Preguntas del examen IELTS Writing — junio de 2026

Task 2 — Preguntas de ensayo

• 2026-06-28Por ordenador

  An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think this is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

• 2026-06-27Por ordenador

  The study of ancient culture is not a relevant subject in modern education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  El estudio de la cultura antigua no es una materia relevante en la educación moderna. ¿En qué medida está de acuerdo o en desacuerdo?

• 2026-06-21Por ordenador

  Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build homes in their own style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

• 2026-06-20Por ordenador

  Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replace them with new buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  Algunas personas creen que es importante conservar y mantener los edificios antiguos en lugar de reemplazarlos por edificios nuevos. ¿Hasta qué punto está usted de acuerdo o en desacuerdo?

• 2026-06-20Por ordenador

  Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replacing them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

• 2026-06-14Por ordenador

  In many countries, the number of visitors to art galleries has been declining steadily. What are the possible reasons? How can we solve this problem?

• 2026-06-13Por ordenador

  Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the amount of packaging that is used on goods, while others believe that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

  Algunas personas dicen que los supermercados y fabricantes tienen el deber de reducir la cantidad de embalaje utilizado en los productos, mientras que otros creen que los consumidores deberían evitar comprar productos con mucho embalaje. Discuta ambos puntos de vista y dé su opinión.

• 2026-06-13Por ordenador

  Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the packaging of the products they sell. Others argue that consumers must avoid buying products with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

  Algunas personas dicen que los supermercados y fabricantes tienen el deber de reducir el embalaje de los productos que venden. Otros argumentan que los consumidores deben evitar comprar productos con mucho embalaje. Discuta ambas opiniones y dé su opinión.

• 2026-06-13Por ordenador

  Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the packaging of products they sell. Others argue that consumers must avoid buying products with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

• 2026-06-06Por ordenador

  In many countries, it is against the law for drivers to use phones while driving. However, many drivers still use phones. Why do you think many drivers use phones even though it is against the law? What can be done to solve the problem?

• 2026-06-06Por ordenador

  Many countries have laws banning phone use while driving, yet many drivers still use their phones while driving, even though it is against the law. Why is that? How can this problem be solved?

  Muchos países tienen leyes que prohíben el uso del teléfono mientras se conduce, sin embargo, muchos conductores siguen usando sus teléfonos mientras conducen, a pesar de que está en contra de la ley. ¿Por qué ocurre esto? ¿Cómo se puede solucionar este problema?

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  Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

  Algunas personas prefieren pasar sus vidas haciendo las mismas cosas y evitando el cambio. Sin embargo, otros piensan que el cambio siempre es algo bueno. Discute ambas opiniones y da tu propia opinión.

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  Some people think that the government should spend money on building subway and train lines to ease traffic congestion. Others believe that building more and wider roads is the best way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.

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  Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy and solar energy. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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  Some believe that the government should set up free libraries in every city, while others think it is a waste of money as people can access the internet at home for information. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.

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  Some people believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally or financially unable to take care of themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  Algunas personas creen que los miembros más jóvenes de la familia deberían ser legalmente responsables de apoyar a los miembros mayores cuando estos se vuelvan incapaces física, mental o financieramente de cuidarse a sí mismos. ¿En qué medida está usted de acuerdo o en desacuerdo?

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  Research shows that some activities are good for health while others are bad. Despite this, millions of people are engaged in unhealthy activities. What is the reason for this? What can be done to resolve this problem?

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  Genetic engineering is an important issue in today's society. Some people think it will improve people's lives in many ways. Others believe that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.

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  There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think that the most important one is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

  A lo largo de la historia humana ha habido muchas invenciones, como la rueda. Algunas personas piensan que la más importante es Internet. ¿En qué medida está usted de acuerdo o en desacuerdo con esta opinión?

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  In recent years, 'responsible tourists' have focused on preserving both the culture and the environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a 'responsible tourist'. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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  Research shows that some activities are good for health while others are bad. Despite this, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. What is the reason for this? What can be done to resolve this problem?

  Las investigaciones muestran que algunas actividades son buenas para la salud mientras que otras son malas. A pesar de esto, millones de personas participan en actividades poco saludables. ¿Cuál es la razón de esto? ¿Qué se puede hacer para resolver este problema?

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  Increasing university tuition fees and limited graduate job prospects have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects like philosophy and history and should only offer practical courses that maximize employment chances. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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  Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. However, others think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both of these points of view and express your own opinion.

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  Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. For this reason, art should be compulsory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?

  Estudiar arte en la escuela mejora el rendimiento de los estudiantes en otras materias, porque a los estudiantes con múltiples habilidades les resulta más fácil aprender cosas nuevas. Por esta razón, el arte debería ser obligatorio en las escuelas. ¿Está usted de acuerdo o en desacuerdo?

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  Some people think that history can tell us little, but others believe that studying the past can help us better understand the present. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion, giving examples from your own experience.

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  Some people believe that gender equality has already been achieved while others think that there is a lot of progress to be made. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.

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  Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports only in their free time. Is this a positive or negative development?

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  Many argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to comment on or even criticize their teachers. Others believe that this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

  Muchos argumentan que, para mejorar la calidad de la educación, se debería animar a los estudiantes de secundaria a comentar o incluso criticar a sus profesores. Otros creen que esto conducirá a una pérdida de respeto y disciplina en el aula. Discuta ambas opiniones y dé su punto de vista.

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  Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men, even though in many developed countries women make up over 50 percent of the workforce. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?

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  There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think that the most important invention is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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  Mobile phones and the Internet are used by millions of people every day, but older people use these types of technologies the least. How can mobile phones and the Internet be useful for older people? What measures can be taken to encourage older people to use them more?

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  Some people believe that gender equality has already been achieved, while others think that there is still a lot of progress to be made. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

  Algunas personas creen que la igualdad de género ya se ha logrado, mientras que otras piensan que aún queda mucho por avanzar. Discuta ambos puntos de vista y dé su opinión.

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  Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That is why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?

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  Some people believe that it is possible for a country to be economically successful and have a clean environment. Others argue that these two objectives are not compatible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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  In recent years, 'responsible tourists' have focused on preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a 'responsible tourist'. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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  Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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  Many argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to comment on or even criticize their teachers. Others believe that this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both perspectives and express your opinion.

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  Some people believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to take care of themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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  Some people think that history can tell us little, but others believe that studying the past can help us better understand the present. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.

  Algunas personas piensan que la historia puede enseñarnos poco, pero otras creen que estudiar el pasado puede ayudarnos a entender mejor el presente. Discuta ambos puntos de vista y dé su opinión.

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  Space research costs billions of dollars. Some people believe that the money should be invested in more practical projects here on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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  Mobile phones and the Internet are used by millions of people every day, but older people use these technologies the least. How can mobile phones and the Internet be useful for older people? What measures can be taken to encourage older people to use them more?

  Los teléfonos móviles y el Internet son utilizados por millones de personas cada día, pero las personas mayores son quienes menos usan estas tecnologías. ¿Cómo pueden ser útiles los teléfonos móviles y el Internet para las personas mayores? ¿Qué medidas se pueden tomar para fomentar que las personas mayores los usen más?

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  Some people believe that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for the country, while others disagree. Do the benefits of hosting a major sporting event outweigh the drawbacks?

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  Some believe that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think that people should be free to choose their sport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

  Algunos creen que los deportes peligrosos deberían prohibirse, mientras que otros piensan que las personas deberían tener la libertad de elegir su deporte. Discuta ambos puntos de vista y dé su propia opinión.

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  Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that there are constant traffic jams in many cities around the world. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?

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  Some believe that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think that people should be free to choose their sport. Discuss both perspectives and give your own opinion.

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  Genetic engineering is an important issue in today's society. Some people think it will improve people's lives in many ways. Others believe it may be a threat to life on Earth. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.

  La ingeniería genética es un tema importante en la sociedad actual. Algunas personas piensan que mejorará la vida de las personas de muchas maneras. Otros creen que puede ser una amenaza para la vida en la Tierra. Discuta ambos puntos de vista y dé su propia opinión.

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  Some people believe that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for a country, while others disagree. Do the benefits of hosting a major sporting event outweigh the drawbacks?

  Algunas personas creen que organizar un evento deportivo internacional es beneficioso para un país, mientras que otros no están de acuerdo. ¿Superan los beneficios de organizar un evento deportivo importante a los inconvenientes?

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  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?

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  Some people believe that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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  Some believe that the government should set up free libraries in every city, while others think it is a waste of money because people can access the Internet at home for information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

  Algunos creen que el gobierno debería establecer bibliotecas gratuitas en cada ciudad, mientras que otros piensan que es un desperdicio de dinero porque las personas pueden acceder a Internet en casa para obtener información. Discuta ambas opiniones y dé su propia opinión.