ieltswrites › Question bank › IELTS Writing Task 2 Two-Part (Direct) Questions with Model Answers IELTS Writing Task 2 Two-Part (Direct) Questions with Model Answers Two-part questions ask two direct questions, such as why something is happening and whether it is a positive development. Both questions must be answered fully.
How to practise Answer each question in its own body paragraph. Answer the questions directly; do not turn them into an opinion essay on a different issue. Mention both answers briefly in the introduction. Check that your conclusion summarises the answers to both questions. All questions (8 questions) Cambridge IELTS 21 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Play in Primary Schools Cambridge IELTS 21 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Education · Two-part question The question states that some people think primary schools focus too much on formal learning. Candidates must answer two questions: how far they agree with this opinion, and how important they think it is for children to play as well as learn in the primary classroom. Cambridge IELTS 20 Test 2 Writing Task 2: Long School Holidays Cambridge IELTS 20 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Education · Two-part question The question notes that primary and secondary schools in many countries close for two months or more over the summer. Candidates must answer two direct questions: what the value of long school holidays is, and what arguments can be made in favour of shorter school holidays. Cambridge IELTS 20 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Global Fashion Trends Cambridge IELTS 20 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Two-part question The question states that many aspects of how people dress today are shaped by global fashion trends. Candidates must answer two questions: how global fashion has become such a strong influence on people's lives, and whether they think this is a positive or negative development. Cambridge IELTS 17 Test 2 Writing Task 2: Children's Smartphones Cambridge IELTS 17 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Technology · Two-part question The question notes that some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Candidates must answer two questions: explain why this happens, and say whether they think it is a positive or a negative development. 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 16 Test 2 Writing Task 2: New Products in Adverts Cambridge IELTS 16 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Two-part question The question notes that businesses today usually stress in their advertising that their products are new in some way. Candidates must answer two questions: why companies do this, and whether this is a positive or negative development in their opinion. 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 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. Exam questions © Cambridge University Press & Assessment, reproduced for study and commentary. Analyses and model answers are original. ieltswrites is independent and is not affiliated with IELTS, the British Council, IDP or Cambridge University Press & Assessment.