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IELTS Writing Task 2 topics: Culture
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- Problem and solutionDisappearing traditionsIn many countries, traditional customs and festivals are becoming less important to young people.
- OpinionFree museums and galleriesMuseums and art galleries should be free for everyone, funded entirely by the government.
- Advantages and disadvantagesForeign influence on youthYoung people in many countries are increasingly influenced by foreign films, music and fashion.
- OpinionTraditional vs Western clothesPeople should wear traditional clothes more often rather than following Western fashion.
- Problem and solutionTourists and historic sitesHistoric buildings and cultural sites are being damaged by the large numbers of visitors they receive.
- Two-part questionLearning about other culturesMore people are learning about cultures other than their own. Why do you think this is happening? What are the benefits of learning about other cultures?
- DiscussionGovernment support for artistsSome people think that governments should support artists financially. Others believe artists should earn a living by selling their work.
- OpinionMusic as a universal languageMusic is a universal language that can bring people from different cultures together.
- OpinionCommercialised festivalsMany traditional festivals have become commercial events focused on shopping and tourism. This is a positive development.
- OpinionBooks vs film adaptationsReading literature is more valuable than watching film adaptations of the same stories.
- DiscussionReturning historical artefactsSome people say that historical artefacts should be returned to the countries they came from. Others believe they should stay in the museums where they are now.
- Problem and solutionDisappearing craftsTraditional crafts such as weaving and pottery are disappearing as fewer young people learn them.
- Advantages and disadvantagesTeaching national historySome countries are placing greater emphasis on teaching national history and traditions in schools.
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