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How to practise Answer the exact question: underline the key words and every part you must address. Develop each body paragraph around one main idea with an explanation and an example. Avoid absolute claims; use measured language such as tends to, in many cases. Keep your position consistent from introduction to conclusion. All questions (17 questions) Cambridge IELTS 21 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Tall Apartment Blocks Cambridge IELTS 21 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Opinion (agree or disagree) The statement claims that building tall apartment blocks is the best way to provide enough homes in large cities. Candidates must say to what extent they agree or disagree, supporting their position with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Competition or Teamwork Cambridge IELTS 19 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Discuss both views The question presents two views: that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing, and that people should cooperate more instead of competing with each other. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion. Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 2 Writing Task 2: Shorter Working Week Cambridge IELTS 19 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Society · Opinion (agree or disagree) The statement says that the working week should be shorter and that workers should have a longer weekend. Candidates must say whether they agree or disagree and support their position with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Saving Money Cambridge IELTS 19 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Society · Opinion (agree or disagree) The statement says that it is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. Candidates must say to what extent they agree or disagree and support their view with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Rural Migration Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Society · Opinion (agree or disagree) The question states that in many countries rural people are moving to cities, so the population of the countryside is falling. Candidates must decide whether this is a positive or a negative development and support their view with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 17 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Taking Risks Cambridge IELTS 17 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Advantages and disadvantages The question states that it is important for people to take risks in both their professional and personal lives. Candidates must decide whether the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages, and support that judgement with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 17 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Professionals Abroad Cambridge IELTS 17 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Society · Discuss both views The question presents two views about professionals such as doctors and engineers: one that they should be required to work in the country where they trained, and one that they should be free to work abroad if they wish. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion. Cambridge IELTS 16 Test 1 Writing Task 2: History of Your House Cambridge IELTS 16 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Two-part question The question says that in some countries more and more people want to find out about the history of the house or building they live in. Candidates must answer two questions: why this interest is growing, and how people can research the history of their home. Cambridge IELTS 15 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Home Ownership Cambridge IELTS 15 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Two-part question The question states that in some countries people consider owning a home, rather than renting one, to be very important. Candidates must answer two questions: why this might be the case, and whether they think this is a positive or negative situation. Cambridge IELTS 14 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Bad Situations Cambridge IELTS 14 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Discuss both views The question presents two views on how people should respond to a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or a shortage of money: some believe it is best to accept it, while others argue it is better to try to improve it. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion. Cambridge IELTS 14 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Self-Employment Cambridge IELTS 14 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Society · Two-part question The question notes that many people now choose to be self-employed rather than work for a company or organisation. Candidates must answer two questions: why this might be the case, and what the disadvantages of being self-employed could be. Cambridge IELTS 13 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Foreign Language Cambridge IELTS 13 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Opinion (agree or disagree) The statement claims that living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical ones. Candidates must say to what extent they agree or disagree and support their view with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 13 Test 4 Writing Task 2: World Hunger Cambridge IELTS 13 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Society · Problem and solution The question states that, despite advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Candidates must explain why this is the case and suggest what can be done to solve the problem. Cambridge IELTS 12 Test 2 Writing Task 2: Young Population Cambridge IELTS 12 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Society · Advantages and disadvantages The question describes countries whose populations contain a relatively large number of young adults compared with older people. Candidates must decide whether the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages and support their answer with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 12 Test 3 Writing Task 2: High-Speed Rail Cambridge IELTS 12 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Society · Discuss both views The question presents two views on transport spending: that large sums should be spent on new railway lines for very fast trains between cities, and that the money should instead be used to improve existing public transport. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion. Cambridge IELTS 12 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Children's Choices Cambridge IELTS 12 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Society · Discuss both views The question presents two views: that letting children make their own choices about everyday matters such as food, clothes and entertainment will create a society of self-centred individuals, and that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion. Cambridge IELTS 10 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Punishing Children Cambridge IELTS 10 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Society · Opinion (agree or disagree) The question states that children should learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age and that punishment is necessary to help them do so. Candidates must say to what extent they agree or disagree, and also answer a second question: what kinds of punishment parents and teachers should be allowed to use to teach good behaviour. 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