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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The escalating global obesity epidemic poses a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide, prompting a search for effective solutions. Some advocate for increased physical education (PE) in school curricula as a primary means to combat this alarming trend. While this approach certainly holds merit, a multifaceted strategy is necessary to address the complex issue of different circumstances affecting people. …

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The rise in the number of individuals who are overweight is undeniable, and this trend is indeed imposing a burden on the healthcare system due to the associated health challenges. While some advocate for increasing physical education classes in schools as a solution to combat this issue, I disagree with this approach. In this essay, the limits of the proposal will be considered alongside its possible benefits. The …

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Owing to the problems which a growing population of overweight people cause for the health care system, some people think that the key to solving these issues is to have more sport and exercise in schools. In my opinion, I completely agree that this is the best way to tackle the issue of deteriorating public health, particularly through habits developed early. The advantage of physical education is that it creates t…

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