IELTS Task 2 Positive Negative Practice Questions

Fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) are the main sources in many countries. However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy (wind and solar energy) is encouraged. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it positive or negative development?

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These days, a great number of children prefer spending time on computer games rather than on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports?

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Competitiveness is considered a positive quality for people in most societies. Is it a positive or a negative trend?

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Today, food travels thousands of miles from farms before it reaches consumers in urban areas. Why is this the case?Is this a positive or negative trend?

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In some societies, sports and entertainment figures are more valued than professionals such as doctors and teachers. Why is this the case, and do you consider it a positive or negative trend?

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Some children spend hours every day on smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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