IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Money – Positive or negative

Weddings are getting more extensive and more expensive. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

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In many countries, people increasingly talk about money such as how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations. Why? Is this a positive or negative trend?

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Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports?

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The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?

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Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Write about the following topic The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work until an older age to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?

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The increase in people's life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is the alternative a positive or negative development?

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More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might be this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

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