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Direct/ Hybrid Essays-IELTS WT 2 Essay

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Whenever only one question or two or more questions are combined, it is called a double or direct or hybrid question.

  • What can be the causes behind this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
  • What are the causes and solutions?
  • To what extent do you AGREE or DISAGREE and also give your opinion as per your personal experience?
  • What is your opinion?
  • What are the causes of X?
  • What problems does X cause?
  • What are the possible solutions?

Practice Questions with Sample Essays

  1.  In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
    Click here to read a sample Essay

  2. Television has become an indispensable part of our lives. What can be the causes behind this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  3. Obesity has become one of the leading health concerns in children these days. What are the causes and solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  4. Today, TV channels broadcast more men’s sports shows than women’s sports shows. Why is this the case? Should TV channels give equal showtime for each? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  5. Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine. Why do you think this happens? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  6. There are different methods businesses use to increase their sales. What are the different ways companies use to increase sales? Which one is the most effective? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  7. In today’s world of advanced science and technology, many still greatly value artists such as musicians, painters, and writers. What can the arts tell us about life that science cannot? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  8. Some people believe children should be taught to give speeches and presentations in school. Why is this? Should this be taught in schools? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  9. In recent times, economic growth has helped many become richer, both in developed and developing countries. However, those in developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past. Why is this? What can be learned from this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
  10. In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school but are unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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