ILETS Writing Type Two Question

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1. For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world.
However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider
science, technology and business more important than arts.

What do you think are the causes of this?

What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?

2. Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education
and constantly feeling under pressure.

What do you think are the causes of this?

What solutions can you suggest?

3. Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in last
couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop burning fossil fuels
and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others
say that oil, gas and coal are essential for many industries, and not using them will
lead to economic collapse.

What is your opinion?

Support your point of view with relevant examples.

4. Nowadays families are not as close as they used to be.

What do you think are the causes of this?

What can be done to make families closer?

5. 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 from your knowledge or
experience.
 6. Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way
they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue
that teenagers shouldn't sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

7. An increasing number of people are now using dating sites to meet their second
halves. Do you think that this tendency helps people to socialize or does more harm
than good?

Give your opinion. Provide relevant examples if necessary.

8. A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our
daily lives. Do you agree that living in computer age has more advantages than
disadvantages?
Describe the positive and negative impacts of technology on our lives and give your
opinion.

9. Despite a variety of sport facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever
before.

What do you think are the main causes of this problem?

What solutions can you suggest?

10. Despite a variety of sport facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever
before.

What do you think are the main causes of this problem?

What solutions can you suggest?

11. A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income.
Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed
correctly.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you
think that benefits of tourism outweight its drawbacks?

12. Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a
damaging effect on society. Others deny that these have any significant influence on
people's behaviour.

What is your opinion?

13. The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money.
Governments should invest these funds in public services instead.
 To what extent do you agree with this statement?

14. Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it
is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That's why art should be
obligatory in schools.

Do you agree or disagree?

15. Children are generally more successful in foreign language studies than adults.
Thus, it is better to learn languages in childhood.

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

16. Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of
species and loss of bio-diversity.

What are the primary causes of loss of bio-diversity?

What solutions can you suggest?

17. The government should pay to the parents of very young children, so that one of
them can stay at home and look after their children.

What do you think are the pros and cons of this policy?

Justify your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

18. The government should ban smoking in all public places, even though this would
restrict some other people's freedoms.

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer.

19. Some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes.
Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.

Describe advantages and disadvantages of death penalty and give your opinion.

20. Today more people are overweight than ever before.

What measures can be taken to overcome this epidemic?

21. Many people think that to become a successful specialist it's better to choose a
career early in life and never change it later.

To what extent do you agree with this view?

Support your opinion with relevant examples.

22. Some people think that couples should live together before getting married to start
knowing each other better and see if they are compatible. Others say that because
of this tendency people become immoral and only deep emotional attachment makes
a durable alliance.

What is your opinion?

23. It is often claimed that electronic devices will soon replace paper books.

Do you agree or disagree?

24. Some people say that due to the growing number of unfit and overweight people
sport should be made compulsory in all educational establishments. Others claim
that only voluntary decision to do sport helps people to be fit, but compulsory
physical education embarrasses and turns away students who don't like sport.

Give your opinion and support it with relevant examples.

25. The best way to travel is travel in a group led by a tour guide.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

26. Nowadays there is a wide range of TV programs. But instead of watching

What are the primary causes of this tendency?

How is it possible to make educational TV programs more popular?