Recent IELTS Task 2 Questions from Real Exam 2025

Candidates appearing for the IELTS reported the following essay topics

September,2025

The natural resources such as oil, forest and freshwater are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?
Intelligence is the most important quality that a leader needs to have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Companies pay salespeople according to how much they sell to customers. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages both to salespeople and customers?

August,2025

Many customs and traditional ways of behaviors are no longer relevant to the modern life and no worth keeping. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that clothes put impact on confidence, that is why children should be taught about this at school.to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays online shopping becomes more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Give your reasons and examples.
In many countries, older people often apply for the same jobs as younger people. What problems can this create? what are some possible solutions?

July,2025

Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their function. Do you agree or disagree?

Money offered for post graduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research for less rather than research for less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Human civilization has achieved remarkable technological progress over the past 100 years. Some people think this has also had negative effects on our lives.to what extent do you agree or disagree?

June, 2025

In many organizations, leadership roles are often held by older people. Some believe that younger people should be given more opportunities to become leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some cultures the elderly people are highly valued, while in other cultures youth are more valued. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What causes the noise? What should be done about it?
Some people think that researching the past is a waste of time and money. We should instead focus on the issues of today’s world. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that access to cheap and fast transportation is the most important factor for success in international business today. Others argue that modern technology plays a more significant role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

May, 2025

Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
Some people think that public health is a the responsibility of the government, while others think that people should be responsible for their own health. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?

April, 2025

Many people are earning more these days to buy goods and avail good services. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
It is necessary for parents to attend parenting training course to bring their children up. Do you agree or disagree?
People who damage public property, such as buildings or statues, should be required to do community service (such as cleaning parks) as a punishment rather than other forms of punishment (such as paying a fine or going to prison). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

March, 2025

Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

February, 2025

Government funding for university should only be provided for the best students as scholarships, and all other funding for universities should come from tuition fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stress out then before. What are the reasons and what can employers do to make their life easier?
The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What causes the noise? What should be done about it?

January 2025

Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobiles to translate language automatically. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Eventually, technology will solve the most important environmental problems the world faces today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?