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It may not be necessary to have a ‘Body number 3’, and it depends on the length of 
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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
8 
Different Kinds of Task 2 Essays & Question Types 
There are 5 different tasks that illustrate the different types of task 2 
questions.
 
1.
To what extent do you agree and/or disagree? 
Some people think that the only purpose of working hard is to earn 
money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. 
Some believe that punishment is the only purpose of prisons, while 
others believe that prisons exist for various reasons.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3.
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages? 
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and 
businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. 
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
4.
What are the causes and give solutions. 
Despite improvements in vehicle technology, there are still large 
numbers of road accidents. 
Explain some of the causes of these accidents, and suggest some 
measures that could be taken to address the problem. 
 
5.
Multiple/Two part question tasks. 
Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities.
What problems do people experience in big cities? Should governments 
encourage people to move to smaller towns? 
 
 

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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
9 
When to give your opinion 
Do the following questions ask for your opinion or not? 
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To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
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Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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