IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Technology

Modern communication is having a negative effect on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree?

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The availability of entertainment such as video games on handheld devices is harmful to individuals and to the society they live in. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

In the past, people stored knowledge in books. Nowadays people store knowledge on the internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Some children spend hours every day on smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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With an increasing population communicating via the internet and text messaging, face to face communication will become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?

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Do you think that technological advancement has brought more harm than good? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional pastimes than spending all day indoors. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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