IELTS General and IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 Latest Questions: January, February, March 2022

Did you know that every year 3 million people sit for the IELTS? While this fact is amusing, a majority of the people who sit for the test don’t get their desired scores. This is true for examinees throughout the world.

There are multiple reasons behind this unfortunate fate, but one of the most important reasons is the lack of practice. Practice is highly necessary when it comes to exams like IELTS. However, unguided practice is of no use. Thus, we bring to you all of the latest IELTS Writing Task 2 questions for the year 2022.

But before we dive into the questions, let’s understand the different types of questions and how to answer them. 

Opinion (Agree or Disagree) 

Agree or disagree question types are one of the most common types of questions. With this type of essay you have to either agree, or disagree with the statement given in the question. You then move on to explain your stance. There is, however, a third option of partially agreeing and disagreeing to the statement by keeping your explanation neutral. 

Read our IELTS experts response to a few IELTS Writing Task 2 opinion question to understand the structure and way of writing an answer: 

• IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion Essay With Sample Answer
• IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion Essay With Sample Answer

Advantages and Disadvantages

IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions consist of a statement. You are, then, asked to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement. Let’s look at a few questions and their answers by our IELTS expert for better understanding. 

• IELTS Writing Task 2: Advantages and Disadvantages Essay With Sample Answer
• IELTS Writing Task 2: Advantages and Disadvantages Essay With Sample Answer

Pro Tip: There are 2 different types of advantages and disadvantages essays and they each require a different approach. It is important to analyse and differentiate between the two. 

Problem and Solution

Problem/solution questions are one of the most common IELTS Writing Task 2 questions on the academic paper. Despite being very common, lots of students don’t do well in these questions. This is because they fail to analyse the questions, look for keywords, and properly structure their answers.

Let’s have a look at our IELTS expert sharing the strategies and ways to tackle IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solutions question. 

• IELTS Writing Task 2: Solution Essay With Sample Answer.
• IELTS Writing Task 2: Solution Essay Variation 1
• IELTS Writing Task 2: Solution Essay Variation 2

Discussion (Discuss both views)

Many students fail to do well in these kinds of questions because they do not do what the question asks them to do and they do not use an appropriate structure. It is important to identify the question and analyse what it is asking for. 

Look at our IELTS expert breakdown IELTS Writing Task 2 Discussion questions for better understanding.

• IELTS Writing Task 2: Discussion Essay With Sample Answer (With Opinion and Without Opinion) 

Latest Questions 2022

January 2022

1. 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? Reported on IELTS January 29th.
2. Some believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to look after themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Reported on IELTS January 26th.
3. In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications.Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Reported on IELTS January 24th.
4. Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticisms of their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Reported on IELTS January 23rd.
5. 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? Reported on IELTS January 17th.
6. Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine. Why do you think this happens? cHow can people be encouraged to exercise regularly? Reported on IELTS January 15th.
7. Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future for both countries and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Reported on IELTS January 12th.
8. Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always good. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Reported on IELTS January 10th.
9. Today family members eat fewer meals together. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Reported on IELTS January 4th

February 2022

1. A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced? Reported on IELTS February 28th
2. Some believe that nuclear weapons benefit the world at large.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Reported on IELTS February 25th
3. Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others think it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Reported on IELTS February 23rd.
4. 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? Reported on IELTS February 21st.
5. In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair.Discuss both views and give your opinion. Reported on IELTS February 16th.
6. 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? Reported on IELTS February 13th.
7. Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development? Reported on IELTS February 10th.
8. Some people believe that violent media directly results in violent behaviour. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Reported on IELTS February 8th.
9. Today, many young people spend too much of their free time at shopping malls. This can be considered negative for young people and society generally. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Reported on IELTS February 7th.
10. Today, TV channels broadcast men’s sports shows more than women’s sport shows. Why is this the case? Should TV channels give equal showtime for each? Reported on IELTS February 4th.
11. 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? Reported on IELTS February 2nd

March 2022

1. 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? Reported on IELTS March 5th.
2. In some places, old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important.Discuss both views and give your opinion. Reported on IELTS March 3rd.

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