IELTS WRITING TASK 2
(AB)
1. Art
1. Some people think art should be taught in schools; others think it is a waste of time.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Government funding should only support public services, not the arts. Do you agree or
disagree?
3. Art is considered an essential part of a culture. What are the benefits of art for society?
4. Artists should have complete freedom to express their ideas. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
5. Should museums and art galleries be free of charge? Discuss both sides.
2. Science
1. Scientific research should be funded by governments rather than private companies. Do
you agree or disagree?
2. Some people believe that science will soon solve all the world’s problems. To what
extent do you agree?
3. Science subjects should be mandatory in school. Do you agree or disagree?
4. Should scientific experiments on animals be banned?
5. The role of science in our daily lives is increasing. Is this a positive or negative
development?
3. Technology
1. Technology is making people less social. Do you agree or disagree?
2. Some people fear that artificial intelligence will replace human jobs. To what extent do
you agree?
3. Has technology made communication better or worse?
4. Online learning has become popular due to technology. Is it as effective as classroom
learning?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in the workplace?
4. Education
1. All students should be required to wear uniforms. Do you agree or disagree?
2. The purpose of education is to prepare students for employment. Do you agree?
3. Should education be free at all levels?
4. Some people think academic subjects are more important than arts and music. Discuss
both views.
5. Online education is becoming more popular. Is this a positive or negative trend?
5. Communication
1. Face-to-face communication is better than communication via technology. Do you agree
or disagree?
2. Has social media improved communication among people?
3. Many people prefer texting to talking. Is this a good development?
4. Communication skills are essential for career success. Do you agree?
5. How has communication between generations changed in recent years?
6. Crime and Punishment
1. Some believe that the death penalty is necessary for serious crimes. Do you agree?
2. Young people who commit serious crimes should be punished like adults. To what extent
do you agree?
3. Rehabilitation is better than punishment for criminals. Discuss.
4. What are the causes of increasing crime rates in urban areas?
5. How can crime be reduced in modern society?
7. Family and Children
1. Children should be raised by both parents. Do you agree?
2. Modern lifestyles are affecting family relationships. Is this a positive or negative
development?
3. Should children have homework every day?
4. Some people think parents should teach children to be good citizens. Others say school
should do this. Discuss.
5. The role of grandparents in child-rearing is becoming more important. Do you agree?
8. Food and Diet
1. Fast food is damaging people’s health. Should governments regulate it more strictly?
2. Should people be responsible for their own diet and health?
3. Vegetarianism is better for health and the environment. Do you agree?
4. How has globalization affected food choices in your country?
5. Should schools ban junk food?
9. Health
1. Prevention is better than cure. Governments should spend more on preventing illness.
Do you agree?
2. Physical fitness should be a part of the school curriculum. Discuss.
3. Should healthcare be free for everyone?
4. Mental health is as important as physical health. Do you agree?
5. How can governments encourage healthier lifestyles?
10. Transportation
1. Public transportation should be free to reduce traffic. Do you agree?
2. The use of private cars should be restricted in city centers. Discuss.
3. Should governments invest more in railways than in roads?
4. Cycling is a healthier and more environmentally friendly form of transport. Should cities
support it more?
5. How can traffic congestion be reduced in large cities?
11. Work
1. Some people work long hours and have little time for leisure. Is this a good or bad
development?
2. Job satisfaction is more important than salary. Do you agree?
3. Should people be allowed to work from home permanently?
4. The job market is changing due to technology. What are the advantages and
disadvantages?
5. Should retirement age be increased?
12. Language
1. Learning a foreign language is important. Should it be mandatory in schools?
2. Some believe that only the local language should be used in schools. Do you agree?
3. The spread of English threatens local languages. Discuss.
4. Should immigrants be required to learn the language of their new country?
5. Technology is changing how we learn languages. Is this positive?
13. Sports and Exercise
1. Should governments spend more on sports facilities?
2. International sports events promote peace and unity. Do you agree?
3. Is watching sports as beneficial as playing them?
4. Physical education is essential in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
5. Some people think only professional athletes should play competitive sports. Do you
agree?
14. Media and Advertisement
1. Should advertisements aimed at children be banned?
2. The media influences public opinion too much. Do you agree?
3. Is censorship of media necessary in some cases?
4. How does advertising affect consumer behavior?
5. Social media platforms should regulate fake news. Do you agree?
15. Space Exploration
1. Should governments spend money on space research?
2. Space exploration is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree?
3. Private companies are entering the space industry. Is this a good development?
4. Can space research help solve problems on Earth?
5. Is life on other planets a realistic possibility?
16. Tourism and Travel
1. Tourism can destroy local cultures. Do you agree?
2. Should governments limit the number of tourists?
3. Is eco-tourism the future of travel?
4. What are the advantages of international travel for individuals and countries?
5. Mass tourism has both benefits and drawbacks. Discuss.