IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Work

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Some believe that people are naturally born as leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Some think that having ambition is a good quality. Is it important to be ambitious? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because computer technology is more accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

At many companies today, applicants are often rejected due to old age. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree?

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Many people try to achieve a work-life balance but fail. Why is this happening? What can be done to help people overcome this problem?

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Some believe that people are naturally born as leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Some think that having ambition is a good quality. Is it important to be ambitious? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?

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Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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​Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

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There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because computer technology is more accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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At many companies today, applicants are often rejected due to old age. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

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Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

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Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem?

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Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many people try to achieve a work-life balance but fail. Why is this happening? What can be done to help people overcome this problem?

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Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?