IELTS Writing Task 2Question type
Positive or negative
Decide whether a development is mainly beneficial or harmful.
Laws Limiting Working Hours for Employees
Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why are these laws introduced? Do you think they are a positive or negative development?
Stay-at-Home Fathers and Working Mothers
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Living Alone or in Small Family Units in Cities
In many countries today, people in big cities live either alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative development?
Rural to Urban Migration: Positive or Negative Development
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Influence of Global Fashion Trends on Modern Dress
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people's lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Products and Treatments to Look Younger
Nowadays it's possible for people to buy many products or pay for treatments that help them to look younger. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Television's Impact on Cultural Development
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?
Advertising Products as New: Causes and Effects
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Children Spending Hours Daily on Smartphones
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Alternative Medicine Instead of Usual Doctors
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Hiring Personal Fitness Trainers
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Technology and Changing Types of Relationships
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Imported Food in Supermarkets: Positive or Negative Development
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Making Quick First Impressions: Good or Bad Thing?
When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?