IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions (Part I)

1. The examinees are solely responsible for the growing offense of unfair means in the examination. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Education is the single most important factor in the development of a developing country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Should developing countries concentrate more on industrial development, or should they promote education first?
5. Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. Some people argue that, there are no fundamental differences between the way men and women approach academic study. Others insist that there are bid differences in areas such as organization, attitude and ambition and that these differences inevitably have an impact on student life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7. Living in an apartment instead of a university dormitory has advantages and disadvantages. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of apartment living and defend your preferences.
8. Some people think that the universities should render knowledge. While others think universities have a responsibility to prepare the graduates for the job market. They think a better co-operation between the universities and industries is good for society. In your opinion, what should be universities’ role – to render knowledge or to prepare students for the job market?