IELTS Writing Task 2: Problem and Solution
You are asked to identify problems and propose solutions. Each solution must answer the specific problem you raised — unlinked problem and solution paragraphs are the usual Task Response penalty.
10 questions of this type
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Urban life and housing
Housing in major cities has become unaffordable for many people who work in them.
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Environment
Enormous quantities of plastic waste end up in the world's oceans every year.
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Health
Rates of obesity among children have risen sharply in many countries.
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Education
Many students leave university with large debts that take years to repay.
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Work and employment
Many employees report being unable to switch off from work outside office hours.
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Society
Populations are ageing rapidly in many developed countries.
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Technology
Personal data is collected by companies on a scale most people do not understand.
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Transport
Air travel continues to grow despite its environmental cost.
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Rural life
Young people are leaving rural areas in large numbers to live in cities.
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Crime and punishment
Online fraud has increased faster than police forces can respond to it.