In IELTS Writing Task 2, making short questions from the main topic statement can help you identify key points to address in your essay. 

Here's an example:

Topic: Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at a young age. Others believe that it's better to wait until they are older. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Now think of different questions relating to this topic and try to ask yourself questions keeping the main topic in mind.

Once you are able to generate relevant questions then its quite easy to answer these questions and make an essay out of it

Short questions:

  • What are the advantages of children learning a foreign language at a young age?
  • Why learning a new language is important?
  • What are the disadvantages of children learning a foreign language at a young age?
  • How can we learn a foreign language?
  • What are the advantages of waiting until children are older to learn a foreign language?
  • What are the disadvantages of waiting until children are older to learn a foreign language?
  • What is the impact of learning a foreign language on children's cognitive development?
  • How does learning a foreign language affect children's communication skills?
  • What are the benefits of being bilingual or multilingual?
  • What is the role of parents and educators in helping children learn a foreign language?
  • How can language learning programs be improved to better meet the needs of children?

These short questions are derived from the main topic statement and can help guide your essay writing by identifying key points to address. They cover different aspects of the topic, such as advantages and disadvantages, cognitive development, communication skills, benefits of being bilingual, and the role of parents and educators. By answering these questions in your essay, you can provide a well-rounded and thoughtful response to the topic.