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Free IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice
Practise IELTS Task 2 with original essay questions, a 40-minute timer and a checklist for reviewing your argument. No signup needed.
Original topic · Public spaces
Some people believe that towns should spend more money improving public spaces than attracting large shopping centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words in connected paragraphs. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Task 2 is used in both Academic and General Training Writing. This exercise covers Task 2 only; the full Writing test also includes Task 1. The timer and word count do not assess your band.
Format reference: IELTS: Writing test preparation. Format checked 26 October 2026. All topics and answer plans on this page are our own.
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