2012 IELTS Writing Task Two1. A 2012.1.7 (Discuss)Some people think the developing country should invite large foreign companies to open office and factory to grow their economies. Other people think the developing country should keep the large company out and develop local company instead. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.not think so. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.3. A 2012.1.12 (Discuss)Some people think that government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since people can access internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your won opinion.4. A 2012.1.14 (Discuss)Some employers consider social skills as important as good qualification for success in a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?5. A 2012.1.21 (Argue)Many of today's urgent problems can only be solved through international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?can be better off if they are afraid of their teachers, while some people say students can be better of if they are treated as friends by their teachers. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.7. A 2012.2.4 (Discuss)Some people think that young people should follow the traditional values of their society. Others think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.What would be the effect to the society?9. A 2012.2.9 (Argue)Some people think that the spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase in globalization produce positive effects to everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?10. A 2012.2.18 (Argue)Some people think that technologies make our life more complex, and the solution is not to use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?better to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion.12. A 2012.2.25 (Argue)Full-time university students spend much time on study. Some people think that it is essential for them to take some other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?In the future, it is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than the younger people in most countries. Is it a positive or negative development?What do you think are major causes? Is this a positive or negative trend?15. A 2012.3.17 (Mix)News media play an important role in modern society. Why are news media so important?Is the influence of news media positive or negative?16. A 2012.3.31 (Discuss)In some culture the old age is highly valued. Other culture the youth is more valued. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.What are the effects for both the parents and the rest family member?18. A 2012.4.14 (Argue)The news reported by the media tends to focus on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments. Some people think that this trend is harmful to individuals and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?20. A 2012.4.21 (Argue)Some people think that planning for the future is a waste of time and it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?children could behave better by being rewarded for their good behaviour. Some others think children could behave better by being punished for their bad behaviour. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.22. A 2012.4.28 (Argue)In modern society, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, or to use animal products for clothing or medicine. To what extent do you agree or disagree?23. A 2012.5.10 (Mix)Consumers are facing an increasing amount of advertising from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertising? What measures should be taken to protect them?24. A 2012.5.12 (Argue)Imprisonment is a common way to deal with the problem of crime, but a more effective solution would be better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?and waste is created everyday. What problems do this cause to ordinary people? What individuals can do to reduce these problems?Food has become cheaper today because of improved fertilizer and better machinery. However, some believe that this development is dangerous to human health and local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?27. A 2012.5.26 (Discuss)Some people argue that the government should support the funds for the arts, while some other people suggest that the money should be used for public health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in the local community. They believe it is good for both individual teenager and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?29. A 2012.6.9 (Argue)The news has no connection with most of people’s life and it is therefore a waste of time for most of us to read newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?30.A 2012.6.14 (Argue)Scientific research should be helped or controlled by the government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?and disadvantages of this?32.A 2012.6.16 (Report)City dwellers hardly socialise with their neighbours today and the sense of community has been lost. Why does this happen and how to solve this problem?for children both at home and at school. What are the problems children may face at home and school? How can parent help their children?34.A 2012.6.30 (Report)Some visitors can take the chance to learn about foreign cultures and traditions when they travel to another country. How can they learn? Why some people can and some cannot?be responsible for those disadvantaged people, such as the unemployed and homeless. Do you agree or disagree?36.A 2012.7.7 (Argue)Advertising can only promote the quantity of products bought by people rather than its quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?37.A 2012.7.12 (Argue)It is better for students to live away from home when they at university than to live with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic become a problem. What is the cause of that and what actions could be taken to solve the problem?marry, but leave home to study or work elsewhere. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?40.A 2012.7.28 (Argue)Arts (painting and music) do not directly improve people’s life, so government should spend money on other important areas. Do you agree or disagree?this bring advantages more than disadvantages to the involved people?42.A 2012.8.4(Discuss)Some people think that 24-hour TV transmission is a positive development, while others it is negative. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.44.A 2012.8.11(Report)Many young people cannot find jobs after graduation nowadays. What problems does it bring to individuals and society? What are the measures that can reduce the level of unemployment of young people?45.A 2012.8.25(Argue)Nowadays, many museums charge for admission. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?47.A 2012.9.1(Discuss)Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. Some argue that it would be better if these countries can spend money to encouraging children to take part in sports from a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?never let them return back to school. Some people believe that this is the efficient way to deal with these students, while others believe that there are better ways. Discuss both view and give you opinion.49.A 2012.9.6(Argue)Some people believe everyone has the right to get university education, so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Government financial support should only put on scientific research rather than other research. To what extent do you agree or disagree?51.A 2012.9.22(Report)In some countries, young people are richer, safer and healthier than before. However, they are unhappy. What are the reasons? What can be done to improve this situation?not think so. What is your opinion?53.A 2012.10.11 (Disuss)Some people think personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe this depends on other factors. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.54.A 2012.10.13 (Mix)In many counties today a population is a mix of different culture and ethnic groups. Why is the case? Is it positive or negative development?homes in existing cities or in new towns in countryside?56. A 2012.10.20 (Argue)It has become easier and more affordable to visit other counties nowadays. Is it a positive or negative development?57. A 2012.10.27 (Argue)Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?people. Will this fact bring more benefits or more drawbacks?59. A 2012.11.3 (Argue)Many people are afraid of leaving home because they fear the crime. Some people believe some actions can be done to prevent crime, but others think little can be done. What is your opinion?cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?role in individuals' decision to buy products (mobile/fixed phone) and choose service (medical treatment). To what extent do you agree or disagree? 62. A 2012.11.17 (Mix) = 2009.08.29 AIn the past people travel abroad can see many differences from their home country. Now, places all over the world are looking more and more similar. What do you think are the causes? Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?expenditure of these activities is very expensive and some people think governments' money should be spent on useful things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?64. A 2012.11.24 (Mix) = 2007.03.10 AAs more people are using mobile phones and computers now, some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely soon. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?65. A 2012.12.1 (Argue)An increasing number of organisations are allowing their staff to work at home, for at least part of their work. Is it a positive or development for individuals and society?are less sure. What is your opinion?67. A 2012.12. 6 (Report)Nowadays, people throw away damaged things and purchase new ones instead of repairing them and using them again. Why did this happen? What is the consequence?68. A 2012.12.8 (Mix)In many countries man and woman have decided to have children later in their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What effects of this development on society and family life?to make a good speech or presentation to audiences. So it is important for children to learn this at school. How important for people to speak well in public? Do you agree or disagree that schools should teach this skill?70. A 2012.12.8 (Report)In cities and towns, museums display many objects of artistic, historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. Why do you think people do not visit museums in their local areas？What is the importance of museums to society?71. A 2012.12.15 (Report)In cities and towns, museums display many objects of artistic, historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. Why do you think people do not visit museums in their local areas? What is the importance of museums to society?。