Ultimate List of IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions from Past Exams

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Some people think that people should be given the right to use fresh water as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In many countries, the quality of life in large cities is becoming worse. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?

With the rapid advancement of communication technology: smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Large companies often use sports events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think the government should subsidise fruits and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Others argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that a good diet and exercise are not necessary for a healthy and long life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries has positive effects. Others say it would lead to the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others think of a vertical city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The typical teaching situation between students and teachers in the classroom will be gone by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

University education should be free for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is better for people to be unemployed than people to be employed but they do not enjoy it. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. Do you agree or disagree?

Countries should produce the food that their population eats, and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree.