IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion (Agree / Disagree)

Some people think that all university students should be required to study subjects outside their main field, such as history or philosophy.

Individuals can do little to reduce pollution, and only governments and large companies can make a real difference.

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

Employers should be required to offer older workers the same training opportunities they offer younger ones.

Governments should tax foods that are high in sugar and fat in order to improve public health.

Museums and historical sites should be free for everyone to enter.

Offenders should be required to do unpaid work in their communities rather than serve short prison sentences.

News organisations should be legally responsible for the accuracy of everything they publish online.

Children benefit more from spending time with their grandparents than from organised after-school activities.

Professional athletes are paid far more than their contribution to society deserves.

Although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

Some people think that war is sometimes unavoidable to achieve peace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people consider shopping malls as great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People in the past, however, visited shopping malls only when necessary, and people think this change has a bad impact on society. Do you agree or disagree?

Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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?

In many countries, coffee chains are expanding rapidly. Some people think that having more chain restaurants around is better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Remote work has become increasingly common in recent years. Some argue this is bad tendency. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

News media is more influential nowadays. Some people think it is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a natural process that animal species such as dinosaurs become extinct. There is no reason for people to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

It is important to give children the chance to act independently and make their own decisions from early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement

Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had huge negative impacts on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that parents should be punished if their children commit crimes because they are responsible for their children's actions To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Many people use distance learning programmes to study at home, but others think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Some believe that tackling environmental issues should be managed by a global organization instead of being handled individually by national governments. Agree disagree questions Do you agree or disagree with this belief?

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

Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in wichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that it is better to work for a large company than a small one. Do you agree or disagree?

Some argue that teachers should focus on academics more than motivating students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people today argue that media has become increasingly nostalgic and unoriginal. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that certain old buildings are more worth preserving than other ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that cooking food at home is a waste of time. They think that fast food restaurant have made our life easier and less stressful. To what extent do you agree.

some people tink that it is more imporant to spend money on roads and motoways than on public transport systems such as railway and trams. to what extent do you agree or disagree

Some people say that more money should be invested in science than in other subjects.

3. School subjects like art and music are as important as science and math. What is your opinion?

Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the growth of traffic problems and air pollution should price of petrol should be increased. Do you agree or disagree?

Team activities can teach more skills to individual more than other activities ideally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extend do you agree?

Some people believe that the government Should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. What is your opinion?

The shopping habits of people depend more on their age group than on any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Some people think that success is the best measure for intelligence, while others think that intellegence can be measured in other way. What’s your opinion?

International organizations such as the United Nations are no longer effective in solving global political conflicts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that schools are no longer necessary because students can study well at home through the internet. To what extend do you agree or disagree

Large companies use sporting events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people believe that governments should pay the full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with thí statement?

It would be quicker if there was the same punishment for the same crimes, but some people think this is not a good policy because circumstances should be considered.

Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire form work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Some people think that students should study only subjects that will be useful in the future, while others believe they should study a wide range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Public celebrations (such as national days, festivals, etc) are held in most countries. They are often quite expensive, and some people say that the government should spend money on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?

Advertising strongly influences our lifestyle and choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Do you agree or disagree that intelligence is the most important quality for a leader?

full time university spend most of their time behind academic subjects. Some people say that they should engage in other activities also. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Cultural tourism, where people travel in order to visit museums, monuments and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation’s cultural heritage but can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that children’s unhealthy lifestyle is the responsibility of parents and schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people agree that schools are no longer necessary because students can study well at home through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In some cities and town all over the world, the high volume of traffic is a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?

Scientist found that most crimes are committed by people who lack education. Some people think that the best way to reduce the crime rate is to provide prisoners with education because it will help them find a job when they leave prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that schools should remove traditional subjects like history and geography and replace them with more practical courses, such as financial literacy and coding. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Inventors are not as important to society as doctors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language when they are very young. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

Some people think success is mainly determined by hard work, while others believe luck plays a bigger role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Nowadays, road safety is a major concern in many countries. Some people believe increasing the minimum legal age for driving cars and riding motorbikes is the best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents. While l agree that this measure could have some positive effects, l believe that other factors play a more important role in improving road safety.

Some studies suggest criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, the best way to reduce crime levels is to educate people in prisons so that they can get a job after they are released from prison. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?

Governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to regional areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes and nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because eating meat can cause serious health problems. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that it is best to live in a vertical city (mean that people work and live in high buildings) while others think a horizontal city is better. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

International tourism has brought both benefits and problems to many destinations. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The media pay too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People living in the 21st century generally have a better quality of life than people who lived in the previous century. To what extent you agree or disagree.

In the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people believe that after a child enters school, their teachers will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, more people are choosing to work from home. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In order to improve a contry's education system youg students should be allowed to openly criticize their teachers during class time. What is your opinion? What are some other ways education system could be improved?

Full time university students spend most of their time behind academic subjects. Some people say that they should engage in other activities also. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Fast food is becoming one part of life. Everywhere this has had effect on our lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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?

Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages

Some people believe that the only way to solve the problem of illegal drug use is to make all drugs legal. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

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

Online learning can never fully replace classroom learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that there are now too many cars on the roads, and that they are spoiling our towns and cities. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that to benefit the development of a child, the mother and father should take parenting classes. To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement?

Government should protect culture. Therefore, some people believe that new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

In many countries, a small number of people have extremley high annual incomes. These people should be required to pay a much higher rate of income tax. To what extend do yo agree or disagree with this opinion?

In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?