[TASK 2] IELTS Writing Sample Pack 1 - Positive/Negative

It has become easier and more affordable for people to travel to other countries. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?

With the growing population in cities, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a 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 negative development?

Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer work calls and home calls at any place, or 7 days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society?

Today, in many countries, people in big cities live either alone or in small family units, rather than large, extended family groups. Is it a positive or negative development?

Today, there are many tasks at home or work that have been done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development?

A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or negative development?

In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?

16. In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interests. Is this a positive or negative development?