IELTS Writing Task 2 Opinion Topics/Questions 2026

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The list of Task 2 Opinion topics that were added by IELTS student in 2026. These Opinion questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided Opinion questions are not predictions. The collection of Opinion questions is updated every hour. Choose one of the topics and start practicing answering this type of question to prepare for the IELTS exam and to get a good grade.

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Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest taxpayers’ money in healthcare, while others believe that money should be used in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion. Keywords: government; health Type: Discussion
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Some people say that it is necessary to possess talent to become a successful sportsperson. Others, however, believe that hard work and practice are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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Some people say the government should not put money into building theaters and sports stadiums, they should spend more money on medical care and education. To what extent do you agree or disagree this opinion?
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Countries are becoming more and more similliar because are able to by the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Some people think that consumerism can boost the economy and create business and jobs. Others consider that society becomes a 'throw-away society' producing unnecessary waste. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Topic:- People no longer use newspapers and television because The Internet plays the same role as them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Several individuals believe that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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How much has music influenced the way we think today? What do you think is key role of music in nowadays world?
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Becasue many children are not able to learm foreign languages,schools should not force to learn foreign language.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people believe that schools should only teach children subjects which are beneficial to their future careers and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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The prevention of health problems and illness is more important than treatment and medicines. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
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Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people think that mental health is the most important factor for success in sports. However, some others believe that it is more important to have strong and fit people. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
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families have more people in the past because they have more children. Do you think there are more advantages than disadvantages to being in a large family in the past
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Many countries now face an economic downturn so it is better for each country to focus on its own problems rather than helping other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people feel that entertainer (e.g film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
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Some people believe that arts such as painting and music do not improve people’s lives and therefore government should not spend money on them. Instead the government should spend money on science and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
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Some people think that museum should be an enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think the purpose of museum is educating not entertaining. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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Al parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but other think having a range of subject is better for a children's future. Discuss both of the views and give your opinion.
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Some people think that it is a good thing for senior positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. Do you agree or disagree?
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High-level computer skills are a necessary and important factor leading to a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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the most effective way to solve traffic and pollution problems is to encourage people to move from suburbs into the city. To what extent do you agree and disagree.
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Some individuals say that young people should work while in school, while others frown at this.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Doing an enjoyable activity with a kid helps to improve your skills and it is beneficial than reading. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
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Increasing population is the root cause of many other problems in emerging economies like India. In your opinion, should government intervene in the rights of an individual with regard to family planning? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such intervention?
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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.
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Some think spending a lot on birthday celebrations and weddings is a waste of money. Others think it is important for young people and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Many food and drink prodcuts contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary Products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
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It is more important for schoolchildren tp learn about local history than world history. Do you agree or disagree?
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Some people believe that young people should be required to do unpaid work to help their local community. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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Some people that competative sports shuld be included as a subject in school. while others believe that it has negative effect on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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many people aresupportive of the opinion that young children should study at home , because there are so many problems in schools nowadays. to what extent do you agree?
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In same cities, governments have tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they impose tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
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Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies ca make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples frm your own knowledge or experience.
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Many people say smoking should be banned and some say it is not a good idea what is your opinion on this? Use your own experiences and support your arguments with example and relevant experience
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People think it is better to choose friends who hve same opinions as them. Other believe it s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both vies and give your opinion
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Some people feel that it is necessary to test new medicines on animals, while other people feel that this is not fair on animals and not necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of international organization rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?
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Some people say that sports play an important role in the development of society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sport stars, even though they do not set a good example. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in elementary school, such as reading, writing, and math. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative inpact on society?
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A government’s role is only to provide defense capability and urban infrastructure (roads, water supplies, etc.). All other services (education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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In the future people will not need to have schools, galleries, museums or libraries because everything from education to culture and entertainment will be available online. Do you agree or disagree?
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Some are of the opinion that people are naturally born as good leaders while others feel that leadership skills can be learned.Discusd both views and give your opinion.
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Creativity is the key to problem solving. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reason to support your answer
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some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think that the traditional method( making photoalbums, writing diaries) is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.1
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We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree? Angsa
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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.
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Because many children are not able to learn foreign language, schools should not force to learn foreign language. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
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In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as compleatly wrong, while others cosider is as valuable work experienced, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your onw opinion.
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Some people think our first impression of someone is important, while others think we should not judge another person so quickly and should take our time to know them better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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In many countries in the world, some people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this good for a country. Others think that the government should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss the both views and give your opinion
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Some people think that a holiday (vacation) should always involve doing something new and adventurous. What is your opinion about this ? Give reasons of your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience and knowledge .
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"Nowadays, many students are highly motivated to gain knowledge for their future careers. To what extent do you agree that motivation or strong foundational knowledge plays a more important role in academic and professional success?"
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The right answer is not the main focus of scientists, but the right question. Explain what this statement means. Argue to the contrary. To what extent do you agree with this?
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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or to work in a foreign language. Others say that these are not the only reasons why. Someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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Some children have a natural ability to grasp foreign languages and for that reason it should not be a mandatory subject in the academic curriculum. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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some believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our own life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Some people consider thinking about and planning for the future to be a waste of time. They argue that people should simply live in the moment. Do you agree or disagree? Use at least one personal example in your response
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which group do you think contribute more value to society "artist or scientist?" Compare the contribution of each group. Use specific examples and reasons to explain your answer.
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Some people believe that there should b fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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In some countries ordinary citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their homes. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? (17/1/21; 14GT-2; 5)
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Some Universities in less developed countries hire professors from well-known universities to improve the quality of education. Some believe that this is not a perfect solution and there are other ways to enhance the quality of education. DO you agree or disagree?
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Nowadays it is possible to use computers and mobile phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translators and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Some people say companies should require all employees to wear uniforms at ‎work. Others think it is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your own ‎opinion‎.
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Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high schools students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Other thinks it will leads to loss of respect and discipline in the classrooms. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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Many manufactured fod and drink products contain high level of sugar,which causes many health problems.sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar Do you agree or disagree?
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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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It is a natural process for animals species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodo,..) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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In recent years, life has become more stress full than it has even been. nAs a consequence more and more people are suffering from stress realated problems. what factors are contributing to this increase and what do you think can be done to overcome the current problems.
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Some think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe theyshould take care of themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students are more influenced by their teachers than by their friends. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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some people think that using mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries and public transport.To what extent do you agree with this statement ?
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The medical technology is responsible for increasing the average life expectancy. Do you think it is a curse or a blessing?
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Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences
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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless.The only peopletravelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantanges.
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Some people believe that it is good for a country’s culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Young people often have ideas or attitudes that are different to those of their parents or grandparents. How do ideas and attitudes differ between generations in your society? Do you think that these differences cause any problems?
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Some argue that governments should prioritize lowering environmental pollution and housing issues in order to prevent illness and disease. do you agree or disagree?
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Cooking at home is waste of time and energy because there are so many convenient outside food options that make life less stressful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Many newspapers, magazines and television programmes make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media's right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people's private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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it is important for children to learn the differenc between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree wih this opinion
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Some people think that the media, such as newspapers, should be allowed to publish information about people’s private lives. Others, however, think that there should be controls to stop this media from providing this kind of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive.  在过去的几十年里,互联网戏剧性地改变了我们的生活。 虽然其中一些变化是消极的,但这项技术的总体效果是积极的 To what extent do you agree or disagree? 你在多大程度上同意或不同意?
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News Stories on TV and in News are very often accompanied by Pictures. Some people say these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
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Some parents believe that students must work at school and spend their free time learning their school lessons, while others believe that students need to spend their free time playing and developing other skills. With which opinion do you agree? Use spesipic reasons to support your opinion?
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Childhood obesity is a growing public health crisis. In your opinion, what are the reasons for this and what can be done to tackle this issue?
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Some people say it is a waste of time when plan for the future .It is more important to focus on present.Ti what extent do you agree or disagree.
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It is important for children to learn the differences between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
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Young people who commit serious crimes such as robbery or violent attacks should be punished in the same way as aduls who commit the same crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Ainazym
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Teachers are not as importance as they used to be because of the choice of other alternatives for students such as, online teaching.To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
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some people think government is responisble for looking after the elderly, others beleive that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibilty?
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in the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advantages of the driverless car outweigh the disadvantages?
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Some people think that importing movies and TV programmes from other countries is better for country . Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Do you agree or disagree?
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