Here is a collection of recent 2021 Quarter 2 IELTS Writing Part 2 test questions (Essay) from the Internet. These questions appeared in IELTS Academic and IELTS General exams in April 2021, May 2021, and June 2021.

ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1405

Nowadays more and more older people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs.

What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?

Type: Problem and Solution
Topic: Work  📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1404

Museums and art galleries should show local history and culture instead of work from different countries.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Type: Argument
Topic: Places  📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1403

Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent years.

What are the primary causes of this? What measures should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?

Type: Problem and Solution
Topic: Health and Diet  📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1402

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?

Type: Argument
Topic: Transport 📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1398

Some people think that the best way to improve road transport safety is to let the driver test each year.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Type: Argument
Topic: Transport 📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1385

Some people think in order to continually improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others feel that this would result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Type: Argument
Topic: Education  📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1378

Despite the benefits for health, fewer people today than ever before exercise by walking.

Why is this? What can be done to encourage more walking?

Type: Problem and Solution
Topic: Health and Diet  📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1377

Today, more and more people use robots to do tasks at home and at work.

Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Why?

Type: Opinion
Topic: Media and Technology  📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1376

In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Type: Argument
Topic: Health and Diet  📖
 
Exam date: May 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1370

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?

Type: Opinion
Topic: Environment  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1369

Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Type: Argument
Topic: Life  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1368

It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Type: Opinion
Topic: Places  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1367

During holidays or weekends, young people spend less time on outdoor activities in the natural environment, such as hiking and mountain climbing.

Why? What can be done to encourage them to go out?

Type: Two Questions
Topic: Health and Diet  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1362

Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmentally-friendly mode of transport. However, it is no longer the main form of transport.

What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population?

Type: Two Questions
Topic: Health and Diet  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1357

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?

Type: Opinion
Topic: Places  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1356

Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Type: Argument
Topic: Life  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1346

More and more people no longer read the newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the internet.

Is this a positive or negative development?

Type: Argument
Topic: Media and Technology  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1341

Health experts claim that walking is the best exercise. However, people are walking less on a daily basis.

What has made this happen and how to deal with it?

Type: Two Questions
Topic: Health and Diet  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1340

Today due to advanced medicine, people are living longer. Therefore, the number of elders is expected to exceed that of young people.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Type: Opinion
Topic: Health and Diet  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1336

Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking.

Is this a positive or negative development?

Type: Opinion
Topic: Media and Technology  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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ielts777.com — Writing 2 #1313

Many animals are endangered. Some people argue that we should only protect animals that are useful to humans.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Type: Argument
Topic: Environment  📖
 
Exam date: Apr 2021


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