IELTS Writing Task 2 — Two-Part Question Many young people today are leaving rural areas to live in cities. Why is this happening? What problems can this cause? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Essay structure guide: - Introduction: Paraphrase the situation - Body paragraph 1: Reasons why (employment, education, lifestyle, etc.) - Body paragraph 2: Problems this causes (for rural areas AND cities) - Conclusion: Brief summary