Writing report

general IELTS Writing: Task 2

Overall score

6.50

6.5 of 9.0

Submitted on

Jul 24, 2025 (8 months ago)

Writing duration

278 minutes

Task description

As obesity becomes a global epidemic, debates about public health responsibilities intensify. Is it mainly up to governments to address this issue, or should individuals also be accountable for their health choices? Explain your viewpoint in at least 250 words.

You should write a minimum of 150 words.

Task answer

Obesity is a growing epidemic on the global scale. Is the government to blame for this or the individuals? In this essay i will be giving my opinion on the matter. Research has show that the consumption of sugry foods and drinks are directly linked to the growth of fatty tissues in the body. Beacuse of this, the state should tax consumables with high level of sugar content there by reducing the purchase of these products. Futhermore, health care should be subsided and priority should be given to patients that are obese. In addition, senimars and workshops need to be orgainsed to spreed awareness and educate the general public on the harms obesity causes to families and the society. However, we cannot dismiss the responsibilites each person has to play as regards their health. Therefore, daily walks of over 10000 steps, have an active live style as well as going to the gym every other day has been shown by studies to reduce the growth of fatty tissues in the body. Also, there are various vitamins and natural herbal teas avaliable at super stores that can be purchased to help cut down on weight. More importantly, role is one the person to ensure they have good health to be able to function at work and in life. In conclusion, both parties have a role to play in stopping this trend of obesity around the world, but more is on the individual because health is wealth and being healthy in today's world is as good as becoming the richest man on earth.

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