Task 2 · · 18 samples

The growing number of overweight people is putting strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons into the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain how regular, enjoyable PE can help children build activity habits that may continue beyond school.
  • Show why PE alone has limits: food choices and time spent in sedentary activities also shape children’s routines.
  • Suggest a combined response: inclusive school activities, practical food education and support for exercise outside school.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the issue and give a qualified position: agree that PE helps, but not that it is sufficient alone.
  2. Develop the benefits of PE, linking regular participation to fitness, skills and habit formation.
  3. Explain the limitations of relying only on PE, using diet and non-school activity as relevant factors.
  4. Offer complementary actions that respond to those limitations.
  5. Conclude by restating the qualified position and summarising why a broader approach is preferable.
Useful vocabulary & examples
structured opportunities
planned chances to take part in an activity

Regular PE gives pupils structured opportunities to practise different forms of exercise.

inclusive activities
activities designed to involve people with different abilities or interests

Schools can offer inclusive activities so that pupils with varied skill levels can participate.

sedentary leisure
free-time activities that involve little physical movement

Sedentary leisure can reduce the time children spend being physically active.

healthy habits
regular behaviours that support physical well-being

Enjoyable lessons may help children develop healthy habits that continue into adulthood.

Sample answers

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It is argued that the increasing prevalence of overweight individuals is straining the healthcare system. In my opinion, I believe that addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, in particular in terms of promoting healthy lifestyles both within and outside the school curriculum and implementing community-wide initiatives. On the one hand, integrating more physical education lessons can give pupils regul…

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An increasing number of obesity cases is building pressure on the healthcare system, which make an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Opinions are widely divided on whether should schools add more sporting activities in their curriculum or not. Personally, I entirely side with this sentiment because of the following reasons. First and foremost, adding more physical education lessons can help children dev…

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Owing to the problems which a growing population of overweight people cause for the healthcare system, some people think that the key to solve these issues is to have more sports and exercises at school. I completely agree that this is the best way to tackle the issue of deteriorating public health in relation to weight-related concerns through opportunities provided early in life. The advantage of physical educatio…

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