FOCUS WRITING TASK 2-THÁNG 2/2026 BY IELTS ADVANTAGE
1. Many people believe that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure
there is only a small difference between the earnings of its richest and poorest
members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Despite better access to education, a significant number of adults cannot read or
write. In what ways are people disadvantaged without these skills? What could
governments do about this problem?
3. Some people think that the main benefit of greater international cooperation is the
protection of the environment. Others, however, believe that the main benefit is in
the world of business. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
4. Many countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major
sports competitions such as the Olympics or the football World Cup. It would be
better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sport from a young age.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. The most important element of a person's life is his or her work. Without a satisfying
career, life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. In many countries, governments spend large amounts of money supporting the arts.
Some people think this is a justified use of government money. Others, however,
believe it is better to spend public money on health and education.
7. More and more of the tasks we do at home and at work today are being done by
robots. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
8. Some people believe studying in a college or university is the best way to prepare for
a successful career. Other people prefer to get a job as soon as they leave school
and develop their career through work experience.
9. In many parts of the world today, children and teenagers are committing more
crimes. Why is this the case? How should these young criminals be punished?
10. It costs a lot of money for a country to host an international sports event, such as
the Olympic Games or the football World Cup. Some people think that this is
wasted money, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both these views and give
your own opinion.
11. The tendency for human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of
fashions in clothes and other consumer goods.
12. In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone than in the past. Do
you think this is a positive or a negative development?
13. Differences between countries are becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, all
over the world we see the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV
channels.
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14. Some people think that the best way to be successful in life is to get a university
education. Others disagree and say that nowadays this is no longer true. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
15. Society would benefit from a complete ban on all forms of advertising because it
serves no useful purpose and can often be damaging. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
16. It has become easier and more affordable for people to visit other countries. Do you
think that this is a positive or a negative development?
17. The only purpose of advertising is to encourage people to buy more than they need.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18. All large companies should provide sports and social facilities for the local
community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
19. Some children these days spend most of their free time taking part in sport in a very
serious way. These children do not take part in sport only for fun. Is this a positive or
negative development?
20. Research indicates that nowadays some consumers are much less influenced by
advertising than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think
this is a positive or negative development?
21. Many animals are in danger of extinction. Some people say that only animals that
are useful to humans should be protected. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this opinion?
22. The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest more resources in its
young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
23. Employers should give their staff at least four weeks’ holiday a year, as longer
holidays make employees better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
24. Too much emphasis is given to education for the young. More government money
needs to be spent on free-time activities for young people. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with these opinions?
25. Some people believe that secondary school children should study international
news as one of their school subjects. Others think that this would be a waste of
valuable school time. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
26. It’s a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why
people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
27. Many people are travelling to other countries more than ever before. Why is this the
case? Is it a positive or negative development?
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28. The news has no connection with most people's lives and it is therefore a waste of
time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programmes. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
29. Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has been scientifically
proven to be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
30. The best way to improve the family life of children is to make mothers and fathers
take a course on parenting and child development each year. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with this statement?
31. In the future, it may become difficult for humans to live on Earth. Some people think
more money should be spent on researching how humans could live on other
planets, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
32. Some people think that the main purpose of advertising is to mislead consumers.
Others believe it provides useful information. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
33. Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or town
halls rather than on relocating existing ones. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
34. Intelligence is the most important quality for a leader. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
35. Many young people in the workforce today change their jobs or careers every few
years. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this
outweigh the disadvantages?
36. In some countries, more and more fathers are staying at home to look after their
children while the mother works full-time. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development?
37. Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of one international
organisation rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?
38. It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a
fridge. Would the disadvantages to society of such a development outweigh the
advantages?
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