IELTS Writing Task 2: Technology topics

Many everyday tasks are now handled by machines rather than people, and some believe this makes human skills less valuable.

Some people think that children should be taught to write computer programs from primary school. Others believe that time would be better spent on reading and writing.

In many countries people now do most of their shopping online rather than in physical shops.

Personal data is collected by companies on a scale most people do not understand.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used to make decisions about hiring and lending.

Many people find it hard to spend even a short time away from their phones.

Although modern technology has made international communication very easy, many businesspeople still travel long distances for business meetings. Do the advantages of face-to-face meetings outweigh the disadvantages?

It is inevitable that tradition cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. Agree or disagree?

Friendships that take place online are not as meaningful as those where people meet each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, computers are used in almost every field. However, some parents do not allow their children to use computers. Why is this? How can we change it?

Nowadays it is possible to use computers and mobile phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translator and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

New technologies have changed she way children spend their free time. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of this trend.

People rely heavily on smartphones. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Shopping online has various advantages for consumers but it may also have several disadvantages including the loss of individual privacy. Do the advantages of online shopping for consumers outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays many people use social media to stay in contact with friends and meet new contacts online. Is this a positive or negative development?

Some videos and images online are created by AI. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative trend?

Some people believe that AI will replace many jobs in the future while others think it will create more job opportunities Discuss both views and give your opinion

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?

Some people think that robots are very important to human future develoment, while others think that they are dangerous and have negative impact on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some images and videos online are created by AI. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Some people think that technology makes people less social, while others believe it helps people communicate better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The use of robots and automation is increasing rapidly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?

Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication have a negative impact on young people’s writing and reading skills. Do you agree or disagree?

The internet has done more harm than good to human relationships. Do you agree or disagree?