IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Ageing

Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centers with other people, rather than living with their adult children. Is this a positive or negative development?

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In the future, there will be more older people than younger people in most countries. Is this a positive or negative development?

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Mobile phones and the internet are very useful. However, it is rare for old people to use them. What ways could mobile phones and the internet be useful to old people? How do the old people to be encouraged using this new technology?

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Nowadays, managers and team leaders in different organizations are much younger compared to the past. What are the reasons for it? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some opine that individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. They think that we must return to older and more traditional values such as respect for the elderly people and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Write about the following topic The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work until an older age to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some say that young and energetic employees are the most valuable for the company, others argue that older employees have more experience and knowledge.

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In some countries it is now illegal to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Experts say if the old people spend time and get along with others and exercise everyday will be healthier and happier. However many elderly are suffering from loneliness and lack of fitness. Discuss the cause and solution.

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people believe that it is a good idea that old people continue to work if it is possible for them to do so. Do you agree or disagree?

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