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IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Advertising

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Sport today is turning into a business and there are companies involved that sponsor sports with ever growing prize money for the sportsman as a part of their advertising. Some people agree to this because it has a good effect on the world of sports, others however disagree. Discuss and give your opinion on this issue.

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Two-Part Question EssayTask 2

Almost every successful company is using advertisements to increase their sales. What features make an advertisement effective? Is advertising good or bad for the society? What is your viewpoint on this issue?

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Two-Part Question EssayTask 2

Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion. As a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?

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