IELTS Writing Task 2 Academic Topics 2021

Some people believe that university students should pay all the costs of studying because university education only benefits students themselves not society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people like eating unhealthy food even though they know it is bad for their health. Why is this? What can be done to improve people’s eating habits?

Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that these problems cannot be solved if individuals do not take action. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The key to solving environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their convenient lifestyle for the sake of future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that governments should be responsible for transporting children to school, while others believe that parents should get their children to school. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The most effective way to solve traffic and transport problems in cities is to encourage people from suburbs or the countryside to live in cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people use social media to keep in touch with other people and for news events. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for parents doing this? Is this a positive or negative development for the children?

Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that financial aid from international organizations is important for developing countries. Others believe that practical aid is more useful. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. Other people think that taking part in individual sports like tennis and swimming is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (Read a sample essay here.)

People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that if a country is already rich, further economic development will not result in its citizens being any happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Read a sample essay here.)

The world’s natural resources, such as oil, forests and fresh water, are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?

Wide use of driverless cars will be better for individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?

Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Today’s food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend?

Some people think that in this modern world people are getting more dependent on each other, while others think that people are becoming more independent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The main aim of an advertising campaign is to increase sales of a certain product, but people don’t really need it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to know about a country. Other people feel that traveling is unnecessary because you can know anything about a country on the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard? (Read a sample essay here.)

Some people believe that universities should focus on employment skills for the future. Others think that they should focus on academic study only. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (Read a sample essay here.)

The family has a great influence on children’s development, but the influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children’s life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Read a sample essay here.)

Some people say that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think that it has negative social effects because it makes people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (Read a sample essay here.)

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not by local people. Why is this? What can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

People should look after their health as a duty to the society where they live rather than for their own benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to make vehicle drivers take a test every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Read a sample essay here.)

In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Read a sample essay here.)

During holidays and weekends, young people spend less time on outdoor activities in natural environments, like hiking and mountain climbing. Why is that? What can be done to encourage them to go out?

Many people believe that the bicycle is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population?

More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get their news from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development? (Read a sample essay here.)

Health experts claim that walking is the best exercise. However, people are walking less on a daily basis. What has made it happen and how to deal with this?

Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it will encourage higher levels of violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree？