IELTS Writing Task 2 Topic Examples

Work

In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this issue?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

You should write at least 250 words.

Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

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

Write at least 250 words.

Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples.

Write at least 250 words.

In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

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

You should write at least 250 words.

What are some important qualities of a good supervisor?

Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

You should write at least 250 words.

People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint?

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

You should write at least 250 words.

Business organisations should hire employees for their entire lives.Do you agree or disagree?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

You should write at least 250 words.

As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs. Describe some job positions that may be lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result.

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

You should write at least 250 words.

Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which one would you prefer?

Use specific reasons to support your choice.

You should write at least 250 words.

More and more women go out to work. Is it the government’s responsibility to subsidise them and provide free staff and facilities to care for their children? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

You should write at least 250 words.

Some people say that people should have a different amount of holidays according to their job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

You should write at least 250 words.

Some businesses observe that people who just finished college have a hard time interacting with colleagues in working as a team. What do you think are the reasons behind this? What are your suggestions to address this problem?

You should write at least 250 words.

In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?

Use specific reasons to develop your essay.

You should write at least 250 words.

Some people prefer to work for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint?

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

You should write at least 250 words.

People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons.

Use specific examples and details to support your answer.

You should write at least 250 words.

Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you a little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends?

Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

You should write at least 250 words.

In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.

You should write at least 250 words.

Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

Use specific reasons to explain your choice.

You should write at least 250 words.

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