13 Problem–Solution Task 2 questions
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1
In many countries, people today are far less physically active than people were fifty years ago. Why is this the case? What can be done about it?
Health
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2
In large cities, many people live next door to others for years without ever speaking to them. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Society
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3
Some famous cities and historic sites now receive many more visitors than they can comfortably handle. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Culture & travel
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4
In restaurants, at family meals and even while walking, many people now look at their phones instead of talking to the people around them. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Technology
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5
The amount of rubbish that households throw away is rising in many parts of the world. Why is this happening? What can be done to reduce it?
Environment
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6
In many countries, newly qualified young drivers are involved in far more road accidents than older drivers. Why is this the case? What measures could reduce these accidents?
Transport
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7
Surveys in many countries show that large numbers of employees feel stressed by their jobs, and that the problem is getting worse. What problems does workplace stress cause? What can employers and governments do about it?
Work & careers
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8
In some countries, a growing number of teenagers lose interest in school and leave education as early as the law allows. Why does this happen? How can more young people be encouraged to stay in education?
Education
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9
Credit cards and pay-later services make it easy to buy now and pay in the future, and many young adults are falling into debt as a result. What problems does this debt cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Money & spending
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10
Every year, more people lose money to criminals who trick them through fake emails, messages and phone calls. What problems does this type of crime cause? How can people be protected from it?
Crime & law
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11
In many major cities, house prices and rents have risen so high that most young adults cannot afford a home of their own. What problems does this situation cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Housing & cities
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12
Doctors report that people in many countries sleep noticeably less than people did in the past. Why is this happening? What can be done to help people sleep more?
Health
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13
In many countries, people are living longer and the share of the population over sixty-five is growing quickly. What problems does this change bring? How can countries prepare for it?
Society
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