Latest IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions (2022)
April 8 2022
When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks and sports facilities rather than shopping centres for people to spend their time in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that in many countries, the investment of public money in the arts can be justified. Others think that the government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
April 13 2022
Nowadays many children have trouble paying attention in class or concentrating on their school work. Why is this happening? How can this problem be solved?
Crime rates are likely to decline due to the advancements in technology, which will help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way. Do you agree or disagree?
April 20 2022
Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
April 27 2022
Some feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many people feel that media coverage has become increasingly biased today. Why is this?
What can be done to fix this problem?
May 4 2022
The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school.
Agree or disagree?
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
May 11 2022
Nowadays, most scientific research is funded and conducted by private companies, rather than the government. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh its disadvantages?
Many major cities today are becoming bigger and more crowded. Why is this happening? What measures can be taken to solve this problem?
May 18 2022
Many parents are unhappy with their children playing violent video games and watching violence in movies. How harmful is this to children? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
May 25 2022
Some people say that spending the national budget on space exploration is a waste of resources. They insist that those funds should be spent on people living on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries the number of people aged 15 and younger is increasing. What are the present effects of this trend? How will it affect the world in the future?
May 31 2022
Nowadays, people in most countries decide to have children later in life. Why do they do so? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
June 08 2022
Some people argue that companies and private individuals, rather than governments, should pay to clean up the pollution that they produce. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Why do people spend more hours at the workplace? Why does this happen?Is it a positive or negative development?
June 15 2022
Some people believe that advertisements aimed at children have a poor influence on them and can affect their relationship with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Full time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should be involved in other activities as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
June 22 2022
Many people in cities today live in high-rise apartment blocks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of living?
Some people say that university education is the best way to achieve success in life, while others believe it is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
June 29 2022
Many young people say that mobile phones are the most important object that they own. Does the popularity of mobile phones among young people have more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people think that studying literature from the past is a waste of time for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
July 6 2022
Today’s young generation is facing many problems in school and at home. What are the problems? What can parents do to help their teenage children?
Competitiveness is considered a good quality in most societies nowadays. How does it affect individuals? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
July 13 2022
Governments in many countries are replacing old buildings such as art galleries and town halls with new ones. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nation’s art, as opposed to artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
July 20 2022
Some people think that to be successful in sport, physical strength is the most important factor. Others, however, think that it is more important to be mentally strong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days the fashion in clothing is constantly changing. Does it affect people and the environment in a positive or negative way? Justify your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
July 27 2022
Nowadays a lot of importance is given to the dress and appearance of celebrities, however, some people feel it is completely unnecessary. What is your opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. They believe this would benefit teenagers and the society. What is your opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
August 3 2022
Some people think that school children need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance or bank account management along with the academic subjects at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People should follow the local customs and traditions, when they come to live in a new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
August 10 2022
In an era of globalisation, some people think that studying abroad is the best way to attain a well-paid job while others believe other options are better.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Young people who commit crimes should be treated the same as adults by the authorities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
August 17 2022
Some people think that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for a country, while others disagree. Do the advantages of hosting a major sporting event outweigh its disadvantages?
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?