IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Mental health

Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true this statement? How far colours influence people's health and capacity for work?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others believe that adult life brings more happiness despite greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems can this situation create? What are the possible solutions?

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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 for this? What solutions can you suggest?

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Many people believe that social networking sites such as Facebook have huge negative effects on society and individuals. Do you agree or disagree?

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Most people agree that money cannot bring happiness. Why is happiness difficult to define? How can people achieve happiness?

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The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?

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Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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