IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Society

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A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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These days, many people keep pets like dogs and cats as their companions at their houses, and this trend is getting popular. Why do you think pet ownership is increasing? What are the advantages of keeping pets as companions?

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In recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between inequality and personal achievement. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in more egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of personal achievement are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits. What is your view of the relationship between equality and personal success?

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