IELTS Writing Task 2: Positive or Negative Development

In many countries people now do most of their shopping online rather than in physical shops.

An increasing number of people work for several employers at once rather than holding a single permanent job.

In many cities, people increasingly live alone rather than with family or housemates.

Universities in many countries now recruit a large proportion of their students from overseas.

A small number of languages, particularly English, are becoming dominant in business and education worldwide.

Traditional meals are increasingly being replaced by international fast food in many countries.

Many people now get their news from social media rather than from newspapers or television.

Fitness and health are now tracked continuously by watches and phones.

Self-driving vehicles are expected to carry passengers on public roads within the next decade.

In many families, both parents now work full time.

Space travel has been possible for some time and space tourism will probably be developed in future. Do you think space tourism is a negative or positive development?

Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to school provided that the school promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?

These days, if people have health problems, many do not visit doctors. They try to get better at home by themselves. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays many people use social media to stay in contact with friends and meet new contacts online. Is this a positive or negative development?

Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative trend?

Nowadays, more people travel abroad for tourism than ever before. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays people are influenced by fashion, in particular when choosing their clothes and hairstyle. Is this a positive or negative development?

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?

The rise of electric scooters and bikes in cities. Is this a positive or negative development.

more and more people today expect to get what they want instantly ( goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this expectations to get things instantly is a positive or negative development?