Academic Task 2 · Opinion / agree or disagree
Repairable everyday products
An original IELTS practice question with a planning route and a sample answer to learn from.
Aim for at least 250 words in about 40 minutes. Suggested practice level: intermediate, not a predicted band.
Your writing task
Manufacturers should be required to make everyday products easy to repair, even if this raises their purchase price. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
How to approach this question
State how far you agree, then develop reasons that support the same position throughout.
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Supporting view: accessible spare parts and replaceable components could help owners keep useful products for longer. Explain how that benefit relates to a higher initial price.
Qualification: buyers on tight budgets may struggle with the upfront cost. Decide whether minimum repair standards, clearer information or phased requirements address this concern.
These are possible directions, not required opinions or facts to memorise. Develop your own response and check every claim against the task.
A possible plan
- Introduction: state how far you agree and keep that position consistent.
- Body 1: develop your strongest reason with an explanation and a specific example.
- Body 2: develop another reason, or evaluate a counterargument without losing your position.
- Conclusion: answer the question again using the reasoning you have developed.
Vocabulary you can use precisely
Choose language that fits your meaning. You do not need to include every phrase.
- spare parts
- Replacement components used to repair an item.
Affordable spare parts can make repairing a device practical.
- upfront cost
- The amount paid at the beginning, before later savings or costs.
A higher upfront cost may discourage buyers with limited savings.
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