Home Task 2 SamplesLife Lessons, Education, and Success

Life teaches us the lessons, and such lessons are the keys to success. How far do you agree with this statement, and do you think formal education is important or people should rely on their life experiences.

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

2 Corrections

Band

All bands Band 7 Band 6

Band 6.0
Task Response
Band 6.0
Coherence and Cohesion
Band 6.0
Lexical Resource
Band 5.5
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Band 5.5
Life teaches us lessons in every stage of life, even if we are educated or not. Some people think there is a need for formal education one can rely on life lessons.
View annotated correction

In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 4 sample answers (Band 5.5–6.5)→

Task 2 · Two-part questions

Opinion Essay Task 2

Schools·Education·Work

In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today’s world?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 2 sample answers (Band 7.5)→

Task 2 · Two-part questions

Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Schools·Work·Education

These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this? How could more people be encouraged to come into the teaching profession?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 2 sample answers (Band 6.5–7.5)→

Task 2 · Two-part questions

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Education·Work·Money

While studying some students take weekend or evening jobs to help with expenditure. How do you feel about this? What are the drawbacks and benefits of such a decision? What is your view?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 2 sample answers (Band 6–7)→

Task 2 · Two-part questions

Opinion Essay Task 2

Education·Work

Life teaches us lessons, and such lessons are the keys to success. How far do you agree with this statement, and do you think formal education is essential or people should rely on their life experiences.

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 5.5)→

Task 2 · Two-part questions

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Work·Education

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?

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
40-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Start writing this task

Read 1 sample answer (Band 7.5)→

Explore more IELTS Writing samples

Academic Task 1 Samples (from Band 5 to 9)→General Task 1 Samples (from Band 5 to 9)→

Stop guessing your IELTS Writing score.Upload your writing to see what is wrong and what to improve next.

Check your writing free→

Life teaches us the lessons, and such lessons are the keys to success. How far do you agree with this statement, and do you think formal education is important or people should rely on their life experiences.

Write this task now, under time

2 Corrections

Band

Related questions

In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?

Write this task now, under time

In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today’s world?

Write this task now, under time

These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this? How could more people be encouraged to come into the teaching profession?

Write this task now, under time

While studying some students take weekend or evening jobs to help with expenditure. How do you feel about this? What are the drawbacks and benefits of such a decision? What is your view?

Write this task now, under time

Life teaches us lessons, and such lessons are the keys to success. How far do you agree with this statement, and do you think formal education is essential or people should rely on their life experiences.

Write this task now, under time

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?

Write this task now, under time

Explore more IELTS Writing samples