IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Advertising

Research indicates that nowadays some consumers are much less influenced by advertising than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their products. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some Companies Sponsor Sports And Sports Stars To Promote themselves Some Believe it is Good While others Believe it Has Disadvantages?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where such products are sold. Do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Nowadays a large amount of advertising aimed at children should be banned because of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Some people focus too much on products and brands that they buy/use. Do you think this behavior has more advantages than disadvantages.

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The number of advertisements for charities on television and the Internet seems to be increasing. What is causing this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Many companies today sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think that this is a good thing for the world of sports. Others think this has disadvantages. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

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