IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Ageing – Problem and solution

Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow any exercise routine. Why do you think it is happening? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?

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In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems might it bring to the society?

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Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed?

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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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Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, however, not many of them have an exercise routine. Why do you think it is happening? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?

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Many developed countries now have large numbers of people over the age of 65. What problems might this cause? How can the problems be solved?

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Mobile phones and the internet could have many benefits for old people. However, this age group uses technology the least. What are the benefits for old people of using mobile phones and the internet? How can we encourage them to use this new technology?

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Experts say if the old people spend time and get along with others and exercise everyday will be healthier and happier. However many elderly are suffering from loneliness and lack of fitness. Discuss the cause and solution.

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Family members and friends caring for elderly people find it hard to spend enough time looking after them. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?

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Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly. However, many older people do not exercise enough. What could be the reason for this? What can be done to encourage them to do physical activities?

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