Task 2 · Two-part question
Answer both direct questions fully — a common band-limiter is missing one. Write at least 250 words in about 40 minutes, then get an instant band estimate with feedback.
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Participation in organised team sports among young people has declined in many countries in recent years. W…
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City centres in many parts of the world are losing residents as people move to the suburbs or smaller towns…
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In many large cities, the cost of housing has risen so sharply that ordinary workers can no longer afford t…
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People in many countries are buying and discarding clothes more quickly than ever before, a trend often cal…
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Some people think that the main purpose of prison should be to punish offenders, while others argue that it…
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Some people believe that individuals can do little to reduce environmental damage and that real change must…
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Many minority and indigenous languages around the world are disappearing as fewer young people learn to spe…
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Some governments are introducing measures to discourage people from using private cars in city centres. Wh…
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In many cities, people are leading increasingly busy lives and have less time to prepare meals, so they eat…
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Rates of obesity have risen substantially in many countries over the past few decades. What are the main ca…
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An increasing number of young people are choosing to start their own businesses rather than seek traditiona…
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In some countries, people are eating fewer home-cooked meals and relying increasingly on ready-made and res…
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Many wild animal species are now kept and bred in zoos around the world. Why do zoos remain popular despite…
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As English continues to spread as a global language, some minority and local languages are being used by fe…
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In some education systems, subjects such as art, music and drama are being given less time so that more att…
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In some countries, a growing number of people are choosing to start their own small businesses rather than…
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These days, many people spend their free time on screen-based entertainment rather than on physical or outd…
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In many families today, both parents work full-time, and as a result young children are increasingly cared…
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Many skilled professionals choose to emigrate from developing countries to wealthier nations in search of b…
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Some popular destinations now attract so many visitors that local residents and the environment are coming…
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Traffic congestion is worsening in many major cities despite efforts to build new roads. Why do new roads o…
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Reoffending rates among released prisoners remain high in many countries. Why do so many former prisoners c…
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Nowadays it is increasingly common for people to change jobs and even careers several times during their wo…
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Many national museums and art galleries offer free entry to visitors, funded largely by government subsidie…
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Large international corporations now operate in almost every country in the world. What are the main reason…
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Advertising is now present almost everywhere, from television and websites to public spaces and social medi…
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In many countries, traditional customs and ceremonies are practised far less than they were a generation ag…
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In many societies, adult children are choosing to live with their parents for longer than previous generati…
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The gap between the wealthiest and poorest members of society has widened in many countries in recent years…
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These days, many people rely on smartphones and other devices to organise their daily lives, from setting r…
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Governments have limited budgets and must decide how to divide public money between services such as health…
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Many people now form and maintain close friendships primarily through social media rather than face-to-face…
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As globalisation increases, products, films and fashions from a small number of powerful countries are beco…
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Many developed countries are experiencing a rapid increase in their elderly populations. Why is this happen…
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In many countries, employees are increasingly expected to check emails and respond to work messages outside…
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Advertisements targeted specifically at children have become increasingly common, especially online. Why do…
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Government funding for scientific research varies considerably between fields, with some areas receiving fa…
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Some popular tourist destinations are now suffering from the negative effects of overtourism, including env…
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Government space agencies and private companies are investing growing sums of money in missions to explore…
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Traditional local industries in many countries have struggled to compete since international trade barriers…
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