2024 IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay) Questions With Answers

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1. Recent Essay Questions
  2024-12-07: EssayNo. 1
Long-distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: environmental protection
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-12-07
  2024-11-30: EssayNo. 2
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?
Keywords: celebrities; media
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-11-30
  2024-11-23: EssayNo. 3
Some people think that the best way to succeed is to get a university education, while others disagree and say that it is no longer true nowadays. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Keywords: education aim; ways to success
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-11-23
2023-12-16
2022-01-08
  2024-11-16: EssayNo. 4
In the modern world, it is possible to communicate with people via the Internet without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development?
Keywords: Internet
Type: Opinion
Tested on:
2024-11-16
2019-12-05
  2024-11-02: EssayNo. 5
The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than the knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: parents; family
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-11-02
  2024-08-24: EssayNo. 6
Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest taxpayers’ money in healthcare, while others believe that money should be used in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Keywords: government; health
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-08-24
  2024-08-17: EssayNo. 7
Large companies should pay CEOs and executives higher salaries than other workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: salary; company
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-08-17
2023-02-11
  2024-08-10: EssayNo. 8
In some countries worldwide, men and women have children at a later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
Keywords: social problem; family
Type: Direct Question
Tested on:
2024-08-10
2021-03-06
  2024-08-03: EssayNo. 9
Some students choose to travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Keywords: work; travel
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-08-03
  2024-07-20: EssayNo. 10
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication hurts young people's reading and writing skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: communication
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-07-20
2022-08-20
  2024-07-08: EssayNo. 11
Some people think that individuals are becoming more dependent on each other in modern society, while others believe that individuals are becoming more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: social interaction; modern time
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-07-08
2021-07-24
  2024-06-22: EssayNo. 12
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct, e.g., Dinosaurs. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: animal
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-06-22
  2024-06-01: EssayNo. 13
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
Keywords: health
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
Tested on:
2024-06-01
  2024-05-25: EssayNo. 14
Some people think the government should not spend on international aid because there are disadvantaged people in their countries, such as the unemployed and homeless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: international aid; globalization
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-05-25
2020-07-24
  2024-05-18: EssayNo. 15
Mobile phones and the internet could have many benefits for older adults. However, this age group uses technology the least. What are the benefits for older adults of using mobile phones and the internet? How can we encourage them to use this new technology?
Keywords: mobile; Internet
Type: Direct Question
Tested on:
2024-05-18
  2024-05-11: EssayNo. 16
The international community should take action immediately to ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, such as gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: energy
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-05-11
2019-10-20
  2024-04-27: EssayNo. 17
Since most information about culture and history can be found online, museums and art galleries are no longer needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: online information; museum
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2024-04-27
2020-01-14
2019-11-16
  2024-04-20: EssayNo. 18
Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: crime; technology
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-04-20
  2024-04-13: EssayNo. 19
Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: crime
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-04-13
  2024-04-06: EssayNo. 20
Some people think that advertising may have positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because advertising makes individuals less satisfied with what they are and have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: ad; economy
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-04-06
2021-05-29
  2024-03-23: EssayNo. 21
Many young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating high school. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done to teach them this important skill?
Keywords: money; youth care
Type: Direct Question
Tested on:
2024-03-23
2021-01-16
  2024-03-16: EssayNo. 22
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects at universities in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
Keywords: study
Type: Opinion
Tested on:
2024-03-16
2020-03-09
  2024-03-09: EssayNo. 23
Some people think that the success of life is based on hard work and determination. Others, however, believe that there are more important factors, such as having money or a good appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: success
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-03-09
  2024-03-02: EssayNo. 24
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis, and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Keywords: public transport; environment
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
Tested on:
2024-03-02
  2024-02-24: EssayNo. 25
Some people believe that anyone can create art, such as painting, poetry, music, etc. Others think that a person should have special abilities to create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Keywords: art
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-02-24
  2024-02-03: EssayNo. 26
Some people say that what children watch on television influences their behavior, while others say the amount of time children spend watching television influences their behavior. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Keywords: child; TV
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2024-02-03
  2024-01-27: EssayNo. 27
Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues, while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Is it a good thing to spend leisure time with a colleague?
Keywords: leisure; co-worker
Type: Opinion
Tested on:
2024-01-27
  2024-01-13: EssayNo. 28
American film actor John Wayne said: "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life." How is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than the present? What’s your opinion?
Keywords: future
Type: Opinion
Tested on:
2024-01-13
2020-09-20
  2023-12-30: EssayNo. 29
Ambition is a positive quality for people to have in society today. How important is it for people who want to succeed in life?
Keywords: ways to success
Type: Solution
Tested on:
2023-12-30
  2023-12-09: EssayNo. 30
The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say that young people can also be a leader. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: young people; leadership
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2023-12-09
  2023-12-02: EssayNo. 31
It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV, and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages of such a development outweigh the advantages?
Keywords: automobile
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
Tested on:
2023-12-02
2022-05-21
  2023-11-25: EssayNo. 32
Many people feel that most of the urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: international relation
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2023-11-25
  2023-11-18: EssayNo. 33
Some people think that all lawbreakers should be taken into prison. In contrast, others believe there are better alternatives (for example, doing work or learning skills in the community). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Keywords: law
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2023-11-18
2019-11-08
  2023-11-04: EssayNo. 34
In many countries, people now wear Western-style dresses such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Keywords: clothing
Type: Cause
Tested on:
2023-11-04
2020-12-26
  2023-10-28: EssayNo. 35
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information; therefore, there is no need for printed books, magazines, and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: technological change
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2023-10-28
2022-04-16
2019-10-11
  2023-10-21: EssayNo. 36
Scientific research should be funded by governments rather than commercial organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: science; government spend
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2023-10-21
2020-01-16
  2023-10-07: EssayNo. 37
Some people think mobile (cell) phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Keywords: mobile
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2023-10-07
  2023-09-23: EssayNo. 38
Some think dangerous extreme sports such as skydiving and rock climbing should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: dangerous sport
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2023-09-23
  2023-09-09: EssayNo. 39
It has been suggested that all young adults should be required to undertake unpaid work helping people in the community. Would the drawbacks of such a requirement be greater than the benefits to the community and the individual young adults?
Keywords: volunteer; community
Type: Opinion
Tested on:
2023-09-09
  2023-09-02: EssayNo. 40
Some people believe the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be beneficial to society. Others say the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: education aim; social responsibility
Type: Discussion
Tested on:
2023-09-02
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