IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Samples

Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects...

Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make a positive change in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their...

It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you...

In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science. What are the reasons for this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?

Laws should not be rigid or fixed. Instead, they should be flexible enough to take account of various circumstances, times and place of the offence. To what extent do you agree...

In some countries, nowadays more and more people are choosing to live alone than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that schools should not test and grade students. Others think that grades are important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some think that fathers should have time off from work after the birth of a child. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

“Prevention is better than cure.” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative...