Essay topics for IELTS Task 2

1. Today, many people do not realise how important the natural world is.

Why is this?

How can people learn more about the importance of the natural world?

2. Human activity has had negative impact on plants and animals around the world.
Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe that actions can be
taken to bring about a change.
Discuss both and give your opinion. (2017)

3. Some people believe that the best way to solve global environmental problem is to
increase the fuel.
To what extend do you agree or disagree.(2017)

4. Some people believe that international car-free day is an effective way to reduce air
pollution. Others think there are more effective way to do this.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion. (2017)

5. Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less
energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live.

Why do you think many people have not taken individual action?

What could be done to encourage them to take action?(2018)

6.Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from the way that many
countries are developing and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided.

To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2018)

7.In many countries plastic bags are the main source of rubbish causing pollution in
oceans and on land; therefore they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?

8. Today much of the food people eat gets transported from farms that are thousands of
miles away. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy
if people only consumed food produced by local farmers.

Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?(2019)

9..In many countries people are living in a "throwaway society" where things are used for
a short time and thrown away.

What are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to?(2019)

Why is this?

Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?(2018)

10.These days many children spend a lot of their time playing computer games but little
time doing sports.
Why is this?

Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

11. Some people say that parents should places restrictions on the hours their children
spend watching TV and playing computer games, and encourage them to spend this time
reading books instead.

Do you agree or disagree?

12. Some people think parents should supervise their children's activities closely, while
others believe children should have more freedom.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

13.Teachers are not as important as they used to be because of the choice of other
alternatives for students, such as online teaching.

To what extent to do you agree of disagree?

14.Some people think that having a high number of young people graduating from
university is beneficial for a country. Others, however, believe sending a high number of
young people to university leads to high levels of graduate unemployment.

Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

15.Some people are happy to spend the whole of their life living in the same area.
However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their life time.

Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

16.People no longer use newspapers and television because The Internet plays the
same role as them.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17.In many countries, prison is the most common solution for crimes. However, many
think that better education is the most effective way to prevent people from committing
further crime.

To what extent do you agree or disagree.

18.Although more and more people read news on the internet, newspapers will remain
the most important source of news.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

19. Nowadays people are affected by social media and the Internet. Is it a good or a bad
trend, in your opinion? Explain it by giving your own examples.

20. Nowadays people use social media to keep in touch with others and be aware of
news. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

21. Some people think that giving homework to students is not a good idea. Others
believe that homework is good and helps students achieve better grades. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

22. The old tradition of a family having a meal together is disappearing. Why do you
think is this happening? How does it affect individuals and the community?
23. Some people feel that robots are very important to humans’ future development,
while others think they are dangerous and have negative effects on the society. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

24. Many people prefer to live in their own house, while others are prepared to live in
rental properties. Discuss both views, give you own opinion and examples.

25. Some believe that people should not continue to work once they reach the age of
retirement. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant
examples from your experience.

26. In many countries the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. What
problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could
be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.

27. Nowadays people living in large cities face problems in their daily lives. What are
these problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller towns?

28. The number of people suffering from serious illnesses due to obesity is increasing.
What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society.

How can this problem be solved?

29. The best way to stay healthy is to exercise regularly.

To what extend do you agree with this.

30.High job demands, stress and sense of commitment are among the main reasons
people go to work when they are ill. This way they accomplish important tasks, but may
infect others or get some serious health problems themselves.

In your opinion should people go to work if they are sick?

Support your point of view with relevant examples