February 2018 IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions

Two-Part Expository: Mixed

In many countries, the tradition of families having meals together is disappearing. Why do you

think is this happening? How does it affect individuals and the community? (10th Feb) (AC)

Opinion

It is said that people who go and live in a new country should learn the customs and traditions of

that country. To what extent you agree or disagree? (1st Feb) (AC)

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than by private

companies. To what extend do you agree or disagree? (1st Feb) AC)

Most people believe that stricter punishments should be given for traffic offenses. To what extent

do you agree? (3rd Feb) (AC)

People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what

extent do you agree or disagree? (10th Feb) (AC)

Some people believe that not all criminals should be kept in prison but that they should be

sanctioned to do unpaid work to help the community. Do you agree or disagree? (10th Feb) (GT)

Nowadays, more and more people are buying fashionable clothes. Do you think this is a positive

or negative development? (10th Feb) (GT)

Discussion

Some people say that the government should decide on what subjects a student can study while

other people believe the students should be the ones to decide on what they want to study.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (3rd Feb) (AC)

Some people argue that higher taxes should be collected from industries causing greater

industrial pollution while others argue that there are other ways to deal with this problem.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (3rd Feb) (GT)

Some people think that the government should spend money on researching life on other planets.

Others, however, think it is a waste of public funds and that there are far too many problems on

our own planet that should be fixed first. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

(10th Feb) (AC)

Some people believe that women should play an equal role in the military and the police force.

Others, however, think that women are not suitable for this kind of work. Discuss both these

views and give your own opinion. (24th Feb) (AC)

Others: Two-Part Expository and Opinion

Nowadays, most employers look for academic qualifications rather than life experience or a good

personality when looking for new employees. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or

negative development? (24th Feb) (AC)

February 2018 IELTS Speaking Part 1-3 Questions

Speaking Part I

Studies

• What subject or subjects are you studying?

• When did you start this course and when will you finish it?

• What is the most difficult or easiest part of your course?

• Have your study habits changed over time?

• What skills have you learned in your studies?

Home/Where You Live

• What do you like about your house/home?

• Can you describe your home a little? • Where did you live before? • What establishments can be found near

your house? • Do you prefer living in the city or in the

countryside? Why?

Computer

• How useful are computers at work? • In the future, do you think we will rely on

computers more? Why? • How often do you use computers? • Do you think computers are necessary for

modern life? • Do you think that using computers too

much can affect our daily lives? Why?

Social Media

• How much time do you spend on social media?

• Do you meet a lot of people on social media?

• What social media sites do people commonly use in your country?

• Do you keep in touch with your old friends on social media?

• How has social media change your life?

Music

• What kind of music do you like? • Did you listen to music more when you

were younger? • How do you think music will change in the

near future? • Do you prefer buying CDs than

downloading music from the internet? Why?

• Do you think that your music preference will change in the future? Why?

Gifts

• Do you like gifts? Why or why not? • What was the last gift that you received? • What makes a gift special? • In your country, on what occasions do

people give gifts? • Have you ever received a gift that you

didn’t like? What was the gift?

Games/Playing Games

• What games did you often play when you were a child?

• Why do think children like to go out and play?

• How different are the games now as compared to your childhood days?

• Have the games changed in recent times? Is that a good or bad thing?

• What’s your most favorite game? Why?

Travel/Travelling

• What do you like about traveling? • What was the last country you visited? • Do you prefer travelling by yourself or

with a group? Why? • Which country would you like to visit in

the future? • What do you think are the disadvantages

of travelling?

Teenagers

• What did you like about your teenage years?

• Did you follow teenage fashion? • How different are teenagers now as

compared to your teenage life? • Do you talk to a lot of teenagers? • Do you prefer teenage life or your

childhood days? Why?

Outdoors/Outdoor activities

• Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?

• What outdoor activities do you like? • Is it better to spend outdoor activities

with your family or with friends? Why? • Do you think that the people in your

country like to stay indoors or outdoors more? Why?

• In your country, what outdoor activities do people like to do often?

Speaking Part II and III

School/Learning

Part II

Something that you have learned outside of school or college.

Part III

• What age is suitable for children to start school? • How different is education now as compared to in the past? • Do you think that adults should keep learning? Why? • What do you think adults should learn after college or school? • Do you think the elderly people possess better knowledge than the current generation?

Why?

Season/Weather and Climate

Part II

A season or weather that you like.

Part III

• Why do you think the weather is getting hotter nowadays? • What are some of the effects of global warming? • What does your government do to curb the effects of global warming? • Should people be concerned about global warming? Why? • Do you prefer hot or cold climate? Why? • What are the effects of rising temperatures on flora and fauna?

Setting Down or Living Abroad

Part II

A country where you would like to settle down in the future.

Part III

• Why do you think people like to go abroad? • In your country, what countries do people like to go to? • How important it is to have a job while living abroad? • What are some reasons why people like to go abroad? • Which do you prefer, travelling to other countries or setting down in one particular

country? Why?

Ads/Advertisements

Part II

An advertisement that you like the most.

Part III

• What forms of media are used for advertising products nowadays? • In your opinion, what does social media advertise the most? • What role does music play in advertising? • Does it make a difference? How? • How do you think advertising will change in the next 50 years?

Visitors/Hospitality

Part II

An occasion where you had a visitor at home.

Part III

• What are the advantages of staying at a friend’s house when travelling? • Do you think that hospitality is still important these days? Why? • How important do you think it is for the host/hostess to take care of the visitor? • Would you rather stay at a friend’s house or at a hotel? Why? • What kind of training should be provided by the staff at hotels?

Unusual Food or Meal/Food

Part II

A time when you had an unusual food.

Part III

• Have your eating habits changed over time? • How have science and technology affected the food industry? • Why do you think fast food is becoming popular these days? • Is using technology to transport food from different countries good or bad? Why? • Is using technology to grow food more quickly a good or bad thing? Why?

Concerts/Music

Part II

A place where concerts are often organized.

Part III

• Do you think that music is important for children? Why? • What should parents do in order to make children love music? • What kind of music should children listen to? • Should children be forced to learn how to play a musical instrument? Why or why not?

Fitness/Health

Part II

An activity or exercise you do to stay healthy.

Part III

• Do men and women have different preferences when it comes to fitness? Why? • Is the lack of fitness the sole responsibility of an individual? Why do you think so? • What is the government’s role with respect to people’s general health and wellbeing? • What measures should the government take to keep its people healthy? • Does being thin or fat have anything to do with fitness? Why?

Popular Businessman or Businesswoman/Business

Part II

A well-known businessman or businesswoman in your country.

Part III

• What kinds of businesses are thriving in your country? • In your opinion, what does it take to be a successful business person? • Is reputation important in business? Why? • Which do you think is more effective: starting a business by learning or experience or by

theory? Why? • Can science and business go together? Why do you think so?

Socializing/Social Responsibility

Part II

A place that you would to visit with your friends.

Part III

• Do you think that it is a good idea to meet new people when you’re travelling with friends? Why?

• Does joining clubs or organizations help people to socialize more? Why? • Is social responsibility important? Why? • Why do you think people are more interested in social responsibility these days? • In your country, have people become more socially responsible? Why do you say so?

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