IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Cities – Positive or negative

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Today, food travels thousands of miles from farms before it reaches consumers in urban areas. Why is this the case?Is this a positive or negative trend?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Nowadays the way modern society is developing is being shaped by people's migration to large cities. In what ways is the migration to large cities affecting society? Has this become a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

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In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?

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