IELTS Writing Task 2 Types

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These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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Scientific developments in farming always bring major benefits.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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Many countries are experiencing serious problems with their environment, with pollution of their land, water and air.

What are these problems and how might they be reduced?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society.

Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles?

Should the arts be included in the school curriculum?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world.

What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.).

Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay

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The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars?

• Opinion Essay

• Pros & Cons

• Discussion Essay

• Problem/Solution

  Causes/Solutions

• Double-Question Essay