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IELTS Writing Task 2 topics: Globalisation
Globalisation questions ask whether a more connected world does more good or harm, for example when global brands replace local shops or cultures start to look alike.
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- Problem and solutionChain stores vs local shopsInternational brands and chain stores are replacing small local shops in many towns.
- OpinionEnglish as a global languageEnglish has become the global language, and this is mostly a positive development.
- Advantages and disadvantagesImporting food and goodsMany countries now buy most of their food and goods from overseas rather than producing them at home.
- OpinionMoving jobs abroadMany companies have moved factories and jobs to countries where labour is cheaper. This is a positive development.
- OpinionCultures becoming too similarAs countries become more connected, cultures around the world are becoming too similar, and this is a loss for humanity.
- Advantages and disadvantagesStudying abroadMore students are choosing to study at universities abroad rather than in their own countries.
- OpinionInternational cooperationProblems such as climate change and pandemics can only be solved by countries working together.
- Problem and solutionSkilled workers leaving homeMany highly educated professionals leave their home countries to work abroad, which is a problem for the countries they leave.
- Two-part questionCheaper international travelThe cost of international travel has fallen and more people are travelling abroad. What are the reasons for this? What effects does this have?
- DiscussionTechnology and isolationSome people think technology has brought people closer together across the world. Others think it has made people more isolated.
- Two-part questionSmall farmers vs agribusinessIn developing countries, small farmers find it hard to compete with large international agricultural companies.
- Positive or negativeCorporate sports sponsorshipLarge international companies now sponsor sports events, athletes and teams all over the world.
- Opinion24/7 business cultureBecause of globalisation, businesses now work around the clock, and people have to be available at any time. This is bad for individuals.
- Advantages and disadvantagesMulticultural workforcesMore companies employ staff from many different countries.
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