IELTS double question topics. Two questions, two answers.

Advertisements for clothes and beauty products often show models whose photos have been digitally edited so that they look perfect. Why do advertisers use such images? What effects can these images have on the people who see them?

What are the main challenges that elderly people face in modern society? What can governments and communities do to support them?

Videos of pets and wild animals are among the most widely shared posts on social media. Why do so many people enjoy watching them? Is this popularity good or bad for the animals themselves?

What influence does art have on children's development? Should art education be compulsory in schools?

Many supermarkets, coffee shops and airlines now run loyalty schemes that reward regular customers with points, discounts or free products. Why do businesses offer these schemes? Do customers really benefit from them?

What are the most effective ways to help people in need? Is it better to give money or to provide other forms of support?

How has technology changed the way people communicate with each other? Do you think these changes have been mostly positive or negative?

What role does advertising play in shaping consumer behaviour? Is it possible for people to resist the influence of advertising?

Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?

How has globalisation affected local cultures around the world? Is it possible to maintain cultural identity in a globalised world?

In some high schools, part of the curriculum requires students to participate in community work such as helping the elderly or disabled. In what way do children benefit from this? Do you think it should be part of the curriculum?

What role can individuals play in conserving energy in their daily lives? Is individual action enough to make a significant difference?

What are the most serious environmental problems facing the world today? What measures should governments take to address them?

In busy streets, people who collapse or are injured are sometimes ignored by passers-by. Why are some people unwilling to help strangers in difficulty? Should the law punish those who fail to help someone in danger?

How has the role of the family changed in modern society? Is the traditional family structure still important today?

Cultural food traditions are disappearing because of global fast-food chains. Is this a positive or negative development?

How have attitudes towards gender roles changed over the past few decades? Do you think society has achieved true gender equality?

What are the most important services that a government should provide to its citizens? How should governments prioritise spending?

What are the main factors that affect people's mental health in modern society? How can individuals and communities better support those with mental health issues?

Many young adults now continue to live in their parents' home well into their twenties or even thirties. Why is this happening? How does it affect both the young people and their parents?

How does language influence the way people think and see the world? Is it important for children to grow up speaking more than one language?

What qualities make a fair and effective legal system? How can governments ensure equal access to justice for all citizens?

How has the way people spend their free time changed in recent decades? Are these changes positive or negative?

How has the rise of streaming services changed the entertainment industry? Do you think traditional television will eventually disappear?

How does migration affect the countries that people leave? Is it possible to balance the needs of both sending and receiving countries?

What are the most serious effects of poverty on children and families? What responsibility do wealthy nations have to address global poverty?

What measures can governments take to protect citizens' privacy without restricting freedom of information? Is it possible to achieve a balance between privacy and security?

Book clubs, where people meet regularly to talk about a book they have all read, are becoming popular in many communities. Why do people choose to join these groups? Is discussing a book with others more rewarding than simply reading it alone?

What are the most important scientific discoveries of recent decades? How have these discoveries changed people's everyday lives?

Every culture, throughout time, has recorded its history in one way or another. In what ways can history be passed on to the next generation? Why is history important to society?

What are the main challenges of long-duration space travel? Do you think humans will eventually live on other planets?

What role does sport play in bringing people from different backgrounds together? Can sport be an effective tool for promoting social harmony?

How has technology changed the way children learn and play? Do you think these changes are mostly positive or negative?

What impact does mass tourism have on popular destinations? How can the negative effects of tourism be minimised?

How has transport changed in your country over the past few decades? Do you think these changes have been mostly positive or negative?

How has the way children are raised changed compared to previous generations? Are modern methods of upbringing better or worse than those of the past?

In many cities, people hardly know the neighbours who live in the same building or on the same street. Why is this the case? How does this affect individuals and local communities?

How does access to clean water affect the development of a country? What should be the priority for governments in regions where water is scarce?

Getting promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in the modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?

Emojis and abbreviations are now commonly used in written communication. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

In some countries, crime rates have fallen significantly in recent decades. Why do you think this is? What lessons can other countries learn from this?

International fast food chains are now found in most countries. Why is this? Do you think this has a positive or negative impact on local food culture?

More and more students are choosing to study online rather than attend a traditional university. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?

Many cities around the world are becoming increasingly polluted. Why is this happening? What can city planners do to reduce pollution?

Grandparents play an increasingly important role in raising their grandchildren. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

More people now order food for delivery rather than cooking at home. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Some countries have introduced a minimum wage to protect workers. Why have they done this? What impact does this have on businesses and workers?

In many countries, people are living longer but spending more years in poor health. Why is this happening? What can individuals do to stay healthy in old age?

More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities. Why is this? What problems does this cause for housing in cities?

Many young people prefer indoor activities to outdoor ones. Why is this the case? What can be done to encourage young people to spend more time outdoors?

Reality television shows have become very popular in many countries. Why are these shows so popular? Are they a good thing or a bad thing?

Many people now get their news from social media rather than from traditional news sources. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?

High-speed rail networks are expanding in many countries. Why is this happening? What impact does this have on people and the environment?

More and more people are working remotely from other countries as digital nomads. Why is this happening? What impact does this have on local communities?