Frequent IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions 2017

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions 2017

Opinion Essay 2017

1. Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. It is necessary for parents to attend parenting training course to bring their children up. Do you agree or disagree?
3. Some people say International sports events help in world peace. Do you agree or disagree?
4. 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?

Discussion Essay Questions 2017

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Most countries allow 18-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 25. 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.

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Questions 2017

1. 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?
2. Consumer goods have become the most important part of people’s lives. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
3. Many people go abroad for higher studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
4. In some countries, a foreign language is taught at primary schools. Do the advantages of learning a new language outweigh the disadvantages?
5. The advantages provided by English as a ‘global language’ will continue to outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree with the statement?

Direct Questions 2017

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 (e.g. physics). 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?

Cause / Problem / Solution Essays 2017

1. The gap between rich and poor is growing. What problems does this create? What can be done to tackle them?
2. 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?