IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Samples

Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To...

Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what...

These days, a great number of children prefer spending time on computer games rather than on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?

Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater...

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

Countries with long average working time are more economically successful, but they are also likely to suffer from negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or...

Some people think that in order to produce a happy society, it is necessary to ensure that there is only a small difference between the earnings of the richest and poorest. To...

Some people think that the internet has brought people closer together while others think that people and communities have become more isolated due to the internet. Discuss...

You have approximately 40 minutes to complete this task. You need to write an essay addressing the topic below Some people think that competition at work, at school and in...