IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Culture

Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement?

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It is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionableclothes is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the use of others is rapidly declining. Is it a positive or negative development?

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Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by new ones. Do you agree or disagree?

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Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people believe that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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