IELTS 9 Writing Task 2:Improve public health
Q:Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A:
In recent years, the notion of health has gradually become important. The issue of improving public health is also discussed by people. The question is whether increasing the number of sports facilities could achieve this goal or other methods should be considered.
There is no doubt in my mind, doing daily exercise is good for health. If governments construct more facilities to promulgate doing exercise, it will be more convenient for citizens. For instance, a community sport centre might be built and gymnasiums, parks and swimming pools also located nearby their houses. They will not have excuses to be lazy to go exercising. Moreover, they could save the time in taking transport.
However, doing exercise is not the only way to improve and keep one's fitness. Some people still get sick although they do a lot of sports. The reason is they have a bad living custom, such as staying up late or eating fast food. Doing exercise will not make them better. There are more elderly and sick people living in the world. The medical improvement, therefore, is significant as well. Another reason is that people are so busy in modern society. They are multitasking and they always forget the importance of their health. Governments should hold some activities to remind them and encourage them to do exercising at the free time.
In my opinion, increasing the number of sports facilities is necessary but not the best way to improve public health. To be healthy involves healthy diets, normal life, sufficient sleep and daily exercise. As a result, I think governments should consider all kinds of methodologies in order to construct a better living environment.
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