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IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Government

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Opinion EssayTask 2

In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use specific reasons and details to support your position.

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.

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Opinion EssayTask 2

You should complete the task within 40 minutes. Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people think that government should spend money on health awareness while others argue it is better to spend build hospitals rather than health awareness. Discusses both views and give your opinion.

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art which helps to develop quality in people's lives. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

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Some people say that the government should pay the costs of running universities so that a university education will be free for anyone who wants it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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