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IELTS Writing Task 2 Culture and Lifestyle Questions with Model Answers

Culture and lifestyle questions cover the arts, traditions, health, sport, tourism, food and advertising. They often ask how modern life is changing the way people live.

How to practise

Pin down the scope: individuals, communities, countries or the whole world.
Use topic collocations naturally, such as cultural heritage or sedentary lifestyle.
Balance general statements with concrete, everyday examples.
Do not drift into a related but different topic.

All questions (11 questions)

Cambridge IELTS 21 Test 2 Writing Task 2: Theatres and CinemasCambridge IELTS 21 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Discuss both viewsThe question presents two views: that theatres and cinemas are no longer important because people can watch all the entertainment they want online, and that they remain important both economically and culturally. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion.
Cambridge IELTS 20 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Global Fashion TrendsCambridge IELTS 20 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Two-part questionThe question states that many aspects of how people dress today are shaped by global fashion trends. Candidates must answer two questions: how global fashion has become such a strong influence on people's lives, and whether they think this is a positive or negative development.
Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Imported FoodCambridge IELTS 19 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Opinion (agree or disagree)The question states that in many countries consumers can now buy food produced all over the world in their local supermarket. Candidates must decide whether this is a positive or negative development and support their opinion.
Cambridge IELTS 17 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Alternative MedicineCambridge IELTS 17 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Opinion (agree or disagree)The question states that a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Candidates must say whether they think this is a positive or a negative development and support their view.
Cambridge IELTS 16 Test 2 Writing Task 2: New Products in AdvertsCambridge IELTS 16 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Two-part questionThe question notes that businesses today usually stress in their advertising that their products are new in some way. Candidates must answer two questions: why companies do this, and whether this is a positive or negative development in their opinion.
Cambridge IELTS 15 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Advertising ViewsCambridge IELTS 15 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Discuss both viewsThe question presents two views about advertising: that it is extremely successful at persuading people to buy things, and that it is now so common that people no longer pay attention to it. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion.
Cambridge IELTS 15 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Achieve AnythingCambridge IELTS 15 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Advantages and disadvantagesThe question says that in some cultures children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. Candidates must discuss the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message.
Cambridge IELTS 14 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Music and UnityCambridge IELTS 14 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Opinion (agree or disagree)The question states that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. Candidates must say to what extent they agree or disagree with this opinion and support their position with reasons and examples.
Cambridge IELTS 13 Test 2 Writing Task 2: Too Many ChoicesCambridge IELTS 13 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Opinion (agree or disagree)The question presents the belief that people today have too many choices. Candidates must say to what extent they agree or disagree with this view and support their position with reasons and examples.
Cambridge IELTS 10 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Global ProductsCambridge IELTS 10 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Opinion (agree or disagree)The question states that countries are becoming more and more similar because people can buy the same products anywhere in the world. Candidates must decide whether this is a positive or a negative development and support their view with reasons and examples.
Cambridge IELTS 10 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Museum Admission FeesCambridge IELTS 10 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Culture & lifestyle · Advantages and disadvantagesThe question notes that many museums charge for admission while others are free. Candidates must decide whether the advantages of charging people to enter museums outweigh the disadvantages, and support their answer with reasons and examples.

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Task 2 by topic

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