October 2017 IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions

Opinion

Nowadays, people prefer getting information about the world from the internet rather than

reading newspapers and watching news on TV. Do you think this is a positive or negative

development? (5th Oct) (AC)

Overcrowding has caused many people to live in houses with little or no outdoor spaces. Do you

think this is a positive or negative development? (5th Oct) (AC)

Many human inventions are considered revolutionary (e.g. the wheel). Some people think that

the most important invention is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this

opinion? (14th Oct) (AC)

Major companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think it has a

negative effect on sport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (14th Oct)

(AC)

Nowadays, traffic congestion and traffic jams are common and major problems in most cities.

Some people believe it is a good idea to construct wider roads to resolve this issue. To what

extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (14th Oct) (GT)

Some people use mobile phones and computers for communication; others are concerned that

this could cause less face-to-face communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree with

this opinion? (21st Oct) (AC)

Discussion

Some people think that it is healthier to live in the countryside while others claim that living in

the city has more health benefits. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (14th Oct)

(GT)

Some people believe that there should be a high number of graduate students because this will

bring benefit to the society. Others, however, think that this will lead to increasing

unemployment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (14th Oct) (AC)

Some people believe that playing a musical instrument can be beneficial in many different ways.

Others think it is a waste of time to play a musical instrument. Discuss both these views and give

your own opinion. (28th Oct) (GT)

Others: Advantages and Disadvantages (Opinion)

In some countries, students pay their college/university tuition by themselves, but in others, the

fees are subsidized by the government. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

(28th Oct) (AC)

Others: Two-Part Expository and Opinion

More and more people are spending a large amount of money to make their appearance look

younger. Why do you think people want to look younger? Is this a positive or negative

development? (21st Oct) (AC)

Nowadays, people tend to spend much money on things that they do not need. What is the reason

for it? Is this a positive or a negative development? (28th Oct) (GT)

Nowadays, more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why do

you think it is happening? Is this a positive or negative development? (28th Oct) (AC)

October 2017 IELTS Speaking Part 1-3 Questions

Speaking Part I

Work

• Do you work or study? • How long have you been working? • What aspects of your work do you

dislike? Why? • Is it difficult to find this type of work in

your country? Why? • What are the long-terms prospects for

this type of work?

Hometown

• In your hometown, what are some interesting things people can do?

• How is the public transportation in your hometown?

• What do you dislike about your hometown?

• Give one interesting fact about your hometown.

• What do you think about your hometown’s future?

Food/Cooking

• What sorts of food do you like eating most? Why?

• How often do you cook? • Who normally does the cooking in your

home? • Do you watch cooking shows on TV? Why

or why not? • In general, do you prefer eating out or

eating at home? Why?

Photographs

• What types of photos do you like taking? • What do you do with photos that you

take? • When you visit other places, do you

prefer taking photos or buying postcards? Why?

• Do you like people taking photos of you? Why or why not?

• What’s your favorite photo?

Family

• How many people are there in your family?

• Do you all live in the same house? Why or why not?

• What things do you like doing together? • Who is your favorite family member? • How often do you see your family?

Free time

• What type of activities do you like to do in your free time?

• How long have you been interested in these activities?

• Do you prefer doing these activities alone or with other people? Why?

• Do you think people have enough free time nowadays? Why or why not?

• When do you usually have free time?

Magazines/Newspapers

• Which do you prefer reading, newspapers or magazines? Why?

• What type of stories do you like to read about? Why?

• Do you think reading a magazine/newspaper can help you learn a language? Why?

• Are magazines/newspapers still popular used in your country?

• Why do you think some people prefer magazines to newspapers?

Telephone/telephoning

• How often do you make telephone calls? • Are telephones still widely used in your

country? Why or why not? • Who do you spend most time talking to

on the telephone? Why? • When do you think you’ll next make a

telephone call? Why? • Do you prefer to send a text message

instead of calling/using a telephone? Why or why not?

Boats

• Do you like boats? Why or why not? • What kind of boats are popular in your

country? • Do people in your country take boats

as a medium of transport? • Would you like to own a boat in the

future? Why? • Have you ever travelled by boat? How

was it?

High School

• Do you still see your friends from high school? How often do you see them?

• What was your favorite subject in high school? Why?

• Who’s your favorite teacher? Why is he/she your favorite?

• What’s your most unforgettable time in high school?

• Was your high school experience better than your elementary years?

Speaking Part II and III

Road trip/Car driving

Part II

A car journey that you have made recently.

Part III

• Did you like it? • What was so special about it? • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of public transportation to that of using your

own car. • In your opinion, what’s the most suitable age to start driving? • Do you think introducing self-driving cars is a good idea? Why?

Recent life event/Life changes

Part II

A recent change that happened in your life recently.

Part III

• Do you like to experience changes in your life? • Do you think life changes affect you as a person? How? • What do you think are the reasons why people make changes in their lives? • What characteristics in a person are needed to adapt to changes? • Are there more changes now than in the past? Why is that so?

Meeting a foreigner/Foreign country

Part II

An interesting person you know/met from another country.

Part III

• What are the benefits of meeting a foreigner? • What do you do before going to a foreign country? • What would you like about working in international companies? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in international companies? • What benefits do you get form working in foreign countries?

Local products/Traditions

Part II

A local/traditional product of your country.

Part III

• Why do you think it’s important to teach old traditions to children? • Who do you think is responsible when it comes to passing on these traditions? Why? • Should tourists learn about the traditions of the country they are going to visit? Why? • Do you have your own traditions at home? What are they? • Are traditions important to you? Why?

Parks/Gardens

Part II

A garden that you have visited when you were a child.

Part III

• Are parks important? Why? • Do you see a growing trend of people visiting natural parks in your country? Why is this

so? • In your opinion, what are the most essential must-haves in a park? • What type of natural beauty/scenery are most people interested in? Why? • Do parks have an impact on tourism? Why?

Sea (leisure, transportation)

Part II

A leisure activity which you would like to do by the sea.

Part III

• Do you know someone whose source of income is from the sea? • Do you think that transportation by sea is a better option? Why? • What you think will happen to water transportation in the future? • What do you think is the impact of global warming on our seas at present? • How can we control global warming?

Receiving Feedbacks

Part II

A time when you received positive feedback.

Part III

• What do people generally think about receiving negative feedback? • When should someone give positive feedback to another person? • Is it good to be well-known by the public? Why? • What are some of the drawbacks and advantages of being a public figure? • Which is more important, a positive feedback or a negative one? Why?

Living abroad/travelling

Part II

A person you know who has lived abroad.

Part III

• If you traveled abroad, where would you stay? Why? • What precautions should people take when traveling to another country? • Is there any social help/assistance provided by your government when you travel

abroad? • Is traveling abroad more or less popular in your country nowadays? Why is this so? • Which would you prefer, traveling abroad or domestically? Why?

Smiling/Emotions

Part II

An occasion when you saw a lot of people smiling.

Part III

• Do you think men or women smile more often? Why? • Who do you think is more conscious when it comes to smiling, men or women? Why? • Who do you think can control their emotions more, the youngsters or the older people?

Why? • Do you think we should show our emotions? Why? • Are you an expressive person?

Furniture

Part II

A furniture in your home.

Part III

• What should one consider when buying furniture? Why? • Who in the family should decide what kind of furniture to buy in your country? • How have the materials used in furniture nowadays changed as compared in the past? • What do you think influences people’s choices when it comes to furniture? • In your opinion, is it important to have a luxury furniture at home? Why?

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