IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Topics/Questions 2024

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The list of Task 2 Problem and Solution topics that were added by IELTS student in 2024. These Problem and Solution questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided Problem and Solution questions are not predictions. The collection of Problem and Solution questions is updated every hour. Choose one of the topics and start practicing answering this type of question to prepare for the IELTS exam and to get a good grade.

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Language barriers causes difficulty in people moving moving to foreign countries. Discuss
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In many countries there has been an increase in social problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this is true?
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The fake news is becoming increasingly common in the era of social media. What problems will it cause to individuals and the society? Suggest some measures to deal with it.
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You have been offered a job, asking you to start next week. You want the job very much but, because of a previous commitment, you want to delay the start for another two weeks. Write to the Manager, accepting the job, but explaining your situation and asking for the change to your start date.
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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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Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more excercise and spend more time with their family and friends whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems.What are the causes o this and what are some solutions
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Today, many people do not have time to spend with their families in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
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Many small businesses are being forced to close because they cannot compete with multinational corporations. What problems does this cause, and how can those problems be solved?
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Large businesses have big budget 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, the quality of life in the large cities is worsening. What possibly can cause this problem? What measures can be taken to resolve it?
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International travel and tourism makes people prejudiced rather than broad minder what are causes and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?
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The percentage of overweight children in Western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effect of this disturbing trend.
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Many people these days rely on traditional medicines rather than going to doctors. What are the causes? Is this a positive or negative development?
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It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject what are the causes? What will be the it’s effects on society?
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As the transportation and accommodation problem increases in big cities, some governments are encouraging the business move from the city to the rural area. Do the advantages of the outweigh the disadvantages?
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While mobile phones have many advantages, a number of problems have also resulted from them or the ways in which they used. What are some of these problems? What solutions can you suggest for solving these problems?
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There is a general increase in anti-social behaviors and lack of respect for others. What are the causes and solutions?
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People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and ilegal drugs, and at an early age, some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the cause and effects of widespread drug abuse by young people. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
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Most people could not go to work in quarantine period and stayed at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. What problems lockdown may arise, and how can these problems be tackled.
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Medical professionals such as doctors and nurses from poor countries often migrate to richer countries to work. What problems arise from this situation? What measure can be taken to deal with it?
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These days, more and more people tend to procrastinate in tasks. What is the cause? What is the solution?
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Pollution and waste are increasing everyday. What problems can these cause to the ordinary people ? How can these problems be resolved?
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Nowadays people are trying to have a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems could this create? How can people overcome them?
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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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Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and employers do to reduce the problem?
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The natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it couse? How can we solve these preblems?
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In some countries, some small town-center shops are going out of business because customers are shopping at large out-of-town stores. As a result, some people without cars have limited access to shops, and there may be an increase in the use of cars. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
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Some businesses find that their new employees lack in basic interpersonal skills such as lack of ability to work With colleagues as a team. What are the causes and suggest possible solutions
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Eco-tourism often involves visiting remote and fragile ecosystems, which raises concerns about the impact on local cultures and indigenous communities. What problems can this cause? How can these problems be resolved
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Addiction to TV is becoming more and more common worldwide. What are some of problems associated with this and what solutions can you suggest?
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These days, many boys chose to study science compared to girls. What are the causes and solutions to this issue.
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Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns leaving only old people in the countrysides. What problem does this cause? What can be done to solve the problem
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Topic : Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
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Many wrongdoers commit more crimes after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relation people make?
Has that become a positive or negative development?
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The increase in production and consumption of meat has resulted in the destruction of the natural environment. What is the cause?What can be done to solve the problem?
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More and more young people are using drugs and alcohol and as a result, breaking the law. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solutions?
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People naturally resist making changes in their lives. What kinds of problems can this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
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Today, many people do not know their nieghnors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
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in many countries schools have problem with students behavior. discuss the cause and solution of this menace.
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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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The world is experiencing dramatic in population,which is causing problems not only for developing countries but also for developed nations Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes and suggest at least one possible solution.
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In many cities an increaing number of people do not knowtheir neighbours and there is a lack of sense of community. What are the causes of this problem? How can it be solved?
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Sample 3.Animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in the sea. What are the reasons and solutions.
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International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Are the problem that international travellers cause greater than the advantages they bring?
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many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family at the same time.what problems can this create?what are the possible solutions?
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Teenagers relationship with parents most of the time is not at its best what are the solutions?
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Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?”
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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by ‎almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this ‎disturbing trend.‎
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The increase in the production of consumer consumption goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this and what can be done to solve this problem?
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Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
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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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Many cities suffer from traffic jams. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions for it?
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‍Many offenders commit more crimes after they serve the first punishment.Why does this happen, and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?
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In past people feel difference in foreign culture. Nowadays, this situation is changed. What are the causes of these chnages? Do the advantages outweigh the disadavtages?
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It is difficult for people to get enough physical exercise in cities. What are the causes and solutions?
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Due to poorer countries experiecing 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 these situations?
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Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing to day. What are the causes of global warming and measures can goverments and individuals take to tackle the issue
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The internet has changed the way information is consumed and shared among people. What are some serious issues a person can face associated with the internet, and what solutions can be implemented?
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In many countries, not enough students study subjects, what are the causes? what will be the effect on society?
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In many large cities, pelople waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion_on the roads. What are the causes of this? What solutions can yoj suggest?
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MANY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILY WHILE OTHERS LIVE AWAY FORM HOME BECAUSE THEIR UNIVERSITY IN A DIFFERENT PLACES. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION.
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Most countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? What are the solutions to address these problems?
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Evironmental damage is a problem in most countries. What are the causes and solutions for this issue?
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*Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social,and commercial, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?*
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People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face because of technology. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
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Some countries invest more money to make it easier to use bicycles in cities. Why? Is it the best way to solve the transport problem? Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
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In some countries, disabled people have to face a lot of troubles to access public and private facilities. What solution do you have to help such people?
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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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There is a general increase in anti-social behaviours and lack of respect for others. What are the causes and solutions?
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Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impacts on environment and on people who lost their job because of it.
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Research shows that some activities are good for health and othe are bad.Despite knowing that millions of people engange in unhealthy activites. What is the cause of this? What can be done?
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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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Nowadays, schools in various parts of the world report that students tend to have behavioural problems. Unfortunately, this will make it harder for schools to educate students as problematic behaviours are likely to interfere with the education process.
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In some countries, there are laws that ban employers from rejecting job applicants only because of their age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
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Today,many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problem does this cause? What can be dont about this?
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An increasing number of professionals, such as doctor and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation?
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Tourism generates revenue therefore it should be promoted discuss the statement and give solutions .
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
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There is a growing demand for fresh water nowadays and this is becoming a global problem. What are the causes and 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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Topic 10: In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
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Write about the following topic: Many manufactured food and drinkproducts contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar.
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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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Many offenders commit more crimes after they serve the first punishment. What does this happen, and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?
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Accomodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities. Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas . Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
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Nowadays,The way many people interact with each other has it changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the type of relation that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development.
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Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What problems does this cause? Can you suggest some solutions to this issue?
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many criminals re-offend after they have been punished. why do some people continue to commit crimes after they have been punished and what measure can be taken to tackle this problem.
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Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, promotion and as result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What can could be done to encourage people to buy local production
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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 of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
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Many people believe that educational standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the area of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the problem and give solutions ?
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Nowadays, people are spending more time away form their homes, because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
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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 these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
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Computers are replacing jobs. Discuss some such jobs. What are the problems caused by this?
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An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries. What problems does this cause? Solutions?
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Nowadays, more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. what problems could this situation cause? what solutions you can suggest?
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Children from age 7-11 now spend more time watching television and/or playing vedio games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problems?
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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 situations casue??what are the solutions to address those problems??
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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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