EXPECTED WRITING TASK 2 QUESTIONS | FEBRUARY TO MAY 2021

1. Art is considered as an important part of society as well as an expression of its culture. Do

you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be
encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?

2. Many museums charge for the entries while others are free. Do you think the advantages of
charging people for admission for museum outweigh disadvantages?

3. The movement of people from villages to cities for work can cause serious problems in both
places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to
solve these problems?

4. Some people think that in this modern world people are getting dependent on each other,
while others think that this world makes them more independent of each other. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

5. Many of the countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. Why do they
think so? What can be done to change their views?

6. Nowadays, people prefer to live and work anywhere they want because of the improvement
in transportation and technology. Discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of this?
7. Online shopping is replacing offline or shopping from stores. Do you think it is a positive or
negative development?

7. The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization produces positive

effects to everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

8. People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other
factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9. Computers are replacing humans. Do you agree or disagree?

10. Having big salary is more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

11. Some people believe that there are many reasons that can motivate a person to keep
working for the same company whereas others say that money is the main reason. Do you
agree or disagree?

12. Teenagers should never be put in prison with adults no matter how serious their crime. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?

13. In many countries the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or
study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh
disadvantages?

14. Government should spend money on rails rather than roads? To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

15. Ratio of poverty is increasing worldwide. What are the reasons for world poverty? What can
be done to help the poor’s?
16. International tourist should pay more than the local visitor for cultural and historical
attractions? Do you agree or disagree?

17. Some people believe that non-academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so
that children can concentrate only on academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

18. Human beings are being judged according to their social status and material possession. Old
fashioned values such as kindness and trust seem no longer important. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?

19. Some people say that government should reduce air traffic by imposing higher taxes as air
traffic is creating noise and pollution. Do you agree or disagree?

20. Many people believe that a person’s culture is defined by their country of origin, while others
believe that it has only minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

21. Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What
problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?

22. Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and cannot afford. What are the
reasons for this behaviour? What can be done to prevent people from having this problem?

23. Some people think that the best way to get the news is through newspapers while others
think it is through online media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

24. Some people believe that smart phones are destroying social interaction today. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

25. There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government
can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

26. International sporting events are costly and bring problems to the hosting country. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

27. The fast-food industry has negative effects on our health, the environment and family eating
habits. Do you agree or disagree?

28. More and more people are finding it increasingly important to wear fashionable clothes. Is
this attitude to wearing clothes a positive development or negative?

29. In the world of the internet, people write product reviews of products and services. Do you
think this is a positive or negative development?

30. Some people think that money is the most important factor in promoting happiness? Do you
think people can be happy without money? What other factors contribute towards
happiness?

31. . In most of the countries, people prefer to live in a rented apartment rather than buying a
home? What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rented accommodation
32. Criminality is growing among children and teenagers. Why is it growing and how should
these criminals be treated?

33. Some people believe that technology has made the lives of workers easier while other
people disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree

34. Some people believe that the best way to travel within a city is by car. Others believe it is
best to travel by bicycle. To what extent do you agree or disagree

35. More and more people are finding it increasingly important to wear fashionable clothes. Is
this attitude to wearing clothes a positive development or negative?

36. . Fast food industry is having negative effects on our health? Do you agree or disagree?

37. Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a
positive or negative development?

38. Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of
their life, however, only a few achieve it. What are the problems in doing this and what
solutions can you suggest?

39. Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What is the cause of this? What measures can the
international community take to make sure the supply of food is enough?

40. In modern societies, more and more people choose to live on their own? What are the
reasons people choose to do this? Is it a positive or negative trend?

41. Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly. Why is it? Do you think
it is a positive or negative development?

42. Some people prefer to buy local products while others product international products. To
what extent do you agree or disagree