Why Older People Do Not Exercise Enough

Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly. However, many older people do not exercise enough.

What could be the reasons for this?

What can be done to encourage them to do physical activities?

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WhyThis is aProblem and solution essay — it asks for causes or problems, and for ways to solve them.

SoWe split the ideas intoCauses & problems(what causes it or goes wrong)andSolutions(how to fix it).

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6 ideas

Solutions

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Essay · 317 words · 6 paragraphs · 10 comments

Score details

Response 01
Estimated band7.5/ 9

Overall assessment

The response fully addresses both parts of the question, presenting well-organized reasons and practical solutions with clear progression throughout. Its main limitation is that ideas, while logically presented, are developed somewhat generically and could benefit from more specific, concrete illustration rather than broad general statements.

TR

Task Response

Both questions are fully addressed with a clear purpose, relevantly developed ideas on physical and psychological causes, and a set of well-matched solutions, though support remains somewhat general.

8.0
CC

Coherence and Cohesion

Ideas progress logically across well-managed paragraphs with effective cohesive devices, though linking within paragraphs is occasionally formulaic and listing-oriented.

7.0
LR

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is flexible and generally precise for the topic, with natural collocations such as 'sedentary lifestyle' and 'combat feelings of isolation', though some phrases and references to 'older individuals' recur.

7.0
GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

A range of compound sentences, passive constructions and non-finite clauses is used accurately. Purpose clauses are occasionally less direct, but meaning remains clear.

8.0

What to work on next

Strengthen the development of each main idea by adding specific, concrete examples or brief real-world scenarios to support the general claims.

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