IELTS WRITING 2 QUESTION: Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ANSWER: It is considered that constant change among popular hobbies and interests is a reflection of social trends rather than that of an individual. I completely agree with this statement because of the age changing is inevitable and each individual is so distinctive. Popular hobbies and interests are definitely the culture among the most of young people under various ages, so it inevitably changes as the main group alters. Back to last 50s, people preferred to wear green, which represents revolution and victory. But now almost every year, the designer will predict the next year most popular color at the end of the year, which differs from time to time. The reason for this phenomenon is probably because the main people change, who are born after the revolution and open policy, are more likely to pursue something more charming. In other words, people who definite fashion and interests change all the time because of the pace of growth. For example, short videos, usually 15seconds, are extremely appealing to young generations due to their curiosity and the new technology. In China, the Tiktok has almost 500 million users worldwide, spending over 30 minutes every single day. It is not surprising that some have a very personal but special hobby which differs from the popular one. People all have their own perspectives and various hobbies from their childhood, but it doesn’t mean that any tiny hobby can easily go viral and hit super hot. For example, thanks to the industrial revolution, the production becomes much easier and more effective, which provide customers with opportunities to buy what they want with an acceptable price. However, there still some people who really like the handcraft which patiently done by the craftsman。 In conclusion, the popular culture alters, which must be a reflection of age rather than our individuals. I truly agree because of the inevitable change of each age and specialty of every single person.