IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Travel – Discussion essays

Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Some people believe that it is not possible to get information about the place when You are on holiday. Where some people believe that you can get the information. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

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Some people say that travelling abroad is necessary for learning about other countries, while others do not think so because TV and the Internet can give the same information. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

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Some people think that travel is necessary to learn about other nations. Others, however, think that TV and the Internet are the best ways to learn about other countries. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

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These days noise and air pollution are serious environmental problems. Some people think that air travel is to be blamed. Others believe that we should reduce the number of vehicles on the roads. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Some people believe that studying abroad is important because it expands a person's knowledge and understanding of the world. Others feel that it is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the student's own country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think the cheap air flight should be banned because it pollutes the air and brings many other problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

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Some people say it is important to travel to foreign countries to know about other countries. Others say that people can get all their information from the Internet, so it is not necessary to visit other countries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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