IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Family

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings and birthdays. How important is it to celebrate such events? Do you think people spend too much money on these events?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Homeschooling is better than school. Do you agree or disagree?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Some people choose to have their first child at an older age. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

The tradition of families getting together to eat meals is disappearing. What are the reasons? What are the impacts?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is the best for the individual and for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Some people think that young people should spend more of their free time at home with their families, and spend less time entertaining outside. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Nowadays families move to different countries for work. Some people think it has a negative effect on children, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Today, people in many countries have to spend more and more time away from their families. Why is this happening? What effects does this have on the people themselves and on their families?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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