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Apr 2022
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188. IELTS 8 | Weight, Health and Fitnes...

LILIE KING
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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

Sample essay (new version): https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-some-countries-the-average-weight-of-people-is-increasing/

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