TechnologyAgree or disagree
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Compare convenience and access with distraction, dependence, and complexity.
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TechnologyAgree or disagree
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Compare convenience and access with distraction, dependence, and complexity.
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SocietyProblems and solutions
In many countries, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening. What problems does this cause and what solutions can you suggest?
Planning nudge: Choose two concrete consequences, then match each one with a realistic policy response.
SocietyDiscuss both views
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe there are better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Separate deterrence and public safety from rehabilitation and prevention.
Culture & mediaAgree or disagree
Many people believe that social media has a negative effect on individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Decide whether the strongest effects fall on individuals, communities, or both.
EducationDiscuss both views
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Compare daily modelling at home with structured social learning at school.
EducationAdvantages and disadvantages
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Planning nudge: Balance maturity and experience against cost, delay, and loss of study momentum.
EnvironmentAgree or disagree
Environmental pollution is the biggest problem facing humanity today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Define what 'biggest' means before comparing pollution with another global threat.
EducationAgree or disagree
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Distinguish the value of service from the consequences of making it compulsory.
CitiesDo benefits outweigh drawbacks?
In many cities, the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime. Does the benefit outweigh the drawback?
Planning nudge: Weigh measurable crime prevention against privacy, misuse, and public trust.
EducationDiscuss both views
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Contrast labour-market needs with autonomy, motivation, and long-term social value.
SocietyDiscuss both views
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Use clear measures: income and jobs on one side; health, education, or wellbeing on the other.
HealthDiscuss both views
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Balance pension and healthcare pressure against experience, care, and economic contribution.
EducationDiscuss both views
Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in groups, while others believe it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Compare feedback and shared knowledge with concentration and individual pacing.
Culture & mediaPositive or negative
Many people today prefer to read news online rather than in newspapers. Is this a positive or negative development?
Planning nudge: Judge the trend overall after considering access, speed, quality, and misinformation.
EnvironmentAgree or disagree
The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Test whether higher prices change behaviour and whether the policy is fair or sufficient.
HealthAgree or disagree
In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. Therefore, governments should impose a higher tax on this type of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Compare price incentives with education, food access, and personal responsibility.
TechnologyAgree or disagree
The rise of artificial intelligence will cause more harm than good to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Choose specific effects on work, safety, education, or inequality instead of discussing AI generally.
Culture & mediaTwo-part question
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not by local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract more local visitors?
Planning nudge: Explain the visitor gap first, then propose measures that address those exact causes.
CitiesTwo-part question
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
Planning nudge: Connect cultural and financial motives to a clear judgement about the wider trend.
TechnologyAgree or disagree
Space exploration is a waste of money and the funds should be redirected to more urgent needs on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Compare opportunity cost with scientific, economic, and long-term benefits.
TechnologyProblems and solutions
The widespread use of the internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main problems associated with the internet? What solutions can you suggest?
Planning nudge: Select two connected problems and give a responsible actor and mechanism for each solution.
WorkDo benefits outweigh drawbacks?
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meetings. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Planning nudge: Weigh speed and flexibility against relationship quality, nuance, and collaboration.
CitiesDiscuss both views
Some people think that governments should invest in public transportation to solve traffic problems. Others think there are better solutions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Compare capacity and accessibility with pricing, planning, remote work, or road-use policies.
SocietyAgree or disagree
In many countries, women now have full-time jobs. Therefore, it is logical that men and women share household tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning nudge: Discuss fairness and practicality without assuming every household has identical circumstances.
WorkDiscuss both views
Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they studied. Others believe they should be free to work in any country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planning nudge: Balance public investment and shortages against individual freedom and international mobility.
HealthProblems and solutions
Many young people today spend too much time watching television or playing video games. What are the effects of this? What can be done to encourage young people to spend their time more productively?
Planning nudge: Link each effect to a practical action by families, schools, industry, or government.
CitiesAdvantages and disadvantages
Many cities are now banning cars from their centres. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Planning nudge: Consider air quality and public space alongside access, deliveries, and displaced traffic.
WorkPositive or negative
Shopping online is replacing shopping in stores. Is this a positive or negative development?
Planning nudge: Judge the overall change using convenience, employment, local economies, and consumer choice.
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Agree or disagree
Discuss both views
Problems and solutions
Advantages and disadvantages
Positive or negative
Two-part question
Do benefits outweigh drawbacks?
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FAQ
IELTS Writing Task 2 topic questions
What are the most common IELTS Writing Task 2 topics?
Education, technology, the environment, health, work, cities, media and wider social issues appear repeatedly. The exact question changes, so prepare flexible examples and arguments rather than memorising one essay.
Are these real past IELTS questions?
No. These are original IELTS-style practice prompts designed around common themes and question formats. They are not leaked, recalled or official test questions.
How many Task 2 topics should I practise?
Practise enough to cover every major question type and several unfamiliar themes. Twenty focused essays with feedback and revision usually teach more than fifty essays written once and never reviewed.
How long should an IELTS Task 2 essay be?
IELTS requires at least 250 words. A controlled response around 270–300 words is often enough to develop a clear position while leaving time to check grammar and cohesion.
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