IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Business

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Discussion Essay Task 2

It is widely believed that consumerism is vital for the economy well-being of a country. However others feel that consumerism has unacceptable social consequences on a society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

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Some people say that drug companies have responsibility to spend money in researching medicine to help the poorer countries, while others think the main responsibility of drug companies is making money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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Opinion Essay Task 2

There are no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Advertising brings many benefits to the economy, but it also makes people dissatisfied with what they already have. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?

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The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It is widely believed that consumerism is vital for the economy well-being of a country. However others feel that consumerism has unacceptable social consequences on a society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

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Some people say that drug companies have responsibility to spend money in researching medicine to help the poorer countries, while others think the main responsibility of drug companies is making money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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There are no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Advertising brings many benefits to the economy, but it also makes people dissatisfied with what they already have. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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​Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

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Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

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Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

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Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?

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The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?