IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay) Question
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Weddings are getting bigger and more expensive. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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A question that is often asked regarding IELTS essays is whether one should write about both viewpoints and just one viewpoint. It depends on the question, but as a rule, writing about both viewpoints makes for better writing. Also, the more variety of things that you write about, the better would be the vocabulary that you use in your essay.
I have used this question to write three essays: one in which I have written about both positives and negatives, another with only positives, and the third one with only negatives.
Any of them would work in your IELTS test although the preferred method should always be to write about both sides and then conclude depending on which side has stronger points or which side has more points.
Read the sample essays below and observe the many different ways of writing an essay in response to the same question.
The formats followed in the essays are Format 1A for the first sample, Format 2 for the second essay, and Format 3 for the third essay. For details of the formats, refer to the image below:
Sample Essay #1
(Both negatives and positives mentioned)
In the last couple of decades, the scale of the celebrations
during marriage ceremonies has been expanding at an unprecedented rate. This is
a reflection of the society we live in and I personally believe that it is an
overall beneficial trend.
The key
reason for the grand nuptial festivities is that an increasing number of
individuals have higher disposable income than ever before. This amount is
splurged on a variety of things including throwing of huge parties when one
ties the knot. Moreover, this practice
of lavish and exorbitant spending is a result of the consumerist social
environment that we live in, where both acquiring material possessions and
showing off of one’s riches are used to impress others. It is a sad reality of
our times that an individual is usually respected for what he owns rather than
the kind of person he is.
The primary
advantage of having elaborate wedding festivities is that these are an excuse
for extended family and old friends to meet and enjoy. This has gained an
increased significance in today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Another factor that
makes these grand affairs a boon is that it gives a boost to the economy as it
provides employment in large numbers.
On the
other hand, this burgeoning tendency of lavish marriage ceremonies can be
problematic if the host spends more than one can afford. Since sometimes such
grand parties are organized to maintain a certain social status, people
sometimes go beyond their means to give the impression to others that they are
more affluent than they actually are.
In
conclusion, the surging expenditure on material goods and celebratory events of
all kinds are caused by the changes in society. In my opinion, it is an
advantageous trend for individuals as well as the economy so long as the hosts
stay within their means when planning such events.
Sample Essay #2
(Only positives mentioned)
In present times, an increasing amount of money is spent
during the parties and functions held when a couple ties the knot. This is a
reflection of the society we live in and I strongly believe it is a beneficial
trend.
The key
reason for the grand nuptial festivities is that an increasing number of
individuals have higher disposable income than ever before. This amount is
splurged on a variety of things including throwing of huge parties when one
ties the knot.
The primary
advantage of having elaborate wedding festivities is that these are an excuse
for extended family and old friends to meet and enjoy. This has gained an
increased significance in today’s fast-paced lifestyle. In my own personal
experience, the only time I have met most of my school and college friends has
been when they got married and chose to throw a big bash. This is all the more
important in today’s globalized world when many of our friends and family do
not even live in the same continent. Another factor that makes these grand
affairs a boon is that it gives a boost to the economy as it provides
employment in large numbers.
In
conclusion, the surging expenditure on material goods and celebratory events of
all kinds are caused by the changes in society. In my opinion, it is an
advantageous trend for individuals as well as the economy. I strongly believe
there is no adverse impact of the burgeoning trend of lavish marriage
ceremonies; hence, these should be encouraged and enjoyed.
Sample Essay #3
(Only negatives mentioned)
Nowadays, the wedding celebrations are becoming grander and
more money is being spent on it as compared to the past. This is a reflection
of the society we live in and I strongly believe it is an adverse trend.
The key
reason for the grand nuptial festivities is that an increasing number of
individuals have higher disposable income than ever before. This amount is
splurged on a variety of things including throwing of huge parties when one
ties the knot. Moreover, this practice
of lavish and exorbitant spending is a result of the consumerist social
environment that we live in, where both acquiring material possessions and
showing off of one’s riches are used to impress others. It is a sad reality of
our times that an individual is usually respected for what he owns rather than
the kind of person he is.
This
burgeoning tendency of lavish marriage ceremonies is problematic because the
host usually spends more than they can afford. Since such grand parties are
organized to exhibit/showcase a certain social status, people end up going
beyond their means to give the impression to others that they are more affluent
than they actually are. What is worse, in my experience, most of the guests are
more interested in criticizing the arrangements and the one another. As a
result, it cannot be argued that the elaborate wedding festivities bring an
excuse to bring family and friends together.
In conclusion, the surging expenditure on material goods and celebratory events of all kinds are caused by the changes in society. In my opinion, it is detrimental to individuals as well as society. I strongly believe that there are no positives to this trend of overspending and focusing one’s life on material possessions. Not only is this attitude bad for one’s finances but it can also lead to mental health issues in the long run.
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