IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Topics/Questions 2026

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‎Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only ‎older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can ‎be done to solve this problem?‎
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The internet has transformed how we interact and live in many great ways, but has also created problems that didn’t exist before. What are the more serious problems caused by the internet and what solutions could you suggest?
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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 impacts of ageing populations.
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In some countries, there is not enough respect for elderly people. What are the causes of this? Suggest some solutions.
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A large number of young people cannot find a job when they leave university. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and for society? What measures should take to reduce unemployment?
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We are now living in a "throwaway" culture, using things for a short time and then throwing them away instead of fixing them. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
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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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Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it on the environment and on people who lost their job because of it
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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 increasing early stage. Discuss the causes and some effects of the widespread drug use by young people. Give some recommendations that can be implemented.
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A rise in the use of mobile phones in the classroom by school children is severely impacting their concentration in class and overall education development. What are the causes of the problem and what can be done to solve it ?
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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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Nowadays, people often thought that it is of great value to have a nuclear family instead of having an extended family. Raising up a small family is beneficial owing to the reduction of chaos and misunderstanding in the family , and it lowers the amount of money spent on tuition fees but there are drawbacks to be taken into account. One major benefit of having a smaller family is that there will be few times when the family will experience misunderstanding amongst themselves which reduces a child’s tendency of being aggressive in the future. For instance, in 2015, UNICEF outcome in their research states that 70 percent of stubborn children are raised in an extended home. Additionally, the amount of money that is required to cater for a child’s education and the domestic needs will be minimal, thereby, saving up so much for the family. This will enable them to boost their wealth status in the society. Which is as a result of them having few financial responsibilities to deal with in the family. On the other hand , a major issue with small family is that parent give so much love and care to their children because there are few of them. This will however lead to a child finding it so difficult to be independent when they become adult. This has often times led to a negative outcome in their adulthood. Another disadvantage is that small family reduces the success tendency in a home, because parent most times limit the children from doing what they love but instead what their parent expects of them. In conclusion, while smaller family is advantageous to the society, people should be aware of the setback such as lack of independency children face when they become adult and their inability to decide for themselves in their personal life goal.
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Moden children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to be meant for adults only. Obesity is a major disease prevelent among children. What are its causes and what solutions can be offered?
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There are many zoos around the world these days. What are the causes of it? Is this a positive or negative development?
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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 relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
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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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The rise in crime rate in many countries what are the courses what are the solutions
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Many museums and historic sites are mainly visited by tourists rather than by local residents. What are the causes of this? What can be done for museums and historic sites to attract more local visitors?
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People have the right to know about crimes committed in their communities, but publishing too much information can cause unnecessary fear. To what extent should crime-related information be made public?
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There are growing demands for fresh water nowadays and this is becoming a global problem. What are the causes and solutions?
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A rise in chilhood obesity is a real threat to haelth to health with an increasing number of children now classified as overweight.What are the causes of the problem and what measures can be taken to solve them.
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Due to poorer countries experiencing a ‘brain drain’, they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
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An increasing number of professionals such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?
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In many countries schools have sever problem with student’s behavior. What are the causes and solution to this in your view?
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Television has become an important part of our lives. What are the causes behind it? Is it a positive or negative development?
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Problem solution 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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Handwriting today is less formal than it was in the past. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative development?
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In many countries, the amount of household waste like food packaging is increasing? What are the causes of this problem? What measurer could be taken to reduce it?
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A lot of professionals like doctors and engineers are leaving their poor countries to settle down in developed countries. What are the problems? What can be done to control the situation?
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Childhood obesity is a serious problem globally. What are the causes and effects and how can the problem be tackled?
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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, 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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Meat Production requires relatively more lands than crop production. Some people think as land is becoming scare, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce world’s meat consumption? What kind of problem such measures caused?
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Many people believe that educational standards have decliend in recent times, particularly int he areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
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More and more people are stressed today than ever before. What are the causes of this stress? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
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The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, bit it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with internet and what solutions can you suggest?
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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 over reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution
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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 over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution*
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Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion, and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say ana ging population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people . to what extent do the advantages of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
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Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
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Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary era. That problems are associated with tis? What solutions can you suggest?
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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 loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?
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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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nfluence of human beings on the world ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of loss of bio diversity? What solution can you suggest?
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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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In many schools, students are showing increasingly bad behavior. What problems does this cause for schools and society, and what solutions can be implemented to improve student behavior?
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Influence of human on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of biodiversity What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solution can u suggest
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Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphone and computers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions.
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Today, people can work and live in anywhere they want, because of the improvement of communication technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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Today level of stress at the work place are increasing tremendously. What are the causes? what can the problem create?
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1.Nowadays, many people cannot read or write. What problems does this cause? What measures can governments take to solve these problems
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"In many countries today, there are concerns about the unhealthy lifestyles that people lead. What health issues are linked to modern lifestyles? What answers to these problems can you suggest?" Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Many historical sites and museums are mainly visited by tourists instead of locals, what are the causes of this? Give solutions to attract locals visiting museums and historical sites
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due to a more sedentary lifestyles, children in developed nations have higher levels of obesity compared to previous generations. what problems does this cause and what are the possible consequences?
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In most of the society role of mother and father differs. What are the causes of this difference? What will be the parents role in future?
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Nowadays, an increasing number of people are moving to cities that have contributed to increased pollution in cities. What problems does this cause?
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Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercises and sport ,more time with family and freinds,whereas now many suffer loniness and health problems. what are the cause of this and what are the solutions?
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In some countries, as cities grow, more money is spent on the urban transport system and little is spent on the rural ones. What are the problems creating it? What are the solutions to these problems?
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Band 3.5 Today People are no longer active and fit as they use to be due to the nature of work nowadays, What are the causes of this?
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In today's era, both physical and mental health play a crucial role in memory retention and academic performance. Studies have found that having good physical and mental health can help make people’s brains work better. It can make them remember things, solve problems, focus, and pay attention to details. Write an essay to discuss possible measures to improve memory and learning efficiency.
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In order to arrest the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments worldwide have imposed large-scale lockdowns. This has caused tremendous problems to both individuals and societies. Compose an essay discussing these problems.
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More and more people relying on private car 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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With the development of social media, more and more young people are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
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The ways people interact with each other have been changing dramatically for the past thirty years because of text messaging. In what ways has text messaging affected the types of interactions people have? Has this become a positive or negative development?
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Global warming is one of the biggest threats in the world nowadays. What causes prblem warming? What measures can be taken to solve this problem?
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In some countries, young people from the countryside are moving to larger towns and cities while older people are staying in the countryside. What problems might this cause ? What solutions can help to resolve this issue ?
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Nowadays many elderly people live alone and this can cause a variety of problems for society. What are some of these problems and what solutions can you suggest?
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Topic: The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
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In many countries, truancy* is a big problem for both parents and educators. •What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
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Nowadays, people are spending more time away from their homes because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
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Problem: International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local habitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
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Today, more school leavers are unable to find jobs. discuss the causes of rising unemployment among young adults and suggest any solutions.
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Nowadays amny people complain that they have difficulties in getting enough sleep. What problem can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?
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The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Describe the possible causes and give suggestion on how people should prepare for work in the future.
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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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Some old people today struggle with the use of modern techonologies such as smartphones and computers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions?
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Natural resources, such as water, forests and oil, are being utilized at a high rate. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?
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Some celebrations have lost their meaning and these occasions have become too much about spending money. What problems can this cause? What can be done to change the situation?
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It is becoming increasingly popular for people to tourist destinations during public holidays. What problems does this causes? What solutions are these to this problems.
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In some countries, crime rates are increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done about it?
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In some countries, rich countries are becoming rich and poor are becoming poorer. What are the causes of this problem? How can this problem be tackle? educat, governm, spent earn
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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
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The natural resources such as oil, forest, and freshwater are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems doeas it cause? How can we solve these problems?
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many people today find they have insufficient time to spend with their families,because of pressure of work.what problems does this creat for individuals and their families?what solutions can you propose?which would be the most effective solution,inyour view?
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In many countries, the amount of household waste like food packaging is increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to recuse it ?
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The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes of these changes and suggest ways to prepare people for work in the future.
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More and more people are relaying private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems and suggest at least one possible solution
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Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern world, and what effect does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?
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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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Many people think there is an increase of antisocial behavior and a lack of respect to others. What do you think are the causes of this and how to improve the situation?
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The growing number of refugees and displaced persons is a global concern. What measures can be taken to support these individuals and address the root causes of forced migration?
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Obesity is becoming a growing concern in many developed countries. What are the main causes of obesity, and what solutions can be taken to tackle this issue?
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Demand for food is increasing globally.what are the problems faced by farmers.Give proper measures and causes
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Many people who care for elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions? #-many
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many manufactured food and drink products contain high level off sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
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Prompt: 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.
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Traffic and accommodation problems are increasing and government should encourage businesses to move from cities to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in modern world, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as awhole
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Some people say traditional celebrations are getting less popular. What are the causes of this, and how can we make them become popular again?
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