IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Topics/Questions 2026

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Many people believe that education standards have declined in recent times. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
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In some countries, schools remained open for more hours so that children can be looked after because their parents are working. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of this?
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Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Has this become a positive or negative development ?
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Light pollution (excessive light during nighttime) is a form of pollution, especially in modern cities. What problems does light pollution cause, and what solutions can you suggest for governments and businesses to take?
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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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t has become more common for people to move to other countries for business. While there are some advantages that children can gain from this trend, it is often believed that children can have negative impacts. I believe that the benefits will outweigh the since children are more motivated to speak multiple languages despite the fact t hat they often suffer from a sense of isolation caused by their frequent moves.
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Many young children have unsupervised access to the Internet and are using the Internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. Discuss problems and solution.
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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last years. Discuss the causes and effect of this issue disturbing trend.
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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?
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Stress- related illnesses are becoming increasingly common. What do u think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
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Mojor cities in the world are growing fast, as wall as their problems. what are the problems that young people living in those citiesare focusing? Saggest some solution.
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In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax provate 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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The impacts of increasing life expectancy to people and society 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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Today, many people do not know their neighboars in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
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Many cities around the world are facing air pollution problems. Topic:What are the causes of the issue, and how can it be solved?
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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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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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These days people in some countries are living in a “throw-away” society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are the causes and what effects this can have.
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Influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of bio-diversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?
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Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it on the environment and on people who lost their jobs because of it. These days Internet shopping is increasing getting popular. Discuss the impact on climate and on the individual who lost their employment?
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Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What is the cause of this? What measures can the international community as well as the government take to meet this demand?
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Question: many people believe that zoos should be closed because it is cruel to keep animals locked up. Moreover, zoos do not have positive roles to play in society. Discuss
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Despite health warning a large number of people continue to smike all over the world. Why should we concern about this? What solutions would you suggest.
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Fresh water has always been a limited resouces in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the growing demand? What measures could governments and individuals take to this problem?
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Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and production and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people buy local products
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Today People are no longer active and fit as they used to be due to the nature of work nowadays, What are the causes of this? What solutions can you offer?
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An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own pourer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?
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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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Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions? Beka
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modern lifestyle have led to an increase in stress levels among people. what are the causes and effects of this issue
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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 sleeo?
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The percentage of overweight children has increased rapidly in the recent years in several countries. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
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Social media has taken over the entire world, with even the remotest area having an access to internet and social networking. But its advancement has resulted in teenagers being granted greater access to internet which can lead to potentially harmful concequences. This essay will discuss the possible solutions for this problem.
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Many parents are unhappy about the fact that the violence content in computer games, TV programs and other leisure activities is influencing their children. What are the harmful effects of such violent programs on children? What are the solutions of this problem?
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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? Is this a positive or negative development?
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Q. Transport delays and long journey times are a widespread phenomenon in many cites today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved. Introduction. A. Effective transportation has been a major problem in urban communities. A lot of reasons how have been given for this delays which we will be looking at and possible way out.
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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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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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Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In whats has technology affected the types of relationships people make ? Has this become a positive or negative development ?
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Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicles should be banned in city centers, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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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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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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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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Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of many species & loss of biodioversity. What are the primary causes of loss of ? What solution can be done to to solve it?
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Many individuals say that spending on space exploration is a waste of money. This, instead, should be better used to solve current problems on Earth. To what degree do you support or oppose this idea?
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Overpopulation of urban areas led to numerous problems . What are the problems faced by urban people due to overpopulation ? Suggest ways by which governments and individuals can tackle this problems ?
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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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More students are deciding to study science-related subjects at university rather than more traditional subjects. What are the causes of this? What affects will it have on society?
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Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distance but they also cause problems. What are the problems of motorways and what solutions are there?
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The behavior of students in class is becoming worse and worse.. What are the causes of this? What solutions can be offered?
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Air pollution in cities is growing at an alarming rate. What measures could be taken to address this problem?
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Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
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People are living in a “throw-away 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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The gap between the rich and poor is widening in many countries. What problems can this cause, and what can be done to reduce the gap?
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Studies have shown that in many countries the income gap be tween the rich and poor is ever increasing. What problems can arise from this situation and what could be done to address this situation?
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Nowadays many young people are drawn towards dangerous sports. What makes them so attractive? What measures should be taken to regulate such sports and minimize the risks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Many large cities are facing house crisis because they cannot provide enough place for new buildings. Some local governments believe that the problem can be solved by repurposing the park land for residential development because this land is better used for houses. Do you agree or disagree?
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More and more young people are using drugs and alcohol these days. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solutions?
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Because of the global economy, many goods including who, we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To whot extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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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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n increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems do this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation?
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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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Childhood obesity has become a growing issue that nearly two-thirds of children are now classified as overweight or obese in Australia. As a result, many believe that schools should take on more responsibility for monitoring what students eat and ensuring they get enough physical exercise. The question is: to what extent should schools be responsible for addressing this problem?
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Nowadays many young people are attracted to dangerous sport such as snowboarding or mountain biking. What makes these sports so attractive? What measures should be taken to minimize the risks?
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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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Some people believe that smoking is harmful for health and should thus be banned. Do you agree or disagree with this view.
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The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as rich people become richer and poor pepople become poorer. What problems could this situation cause ? What are solutions to address thise problems?
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Many criminals reoffend after they have been punished. Why do some people contribute to commit crimes after they have been punished, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
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Children are facing more pressure nowdays from academic,social and commercial perspectives .What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these presures?
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any cities are experiencing traffic congestion, leading to longer commute times. What are the problems associated with traffic congestion, and how can these be solved?
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Write about shopping. Would you prefer shopping in a store or shopping on the internet (online)? What are the benefits of your choice? What are the possible problems of your choice?
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Over the last few decade the media has promoted the image of young thin women as being ideal. What problems has this caused? What solutions can you suggest to this issue?
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1.Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it on the environment and on people, who lost their jobs because of it.
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ACADEMIC TOPIC: Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kind of problems might such measure cause?
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People today are not fit as they were in the past . What are the causes for this? What steps can be taken to deal with this issue?
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The internet has transformed the way we live, but it has alos 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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One of the main obstacles to changing bail policies is that many people assume that an arrest equals guilt. TV shows and news articles tend to reinforce this idea, along with harmful stereotypes about people with criminal records. Discuss the problem and share your solution for the same.
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children aree facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and waht measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
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Influence 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 there is a great increase in anti-social behavior 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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Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measurements can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
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In some countries, governments encourage business to move outside of the cities to solve the problems of housing and transport in cities. What are advantages and disadvantages?
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The number of cars has increased significantly in major cities. What problems does this cause and what are some solutions to these problems?
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Today many do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
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An increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. Why is this the case, and what solutions are possible? Write at least 250 word
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2-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?
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Many children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialize with others. This can lead to a number of dangerous situations that can be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision. How can these be tackled
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The world is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.
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Nowadays, people are spending more time away from their homes because they spend longer in their workplace. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
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Nowaday, it is common to have marriage and children in their thirties rather than in younger age. What is cause behind this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
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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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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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In several parts of the world, humans live near the protected areas which preserve and safeguard the wildfire. What problems could this situation cause? What solutions you can suggest?
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With the development of social media, more and more youngsters 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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Some people believe that the best way to run a business is within the family while others consider this a potential source of problems. Do the the advantages of a family business overweight disadvantages?
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The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? Do you think this the best way to deal the problem ? what other solutions can you suggest ?
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More and more plastic is polluting in world city, countryside and ocean. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken solve it?
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In many countries, many people do not do exercise or play any sport. What are the causes? And what will be 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 few acheive it. What are the problems in doing this and what solutions can you suggest?
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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an aging population creats problem for givernment, other people think there are benefits If society has more elderly people. To what extent do this advantage of heavinv an aging population outweigh the disadvantage.
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