Here I have collected actual IELTS opinion essays (agree or disagree question) from the last several years – enjoy learning about this task type!
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IELTS Task 2 Question Types: Opinion Essays (Agree or Disagree)
Some argue that teachers should focus on academics more than motivating students.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourists travel, rather than limit the use of cars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some argue that schools should prioritize life skills such as working in teams and solving problems instead of traditional academics.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. Because of this, all mothers and fathers should be required to take a course that prepares them to be good parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
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Some people believe that housing is a basic human right for all individuals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend.
Do you agree or disagree?
Sports play a significant role in promoting physical and mental well-being.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to older more traditional values such as respect for the and the local community in order to create a better world to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Everybody should donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today’s digital age, anyone with a smartphone can capture and share photographs. this accessibility to photography diminishes the value of professional photographers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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The demand for coaching services has grown significantly in the digital age, with online coaching platforms becoming prevalent. Some now feel online coaching is a superior option to in-person coach.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Financial education should be included as a mandatory subject in schools to prepare students for managing money effectively.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people think that certain old buildings are more worth preserving than other ones.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some argue that music mainly serves as a way for individuals to reduce their stress and anxiety.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodworking should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family.
To that extent do you agree or disagree?
Virtual reality be used as a tool for therapeutic interventions and mental health treatments.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Schools should use films, computers and games instead of books.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think eating meat is bad for health.
Do you agree or disagree?
Friendships that take place online are not as meaningful as those where people meet each other face to face.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that governments should prioritize healthcare instead of other important areas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
The most important aim of science ought to be to improve people’s lives.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many today feel that attention spans are becoming shorter due to the prevalence of social media.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that students should not have to take standardized tests in school.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that movies and tv shows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that new science related to criminal forensics should be used to look at old cases.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can is better for their overall skills development and creativity than reading.
To what extent do you agree?
Learning at university would be more ffective if men and women were educated separetely.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people today have argued that countries should interfere less in the affairs of other nations.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be taken as good as those taken at a college or university in person.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People living in the 21st century have a better life quality than people who lived in previous times.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Young people committing crimes should be treated the same as adults by the authorities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although it is generally illegal, physical punishment continues in many countries. Some argue that parents should have the right to punish their children in this way.
Do you agree or disagree?
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way to make the road transport of goods safer is to ask drivers to take a driving test each year.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Prison is the common way most countries try to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide the public a better education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough waste from homes is recycled and that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Companies should provide sports facilities for local communities.
To what extent do you agree?
The best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge but one which teaches student to cope with change.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Educating young people is naturally important. However, some think governments ught to invest more education for adults in need.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop childrens’ life skills than time spent reading.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts say for road safety cyclists should pass a test before being allowed on public roads.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that violent media directly results in violent behavior.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Today, many young people spend too much of their free time at shopping malls. This can considered negative for young people and society generally.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government has the responsibility to solve this problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that nuclear weapons benefit the world at large.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people believe that students should acquire working experience during their gap year instead of traveling.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other private vehicles.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of areas such as fashion and consumer goods.
To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on the environment, eating habits, and families.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes.
Do you agree or disagree?
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There are different customs in different countries related to how people eat, dress, and so on. Some think that people visiting a country should behave according to customs of the country they visit.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, schools should not force them to learn foreign languages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments should make people responsible for looking after their own local environment.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some claim that men are naturally more competitive than women.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Shopping habits depend more on your age group than anything else.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
In many situations, people who break the law should be warned instead of punished.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Crime rates will fall as advances in technology make it easier to detect and prevent crimes.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries are considering imposing curfews in which teenagers will not be allowed outdoors at night unless they are accompanied by an adult.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
Some think that fathers should have time off from work after the birth of a child.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that because children find subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult, they ought to be optional instead of compulsory.
To what extent do you agree?
Globalization is positive for economies but its negative sides should not be ignored.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fast food has become more common in recent years. Some people think that it has a negative effect on lifestyles and diets.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that there should be a complete ban on all forms of advertising.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel governments, rather than private companies, should be in charge of medical services.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that good entertainers are as important to society as scientists.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening.
Do you agree or disagree?
People are annoyed or entertained by advertising but they are not affected by advertisements when making shopping decisions.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and methods of preparation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that wild animals should not be kept in zoos or other man-made environments as there is no longer a need for them in the 21st century.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products 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?
Some people think that children under 18 years old should receive full-time education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that reading books is a waste of time and children would be better served doing something more useful.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traditional ideas from older people about the way to live and behave are not helpful to young people and their futures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared to other workers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that living in a city offers greater benefits compared to life in the countryside.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some claim that studying abroad has great benefits for a student’s home country.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
If a product is good and meets customer needs, then people will buy it and advertising is unnecessary.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is impossible to help all people around the world in need so governments should focus on people from their own country.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and riding motorbikes.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only alllow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All fathers should be entitled to time-off from work when their children are born.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing.
To what extant do you agree or disagree?
Some believe it is important for cities and towns to invest heavily in building large outdoor public spaces.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
To succeed in a business, one needs to know maths.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computer games are very popular for all ages and nationalities. Parents think this has little educational value and it will be harmful for children.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The first man to walk on the moon claimed it was a step forward for mankind. However, it has made little difference in most people’s lives.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the most important issues facing the world today is a shortage of food and some think genetically modified foods are a possible solution.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the most important function of music is to help people relax.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages, therefore, it is a waste of time to learn a foreign language.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing videogames.
To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that family is more important than friends.
To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and poems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Parents should take courses in parenting in order to improve the lives of their children.
To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays nurses should not just be required to do basic training but they must have other qualities as well to do their jobs well.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Therefore, the best way to reduce the crime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There are different customs in different countries related to how people eat, dress, and so on. Some think that people visiting a country should behave according to customs of the country they visit.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The internet means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how others live.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Cooking at home is a waste of time because there are so many convenient fast food options that make life less stressful.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some educators believe that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When a person spends most of his or her time working a job with little job satisfaction, their life loses meaning.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advantages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better for children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and so on are involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should lower the budget on the arts in order to allocate more money to education.
To what extent do you agree?
Many today feel that most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although families have influence on a children’s development, factors outside the home play a bigger part in their lives nowadays.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some think that students must travel to another country in order to learn its language and customs.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, people may have to live on other planets. Some think that it is therefore important to spend money researching other planets such as Mars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments should spend more money on medical research and less on researching the environment.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
After graduation many students take a year to travel. Some think that it would be more useful to work for a year.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and it is more important to focus on the present.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some today argue that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated at home.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects. Some believe this tendency should be changed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that film is a less important art than other forms such as literature and painting.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that smartphones are destroying social interaction today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Throughout history, male leaders have led us into violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many feel that students today should learn practical skills at school such as car maintenance and managing a bank account.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that it is better to get advice from old rather than young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One good way to promote world peace is through international sporting events.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future it will become more difficult to live on Earth so more money should be spent researching how to live on other planets such as Mars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that governments should tax unhealthy foods to encourage people to eat healthier.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As well as making money, businesses also have a responsibility towards society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Developing the economy will always damage the environment.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Too much money is wasted on repairing old buildings that should be used to knock them down and build new ones.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advances in technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that individuals can do little to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a real difference.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
Many psychologists recommend that the best way to relieve stress is to do nothing at all for a period of time during the day.
Do you agree or disagree?
People today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. This means that it is not that important to travel to those countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most common solution for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is a better method.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The job market today is very competitive and it is best to choose a career or field of study early in order to get a good job later in life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that because everyone needs a place to live, governments should provide houses for those who are too poor to afford their own.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries are struggling with increases in crime rates. Some believe that having more police on the streets is best way to reduce and combat crime.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that the best way to increase the road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving companies, factories and their employees to the countryside.
Do you agree or disagree?
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are these questions from Cambridge books?
Some are but most are reported on real IELTS exams.
Hello, can u please tell me the ideas of the following essay? ( From the agree side please) For the married couples nowadays, some people say that it is the responsibilities for both spouses to earn a living for the family. To extent do u agree or disagree?
hello dave, can u please reply me?
Can u please tell me the ideas of the following essay? ( From the agree side please) For the married couples nowadays, some people say that it is the responsibilities for both spouses to earn a living for the family. To extent do u agree or disagree?
I think I’ve written about that or a similar topic – if I get a chance, I’ll write a sample answer for that specific one, Eric!
Thank u dave
Can u just give me the ideas of the essay? Just in short notes. Not the whole essay. Thank U.
Hello Mr. Dave. I find that your writing style is amazing but it is quite difficult to imitate, especially the body part of the essay. I see I could have learned from you how to write an introduction and conclusion, but it seems too difficult to learn how to write the body. but I must emphasize that I still learn a lot of good vocabulary and phrases from you. It would be great if you have a detailed tutorial on how to write the body so that it is easiest to follow. dear
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