IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Consumerism

Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we like and feel comfortable in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people can buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Nowadays, more and more people are having consumer goods like refrigerators and washing machines. Does this development bring more advantages than disadvantages?

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Nowadays more and more people expect the things they want (eg: services, goods, food, information, etc) to be given instantly. Why is this so? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Nowadays online shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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The shopping habits of people depend more on their age group than on any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

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Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. What is your opinion about this? Discuss with appropriate examples.

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which method do you think is more effective? Why?

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