IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Topics/Questions 2026

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The list of Task 2 Problem and Solution topics that were added by IELTS student in 2026. These Problem and Solution questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided Problem and Solution questions are not predictions. The collection of Problem and Solution questions is updated every hour. Choose one of the topics and start practicing answering this type of question to prepare for the IELTS exam and to get a good grade.

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Many people today work long hours, leaving them with little time for leisure activities. Why ia this happened? What problem does it cause?
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We are living in a throw-away society and things are used in a shorter period I of time and thrown away. What are the causes of this phenomenon and what problems might it cause?
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You have reccently moved to another city but your bank has your address and continues to send all the communicitain there. Wirte a letter to your bank Branch.In this letter mention: -Where have you moved? -What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communicitain? -What do you want them to do regarding old communicitain already sent to the wrong address?
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As compared to the past, people nowadays are choosing to have fewer children than their parents and grandparents. Describe some of the problems that having fewer children can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.
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With the rise of social media, an increasing number of young people are being granted unsupervised internet access to interact and chat with friends. This situation can potentially lead to dangerous scenarios. What solutions can be proposed to address this issue?
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Transport delays are a widespread phenomenon in many cities today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved?
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The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now. What problems will this cause? What can be done to solve these problems?
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Childhood obesity is a serious problem in many counties. What are the causes of this and how can the problem be managed.
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The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as poor people become poorer and rich people become richer. What problems could this situation cause? What are the solutions to address those problems?
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In recent years, the bee population has constantly declined in many countries. What is the cause and soulution for this?
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Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road night cause some problems. What are the problems? What could be done to solve those problems?
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In many countries, the crime rate amongst underaged people has been rising. Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.
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Due to rapid development of technology children these days are living in a world that is completely different to what it was few decades back what problems can this cause for society and family?
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The best way to solve traffic and transport problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than in surburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life of city dwellers be maintained?
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Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem?
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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benifits if society has more eldery people .To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages.
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Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impacts on environment and on people who lost their job because of it.
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Because of the rising cost of housing, many young people are increasingly being forced to live with their parents into their 30’s. Does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
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The movement of people from villages to cities for work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
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Many people want to have a successful career and a happy family life both. What problems are involved in a career and family life? How to overcome such problems ?
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Some activists claim that we Taiwanese people can no longer ignore the very poor labor conditions of some migrant workers in Taiwan. Please write an English essay in about 250 words in which you are required to identify the problems that the migrant workers might have encountered and to provide possible measures to deal with the problems. Please illustrate your points with concrete examples.
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Some young people are leaving the country to anothers, leaving only old people in the country. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
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Research shows that some activities are good for health and othe are bad.Desapite knowing that millions of people engange in unhealthy activites. What is the cause of this? What can be done?
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Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems. When they are not able to pay their debits back, do these advantages of credit card outweigh the disadvantages.
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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20 % in the last 10 years. Discuss the causes and effects
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The raise of living standard benefits mostly cities, not the rural areas. What are the causes of this problem? What issues might such differences lead to? How can we prevent these issues?
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cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road causes some problems. What are the problems and what can be done to reduce them?
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now days people choose to be self-employed rather than work in organization, what are the causes? what are the disadvantages of being self-employed
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Children are facing more pressures from academic, social and commercial sources. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce it?
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Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their studies as well as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solutions could you suggest?
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In some developed countries, people become fat because they eat too much junk food and processed food. Discuss some problems related to it and suggest some ways that governments and food companies can encourage people to stay fit and eat a healthy diet.
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Even when rich countries help poor countries economically, there are still issues related to hunger and diseases. What are the causes and solutions to these issues?
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Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in todays world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring ? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
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People in the current generation are not fit and active. What are the problems with this issue? What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities?
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Human activities are causing the extinction of many animal species around the world. Discuss the main causes of animal extinction and suggest possible measures to prevent it.
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Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same roads causes some problems. What are the problems and what can be done to reduce them?
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People today are suffering more and more stress related problems than in the past. What is the cause of this? What are the possible effects of this development
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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefitsif society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantegs of having an ageing peoplulation outweogh the disadvantages?
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These days consumer are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies. To what extend do you thunk consumers are influenced by advertising? What measures should be taken to protect them?
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Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large citites. What problems does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
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people aim to achieve a banace between their work and lives, but few people achieve it, what are the causes of the problem? how to overcome it.
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Most people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family at the same time. What problems can this situation create? What are the possible solutions?
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Many students find it difficult to focus or concentrate in schools. What are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can be implemented?
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Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest? excitement
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The quality of life in big cities is decreasing. What are the causes and what actions should be taken to solve this problem?
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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relation people make? Has that become a positive or negative development?
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Some people think they have insufficent time to spend with their families due to work pressure, What are the problems of the situation? What are the solution for the statement? provide our viewpoint with the best solution.
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Today, many people do not know their neighboars in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
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In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
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The use of phones,tablets, and other devices while walking in public places has been a concern for many commentstors. What hazards can arise if people are guided by such devices when walking down the street? How could these problems can be solved?
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Some people think that game producers are making meaningless games like Grow A Garden. What are the causes? What is the solution?
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Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved cospommunication technology and tranrt. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
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Topic: Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
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Motorways help drivers travel long distances faster, but they also cause problems. What problems do they cause? What solutions are there?
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You live in a house near a park. Recently, a lot of teenagers have been meeting in the park at night. They are very noisy. Write an email to the local government in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: Provide information about where you live. Explain the problem and how it affects your life and Suggest a way to solve the problem.
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Many children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialize with others. This can lead to a number of dangerous situations that can be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision. How can these be tackled
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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by ‎almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this ‎disturbing trend.‎
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The rise of digital technology has led to a significant increase in mental health issues among young people. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions could be to address it?
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Choose one of the following topics and write Problem/Solution paragraphs. You should link the problems with the solution. (150-200 words) 1. Negative effects of social media
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More and more serious crimes seem to be committed each year. Some think that the death penalty is the best way to deal with this problem while other people think different measures are more likely to be successful. Discuss both options.
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It is better to reform criminals instead of just punishing them. What measures could be taken to attempt to integrate law-breakers back into society?
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The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems? What measures can be used to solve these problems?
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Each year, the crime rate increase. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity.
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Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health process as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?
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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before.Some people say anageing population creates problemsfor governments.Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
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Recent decades have witnessed the ever-increasing development of cutting-edge technological items, especially phones, tablets, or other portal devices which endanger the safety of humans when they both walk in the street and concentrate on using them. This essay will discuss several key negative consequences of the phenomenon and possible measures to improve it.
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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over past thirty years that may cities in the world are now on big traffic jam. Car ownership number has surged over the past thirty years. In this essay, we’ll discuss how a large number of cars can cause a major traffic jam in cities and how government should encourage people to reduce using their cars.
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There is too much noise in the public places of cities. What is the caused and how government and people in that areas can solves the problem.
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Plastic pollution has become a major environmental issue worldwide. Why is plastic pollution increasing? What solutions can help address this problem?
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The use of phones,tablets, and other devices while walking in public places has been a concern for many commentators. What hazards can arise if people are guided by such devices when walking down the street? How could these problems can be solved?
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Now people spend less and less time at home. What are the causes? What are the effects on individual and society?
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The number of car – owners is increasing every day because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many good points and limitation as well. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
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Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crimes and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity?
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The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has led to problems in both social and medical aspects. What are the problems caused by the use of mobile phones and what soliutions can you suggest ?
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Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the exitnction of species and loss of biodiversity What are the causes of loss of biodiversity ? What solutions can you suggest ?
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Many people believe that there is a general increase in anti-social behaviours and lackof respect for others.What are the causes and suggest solutions?
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Most people are worried about young children playing video games, what problems might these games cause as a whole to society and individuals? What solutions can you suggest to reduce these problems.
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Many people believe that global warming is the biggest environmental challenge of our time. What are the causes of global warming, and what solutions can be implemented to address this issue?
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It is better to live in a big city than a small town. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Natural resources, such as water, forest and oil, are being used at an excessive rate. What are the causes of this problem? What are the possible solution to address this issue?
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The internet has changed the way information is consumed and shared among people. What are some serious issues a person can face associated with the internet, and what solutions can be implemented?
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People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society.
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As the result of tourisms and the incresing number of people traveling, there's an growingh demand for more flights. What problems does it have on the enviroment? What measures could be taken to solve the problem?
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You go to a gym to carry out exercise everyday one day you have forgotten your bag in the gym and the gym management has announced that they will keep the gym closed for a week for some renovation work. You need the bag as it has some important things in it. Writer alter to the manager of the gym Introduce yourself and describe the problem. Description of your bag Tell them what you want them to do.
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The older people who need employment have to compete with younger ones. What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
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Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cites and town, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
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One way to solve problem of congestion in cities is to build sky trains which run overhead rather than on or under the ground. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this solution to solve congestion?
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The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centures that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than ther are now. What problems will you cause? What can be done to solve these problems?
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Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basis produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. What extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
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Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possible solutions?
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In many countries, people are not living longer the ever before. some people say an aging population, create problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if he has more elderly people. To what extent to the advantages of having an Asian population outweigh the disadvantages.
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Many countries today are experiencing high levels of migration from rural areas to cities. What are the causes of this trend, and what effects does it have on the existing city dwellers?
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A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems in beneficial cities nation from rural areas. What problems can this cause ?how might these problem is solved?
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In many developing countries,there is a problem with declining qaulity of air and water from both indsutry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this.
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The internet is a modern invention that has many different views. Some people think it is a great addition to life while others think it creates problems. This essay will outline the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or mall to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
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Today, many people do not know their neighbours in lrge cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
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Teenage pregnancy is on the rise in many countries. Why is this? What measures (มาตรการ) are there to tackle (จัดการ) this problem?
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lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing importance. What problems does this shortage caouse? what measures could be taken to overcome these poblems?
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people naturally resist making cahnges in their lives. what kind of problems can this cause ? what solutions can you suggest.
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