IELTS Writing Task 2 with mind map

 

1. More and more people choose to move to other countries to study higher education. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

 

2. Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?

 

3. Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

 

4. Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

 

5. Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities. Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

 

6. People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What are the solutions?

 

7. Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?

 

8. Nowadays, more and more older people who need work compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions?

 

9. Studies have suggested that nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative things. What are the reasons for this and what measures should be taken to encourage children to spend more time on active or creative things?

 

10. In many countries, the cost of living is rising. What effects do higher prices have on individuals and society? And what are better ways for people to deal with the high cost?

 

11. Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

12. Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

 

13. Some people think a job not only provides income but also social life. Others think it is better to develop social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

 

14. Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

15. Some people say that it is possible for a country to be both economically successful and have a clean environment. Others disagree. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

 

16. Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?

 

17. New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

18. Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

19. Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals, and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

 

20. Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about the dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?