IELTS Task 2 Positive Negative Practice Questions

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society, but today, world are becoming more and more similar. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In many countries, people wear more western-style clothes (suits and jeans) than their traditional clothes. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Some people today prefer to get advice for medical problems and do not want to visit a doctor. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

The increase in people's life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is the alternative a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Advertising is becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is this a positive or negative development?

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More and more adults are playing computer games. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative trend?

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Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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