IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Topics/Questions 2026

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Smoking is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers. What are the causes of this trend? What solutions can you give to this problem?
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An increasing number of children have become hooked on fast food and aerated drinks that donot provide much nutritions . 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?
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what are the main problems associated with using social media plateforms ? What are the most serious problems associated with the it and what solutions can you suggest?
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Unplanned expansion of cities often leads to serious social, environmental, and economic problems. Discuss the causes and effects of this phenomenon and suggest possible solutions.
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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agrer or disagree with this statemnet? Zhazira.
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More and more plastic wastes are polluting in world cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it?
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The best way to solve the traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life city dwellers be maintain?
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People in the current generations are not fit and active. What are the problems. What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities.
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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? Z M
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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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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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~*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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Global warming is one of the biggest threats human 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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Today people live longer after retiring from work. What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done to address these problems?
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In many countries today people are moving from rural areas into urban centers. Why are they doing this? What problems can this cause.
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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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Teenagers face a lot of problems in school and at home. What is the cause of this? How can parents solve this problem?
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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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In many countries, truancy* is a worrying 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? * truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is 'to play truant from school.'
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Fresh water has always been a limited source 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, what measurements can governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
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Counties such as China, India and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. Give some suggestions to address this problem.
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Obesity rates are rising in many countries around the world. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be offered to tackle 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 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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Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, 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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n 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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Nowadays 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 some possible solutions?
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travel to large shoping malls to do their shoping. is this a positive or negative 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 government. Other people think there are benefit if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
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Despite health warning,a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world.Why should we be concerned about this ?What solutions would you suggest?
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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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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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people naturally resist making cahnges in their lives. what kind of problems can this cause ? what solutions can you suggest.
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In many cities,problems related to overpopulation are becoming common.Some governments are now encourging businesses and indivividuals to move out of cities to rural areas.Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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In most of the societies, the role of mother and father differs. What are the causes of this difference? What will be the parental roles in future?
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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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Although young people nowadays are provided with a more comfortable life and a better health care system, they are not necessarily happy as expected . In this essay, I will name some factors that contribute to this situation and propose several feasible solutions. consumerism/media offer all the time things to buy we are unsustified for
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The increasing levels of air pollution in urban areas are having a detrimental impact on public health. What are the main causes of this pollution and what solutions can be implemented to address this issue?
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Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distances but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motoways and what solutions are there?
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It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. Discuss the benefits of this development and problems associated with it.
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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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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 order to solve traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. what are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changes 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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Many people today find it difficult to balance the demand of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation , and what can be done to reduce the problem?
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The movement of people from villages to cities for work can cause serious problems in both places. What problems does this cause? What can be done about the problems?
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Many major cities around the world have become too expensive for lower-income people to reside in. Kassiyet What problems does this cause, and how can they be solved?
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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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In some countries, the average weight of children is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What are the causes of these problems? What measures could be taken to solve them?
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Young people these days tend to be less polite and respectful than in the past. What are the causes and give your solutions. Write the EssayView its Answer
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Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What is the cause of this? What measures can the international community take to meet this demand?
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In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community.* *What are the causes of this problem?* *How can it be solved?
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some people say that the best way to improve public health is by incraesing sports facilities. others, however, say that this would have a little effect on puclic health and that other measures are required. discuss both views and give your opinion.
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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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Nowadays, in many areas, local people celebrate large-scale festivals. It can bring economy; beside, it can take away the local culture. So, what is the advantage and disadvantage of this problem.
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As compared to the past, children these days spend more of their leisure time indoors with computures 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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Competition between older and younger people. Nowadays more and more people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
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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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Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?-
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Many people today are worried about the large quantities of waste produced by ordinary households. What problems are caused by household waste? What are the solution?
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Across the world, local shops are closing due to losing customers to online competitors. What problems does this produce? And what solutions can you suggest to overcome them?
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Many cities around the world are facing issues due to overpopulation. what problems does this cause and what solutions can be iplemented to tackle these challenges?
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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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Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause and what measure can be done to address those problems?
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Work today is very different from the past. Many people work from home because of technology. Some people say that this is a positive development. Others say that it is negative. Discuss how this has changed the way we work and are there too many disadvantages in relying on technology
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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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Doctors recommend that older people should excersice regularly.However many of them do not exercise enough. What are the causes? What can be done to encourage them to exercise?
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Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent years. What are the primary causes of this? What measure should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?
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You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems.You returned the camera and spoke the companyrepresentative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.Intoduce myself,Explain the situation,Say what action you would like the company to take.
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Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having les time to concentrate on their as well as feeling under pressure. what are some of the causes of this ? what solutions could you suggest?
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Citizens in many countries are eating more fast food and convenience snacks. What are the causes of this? How serious are the consequences?
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2. Some people discriminate others' hometowns and regions by terms such as Parky or Namki. What are causes? What is the solution?
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Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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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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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? •Is this a positive or negative development
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In many cities problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move rural areas. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
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Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty five hours?
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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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A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too much time watching tv or playing video games.How does the problem affect the hildren,their families and society?What measures can be taken to control it?
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Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourist and not locals. What is the cause? and give solutions.
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Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem that may lead to the extinction of animal life. What are the causes of deforestation and what can be done to reduce its
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It is observed that, currently more and more people are working longer hours. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What effects does this have on the society?.
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Most countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? Solutions to change negative attitudes?
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More and more people are expected to be living in urban centers in the future. What problems will this cause?. Should governments encourage people to settle outside the city?
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in the 21st century, the average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? sugest somee solutions that could be taken to reduce the effect of aging populations.
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Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions?
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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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Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of lives, Unfortunately, not many achive this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problems?
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Teenagers are now facing educational, social, and commercial pressures. What are the causes of these pressures? Is it ever beneficial for teenagers to develop under such pressure?
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Many students are choosing not to study science in universities.what are the causes for that.what are the effects on the society
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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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The consumption of the world’s resources (oil, water, etc.) is increasing at a dangerous rate. What are the causes of this? What can people do to reduce the consumption?”
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Many people believe that education standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it
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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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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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Poor infrastructure hinders under-developed countries from progressing and modernizing. Some people think that it should be the first problem tackled by foreign aid. To what extent you aree with it?
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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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Today people can work and live anywhere they want, because of the improvements in communicant technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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Mobile phones and the Internet are used by millions of people every day, but old people use these forms of technology the least. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be helpful for older people? What measures can be taken to encourage older people to use them more
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Children in rural areas are being left behind in their academic development. Why is this is the case? What solutions can you suggest?
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Nowadays, an increasing number of young people display anti-social behavior and a lack of respect for others. What are the causes of this problems? can you suggest any solution?
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