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IELTS Writing Task 2 topics: Food
Food questions usually connect eating habits to health or the environment, for example fast food and obesity, or eating less meat to help the planet.
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- Problem and solutionFast food and obesityObesity is becoming more common in many countries, partly because people eat large amounts of fast food and processed products.
- DiscussionHome cooking vs eating outSome people think it is better to cook and eat at home, while others prefer eating in restaurants.
- OpinionOnly organic farmingOrganic food is healthier and better for the environment, so governments should encourage farmers to produce only organic food.
- Advantages and disadvantagesGM crops resisting pestsSome farmers grow genetically modified crops, which are designed to resist pests and produce more food.
- Problem and solutionFood wasteHuge amounts of food are thrown away every day by shops, restaurants and households.
- OpinionSchools and healthy eatingSchools should be responsible for teaching children how to cook and eat healthily.
- Positive or negativeFast food vs local dishesYoung people in many countries prefer international fast food to their own traditional dishes.
- OpinionGoing vegetarianThe best way to help the environment is for everyone to eat less meat or become vegetarian.
- DiscussionLocal vs imported foodSome people prefer buying local food, while others prefer imported food from other countries.
- Two-part questionCooking shows and food blogsCooking programmes and food blogs have become very popular. Why is this the case? Do you think it has had a positive effect on people's eating habits?
- Advantages and disadvantagesGlobal fast-food chainsFast-food chains have opened in many cities around the world, offering the same menu everywhere.
- OpinionSugar taxTaxing sugary drinks and snacks is an effective way to improve public health.
- Problem and solutionYoung people avoiding farmingFewer and fewer young people want to work as farmers, which may cause food shortages in the future.
- Positive or negativeSnacks and ready mealsPeople today eat more snacks and ready-made meals and fewer family meals than in the past.
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