Task 2 Questions January to December 2023

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions asked in various countries abroad from 07 January to 16 December 2023

January 2023

1. Some people believe that climate has the greatest effect on people's way of life. Others think that the economy of the region has the greatest effect . Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( Brazil, 07 Jan 2023)

2. Some people believe that childhood is the best stage of happiness, while others say that a person can enjoy more happiness in other stages of life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (14 January 2023, Australia)

3. In the last century, when man arrived on the moon, he said,  "it's a big step for mankind", but some people say it makes little or no difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (19 January 2023, South Africa)

4. An increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of it? What can be done to solve this issue?    (21 January 2023)

 

FEBRUARY 2023

1. Some people think that it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines or other products intended for human use. Others, however, criticize this as animal cruelty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.                                                                                                 (New Zealand, 04 February 2023)

2. Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?                                                                                          (11 February 2023, Pakistan)

3. Some children, nowadays, take sports seriously, while others play sports in their free time. Is it a positive or negative development?                                                                                                               ( 16 February, Greece)

4. In some centuries, it is possible for for people people to have a variety of food that has been transported from all parts of the world. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?                                                                                                                           ( France, 25 February, 2023)

March 2023

1. Some people say that every human being can create art. Others think only people born with the ability can create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

                                                                         ( Egypt, 02, March 2023) 

2. It is better for people to be unemployed than being employed with a job they do not enjoy. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

                                                                         ( Japan, 11 March 2023)

3. Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (                                                                                                                 (Kameron, 18 March 2023).

4. Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?  

                                                                           (Sri Lanka, 25 March 2023)

April 20023

1. Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages? 

                                                                         (Nepal, 01 April 2023)

2. Mobile phones and the internet could have many benefits for old people. However, this age group uses technology the least. What are the benefits for old people of using mobile phones and the internet? How can we encourage them to use this new technology?

                                                                       ( Dubai, 15 April 2023)

3. Nowadays, it is more convenient and easier for people to travel to to other countries. Is this a positive or a negative development? 

                                                                     ( Switzerland, 20 April 2023)

4. Today more and more people decide to have children later in life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

                                                                     (USA, 29 April 2023)

May 2023

1. Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they say leads to more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying work life?

                                                               (Germany, 06 May, 2023) 

2. Many historical sites and museums are mainly visited by foreign tourists, not by local people. Why this is the case?What can be done to attract local people to visit these historical sites and museums? 

                                                               ( Turkey, 11 May 2023)

3. Crime rates are likely to decline due to the advancements in technology, which will help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way. Do you agree or disagree?

                                                            (Nigeria, 20 May 2023)

4. The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations reduce their consumption of fossil fuels, e.g., gas and oil. Do you agree or disagree?

                                                        (Argentina, 27 May 2023) 

June 2023

1. Childcare training courses should be made mandatory for all parents. Do you agree or disagree?

                                                               ( Costa Ricca, 03 June 2023)

2. These days, people do not go out for live shows or concerts and they prefer enjoy watching them on laptops or computers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

                                                            ( Saudi Arabia, 10 June 2023)

3, Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others say that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

                                                               ( Austria, 15 June 2023)

4. Some people think that children can learn about history by visiting museums, while others feel that there are better ways to learn about history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

                                                              (Georgia, 24 June 2023)

5. Nowadays, online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it in the environment and on the people who lost their jobs because of it.

                                                                    (Mexico City, 29 June 2023)

July 2023

1. Students leave high schools without learning the ways how to manage their money. What are the reasons and solutions of this issue?

                                                                               (Malta, 06 July 2023)

2. Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. However, others think parents should be punished, instead.  Discuss both views and give your opinion.

                                                                            (Bulgaria, 15 July 2023)

3. Historical objects should be brought back to their countries of origin. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

                                                                            (Ghana, 22 July 2023)

4. Many people believe that countries should produce food for the whole population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                                          (El Salvador, 29 July 2023)

August 2023

1. In some countries, celebrities complain about the way media publicize their private lives. Some people say that it should be accepted as the part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?

                                                                     (Vietnam, 05 August 2023)

2. Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they get a job when they leave the prison. Do you agree or disagree?

                                                                       (Bolivia, 10 August 2023)

3. It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                                      (South Korea, 19 August 2023)

4. Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others, however, believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

                                                                       (Brazil, 26 August 2023)

September 2023

1. In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and communication. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

                                                                         (Japan, 02 September 2023)

2.  Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programs on television is a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                                    ( Australia, 09 September 2023)

3. Some people think that technology has made our lives more complex, and the solution is to live a simpler life without technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                                     (Japan, 14 September 2023)

4. Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

                                                                           (UK, 23 September 2023)

October 2023

1. Some people think that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                                  (New Zealand, 07 October 2023)

2. People's shopping habits depend more on the age group that they belong to than other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                                            (Greece, 13 October 2023)

3. Some people think that climatic changes could have a negative effect on business. Others think that climatic changes could create more business opportunities.  Discuss both views and give your opinion.

                                                                         (Denmark, 21 October 2023)

4. Experts say that older  people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with their families and friends, whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes for this and what are some solutions?

                                                                    ( South Africa, 28 October 2023)

November 2023

1. Education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who can not read and write is even more important and the governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                            (Pakistan, 04, November 2023)

2. The best way to understand other culture is to work for a multinational organization. However, some others disagree. What is your opinion? Are there any other ways?

                                                            ( Malta, 09 November 2023)

3. Some people believe that all wild animals should be protected. Others say that a few few animals should be protected. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

                                                               ( Egypt, 18 November 2023)  

4. In some parts of the world, it is becoming popular to research the history of one's own family. Why might people want to do this? Is this a positive or negative development?

                                                                ( Nepal, 25 November 2023) 

December 2023

1. It is important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

                                                             ( Argentina, 02 December 2023) 

2. Some countries spend a lot of money to make bicycle usage easier. Why is this? Is this the best solution to traffic congestion?

                                                             (Cameroon, 07 December 2023)

3. Some people believe that it is possible for a country to be economically successful and have a clean environment.  Others argue that these two aims are not compatible. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

                                                             (Australia, 09 December 2023)

4. In today's world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most researches. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

                                                             (Canada, 16 December 2023)