IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Work

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder than others? Is it always a good thing to work hard?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

The best way to make the road transport of goods safer is to ask drivers to take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

It is usually foolish to get married before completing your studies and getting establishment in a good job. Do you agree and disagree?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

In some countries, people are forced to retire when they reach a certain age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

In some countries, it is possible for students to have a gap year between finishing school and starting university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Many people believe in the idea of school children wearing a school uniform, but should teachers as well be required to conform to a dress code?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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