IELTS Writing Task 2 New Topics Week 26 (Updated 28 Jun 2026)
Week 26 2026 IELTS Writing Task 2 question list with essay types. Write timed drafts, then unlock sample essays in Writing Pro.
8 min readPublished Jun 23, 2026Updated Jun 28, 2026
How to use this week’s Task 2 list
Updated 28 Jun 2026 for Week 26. Pick two prompts this week. Plan 5 minutes, write about 40 minutes, then unlock a sample essay in Writing Pro or run Writing Checker before you rewrite once.
Task 2 question list
| Type | Prompt |
|---|---|
| Opinion | Some people think celebrating traditional festivals is a waste of time and money. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| Discussion | Some people prefer face-to-face communication, while others prefer messaging apps. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. |
| Advantage / disadvantage | In many cities, festivals are organised mainly for tourists. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? |
| Problem / solution | Young people spend too much free time on mobile apps. What problems does this cause, and what solutions can you suggest? |
Should I memorise a sample essay?+
No. Use samples to study paragraph arcs and precise vocabulary, then write a fresh answer to a different prompt from this list.
Task 1 this week?+
Weekly refresh focuses on Task 2. For charts and letters, use Writing practice packs and the Academic Task 1 Guide.
Task 2 checklist before you submit
Band gains usually come from Task Response and Coherence first. Write a clear position, develop two main ideas with examples, and leave two minutes to fix agreement and articles.
| Criterion | Quick self-check |
|---|---|
| Task Response | Did you answer every part of the prompt with a steady position? |
| Coherence | Does each paragraph have one clear job and linking that is not forced? |
| Lexical Resource | Did you use precise topic words, not rare idioms used wrongly? |
| Grammar | Any subject-verb or article errors you can fix in 2 minutes? |