IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Housing – Opinion essays

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Opinion Essay Task 2

It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

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Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extant do you agree or disagree?

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Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people want to live in a house while others prefer living in an apartment. Does living in a house bring more advantages than living in an apartment?

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Many cities replace parks and farmlands with houses. Is it a positive and negative development?

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In many cities, there are areas of land that are used as parks. With increasing population levels, these areas would be better used to provide more housing. Do you agree or disagree?

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The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

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Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by new ones. Do you agree or disagree?

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Restoration of old building in main cities involves enormous government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this money to build new houses and roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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