IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Exercise

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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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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It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise. What are the causes and solutions?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional pastimes than spending all day indoors. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? What are the main effects of this epidemic?

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Walking is known to be beneficial for health, yet fewer and fewer people are walking these days. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to tackle this issue?

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Discussion Essay Task 2

Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other believe that there are health benefits to living in cities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Today’s society provides people with various ways to lose weight, such as special diets or exercise regimes. Many people believe that poor food and today’s lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion on this?

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Fewer and fewer people walk on a daily basis. What are the reasons and how to encourage them to spend their time walking?

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