RECENT IELTS EXAM ESSAYS
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Some people believe that parents play an important role in a person’s success, because the way children are brought up affects their readiness for adult life. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that wild birds or animals should be forced out of the city, while others think they should be kept in the city. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays congestion and traffic jams are a common and major problem in most cities. Some people believe it is a good idea to construct wider roads to resolve this issue. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be the solution, in your opinion?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays the level of violence is increasing in video games and some TV programs. What are the reasons behind this? What can be the the effects and solutions?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Education system is introducing more academic subjects instead of exercises and sports. How will it impact the children? What can be done about it?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Many jobs at around the house are done manually, but could have been done by machines instead. What are the advantages or disadvantages of this? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people make friends through social sites and chat rooms. Others believe that it is not a good idea to make friends without meeting them face to face. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
People in certain countries have more money now and buy more things than before. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? What can be done about it, in your opinion?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that parents should not give their children expensive presents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples based on you own experience.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that money is more important than free time for a good quality of life. Others say the opposite is true. Discuss both views. What is more important in your opinion? Give relevant examples.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays everyone likes to travel. Some people travel alone while others prefer to travel in a group. Discuss both approaches. Give your own opinion with relevant examples from your experience.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe that criminals should be imprisoned; others, however, say they should do unpaid work that is beneficial for the community. Do you agree and disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Many nations like to host international sporting events, but people are against it. Describe both views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that children today are not as fit and healthy as in the past. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give you opinion, reasons and solutions.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that for an effective studying process at school students should be involved in decisions how to run the school. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that you need more money to be happy, while others prefer to have more free time than money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe it is better for children to grow up in the city while others say it is better to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Governments spend a lot of money on wildlife protection instead of starting new projects. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Give your opinion and examples from your experience.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays advertisements of toys and fast food mostly focus on children. Some think that eventually it affects both children and their family. Do you agree or disagree?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays the population of the world is increasing rapidly. New homes and accommodation should be built for this additional population. Some believe that more houses should be constructed in existing towns and cities. Others believe that creating entirely new towns in the countryside to accommodate these houses is the best way. What is your opinion?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that children should learn to paint or draw at school. Others believe it is just a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Most people believe that the best way to spend holidays is by going abroad, staying at a hotel and enjoying the local attractions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Children usually want to play the same games and watch the same TV programs as their friends. Should parents allow it or not? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that children should listen to and obey their parents. Others believe that children should think and do things on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
In many countries eighteen is considered the right age to start driving a car. However, some people say that the legal driving age should be twenty five. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
In some countries people tend to buy used things over new things. What do you think the reasons are? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
International sporting events could contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
All over the world people spend more time on sports and exercises these days. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give your opinion with supporting examples from your own experience.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Many people had been involved in sports as children, but don’t do any physical exercises as adults. What are the reasons people avoid physical exercises? How to overcome this trend and motivate adults to be more physically active?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people think the air travel should be restricted because it causes environment pollution. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays in some countries children are given fewer responsibilities compared to the past. Some people believe it is a positive development while others argue otherwise. Discuss both views. What is your opinion? Give some relevant examples from your own experience
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people support the development of factory farming and the science creation of fruits and vegetables in agriculture, but others oppose to these developments. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe those who break the law should go to prison, while others think that different kinds of punishment such as forcing them to do unpaid work are more beneficial to our community. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Most people pay taxes to contribute to the development of their country, however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some believe that young people should have a university education, because this will bring benefits to the society in the future. Others, however, think it will lead to graduate unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think countryside life is healthier, while others believe city is better in order to have a healthy life style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people thinks that it is necessary to travel another country to learn about it. Others argue that all the information is available on TV and the Internet. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe that we cannot be expected to enjoy the job continually and having a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Rich countries help poor countries financially to eliminate poverty, but this is not working well. To what extent you are agree or disagree? What are the other factors required to solve this problem?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays people from different countries watch and enjoy the same films, advertisements, music, and fashion. Do you agree or disagree? What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe that economic development is necessary for a country’s success. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such approach?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Billions of dollars are spent on Space research every year. Instead, this money could be used to improve living conditions of people on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that travel is necessary to learn about other nations. Others, however, think that TV and the Internet are the best ways to learn about other countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development. Sometimes this may bring loss of social values as a result. Do the advantages of higher standard of living outweigh its disadvantages?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that radio is the best way to get news while others think that TV is better for this purpose. Discuss both views, give your opinion and relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many studies say that older people do not exercise enough. What are the reasons for this? What would you suggest to encourage them to exercise?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Today many celebrities are famous only because of their wealth and glamour. Some people believe they can set a bad example for young people. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays the number of cars on roads is increasing incrementally. In order to change this trend strict road tolls should be paid on busy roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this delicate balance. What are the main problems people are facing? What is the best way to overcome them?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many criminals after serving their time behind bars usually commit crimes again. Why do you think it is so? Give causes and your solution to it.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays most developing countries receive financial aid from international organisations. However, many people believe that help in a form of advice and skills is more important and useful than money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Consumers nowadays are faced with increased advertising from competitive companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by these advertisements? What measures can be taken to tackle this issue?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays most big cities have high congestion and road traffic issues. What are the real causes for this? Suggest a solution that will help to relieve it.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe that more money should be allocated to teaching science than any other subject in order for a country to progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Foreign tourists must be charged higher fees than local people to visit cultural places and historical sites. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion including relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that use of mobile phones should be banned in public places or crowded areas, while others disagree. Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
In many countries few people have extremely high incomes compared to the rest of the population. Some believe that this is good, while others say that the government should not allow this to happen. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that it is better to keep criminals in prison for longer, while others disagree and say that we must find a different solution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that modern designs for schools and offices with more open spaces are necessary. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such spaces? Give your opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays all new town planning should include public parks, shopping malls and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people think that every individual is responsible for their own healthy lifestyle, others believe that governments should take care of it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays most people choose to throw away broken things instead of repairing them, and replace them with new ones. Why is this happening? What problems may it lead to?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays many young people are often spending their free time in shopping centers. This has a negative effect on the youths and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays many people use social media to communicate with others in social and professional life. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of social media. Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays young people prefer going to shopping centres rather than spending their time in organised activities such as sport or music. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons to support your opinion using your own knowledge and experience.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Every one of us should become a vegetarian because eating meat can cause serious health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that it is necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures. Others say that books, films and the Internet can be used as a source of information about different cultures. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Almost every successful company is using advertisements to increase their sales. What features make an advertisement effective? Is advertising good or bad for the society?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
News / Media has an influence on our life and some people think it can have a negative effect. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
The funds for postgraduate research are limited, therefore some people think that financial support from the government should be provided. However, only scientific research should be funded, rather than other, less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that giving children a certain amount of money every week will help them have fewer financial problems in the future. Do you agree or disagree?
