A detailed guide to this IELTS Writing Task 2 essay type, with structure templates, useful vocabulary, and techniques to achieve Band 7+.
Originally published April 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will find a direct question essay example from the IELTS writing task 2 test. Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the topics are. There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practise answering various questions on different topics.
For example, you could write essays to answer questions about education or the environment, which benefits you because you learn vocabulary associated with those topics and develop ideas that can help you in your writing test.
Practising writing IELTS task 2 essays on a range of topics is a great way to learn new vocabulary for those topics, but also to practice your essay structures. You begin to develop your ideas around those topics, thinking of examples and giving your opinions.
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Take a look at the IELTS Direct Question Essay example below:
Family and Children:
Parents put a lot of pressure on children to succeed. Do you think this is a good or bad thing?
Mothers and fathers have various demands on their sons and daughters in order to be successful in life. I believe that this is a negative thing because it may expose their children to depression. Firstly, this essay will discuss the detrimental effects of pressuring kids and secondly, the possible good outcome of this practice. On the one hand, all parents want the best for their children. This can sometimes affect a child in a negative way because with lots of pressure, they can perform badly in school and become easily upset. Children who encounter severe pressure can become introverted, depressed or have increased anxiety, which may lead them to behave badly or to think of failure as a terrible thing. For example, an article from Mental Health magazine in 2016 reported that 90% of children who are pressured by parents regularly become introverted and develop anxiety disorders. On the other hand, there are some positive aspects of subjecting kids to minimal pressure. This can give them good study ethics that they can practice throughout their school years, motivating them to do well. In addition, being able to work under pressure is also a good thing because the child can use this in order to survive the pressure of a demanding working environment when they are adults, which can make them more efficient and effective employees. For instance, Jobstreet Philippines in 2016 reported that 96% of employers would choose employees who can work under pressure. In my opinion, I believe that parents should not put so much pressure on their children. Parents should offer support and understanding when dealing with their child’s efforts in school or in extracurricular activities. Many children are taught by their parents that one can learn from one’s mistakes, with a way of looking at how to improve in the future. For example, Parenting Magazine reported in 2017 than 80% of children who were guided by their parents to look at failure on exams as a way of learning, promoted increased exam results after a period of 6 months. In conclusion, parents should support their children at all times, applying minimal pressure if necessary but so that the child is comfortable and if a failure occurs, see it as a learning tool to help them improve on future endeavours.
(Word count – 382 / Band score 8)
The following video will give you contains sample Essay in audiovisual format.
Instructor Feedback on IELTS Direct Question Essay: Family and Children
Task Achievement – The essay provides an answer to the question asked, supported by relevant examples.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs and each main body paragraph only has one main idea. There are cohesive links between the main body paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of a wide range of vocabulary, with no errors in the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences have a wide range of structures.
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A detailed guide to this IELTS Writing Task 2 essay type, with structure templates, useful vocabulary, and techniques to achieve Band 7+.
Originally published April 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a direct question essay example Communication from the IELTS writing task 2 test.
Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the topics are. There are so many questions written each year, you may find your practice answering various questions on different topics. For example, you could write essays to answer questions about education or the environment, which benefits you because you learn vocabulary associated with those topics and develop ideas that can help you in your writing test. Practising writing IELTS task 2 essays on a range of topics is a great way to learn new vocabulary for those topics, but also to practice your essay structures. You begin to develop your ideas around those topics, thinking of examples and giving your opinions.
If you would like to purchase a 29 page PDF download that is easy to read and print out please take a look at the bookshop >
Take a look at the IELTS Writing Task 2 Direct Question Essay example below:
Communication
News Plays an important part in most people’s lives. Why is news so important to people? Why is so much news dedicated to bad news? Should the news focus on the food news instead?
Take a look at the model answer.
The news is a vital way of communicating information in everyone’s lives. This essay believes that being updated to current events makes news essential to our existence. Firstly, this essay will discuss the importance of news to the general public, secondly, why there is a large portion of news devoted to horrific events and lastly, why we should focus more on reporting positive stories.
On the one hand, people should rely on news channels to be updated on current events because somehow the general population is always affected by it. Information we have learned from news broadcasts may affect our choices whether we vote for one person or another, learning about a place that has a conflict or to know what is happening with world economics. For example, Pulse Asia in 2015 reported that 98% of presidential candidates in the Philippines counted on media coverage to reach potential voters all over the country.
On the other hand, many news networks choose to report about negative occurrences simply because of gaining higher ratings. They rely on the numbers of people who tune in to their news programs as this generates a lot of commercials, thus results in larger revenues since companies pay a lot of money for exposure. For example, an article released by GMA news Philippines in 2014 reported that 89% of their audiences would remember news about horrific crimes rather than news about the economic growth of the country.
Lastly, in my opinion, I believe that broadcasters should concentrate more on showing news that inspires other people. Hearing about positive news motivates viewers to have a better view of the world and in society. When disasters strike, often widespread news of people donating food and blankets, can promote the cause and motivate others to get involved. For instance, in my own personal experience in 2016 during the wrath of Haiyan in the Philippines, I was inspired by a news story asking for help, so I sent food and money as a small contribution.
In conclusion, people should be informed about the latest happenings around the globe whether it is good or bad news. News can also inspire people to work together in times of conflict, during wars, natural disasters and other humanitarian plights.
(Word count – 375 / Band score 8)
The following video will give you contains sample Essay in audiovisual format.
Instructor Feedback on IELTS Direct Question Essay: Communication
Task Achievement – The essay provides an answer to the question asked, supported by relevant examples.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs and each main body paragraph only has one main idea. There are cohesive links between the main body paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of a wide range of vocabulary, with no errors in the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences have a wide range of structures.
We hope you found this post helpful in helping you to study for the IELTS Test. Let us know in the comments or on the Facebook page if you have any questions. The best way to keep up to date with posts like this is to like us on Facebook, and then follow us onInstagramand Pinterest. We offer essay correction services, mock exams, and online courses. If you need help preparing for the IELTS Test, join the IELTS Achieve Academy and see how we can help you achieve your desired band score faster.
