IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Media

It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films, and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?

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People say that reading for pleasure helps people to develop imagination and better language skills than watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

The number of advertisements for charities on television and the Internet seems to be increasing. What is causing this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?

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Some people become famous when they are very young. What are the advantages or disadvantages of this?

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More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspaper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree.

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Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private life? Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some children can learn efficiently by watching TV. Therefore, they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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