IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Equality – Positive or negative

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

At many companies today, applicants are often rejected due to old age. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In some countries it is now illegal to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

In some countries, it is now illegal to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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Nowadays men’s sports are given far more attention by society compared to women’s sports. What are the reasons for that? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

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