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IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Ageing

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Positive or Negative Development EssayTask 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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Two-Part Question EssayTask 2

Young people often have ideas or attitudes that are different to those of their parents or grandparents. How do ideas and attitudes differ between generations in your society? Do you think that these differences cause any problems?

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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