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IELTS Writing Task 2 topics: Government
Government questions usually ask how far the state should go: what it should spend taxes on, and what it should ban or make compulsory.
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- OpinionCompulsory votingVoting in national elections should be compulsory for all adult citizens.
- DiscussionArts vs health spendingSome people think governments should spend taxes on art, music and museums. Others think the money should be used on health and education.
- OpinionYoung people in governmentMost political leaders are older people, but younger people should be given more positions in government.
- Advantages and disadvantagesSubsidised public transportSome governments heavily subsidise public transport to make tickets cheaper or free.
- OpinionFood ads aimed at childrenGovernments should ban advertisements for unhealthy food and drinks aimed at children.
- Problem and solutionTraffic jams in big citiesTraffic congestion is a serious problem in many large cities.
- DiscussionLocal vs national governmentSome people believe that important decisions should be made by national governments. Others argue that local authorities should have more power.
- Advantages and disadvantagesInternet censorshipSome governments restrict the information that can be seen on the internet in their country.
- OpinionStrict environmental lawsGovernments should pass strict laws to protect the environment, because individuals cannot be relied on to change their behaviour.
- Problem and solutionHousing costs for young peopleIn many cities, housing is so expensive that young people cannot afford to buy or rent a home.
- DiscussionLimiting immigrationSome people think governments should strictly limit the number of immigrants. Others say that countries benefit from immigration.
- OpinionCompulsory military serviceIn some countries, young people must spend a period in military service. This is a positive development.
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