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IELTS Writing Task 2
Essay Topics Selected from Outside China
From May 2011 to April 2012
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements (1-100)?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
100>Computer games for children are supported by some families because
of their advantages while other parents are against them. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.
99>Nowadays people are forgetting national celebrations and enjoying
themselves on other days that are important to them personally.
98>Is playing computer games by youngsters a good or bad thing?
97>Men and women in full-time jobs have to share evenly household chores
and caring for children at home.
96>Some say that people should continue to work in the same jobs for a
lifetime; others say that they should change the job at least once in their
career.
95>In certain cultures old age is considered to be more important while
in others it is the opposite, children are thought to be more important.
94>Some people think that spending a lot on wedding parties, birthday
parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think
that these are necessary for individuals and the society.
93>Parents in jobs that require a lot of traveling have no time for
their family. How does this affect the family and the parents?
92>Some think that computer games are dangerous for children in every
way; while others think that computer games help children's development.
91>Many university students live with their families while others need
to live away from home because their universities are in different cities. What
are advantages and disadvantages in both situations?
90>Some people say that for a hobby to be enjoyable it should be
difficult to a degree.
89>Nowadays children have too much freedom.
88>Most people prefer shopping in supermarkets to small shops or local
markets. Is this a positive or negative development?
87>Nowadays in many countries the proportion of older people is higher
than that of younger people. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development?
86>Some people believe that children should be brought up in cities.
Others believe that countryside offers a better environment for children.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
85>Many experts hold the opinion that the increasing demand for oil and
gas means people should should look for new sources of energy for the future.
Others feel that the damage to the land would be a major disadvantage of such
search. What is your opinion?
84>Television has the biggest impact on our life because it is the most
popular way of getting information.
83>These days people pay more attention to artists (writers, painters
and so on) and give less importance to science and technology.
82>Why do criminal programs and films on TV have become so popular? What
are the reasons for it and the effect on the society?
81>Many people say that companies and private tour operators should pay
the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the government.
80>Some say young people should choose the career they want to follow on
their own. Others on the contrary say that the choice should be made by teachers
and parents. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
79>Some people say that younger children should follow their instincts
and be allowed to behave as freely as they want, while others disagree. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
78>In many countries prices of airplane tickets have dropped. Is it a
positive or negative development?
77>Our life has become more complex due modern technology. Some think
that we should do without modern technology and live a simpler life.
76>Due to the new technologies and the internet, radio is going to
disappear in a few years.
75>Some think that developing countries should invite large foreign
companies to open offices and factories in order to help their economy. However,
others feel that foreign companies should be shut out, and instead the
government should help the local companies to contribute to the economic
growth.
74>Employers now tend to prefer employees with good social skills in
addition to good qualifications. Social skills are getting more and more
important compared to qualifications.
73>Nowadays companies put more emphasis on social skills in the
recruitment process.
72>Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars even
though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or
negative development?
71>Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire
enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed on
experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
70>Why do you think that artists like writers, musicians and painters
still have value in our society?
69>Some people believe that students work better if the teacher is
strict; others think it is better for students if the teacher has a friendly
approach. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
68>Economic growth helps to improve the standard of living. However,
some researchers show that people in developing countries are happy with this
trend, while people in developed countries are not happy about it.
67>Nowadays both scientists and tourists can go to remote natural
environments such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages of this
development outweigh the disadvantages?
66>Today food is traveling thousands of kilometers from where it is
produced. Is this a positive or negative trend?
65>Public transport could be made free of charge. Are there more
advantages or disadvantages to this change
64>Richness is an important factor in helping people.
63>Some people think that advertising is good for economy; others say it
can cause people to desire something unnecessary or completely useless. What is
your opinion?
62>Nowadays people spend too much money on clothes, hairstyles and
beauty products. Some say it is a necessity while others think this is a waste
of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
61>Some people prefer planning for the future while others think we
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