All 12 topic chaptersCulture & Arts
IELTS Writing Task 2: Culture & Arts Essay Questions
Culture and arts prompts look soft but are argumentatively demanding: should governments fund the arts when hospitals need money, do museums still matter, is traditional culture worth preserving against modern life? Most candidates retreat into empty praise of "cultural heritage". A specific gallery visit, a local tradition your family keeps or dropped, one artist whose work changed a decision — that is the register these essays need.
How this topic is examined
36 questions in the current bank fall under this chapter, split by essay type:
- Opinion (agree/disagree)16
- Two-part question8
- Discussion (both views)6
- Causes / problems / solutions4
- Advantages & disadvantages2
High-frequency subtopics
Chapters are too broad to prepare directly — the working unit is the subtopic. These are the subtopics this chapter's questions cluster around:
- consumerism and fashion
- uniforms and clothing
- music's role in brain development
- music's economic impact
- music and social cohesion
- drawbacks of excessive musical engagement
- art investment and urban development
- art's role in cultural enrichment
- art's impact on visual literacy
- art's contribution to cultural diversity
uniforms and clothing
Free taste — one subtopic's idea bank- Uniforms project a professional image and can prevent workplace distractions caused by diverse personal attire.
- Mandatory uniforms can alleviate financial burdens on employees by reducing the need for extensive work wardrobes.
- Specific functional uniforms are essential for certain industries, highlighting the nature of the work.
Three of the idea sentences behind this subtopic. Inside the app, every subtopic in this chapter comes with a full idea bank and collocations, rebuilt around your own experience.
Questions in this chapter
Current questions in this chapter with free sample essays:
- Art classes like painting and drawing are as important as other subjects, so they should be made compulsory in high scho…
- Government should protect culture. Therefore, some people believe that new buildings should be built in traditional styl…
- Historical objects in museums all over the world should be returned to their country of origin. To what extent do you ag…
- If people go to live in another country, they should follow the local customs and traditions. To what extent do you agre…
- In many countries, fewer people are going to art exhibitions. What are the reasons for this? What problems does this cau…
- In many countries, people now wear western-style clothing, such as suits and jeans, instead of traditional garments. Why…
- In many countries, the number of visitors to art galleries has been declining steadily. What are the possible reasons? H…
- In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on…
- In recent years, 'responsible tourists' have focused on preserving both the culture and environment of the places they v…
- In recent years, 'responsible tourists' have focused on preserving both the culture and the environment of the places th…
- In some countries, fewer people are going to art exhibitions. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve thi…
- In some countries, fewer people are going to art exhibitions. What are the reasons for this? What problems does this cau…
- In some countries, the number of people visiting art galleries is reducing. What are the reasons for this? How can we so…
- In some countries, the number of people who visit art galleries is declining. What are the reasons for this? How can we…
- In some countries, too much money is spent by both the government and individuals on national festivals, such as New Yea…
- In some societies, sports and entertainment figures are more valued than professionals such as doctors and teachers. Why…
- In the past, important cultural and historical knowledge was stored in museums. Nowadays, information is freely availabl…
- Many customs and traditional behaviours are no longer relevant to modern life and are not worth keeping. Do you agree or…
- Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case? What can be…
- Most museums and historical sites attract more visitors from other places than from their local area. What are the cause…
- Music has always been and continues to be the universal language of mankind. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- Now men and women's clothing styles are similar. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
- Some people believe that certain old buildings should be preserved more than others. What types of old buildings should…
- Some people believe that governments should protect cultural heritage. Because of this, it is sometimes suggested that a…
- Some people believe that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for a country, while others disagree. Do…
- Some people believe that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for the country, while others disagree. D…
- Some people say that art (e.g. painting, music, poetry) can be made by everyone, whereas others believe that it can only…
- Some people say that music is a universal language that everyone understands. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- Some people think that certain old buildings that are historically important in cities or the countryside should be pres…
- Some people think that historical places should be completely closed to the public, while others believe that they shoul…
- Some people think that historical sites should be completely closed to the public. Others, however, believe that it is i…
- Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the cultures or a…
- Some people think that the government should provide financial support to all types of artists, including painters, musi…
- Some people think that the Olympic Games can bring nations together. Others, however, think that it is a waste of money.…
- Some people think the government should provide funds for performing art training courses, while others believe it is th…
- The best way to learn a culture is to learn its language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?