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IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Consumerism

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Many people believe that we have become a 'disposable' society, throwing things away rather than repairing them and reusing them. Why do you think that is? What are some of the possible problems this can cause?

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people say that material possessions bring happiness in life, but others suggest that they are useless in terms of providing happiness. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Two-Part Question EssayTask 2

Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion. As a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?

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Positive or Negative Development EssayTask 2

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 negative development?

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