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 prevalence of overweight individuals poses a significant burden on healthcare systems globally, prompting various proposed solutions. While augmenting physical education within the school curriculum is posited as a primary strategy, I contend that a truly efficacious approach necessitates a more holistic framework encompassing not only enhanced physical activity but also a fundamental shift in the oppo…

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The increasing number of overweight individuals is placing a significant strain on the healthcare system due to the associated health issues. Some argue that the best way to prevent this problem is by introducing more physical education (PE) lessons in schools. While I agree that PE plays an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle, I do not, however, consider it sufficient on its own; reducing obesity require…

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Owing to the strain that an increasing number of overweight individuals places on the healthcare system, some believe that incorporating more physical education lessons into school curriculums is the most effective solution. While I agree that exercise plays a crucial role in addressing this issue, I believe dietary habits must also be prioritized. Expanding sports lessons can provide regular activity, but their reac…

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