Recent IELTS Writing Task 2 Topics


Темы IELTS эссе с реальных экзаменов_2024

  • Opinion Essays

  • The main aim of the advertising is to increase the sales of products which people do not really need.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Competitiveness is nowadays considered to be a positive quality for people in different societies.
    Do you think this is a positive or negative quality?
  • All big companies should provide sports facilities to local communities.
    To what extent do you agree?
  • Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their employees to the countryside.

    To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  • Animals are in danger of extinction. People say that we should protect only those animals, which are useful to humans.

    Do you agree or disagree?

  • In order to learn about the way people lived in other places, it’s better to use film and video recordings than written documents.

    To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  • Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, schools should not force them to learn foreign languages.

    To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  • All mothers and fathers should be required to take a course that prepares them to be good parents.

    To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

  • Governments should be responsible for funding and controlling scientific research rather than private organizations.

    To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  • Due to an increase in the population of big cities more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space.

    Is this a positive or negative development?

  • Some people think government should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help prevent illness and disease.

    To what extend do you agree or disagree?

  • Many countries spend large amounts of money on world sporting events such as the Olympic Games and football World Cup. Instead, this money can be spent on encouraging children to take up sports at a young age.
    Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
  • Governments should make people responsible for looking after their local environment.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • The best way to make the road transport of goods safer is to ask drivers to take a driving test each year.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
    Do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people believe that the average age of people having children is increasing these days and that this trend may lead to problems in the future.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree? (GT)
  • In some countries, the government provides payments for unemployed people.
    How does this impact individuals and the government?
    Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
  • Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.
    Is this a negative or positive development?
  • The only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
    Do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame.
    Do you agree or disagree?
  • Spending money on space exploration is a waste of resources. This money could be better used to improve people’s lives on Earth.
    Do you agree or disagree?
  • More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think that the solution to this problem is increasing prices for fattening foods.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, schools should not force them to learn foreign languages.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Many animals are in danger of extinction. Some people say only animals that are useful to humans should be protected.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people think it is more important for a government to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • These days there is no need to go to the live performance (a show or concert) because what we can see on TV or a computer screen is better.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Organised tours to remote areas and communities are more and more popular.
    It this a positive or a negative development?
  • All university students should do voluntary work in their own free time to help the local community.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • When choosing a job, salary is the most important consideration.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Everyone should stay at school until 18.
    To what extend do you agree or disagree?
  • If some people get a chance to choose between life without work in spending most of the time working, then they would choose not to work.
    Do you agree or disagree?
  • Extreme sports such as skydiving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
  • In some countries, the numbers of children aged 15 and younger are increasing dramatically.
    What are the current and future effects of an ever-increasing population?
  • Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
  • Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people think it does not develop their mental abilities.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame.
    Do you agree or disagree?
  • Large international sporting events cause a lot of problems to host countries so it is not worth to hold them.
    Do you agree or disagree with this?
  • Many countries are experiencing population growth and need more homes.
    Should these new houses be constructed in existing cities or should new towns be built in the countryside?
  • As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people say that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport.
    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?
  • As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people say now there is less communication between family members than in the past.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • It is argued that parents of children who break the law should be punished as they are responsible for their children's actions.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative impact on sports.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • The most important thing about being rich is the possibility to help others.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • In many parts of the world, children are given more freedom than in the past.
    Is this a positive or negative development?
  • It will be better for everybody if robots do most of the work that we do now.
    Do you agree or disagree? (GT)
  • Young people who commit crimes should be treated in the same way as adults.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road development.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of an international organization rather than each national government.
    Do you agree or disagree?
  • Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • The typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • These days, young people prefer to spend their leisure time in shopping centers instead of doing organized activities, such as as sports or music.
    Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
  • If a product is good and meets customers’ needs, then people will buy it. Therefore, advertising it is unnecessary.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?
  • Discussion Essays
  • Some people believe that research into family history is useful for the next generations, while others claim that present and future are more important.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Many believe that it is important to protect all wild animals, while others think that it is important to protect some, not all of them.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people say that it is possible for a country to be both economically successful and have a clean environment, while others disagree.
    Discuss both view and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely separate from social life.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Many people think that zoos are cruel. Others think they are helpful in protecting rare animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that the development of technology decreases crime, while others believe it encourages criminal activity.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that the government should fund training courses in performing art (dance, drama, music). Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by students’ families.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes, others argue that this money should be spent on sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that studying history is a waste of time while others think it is essential to learn history.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people believe that older employees are more valuable to a company, while others think that younger employees are more beneficial.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion. (GT)
  • Some people think that modern technology brings more free time, while others believe it makes people busier.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than humans in the future. Some people think this as a positive development, while others disagree.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion. (GT)
  • Some people believe that media (such as newspapers) should be allowed to publish information about the private life of people. Others say that people have a right to privacy and the issue must be controlled or even stopped.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people would say that parents should pay their children for small home duties (cleaning, washing dishes). Other would disagree.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that TV advertising has some positive functions for the viewers, others disagree.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Many cities have old public buildings, such as art galleries and public halls, which are expensive to repair. Some people think that the government should replace old public buildings with new ones. Others, however, think that it is important to keep old buildings.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of living in the cities.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people believe that children who commit crimes should be punished. Others think the parents should be punished instead.
    Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
  • Some people think that mobile phones are harmful for children, while others disagree.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientist think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity.
    Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
  • Today, more and more students move to another country for higher education studies.
    Do you think that the benefits of this outweigh the problems?
  • Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies.
    Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?
  • In the past, people ate local food in season, but nowadays, people can buy a variety of food from all over the world.
    Do the advantages of this development outweigh it disadvantages?
  • In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them school.
    Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
  • Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobiles to translate language automatically.
    Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
  • As technology develops, more and more jobs can be done by machines instead of humans.
    Does this trend have more advantages than disadvantages?
  • In the past, people stored knowledge in books. Nowadays, people store knowledge on the internet.
    Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
  • Many people these days use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events.
    Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
  • These days, more and more parks and open spaces in cities are being turned into gardens where people can grow fruit and vegetables.
    Do you thinks the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
  • Problems / Causes & Solutions Essays
  • Recent research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes after they are released.
    Why is this the case?
    What can be done to solve this problem?
  • All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults.
    What are the reasons for this rise in obesity?
    How could it be tackled?
  • In many countries, household waste e.g. food packaging is increasing day by day.
    What are the reasons?
    How can this problem be solved?
  • There is too much noise in many public places in cities.
    What are the causes of this problem?
    What can be done to solve the problem?
  • Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at schools nowadays.
    What are the reasons for this?
    What can be done to solve this problem?
  • Today, many people do not know their neighbors.
    Why is this?
    What can be done about this?
  • Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life, but few people manage to do it.
    What are the problems associated with this?
    What is the best way to achieve a better balance?
  • Many young people do not spend their holidays and weekends doing outdoor activities like hiking and climbing in natural environments.
    Why is this the case?
    How can they be encouraged to go out?
  • Double Question Essays
  • An increasing number of people choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance.
    Why do people have operations to change the way they look?
    Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
  • Children can learn many things from watching films or movies.
    What are some of the different things they can learn?
    Are these lessons always good for them?
  • Throughout history, people dream to live in a perfect society while they haven’t agreed what the ideal society would be like.
    What is the most important element you think makes a perfect society?
    What should people do to achieve an ideal society?
  • People decide to have their first child when they are older.
    What are the reasons?
    Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
  • Today, people in many countries have to spend more and more time far away from their families.
    Why is this happening and what effects does it have on the people themselves and on their families?