Recent academic IELTS writing task 2 questions | September 2002 to January 2021

Academic IELTS Essay Questions (Sept 2020- January 2021)

 

1. When designing a building, the most important thing for architects to consider is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

2. Some people believe that charitiesshould help people in need no matter where those people are in the world. Others feel that these organisations should only serve the people living in the country where they are based. Discuss both sides and give your own view.

 

3. Some people believe that good teamworkis what makes companies successful. Others feel that it is more important to have a good leader. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

4. Some people think watching TV and films makes children more creative. Others think that it can actually lower their creativity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

5. Some people believe that visual images (such as photos and videos) provide enough evidence that a crime was committed. Others think that they are not enough on their own and other evidence is needed. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

6. Although there is a lot of software available today that can translate from one language to another, it is still necessary for people to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

 

7. There are many female students who finish degrees in science and technology courses at university, but few move into the workplace after they graduate. Why is this? What measures can be taken to encourage them into work?

 

8. Some people think that watching imported films or TV programmesis good way to broaden a country’s culture. Others feel that it is better to let a country make its own films. Discuss both sides and give your own view.

 

 

 

9. In many countries, governments spend a lot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals.However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

 

10. Some people think that dangerous extreme sportssuch as rock climbing and sky-diving should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

 

11. Some people believe that companies should manufacture products that last for a long time.Others feel that the emphasis should be placed on producing goods that are cheap. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

 

12. Some people believe that countries should produce the food to feed their population themselvesand import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

13. Somecities create extra housing by building tall buildings. Other cities do this by building on wide areas of land. Which do you think is the best solution to the problem of housing?

 

14. In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

15. In the modern world,it is possible to shop, work, and communicate online without any face-to-face contact with other people. Is this a positive or negative development?

 

16. Many people continue to use cars and motorcycleseven though they know that they are bad for the environment. Why is this? What can be done to reduce the use of these vehicles?

 

17. In recent years,television has contributed most to changing people’s quality of life . To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

18. In many cities the construction of new houses and office buildings is not controlled. This leads to people building in whatever style they want without thinking about design. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

 

19. Young people are often influenced by their peers. Do the advantages of peer pressure outweigh the disadvantages?

 

20. Many developing countries place a lot of importance on tourism. Why is this? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?

 

21. Some people believe that if an individual behaves in an anti-social manner, such as committing a crime, then society is to blame. What are the causes of anti-social behaviour? Who do you think is responsible?

 

22. Some people think that it is a waste of time for school students to study nature. To What extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

 

23. In the future, there will be a higher proportion of older people than younger people in many countries. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?