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IELTS Essay: It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise. Wha...

Prompt

It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise. What are the causes and solutions?

#physical_exercise#urban_lifestyle#sedentary_behavior#health#infrastructure#motivation

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 writers identify causes and propose reasonable solutions; Band 9 writers explain how built environment shapes activity patterns, discuss systemic barriers, and propose integrated solutions combining design, policy, and community engagement.

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Key concepts in this essay

urban design factors: walkability, green space access, traffic safety, commute burden
time poverty and competing demands (work hours, commuting, domestic responsibilities)
cost barriers (gym membership, equipment, transportation to facilities)
psychological factors (stress, fatigue, motivation in isolated urban environments)
infrastructure solutions (bike lanes, parks, community facilities, pedestrian-friendly design)

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating insufficient exercise as purely an individual motivation problem without addressing structural barriers
Proposing generic solutions (e.g., 'go to the gym') without explaining why they're difficult in urban contexts
Ignoring that cost, time, and safety concerns make exercise barriers material, not just psychological

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