IELTS Writing Task 2Topic

Personal choices

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Opinion essay

Planning for the Future vs Living in the Present

Some people believe that planning for the future is a waste of time because they think that focusing on the present is more important. To what do you extent agree or disagree?

Discussion essay

Children Making Their Own Everyday Choices

Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Discussion essay

Trying New Things vs Sticking to Familiar Routines

Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages of Taking Risks in Life

It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Two-part question

Living Close to Where You Were Born

Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Two-part question

Reasons People Resist Change and Why It Is Positive

Some people dislike changes in their society and in their own lives, and want things to stay the same. Why do some people want things to stay the same? Why should change be regarded as something positive?

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