IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Community – Positive or negative

Organized tours to remote community and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Is this a positive or negative development?

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Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?

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In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?

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In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interests. Why is this so? Is this a positive or negative development?

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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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For many, shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People, however, in the past mostly visited shopping malls when necessary. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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