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IELTS Writing Task 2 Question
Try this opinion essay question about the cost of space exploration. It’s best to state a
clear opinion for or against in your introduction.
Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spent
on more important things.
What is your opinion?
IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
There is an argument that exploring space is a waste of money and that there are more
urgent needs to be addressed on earth, such as reducing poverty and preventing
environmental destruction. However, I completely disagree with this opinion for two
reasons.
First of all, many of the technologies we take for granted today were originated thanks to
space research. Take satellite technology, for example, which we depend on for
broadcasting and weather forecasting. Without satellites, we would not be able to follow
global events as they happen, nor give populations any warning of approaching storms.
Space research has also led to the development of new lightweight materials that offer
us heat protection and enable food preservation. Therefore, the challenge of sending
human beings into space has often driven the development of new technologies that
benefit our everyday lives.
Second, we cannot foresee the distant future, so we ought to develop the capability to
escape from the earth. Gradually, we are learning how humans can survive for long
periods in space and even travel to other planets in the future. If space exploration is
halted, this valuable knowledge will never be acquired. It is true that environmental
destruction is also a serious issue, but it is also true that we remain dependent on our
environment if we never accept the challenge of exploring other worlds.
In conclusion, while we undoubtedly face serious problems on our own planet, it is
imperative that we continue to explore space. This will promote further technological
advances as well as provide a possible means of escape should earth become
uninhabitable in future. Ideally, all nations should cooperate in the advancement of
space research.
(278 words, IELTS 8.5)
Task 2: Question

Try this argument essay question about access to a university education. It’s very
important that you write a balanced argument before giving your opinion.
It is sometimes argued that too many students go to university, while
others claim that a university education should be a universal right.
Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Model Answer
In some advanced countries, it is not unusual for more than 50% of young adults to
attend college or university. Critics, however, claim that many university courses are
worthless and young people would be better off gaining skills in the workplace. In this
essay, I will examine both sides of this argument and try to reach a conclusion.