IELTS Writing Task 2Question type
Two-part questions
Answer two connected questions with balanced development.
Not Enough Students Choosing Science
It is observed that in many countries, not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? What will be the effects on society?
Ambition and Success in Modern Society
Ambition is a positive quality for people to have in society today. How important is it for people who want to succeed in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?
Spending More Time Away from Families
Today, people in many countries have to spend more and more time away from their families. Why is this happening? What effects does this have on the people themselves and on their families?
Global Scenery Becoming Similar Nowadays
In the past, people used to travel to see the differences from their home country. However, the scenery in places around the world seems similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages?
Formal Learning and Play in Primary Schools
Some people argue that primary schools focus too much on formal learning. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? How important do you think it is for children to play as well as learn in the primary school classroom?
Reasons and Disadvantages of Being Self-Employed
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Money and Happiness in Life
Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people happy? What other things in life can make people happy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Owning a Home Rather Than Renting
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Popularity of Crime Fiction and TV Dramas
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Buying Local Goods Instead of Imported Goods
Some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative trend?
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?
Holding Multiple Jobs: Causes, Advantages, and Disadvantages
In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?
Paying Others for Household Chores and Childcare
It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves?
Taking Selfies at Famous Places Instead of Looking
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or a negative trend?
Long Summer Holidays vs Shorter School Holidays
In many countries, primary and secondary schools close for two months or more in the summer holidays. What is the value of long school holidays? What are the arguments in favour of shorter school holidays?
Buying Famous Brands of Clothes and Cars
Now a day many people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive and a negative development?
Effective Advertisements and Their Impact on Society
Successful companies use advertisements to make more sales. What can make an advertisement effective? Do you think advertisements are a bad thing or a good thing for society?
Having Children Later in Life
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Increase in Global Flights and Air Travel Taxation
The world has seen an enormous increase in flights for leisure, business and commercial purposes around the world over recent years. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of such flights? Do you think flights should be taxed more?
Young People Volunteering in Poorer Countries
More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time doing unpaid work, such as teaching and building houses for communities in poorer countries. What are the reasons for this? Who benefits more from this, the communities or these young people?
Researching Family History and Genealogy
In some parts of the world, it is becoming increasingly popular to try to find out the history of someone’s family. Why do you think people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Researching the History of Houses and Buildings
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Is Today the Best Time in History to Live?
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Cashless Society and the Future of Cash Payments
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
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?
Job Satisfaction Factors and Realistic Expectations
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Reasons People Attend Colleges or Universities
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge etc.). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities?
Why People Travel More and Its Benefits
Today people are travelling more than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?
Having First Child at an Older Age
In some countries today, many people decide to have their first child when they are older. What are the reasons? Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?