that courses such as mathematics must be compulsory. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people while others believe that this education will not work. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

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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?

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

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