IELTS Students are often looking for Task 2 Topics to use for practice essays.
Below are some good topic examples:
| Animal rights’ protesters strongly believe that any form of animal experimentation is not only cruel and inhumane but also immoral. Scientists, however, believe that it is justified when used to develop new medicines, which benefit the lives of humans. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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| As child obesity becomes a serious health issue in today’s society, some people feel that TV commercials advertising junk food aimed at kids should not be shown before 9pm. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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| Very few people who commit crime want to. They do it because they feel they have no choice. This is the reality of the situation, and it means that police and prisons are not relevant to reducing crime.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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| As the world’s supply of oil and natural gas continue to diminish, governments are constantly seeking alternatives to traditional energy sources, such as nuclear power. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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| Recent research has shown that within the European Union the largest difference between the earnings of men and women exists in the UK. Many equal rights campaigners believe that immediate action should be taken to close the gender pay gap. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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| Health experts say that obese women and women over the age of 40 should not be given free fertility treatment (IVF) because they are more likely to experience health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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| Some countries have free health services. However, some people feel that those who live unhealthy lives – smoking, not exercising, being stressed, etc – should not receive free health services.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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| Individuals cannot alleviate the poverty that exists in the world; it is the responsibility of governments. Do you agree or disagree?
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| Cheaper and more frequent international transport has meant that people from some countries regularly travel abroad and it is claimed that this is improving understanding among the world’s population. However, others feel that this is just another form of consumerism, and that nothing meaningful is learnt. They say it would be better to use mass media to find out about more about the world.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion
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| Some people believe that the definition of marriage is a union of man and woman and that same-sex marriages should therefore be banned. However, others feel that same-sex couples should be able to enjoy the same marital rights as heterosexual couples. Discuss both these attitudes and give your opinion.
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| The increased use of text messaging using mobile phones is largely to blame for the falling standards in written English, particularly among young people, many of whom are unable to construct grammatically correct sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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| Many people in the music business feel that illegal music sites on the internet are a serious threat to the industry and more should be done to prevent them from operating. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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| World peace is maintained through the threat of nuclear weapons. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. Do the benefits of nuclear technology outweigh the disadvantages? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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| It is believed that overpopulation is putting such a strain on the world’s natural resources that depleted supplies could lead to international wars in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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| Poverty in the world is having a devastating effect on the environment. If we are to save the environment for future generations, we need to deal with global poverty now. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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| Some people hold the opinion that celebrities should not expect to be protected by privacy laws because receiving unwanted publicity is the price they have to pay for their fame and fortune.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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