IELTS Writing Task 2

Test 1 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Many people believe that modern music can have a negative impact on the young.
Others believe the effect of modern music is positive.

Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words

Test 2 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or
gain work experience.

Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 3 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some people argue that the government should give every unemployed person a
mobile phone and should make sure they have access to the Internet.

They believe this is the best way of using public money to reduce the problem of
unemployment.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 4 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology.

How do you think it will change in the future?

Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 5 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

People who cause their own illnesses through unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets
should have to pay more for health care.

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

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 6 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance
for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any
child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 7 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Nowadays many people have access to computers and a large number of children
enjoy playing video games.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 8 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use
of computers, the internet and smart phones, more and more people are starting
to work from home.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 9 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Most people do not care enough about environmental issues.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Test 10 : You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

The most important consideration when choosing any career or job is having a
high income.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.