How often does technology come up in IELTS Writing Task 2?

It's one of the most-tested themes. Examiners draw on it because it generates strong opinions while remaining accessible to candidates from any background. You can reasonably expect to encounter a technology question in practice tests and on the real exam.

What question types should I expect on technology?

All five Task 2 shapes are fair game: opinion (agree/disagree), discuss both views, problem-solution, two-part, and advantages-and-disadvantages. The same theme can appear in any of these shapes, so practise the same idea across multiple question types rather than memorising essays.

How specific do my examples need to be?

Specific enough to be falsifiable. "Many studies show X" is empty; "a 2019 OECD report on X found Y in Z country" is concrete. You don't need a real citation. Examiners reward the specificity of the claim, not the accuracy of the source. Naming a country, a year, or an industry counts.

Can I use the same vocabulary across all technology essays?

Topic-specific lexis matters. Each of the 20 questions below hides a slightly different angle, and Band 7+ vocabulary depends on naming the precise mechanism: "carbon-intensive industries" beats "polluters", "screen-mediated communication" beats "talking online".

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IELTS technology
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20 Task 2 questions on technology. Click any question to open the full breakdown, examiner watch-outs, and a 40-minute mock.

About this theme

Smartphones, AI, automation, online learning, screen time, digital privacy, remote work. Technology is the most-tested IELTS theme. Strong essays separate the technology itself from how people use it, and pick a single concrete effect to trace in depth rather than listing every concern. Examples beat alarm.

Task 2🤖 TechnologyOpinion (Agree / Disagree)🔥 Hot

IELTS technologyessay questions.

“Artificial intelligence will replace many human jobs in the coming decades. Is this a positive or negative development?”

“Some people believe smartphones are damaging social interaction. Do you agree or disagree?”

“The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?”

“In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?”

“Cryptocurrencies could one day replace traditional currencies. To what extent do you agree?”

“Self-driving cars will be common within a decade. What are the advantages and disadvantages?”

“Many people find it impossible to disconnect from their devices, even on holiday. What are the causes, and what can be done?”

“Some companies are exploring drone delivery for online shopping. What are the advantages and disadvantages?”

“Genetic engineering is increasingly used to modify food crops. Is this a positive or negative development?”

“The rapid replacement of electronic devices creates huge amounts of e-waste. What are the causes, and what can be done?”

“Some predict cash will disappear entirely within a generation. Is this a positive or negative development?”

“Tech companies collect vast amounts of personal data. Some say this is dangerous; others say users gain useful services in return. Discuss both views.”

“Video games are now a major part of many young people's lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages?”

“Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?”

“The pie charts show the global market share of mobile operating systems in 2015 and 2023.”

“The line graph shows the percentage of the population using the internet in four countries from 2000 to 2020.”

“The bar chart shows fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people in six countries in 2020.”

“The table shows the percentage of households with internet access in four countries in 2010 and 2020.”

“The line graph shows mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people in four countries from 2000 to 2020.”

“The bar chart shows the percentage of the population using the internet in five countries in 2010 and 2020.”

About technology in IELTS

IELTS technology
essay questions.