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Writing Task 2 (Essay)

- IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay) Samples (Explanatory videos & Written posts)


  1. Nowadays, traffic jams are common across all the cities in the world. Why is it so? What can be some possible solutions?

    https://youtu.be/F5aK1AAIT_U

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2020/12/IELTS-writing-task-2-sample-essay-traffic-jams.html


  2. Some people believe that students should be taught international news as a subject at school. Others feel that this would be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

    https://youtu.be/9PynSaBJelc

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2021/08/ielts-sample-essay-discuss-both-view-give-opinion-international-news-school.html


  3. Every year, several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

    https://youtu.be/nkx5cOXOsg8

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2021/09/sample-essays-agreedisagree-language.html


  4. Some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

    https://youtu.be/XqxHuXzW_Gs

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2021/12/sample-essays-agreedisagree-environment.html


  5. Some feel that the effects of advertising are positive for individuals and businesses, while others think they are negative. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

    https://youtu.be/kPpwoXwJj0M

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2021/12/ielts-sample-essay-discuss-both-view-give-opinion-advertising-impact.html


  6. Some people think that the government should increase tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to start eating healthy. Do you agree or disagree?

    https://youtu.be/Vwc93U-8mlY

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2021/12/sample-essay-2-agreedisagree-tax-unhealthy-food.html


  7. Some people from poor and rural backgrounds find it difficult to get a university education. Universities should make it easier for such groups to enrol. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

    https://youtu.be/e3u09voBO5c

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/01/ielts-%20sample-essay-agreedisagree-university-poor-rural-students-education-social-inequality.html


  8. Some think that climate change reforms will negatively affect business. Others feel they are an opportunity for businesses. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

    https://youtu.be/Wwo_oeTDYCI

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/07/ielts-sample-essay-impact-of-climate-change-reforms-businesses.html


  9. Some people think that music plays an important role in society. Others think it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

    https://youtu.be/QspVvTjDaLY

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/07/ielts-sample-essay-music-entertainment-society-writingtask2.html


  10. Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, others think that zoos are useful to protect rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

    https://youtu.be/ZZYptep42Go

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/03/ielts-sample-essay-zoos-cruel-or-useful.html


  11. Plastic bags, plastic bottles, and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damage does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

    https://youtu.be/sWCzX0e4jL4

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/04/ielts-sample-essay-plastic-impactdamage.html


  12. Weddings are getting bigger and more expensive. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

    https://youtu.be/nU7GvrFufCc

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/05/ielts-sample-essay-grand-weddings.html

  13. In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

    https://youtu.be/18FZXTklbxk

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/06/ielts-sample-essay-history-of-house.html


  14. Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

    https://youtu.be/Mrp9jgtfhzc

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/06/ielts-sample-essay-try-new-things-or-do-familiar.html


  15. Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

    https://youtu.be/uqrj79AY9_4

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/07/ielts-sample-essay-live-near-birthplace.html


  16. Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion? What other time in history would be interesting to live in?

    https://youtu.be/2AhReoegICI

    https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/08/ielts-sample-essay-best-time-in-history-double-question.html

  17. Some people say that advertisements are extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people say that advertisements are so common that we no longer pay attention to them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Sample Essay: https://www.guide2ielts.com/2023/08/ielts-sample-essay-advertisements.html

  18. In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Vocabulary & Ideas for this question: https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/12/advertising-emphasis-products-new-essay-planning-vocabulary-ielts-ideas.html

  19. Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties, and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Vocabulary & ideas for this question: https://www.guide2ielts.com/2022/12/spending-parties-necessary-waste-money-ielts-essay-planning-vocabulary-ideas.html


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