Samples Question for IELTS Writing Task 2: Education

Education

1. The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
   
2. Some people believe that only pupils of similar interests should be given admissions in schools.Others are of the opinions that schools should be open to all children with varied interests. How far you agree or disagree with the above views. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
   
3. As most postgraduate research is funded by industry then students grants should also come from the same source. How far you agree with this. Give your views in not less than 250 words.

Samples Question for IELTS Writing Task 2: Technology

Technology

1. 'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
   
2. If you were given to change, what all changes you would implement in this 21st century to make our world a better living place? Discuss few changes in not less than 250 words.
   
3. The modern technology is all making things easily available. Internet has provided us the easy downloadable versions of most books we need. Can internet world replace the world of books and words ? Give your own views in not less than 250 words.

Samples Question for IELTS Writing Task 2: Crime

Crime

1. Capital punishment is a brutal decision and should be abolished. Give your views in not less than 250 words if you agree or disagree with it.
2. Most criminals are set free once they finish their jail terms. Is the re introduction of criminals in societies is justified? Place your views in no less than 250 words.
3. Children are the impressions of their parent’s behavior. If a child behaves badly his parents should be considered responsible and should be punished. How far you agree with this.
4. Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IELTS Writing Task 1 – Sample 2

The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Samples Question for IELTS Writing Task 2: Health

Health

1. Smoking is a bad habit and should be abandoned completely world wide. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
2. Should the same laws which prohibit the sale and consumption of heroin be applied to tobacco?
3. Some businesses prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.

Samples question for IELTS Writing Task 2: Social

Social

1. Some authors believe that urbanization is a ‘Modern Disease’. In not less than 250 words explain if you agree with this view and give your own opinion.
   
2. Deciding the size of one’s own family is a personal preference In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning?
   
3. Popular events like the football world cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
   
4. Advertising is all around us, it is an unavoidable part of everyone?s life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

IELTS writing – essay sample 1

In the course of urban development, we often find ourselves confronted with the old building problem. Some people think we should pull down the old houses and buildings in the way. However, others argue that is very rash decision to tear them down without full consideration that we have to preserve our old historic buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Sample answer:
Rapidly urban development often faces with a demolition of cultural endowments such as a historic architecture, unique streetscapes and traditional sites. Developers pressure to replace them because a development of new urban facilities is more important. However, it is wiser if municipalities preserve their historic assets.

IELTS Writing Task 2 – Making a guideline: Tips #1

There are 5 steps to make a guideline for writing an essay. Eventhough it spends a little time, you will get a good essay because you can address or answer the main issue and you will have main topics for each body paragraph that you will write. Because of that, it is better for you to practice these steps in your weekly practice test.

1. Find or underline keywords in the question.
   
2. Paraphrase the keywords as many as you can or remember.
   
3. Find the topic based on the question.  It should be a short sentence.
   
4. Make a question sentence.
   
5. Answer the question. The answer will be your body of the essay.  In IELTS, it’s better for you to make 2 or 3 answer sentences and it mean that you will make 2 or 3 body paragraphs.

Example:

IELTS writing – graph tips 2

They are some common patterns that can be used to describe a line graph. It's better for you to remember how to use the patterns in these samples.
Tips #4:

Imports of the vegetables rose steadily until the end of June, then leveled off.
Exports of the vegetables fell dramatically throughout the first half of the year. They recovered in July, but started to fall again towards the end of the year.

IELTS writing – graph tips 1

They are some common patterns that can be used to describe a line graph. It's better for you to remember how to use the patterns in these samples.
Tips #1:

Exports of the garments fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards.
Imports of the garments fluctuated, especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was  upwards.