I have collected here a variety of positive or negative development question task types from the real IELTS test.

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IELTS Task 2 Question Types: Positive Negative Development

Nowadays, there is more and more competition for getting into university.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interests.

Is this is a positive or negative development?

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Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels. 

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to friends, family, and businesses.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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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?

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Many cities are now turning parks and farmland into new housing developments.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced.

What are the reasons for this?

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centers with other people, rather than living with their adult children.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Film stars and celebrities often share their views on public matters that have little to do with their profession.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world.

To what extent is this a postive or negative trend?

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Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirties rather than at a younger age.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average people.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Due to television and the internet it is easier today for a large number of people to become famous.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.

Is this a negative or positive development?

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Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films.

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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