IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions - July 2026

Opinion (agree/disagree) questions

• Advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write your answer and get it scored →
• Space exploration costs billions of dollars that could be spent solving problems on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write your answer and get it scored →
• Some people believe students should only study subjects that will help them get a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write your answer and get it scored →
• Healthcare should be free for all citizens and funded by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write your answer and get it scored →

Discussion (discuss both views) questions

• Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, while others think students should pay for their own studies. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Write your answer and get it scored →
• Some governments spend a lot of public money on the arts, while others believe this money should go to healthcare and education instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Write your answer and get it scored →
• Some people believe the best way to reduce crime is longer prison sentences, while others think there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Write your answer and get it scored →
• Some people think governments should invest more in public transport, while others believe building more roads is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Write your answer and get it scored →

Causes / problems / solutions questions

• In many countries, more and more young people are leaving rural areas to live in cities. What are the causes of this trend, and what problems does it create?Write your answer and get it scored →
• International tourism has grown enormously in recent decades. What problems does this cause, and what solutions can you suggest?Write your answer and get it scored →
• In some countries, the consumption of fast food is increasing. What are the causes of this, and what effects does it have on individuals and society?Write your answer and get it scored →
• Globalisation is causing many local cultures and traditions to disappear. What are the causes of this, and what can be done to protect local culture?Write your answer and get it scored →

Advantages / disadvantages questions

• More and more people are working from home rather than in offices. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?Write your answer and get it scored →
• In many countries, people are living and working longer. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend for individuals and for society?Write your answer and get it scored →
• Many countries are banning single-use plastics. Do the advantages of such bans outweigh the disadvantages?Write your answer and get it scored →
• Online learning is becoming a common alternative to classroom education. Do the advantages of studying online outweigh the disadvantages?Write your answer and get it scored →