by Dave | Dec 26, 2021 | Understanding Task 2 Writing
I have listed here IELTS task 2 causes and solutions question types – enjoy reading and practicing with my sample answers and essays!
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IELTS Task 2 Question Types: Causes and Solutions
Many people don’t feel safe either when they are at home or when they go out.
What are the reasons for this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
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Many people feel that media coverage has become increasingly biased today.
Why is this?
What can be done to fix this problem?
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The increasing frequency of satellite launches and space debris is becoming a threat to the Earth.
What are the main causes?
What measures can be taken to address this?
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Today, many people do not know their neighbors.
Why is this?
What can be done about this?
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Environmental damage is a problem in most countries.
What is the cause of this damage?
What should be done about this problem?
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Fewer young people play sports these days.
Why is this?
What can be done to encourage more young people to do sports?
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Today, many people do not know their neighbors.
Why is this?
What can be done about this?
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Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities.
What is the cause of this?
What can be done?
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Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine.
Why do you think this happens?
How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?
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There is too much noise in many public places in cities.
What are the causes of this problem?
What can be done to solve the problem?
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Recent research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes after they are released.
Why is this the case?
What can be done to solve this problem?
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Not many young people in countries around the world go to and enjoy concerts and plays.
Why is this the case?
How should they be encouraged to attend?
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Children are now facing educational, social, and commercial pressures.
What are the causes of these pressures?
What measures can be taken to reduce them?
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Not all drivers obey the laws while driving on roads.
What are the reasons for this?
What can be done to fix this problem?
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Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays.
What are the reasons for this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
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In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining.
Why do you think this is happening?
How can this issue be solved?
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Nowadays many countries are facing problemsrelated to waste disposal.
Why is this the case?
How can this issue be tackled?
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Many students find it is harder to study at university or college compared to when they were in grade school.
Why is this?
What are some possible solutions for this problem?
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Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent years.
What are the primary causes of this?
What measures should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?
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Despite the benefits for health, fewer people today than ever before exercise by walking.
Why is this?
What can be done to encourage more walking?
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Many students find it difficult to pay attention at school.
What are the reasons for this?
What could be done to solve this problem?
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Some people play sport when they are young but then stop doing physical exercise when they become adults.
Why is this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
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Many people living in cities these days do not get enough physical exercise.
What are the causes of this?
What are some possible solutions?
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The amount of drinkable water for people is decreasing.
Why is this?
What can be done?
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In some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people.
Why is this?
What are the solutions?
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In many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops.
Why do you think people waste food in this way?
What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?
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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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Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers.
What is the cause of this?
What are some possible solutions?
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Even though doctors advise old people to get more exercise, many old people do not get enough.
What are the reasons for this?
What are some possible solutions for this?
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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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Plagiarism in academics has become a pressing problem in many countries today.
What are the causes of this problem?
What are some possible solutions?
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The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on.
What are the causes of this?
What are some possible solutions?
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More and more people today are drinking sugar-based drinks.
What are the reasons for this?
What are the solutions?
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Nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time being active or creative.
What is the reason for this?
What measures should be taken to encourage children to be more active?
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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.
Why is this the case?
What can be done about this problem?
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by Dave | Dec 25, 2021 | Understanding Task 2 Writing
I have collected here a variety of problems and solutions essays from the real IELTS test.
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IELTS Task 2 Question Types: Problems and Solutions
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now.
What problems will this cause?
What can be done to solve these problems?
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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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In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing.
What problems is this causing?
What measures could be taken to counter this situation?
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A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas.
What problems can this cause?
How might these problems be reduced?
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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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Nowadays more and more older 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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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?
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More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time.
What problems does this cause?
What do you think are the possible solutions?
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Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do.
What are the problems associated with this?
What is the best way to achieve a better balance?
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Living in large cities today poses many problems for people.
What are these problems?
Should governments encourage more people to live in smaller towns?
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by Dave | Dec 24, 2021 | Understanding Task 2 Writing
I have collected a variety of advantages and disadvantages essays from the real IELTS test.
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IELTS Task 2 Question Types: Advantages and Disadvantages
Nowadays, it is easier for young people to have a credit card compared to the past.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether.
Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweigh the disadvantages for individuals and businesses?
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Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals.
Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
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In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other.
Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
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Young people are often influenced in their behaviors by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages.
Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?
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Nowadays, most countries can improve the standard of living through economic development, but some social values are lost as a result.
Do you think the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
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Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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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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New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time.
Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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It has been suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and personal lives.
Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
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Some people say patriotism causes problems and is negative overall. Others feel that it is beneficial for society at large.
Do the advantages of patriotism outweigh its disadvantages?
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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 out of cities to rural areas.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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The world should have only one government rather than a national government for each country.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
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People nowadays tend to have children at older ages.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media.
Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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Fewer and fewer children are willing to look after their parents as they get older these days.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
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The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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It is sometimes suggested that primary schoolchildren should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.
Do you think that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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In the past, knowledge was contained in books. Nowadays, knowledge is uploaded to the internet.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?
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In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meetings.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
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Many large supermarkets are being built today while the number of small shops is decreasing.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available.
Do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
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Many retired people today are choosing to live in other countries.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
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Many schools today require students to work without pay for companies as part of their education.
Is this more advantageous to students or companies?
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Some believe that we should invent a new language for international communication.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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These days people spend more and more time at work and less time at home.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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Many museums charge for admission while others are free.
Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
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Recent research has shown that business meetings and training are increasingly taking place online.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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by Dave | Dec 23, 2021 | Understanding Task 2 Writing
I have collected here a variety of positive or negative development question task types from the real IELTS test.
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IELTS Task 2 Question Types: Positive Negative Development
These days, if people have health problems, many do not visit doctors. They try to get better at home by themselves.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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In many countries, large infrastructure projects are increasingly funded and managed by private companies rather than governments.
To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Nowadays, more people travel abroad for tourism than ever before.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Today many teenagers rely greatly on technology when learning.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Nowadays, there is more and more competition for getting into university.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interests.
Is this is a positive or negative development?
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Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to friends, family, and businesses.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Many cities are now turning parks and farmland into new housing developments.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced.
What are the reasons for this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centers with other people, rather than living with their adult children.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Film stars and celebrities often share their views on public matters that have little to do with their profession.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world.
To what extent is this a postive or negative trend?
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Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirties rather than at a younger age.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average people.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Due to television and the internet it is easier today for a large number of people to become famous.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones.
Is this a positive or negative development?
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Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.
Is this a negative or positive development?
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Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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by Dave | Dec 22, 2021 | EBooks
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay that is only available on my Patreon based on a real question from the exam.
Here is the questions itself:
Many people today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out.
What are the causes?
What are the solutions?
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