Frequently appeared essay types for Academic IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay).

Frequently appeared essay types for Academic IELTS Writing Task 2.

Opinion Essays (Agree/Disagree):

1. Obesity is a disease that is affecting approximately one-third of the population and healthcare system is having a lot of strain to deal with this problem. Introducing more physical education in schools is one way to tackle the issue. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. At an average rate traditional subjects like history, arts etc. are being given more hours in schools nowadays. There is an opinion developing that schools should rather spend more time in teaching skills which could help students in finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Nowadays parenting training courses are being advertised everywhere. Is it necessary for parents to attend parenting training course for bringing up their children? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people say International sports events help in world peace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Young people spend their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects on young people and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. For getting a good job university education is very essential but some people argue that experience and skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
7. International donors give aid to the developing economies. There are two stances regarding aid. Some people argue that financial aid is important but other suggest that practical aids and technical assistance are more important? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8. Large companies should give high salaries to CEOs and executives of large companies earn much higher compared to other employees. Is this fair? To what extent do you agree.
10. Foreign tourists abroad should be charged more than local people to visit country’s cultural and historical attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11. Some experts say that living in richer countries and earning more to become wealthier does not make the citizens happier. To what extent do you agree?

Advantages and Disadvantages Essays:
1. The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
2. The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Today, more and more students are deciding to move to a different country for higher studies. Do you think that the benefits of this outweigh the problems?
4. Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development?
5. Consumer goods have become the most important part of people’s lives. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
6. Many people go abroad for higher studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
7. In some countries, a foreign language is taught at primary schools. Do the advantages of learning a new language outweigh the disadvantages?
8. The advantages provided by English as a ‘global language’ will continue to outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree with the statement?

Cause, Problem and Solution Essays:

1. Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
2. The gap between rich and poor is growing. What problems does this create? What can be done to tackle them?
3. More and more people prefer to read eBooks rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries?

Direct Questions:
1. 100 years ago people thought that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas of life. Nowadays, there is less certainty that it is so. In what areas do you think the most important progress has been made so far? In what areas are more things needed to be done?
2. In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g. literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects like physics and biology. Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
3. Some universities offer online courses for students. Do you think this is a positive or negative development for students?
4. Children in some parts of the world have less responsibility compared to children in the past. Some people think this as a positive change, however, others think of it as a negative change. What do you think?
5. Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
6. In some parts of the world, it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?

Discussion Essay Questions:

1. Some people think Governments should take measures regarding the healthy lifestyle of individuals. Others think it must be managed by individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Some people say it is OK to use animals for our benefit, others say it is not good to exploit them. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
3. Most countries allow eighteen-year-olds to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow it at this age, while others think that the age to start driving should be at least twenty-five. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
4. Some people think that the best way to reduce crimes is to apply longer prison sentences, other people think that there are better methods of doing so. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards happiness?