IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Topics/Questions 2026

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The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by 20% in last 20 years. Discuss the causes and effects of disturbing trend.
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Many people around the world are choosing move to live in cities. What problems do people experience in big cities? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller towns?
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In many cities around the world, traffic congestion has become a major problem. What are the main causes of this issue? What solutions can be implemented to address it?
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In many parts of the world, plastic waste has become a major environmental issue. What problems does plastic pollution cause? What measures can be taken to reduce its impact on the environment?
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With the rise of fast food consumption, many people are experiencing health issues related to poor diet and nutrition. Discuss the causes of this trend and suggest possible solutions to improve dietary habits among the population.
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The older poeple who need employment have to compete with younger ones what problems can this create? What are some solutions?
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Topic 10: In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
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Childhood obesity is becoming a serious health problem in many countries. What are the causes of this? What solution can be offer
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As a results of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is an growing demand for more flights.What problems does this have on the environment? What measures could be taken to slove the problem?
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as cities get bigger, many people do not know their neighbors and the sense of community is being lost. what problems does this cause ? and potential solutions ?
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In many countries, truancy is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effect on the child and wider community?
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People are living longer. As a result, some people think that older people cause many problems to the government. Others argue that they have greater contribution to the society. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage
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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever beforeSome people say an ageing population creates problems for governmentsOther 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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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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Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distances but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motorway and what solutions are there?
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Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this? How it can be addressed?
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Many people spend a lot of time and money on watching films and TV shows, either at home or in cinemas. This can have a negative impact on their health, budget, and lifestyle. What are the causes and effects of this phenomenon? How can it be prevented or reduced?
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Some of young people are leaving countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems can caused by this issue?, what can be done to solve this situatation.
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Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What are the causes of this topic? What measures can the international community take to meet this demand?
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Many young people now know more about international pop and movies starts than famous people in the history of their countries. what are the causes? give solutions to increase the number of people to know about famous people in history
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Nowadays, people devote too much time to their job. This leaves very little time for their personal life. How widespread is the problem? What problem will this shortage of time cause?
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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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Nowadays the way many people interact why each other has changed because of technology In what ways has technology affected the types of relation ship people make Has this become a positive or negative development?
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In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue? Beka 2
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A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too much time watching television and playing videos game. How does this problem affect children? What measures can be taken to control it?
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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 peole 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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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 benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweight the disadvantages?
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In many large cities, people waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion- one the roads. What are the causes of this? What solution can you suggest?
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More and more citizens relying on private vehicles as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.
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Due to a more sedentary lifestyle, children in developed nations have higher levels of obesity compared to previous generations. What problems does this cause and what are the possible solutions?
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One of the major issues facing the world today is overpopulation. What problems arise from this situation? What measures can be taken to deal with it?
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The world is changing rapidly, working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the causes for the changes and give suggestions how people should prepare for work in the future.
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in many countries the cost of living is rising. What are the effects on individuals an societies? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
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Many people try to find a balance between their work and other aspects of their life. However, few actually achieve this. What solutions can you suggest?
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In many developing nation, the rush to become industrialized has created major problems with air and water quality. What are the problems that this has brought about and offer some solutions to these problems?
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The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
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Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities, and as a solution, businesses are being encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century, and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.
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transport delays and long journey times 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 internet has changed the world and how people live. Some people think it is great while other people think it causes problems. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet
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The amount of traffic in cities is growing. What are the causes and what measures can be taken to reduce it?
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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many healthy problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
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Nowadays. There is a lot of pressure and stress in many people’s lives. What are the causes of this problem? What could be done to reduce it?
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More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems overreliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
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Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest a possible solution.
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Malnutrition is still a significant problem in many developing countries. What are the causes of malnutrition, and how can this problem be addressed?
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In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic become a problem. What are the causes of that and what actions could be taken to solve the problem?
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Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this and how it can be addressed​?
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Because of the global economy, many goods including what, we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travels to large shopping center and mall to do shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
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Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. what are the causes of the increased demand, and what measures could the government and individuals take to this problem
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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 30s. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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the amount of rubbish produced is increasing rapidly. What are the main causes of this problem? What solutions can be implemented to solve this issue?
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Write two body paragraphs to answer the following question and finish your writing at the end of the class. In some countries, the use of public transport is not favored by commuters. What are some possible effects of this situation and solutions to it?
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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? L
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Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you a gree or disagree?
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Inspite of the advantages made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?
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Influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of bio-diversity? What solutions can you suggest?
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Population in cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects of it? What solutions can you gift to maintain a good quality of life in urban areas?
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Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promoting and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their product. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
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In the future, we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home and work. Discuss the benefits this will bring and also the problem it will cause.
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In recent years a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer companies are leaving their countries for developed countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
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In many countries the cost of living is rising. What are the effects on individuals and society? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
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Water shortage is a dangerous problem in the world. Discuss the consequences (irritation problems + people needs) and solutions (global efforts) for this problem? And do the social media or newspapers spread the awareness among people (leak of comagins)? And examples which are relevant.
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There are a growing demand for frsh water nowadays and this is becoming a global problem. What are the causes and solutions.
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Many children nowadays find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
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The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the problems that young people living in cities are facing with? Give solutions to these problems. (02.06.25)
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In some countries,it is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
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Many major cities around the world have become too expensive for lower-income people to reside in. What problems does this cause, and how can they be solved? Assem
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Nearly every society has been suffering from bribery for long years. What are the causes and effects? What solutions can you give to address it?
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Global warming is one of the biggest threats human faces in 21st century and sea levels are continuing to rise at an alarming rate. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
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when cars and cyclists use the same roads, there are often problems. why is this the case? what are the solutions?
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Many cities around the world these days are becoming more and more polluted. Why is this happening? What solutions can you suggest?
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"Criminals commit crimes as soon as they are released from prisons. What are the causes of this? What are the effects?"
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In some parts of the world, people have become more focused on themselves than their communities. What problems can this situation cause and how can they be solved?
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More and more plastic waste is polluting cities, countrysides and oceans on the world. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions?
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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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Children ore focing more pressures nowadays from academics , social, and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures And which measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
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Many people try to look younger than their age. What are the causes people do this. Do you think this is a good thing or bad thing?”
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Global warming is one of the biggest threats to our enviroment. What causes global warming? What solutions are there to this problem?
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Some people consider corruption to be the root cause of problems in government organizations and politics. What problems arise due to this corruption? What are possible solutions to eradicate corruption?
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"Prevention is better than cure " Researching and treating disease is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extend do yo agree?
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Family members and friends caring for elderly people find it hard to spend enough time looking after them. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
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An increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working time. What is the cause of this trend and is it a positive or negative development?
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In recent years, many small scale local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to to shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
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Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millons of people engage in unhealthy activities. what is the cause of this? what can be done?
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Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the same brands. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
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Problem and Solution In some poorer areas of large cities people are too afraid to leave their houses at night time due to a fear of crime. What are the causes of crime in those areas and what can be done to tackle those problems?
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In spite of advance mode in agriculture, many people around the world, still go hungry. What is the cause of this? What can be done to solve the problem?
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In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parent's absence. Discussion
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Many major cities around the world have become too expensive for lower-income people to reside in. What problems does this cause, and how can they be solved? Fatima
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Nowadays people around the world are choosing to self-medicate rather than seeing a doctor and using conventional medicine. What are the causes of this change and what effects can be seen as a result?
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As compared to the past, children these days spend more of their leisure time indoors with computers and TV and less time outdoors. Describe some of the problems this lack of outdoor leisure time can cause and suggest at least one possible solution. Angsa
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More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?
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Q. An increase in production of consumer goods results in damaging the environment. What are the causes of this and give a possible solution?
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Some peope say in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you argree or disagree?
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Many people say that the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider, as the rich become richer and the poor become poorer. What problems could this situation cause, and what measures can be taken to address those problems?
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The high levels of air pollution in many cities pose a threat to public health. What measures can be taken to improve air quality and reduce the health risks associated with air pollution?
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many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family at the same time.what problems can this create?what are the possible solutions?
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