IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Topics/Questions 2026

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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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In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is no sense of community anymore. Discuss the causes and give measures.
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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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Young people are meeting too much stress these days from educational, communal and promotion outlooks. What are the causes of these stresses and what actions should be brought to decrease these compressions?
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Why don’t people take environmental issues seriously in spite of being given many warning by scientists? Why don’t people save energy in their daily life? Discuss the possible causes of these phenomena and give possible solutions.
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You recently went to a cinema where you tried watching a movie, however, you were bothered by a group of teenagers who were very loud in front of you. You complained to the manager but it was not paid attention to. Write an email to a cinema manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should include the following things: • Describe your situation • Explained what happened after you complained to the manager • Suggest solutions to improve
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Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the word. what are the causes of it? and what solution do you offer?
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The homeless population is growing in many cities around the world. What is the cause of this? What can be done to help this growing problem?
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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well managed. Whta are the advantages and disadvantages?
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The private car has greatly improved individual freedom of movement and has become a status symbol for many people. Yet the use of private cars has contributed to some of today's most serious problems. How can the use of private cars be reduced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Writing Practice. Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective in reducing crime levels?
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In many countries crime rates amon teenagers are higher than among other age groups. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to solve it?
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More and more people are relying on their private cars as a major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest atleast one possible solution
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Today there is a great increase in antisocial behaviour and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem?
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It is an increasing trend of businesses to neglect the environment to further their profits. What problems can this cause? What measures could resolve them?
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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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There is too much noise in many public places in cities. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve the problem?
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Write a reply to Daisy. In your email, you have to tell her that you really like the photos and the time you got together, describe a problem you had at the airport to her and suggest the time and place for the next trip. You should write at least 120 words.
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Many animal species are becoming extinct as a result off human activities . What are the causes and possible solutions to this problem?
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The environment changes rapidly because humans are destroying nature to meet their needs. Discuss this cause of environmental change and suggest some solutions for this problem.
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Some young people like to copy the behaviour and clothes of famous people today. Why might this be the case? What problems can it cause?
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Global warming is a big concern these days . Though there has been much noise made on this issue , carbon emission is not being curtailed . Are we contributor to this issue ? What solutions do you propose to counter this issue ? Discuss .
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Nowadays many teenagers involve in crime. What are the causes for this?
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Today's young generation is facing many problems in school and at home. What are the problems? What can parents do to help their teenage children?
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1.Influence of human being in the world ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of bio-diversity. What are the primary cause of loss of bio-diversity? What solution can you suggest?
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Today, many do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problem does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
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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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people are less talkative with neighbours and this affectsnegatively the society. what is the cause what can be a solution?
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One way to solve the problem of congestion is to increase the tax on private vehicles. Do the advantages of this solution outweigh its disadvantages?
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People are living in a ‘throwaway society,’ using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
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You have recently stayed at a hotel during a business trip. Write a report describing the main problems you experienced during your stay. Focus on the weaknesses in customer service, cleanliness, and facilities. Make suggestions for how the hotel could improve its services to better satisfy guests in the future.
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In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. SOme prople 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 outweigh the disadvantades
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Some people find it difficult to manage their money . How could the government help prevent debt problems and support such people?
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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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Many young people leave school with negative attitudes towards learning. What are the causes? How to encourage young people to study?
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some people beleive 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 clsoed?
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More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for job. What will be the consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
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In the modern world, many employees lack software skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
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Today, many people aim to achieve a balance between work and other parts of their life, but few of them can achieve it. What are the problems in trying it? What measures can be taken to solve this problem?
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Obesity has been found to be a serious health hazard over the world, over the past few decades. What are the causes behind it? What steps can be taken to slow down this trend?
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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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nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and trearments instead of visiting their doctors.do think this is a positive or negative dvelopment?
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Despite a large number of gym a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popular in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solution can you suggest.
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An increasing number of children have become hooked on fast food and aerated drinks that do not provide much nutrition. This poor diet has led to a rise in obesity among children. What are the problems that are associated with obesity in children and what steps could be taken to prevent it?
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The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot rely on the same job or working conditions the whole life. What are the causes for these changes? How should people prepare for work in the future?
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Prevention is better than Cure. Researching and treating disease is too coslty So it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what Extent you are agree with this statement
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The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve these problems?
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Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a problem in developing countries. However, it is becoming apparent that in some developed countries, the illiteracy rate is on the rise. Discuss possible causes for increasing illiteracy rates in developed countries. What effect it may have on society in such countries?
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In many countries, more money is spent on transport system in the cities. In contrast, very little is spent in rural areas. What are the effect of this and what can be done to solve this problem.
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'Because of advancements in transportation and communication technologies, people can now live and work anywhere they want in many different nations.' Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
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Nowadays, people prefer buying new items rather than repairing the damaged ones. What are the causes of this change ? what are its effects?
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Today many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problem does this cause? What can be sone to solve this?
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Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can government and individuals take to tackle the issue?
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In the 21st century, the average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some solutions that could be taken to reduce the effect of aging populations.
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in many countries, the rich are becoming richer and poor are becoming ‎poorer.Why is this a problem?What solutions are there to tackle this ‎problem?‎
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30.Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change affect all the people in the world. Although global decisions are made to reduce these problems, the solutions are not effective. Why are the solutions ineffective? How can these problems be solved? Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
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In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negative impacts?
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An increase in average life expectancy is causing a lot of problems in modern world.what are the problems and how can be solved?
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In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors and the sense of community is lost. Discuss the causes and give measures to turn it around.
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In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debt they cannot pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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Nowdays more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the possible solutions?
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Many scientists are concerned about global warming. Research shows that the worldwide increase in temperature is getting worse. Furthermore, global warming seems to be related to levels of pollution in the atmosphere. Discuss the causes of global warming and possible solutions to the problem.
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In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for and ? Suggest some measures that could be taken to of individuals reduce the impact ageing populations.
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Nowadays, a lot of people tend to rely on social media as the main source for news and information. Why do people do this? What problems can this cause?
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In the modern world, many employees lack soft skills, such as communication and working in team. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
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Because of improved technologies in communication and transport, people in some countries can now choose to live and work anywhere they want. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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In many parts of world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. what are the causes? how should these young criminals to be punished?
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People produce more garbage than in the past. Explain how it is affecting us and the measures that could be taken to address the situation. Provide specific examples and explanation to support your answer.
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Many people today find that the cost of attending a university level education is extremely high for students and their family. What are the causes of this situation, and how can government, universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
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In many countries, people are moving away from rural areas to live in cities. What problems can this cause, and how can these problems be solved?
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The world has changed greatly because of the internet. It has become a tool of many. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
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Car drivers and cyclists share the same roads, and this can cause problems for both of them. Why is this the case? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
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The way that people work is changing rapidly. Unlike the past, workers cannot depend on having the same working conditions or even the same job throughout their working life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future.
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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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Many offenders commit more crime after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
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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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MANY COUNTRIES FACE THE PROBLEM OF LOW VOTER TURN OUT IN THEIR DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS. WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO REMEDY?
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The noise levels have impacted the quality of our life, what are the causes of this problem and what should be done to solve it. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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a lot of place in the world are rely on tourism as they think it is main source of income .unfortunately tourism can be a problem if it is not well managed . what are the advantages and disadvantages.?
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Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take steps to reduce the damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay will discuss environmental problems and the measures that governments and individuals can take to address these problems.
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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?**
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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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Some people believe that humans are damagings seriously the environment. what are the causes? what should people do to solve this peoblem?
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Very few people who commit crime want to. They do it because they feel they have no choice. This is the reality of the situation, and it means that police and prisons are not relevant to reducing crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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There are many environmental problems, such as the greenhouse effect and climate change, and people have hardly found any solutions. Why is this the case? And what measures can be taken?
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You live in Ho Chi Minh city. You just took a trip to Ha Long Bay with an English friend named Daisy. You received an email from her after she returned to London. Read part of her email below. Write a reply to Daisy. In your email, you have to tell her that you really like the photos and the time you got together, describe a problem you had at the airport to her and suggest the time and place for the next trip. You should write at least 120 words.
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Due to so many young people dropping out from school, the rate of unemployment is increasing, and it affects our society in different ways. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce this?
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Many people believe that educational standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy . Discuss the causes of this problem and offer possible solutions to it.
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The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for this change and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
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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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doctors in many countries say that poeple do not do enough physical excercise. What are the causes of this trend. How can this situation be improved?
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Pollution from aircraft is one of the main factors responsible for global warming. What measures could be taken to reduce this source of climate change?
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as countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. what are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society
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Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however, only a few achieve it. What are the problems in doing this and what solutions can you suggest?
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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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Forests throughout the world are shrinking fast. What are the causes, effects and solutions to this problem.
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in many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some peoplw say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent fo the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
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Fresh water has always been a limited resources in some nations of the world today however growing global demand has turned This problem into global one. What are the causes behind the increased demand and what steps can government and individuals take to a dress this
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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantages of having en ageng population outweigh the disadvantages.
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you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with you purchase write a ltter to the company that you bought the clothing from in your email: - give details of purchase. -describe the problem. - explain why you need a replacement urgently.
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