Fill in the gaps below with the correct linking words. This is useful practice for your IELTS writing task 2 essay. Using linking words requires you to be careful with the grammar structure of your sentences – this lesson will review your ability to do that.

Questions

Choose the correct letter to complete each sentence. It is possible to have more than one letter for an answer.

1. ……………. the government building more homes in city centres, there is still a lack of housing.
   1. Answers: A) Although   B) Despite   C) So
2. ………….. the government is increasing the amount of money spent on dealing with environmental pollution, individuals must still play their part.
   1. Answers: A) But    B) Although  C) Despite
3. People should eat a balanced diet ……………..  avoid serious health problems.
   1. Answers:  A) due to    B) so     C) in order to
4. …………… there are children who may not find it easy to live abroad, for others it can be an experience that helps them mature and become more independent.
   1. Answers: A) While  B) In spite of  C) Even so
5. ………………….. more and more people moving to the city to find jobs, housing has become a serious problem in city centers.
   1. Answers A) Consequently   B) As a result  C) As a result of  D) Owing to

Answers

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Liz

Below is a list of IELTS Essay Questions July 2018 reported in writing task 2.

Will these questions be repeated?

• IELTS often repeat topics but change the questions and instructions.
• To prepare for IELTS writing task 2, you should prepare ideas for the topics below and common topics which you will find on this page: 100 IELTS Essay Questions.
• No one can predict the question you will get in your test. So, prepare as many common and recent topics as possible.

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions July 2018

The questions below have been reported by IELTS candidates and may not be accurately remembered.

1. Some people think that modern technology is making people more sociable, while others think it is making them less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Online, people write product reviews and opinions about services. Is it a good thing or bad thing?
3. Some people argue that formal education should start for children as early as possible, while others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
4. Some people believe that teachers have a important role to play in the educational success, while others think it is the students’ attitude that matters. Discuss both views and share your opinion.
5. Some physiologists recommend that it is important to overcome stresses by spending time do nothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. The education of young people is the main priority in countries around the world. Some people believe that educating adults who cannot read or write is essential for the society and more funding should be made available for it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7. The only way to solve the increasing crime rate of young offenders is to teach parents better parenting skills. To what extent do you agree?
8. Scientist have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
9. Some people believe that a great difference in age between parents and children is more beneficial. Do you think the advantages of a greater difference in age between them outweigh the disadvantages?
10. Some people think the government should be responsible for solving the pollution problems which result from heavy traffic. To what extent do you agree?
11. Some people believe that universities should only offer places to students with high marks, while others believe that people of all ages should be allowed even if they don’t do well in school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
12. People are less fit and active nowadays than in the past. What are the reasons for this? What measures can be taken to fix this?
13. The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions for how people should prepare for work in the future.
14. Some people find it beneficial to sent young children to nursery school before they go to primary school, while others think it is good to keep children at home with their family. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
15. Some people think that to reduce traffic and pollution, the government should increase tax on petrol (gasoline).  Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
16. It is believed that young people are more interested in international pop singers and movie stars than in history and historical people. Why is this? (June)
17. Nowadays, culture is more or less the same around the world compared to in the past. Is this a positive trend or negative trend? (June)

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions and Model Essay for Education: School Subjects.

Below you will find:

1. IELTS essay question for education
2. Model Essay Answer
3. List of more practice essay questions
4. Tips for Writing Task 2 Preparation

Take your time to read through this page and make the most of the tips and links.

Please note: these are past essay questions which have been used this month. They are not predictions. To prepare for IELTS writing task 2, you should prepare ideas for recent questions and common questions. See below for recent questions and here is a link to common essay questions: 100 IELTS Essay Questions

IELTS Essay Question: School Subjects

Some people think that the teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject they are best at or they are most interested in. To what extent do you agree?

Model IELTS Essay

While it is thought that adolescents ought to focus on a broad range of school subjects, others feel it would be better for them to concentrate only on chosen subjects. I believe the number of subjects they study should depend on their age.

One reason adolescents from around the age of 13 to 15 ought to focus on learning as many different subjects as possible is that they are not mature enough to make serious decisions regarding their education that could affect their future. Therefore, by studying various subjects, they will gain a broad foundation education and also develop a clearer understanding of their individual skills and interests, which often change as a child ages. Secondly, teenagers need to vary what they learn to help them develop into well rounded adults. For example, they need sport to encourage health, they need maths to be able to perform simple arithmetic in life, and they need languages to help them learn communication skills. At a young age they are not mature enough to be responsible for their own development by selecting only what they enjoy learning.

However, by the age of 16, most adolescents know not only what subjects they most enjoy or excel at, but also which subjects are most useful for their future prospects in life. For this reason, from the age of 16, children should focus on those specific subjects that they need to eventually enter the degree course or work they would like to aim for. Furthermore, older teenagers have the capacity for concentration, unlike those of a younger age, which enables them to study only a few chosen subjects in depth. Lastly, older adolescents have the ability to manage their own schedule to continue certain subjects in their own time, such as sport and art, without having these subjects made compulsory.

To conclude, younger teenagers are not ready to specialise and require a broad framework of subjects to help them develop, but at the age of 16, this is no longer the case and focused learning is more beneficial for them.

More IELTS Essay Questions To Practice

1. Nowadays, people move from one country to another for work. Some people think children of these families suffer because of this, while others think it is helpful for them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Adults do less exercise these days. Some people think that showing sports events on the television such as the Olympics and international tournaments is the best way to encourage adults to do exercise. Others believe there are more effective ways to do so. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3. Some parents, specially mothers, stay at home instead working, and some people think that they should receive monetary compensation from the government. Do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people use technology to take advice for their medical problems rather than seeing a doctor. Why this is so? It is positive or negative development according to you?
5. Although more and more people are reading the news on the internet, most people still prefer reading the news in a newspaper. What are your views?
6. EDUCATION ESSAY QUESTIONS: Collection of Essay Questions on Education

VOCABULARY FOR THIS TOPIC: Word List for Education Topic

How to Prepare for IELTS Writing Task 2

1. Prepare ideas for topics. You can do this by googling online. Here is a list of common essay questions and topics for IELTS writing task 2: 100 Essay Questions
2. Make sure you have learned your list of linking words which must be used flexibly: Linking Words for IELTS WT2
3. Learn about essay length and paragraphing:
   1. essay length
   2. structure and importance of conclusions
4. Learn how to add examples to your essay: Adding Examples Language

All the best

Liz

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