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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of these questions is The IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem / Solution Essay task’s question?
Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems.
Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.
Children watch too much TV nowadays and this is bad for their education and development. How far do you agree with this statement?
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of children using mobile phones?
“Subsequently, parents should keep an eye on their children and educate them about everything they should have known…”.
The phrase in bold could be replaced by
Pose a risk to
Wreak havoc on
Pay attention to
Create a problem to
The antonym of solution:
Measure
Remedy
Curtail
Quandary
True/ False:
- When we give an example, it should be as general as possible.
- We should write 2-3 sentences in the conclusion
False - True
True - True
True - False
False - False
Which method has been introduced in our presentation?
The coffee shop method
The book shop method
The flower shop method
The fruit shop method
Fill in the blank with the most suitable connector:
“Teachers rarely notice when their students are copying from someone else, and ____________, they tend to feel relieved when they see their students getting a higher mark, as they mistakenly assume they are showing real improvement.”
Even worse
What happened was
Therefore
However
Fill in the blank with the most suitable connector:
“____________ internet additions seem(s) to be related to how a person views his or her social life.”
For instance
Another possible explanation might be
However
The main cause of
Fill in the blank with the most suitable connector:
“____________ people stopped dreaming about ways to reform the fishing industry, and started considering other forms of industry appropriate for those areas worst affected by this problem.”
It is claimed by some
It is time
The imagination is
Presumably
"Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions." The keyword of this question is
(a)
What is/are the micro-keyword(s) in this question:
"Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions."
Humans
Sea level rise
Problems
Global warming
Alarming rates
Choose the content and the outline of this paragraph:
“Changes by individuals to their diet and their physical activity can increase life expectancy. There is a reliance today on the consumption of processed foods, which have a high fat and sugar content. By preparing their own foods, and consuming more fruit and vegetables, people could ensure that their diets are healthier and more balanced, which could lead to a reduction in obesity levels. In order to improve fitness levels, people could choose to walk or cycle to work or to the shops rather than taking the car. They could also choose to walk upstair instead of taking the lift. These simple changes could lead to a significant improvement in fitness levels.”
Solution, point by point
Problem, point by point
Solution, block
Problem, block
When you follow point-by-point approach, how do you demonstrate your ideas in each paragraph of body ?
Illustrate and explain problem – State and explain solutions for the above-mentioned problem
State problem –State its causes – What is the result of these causes – Example
State solution – Explain how the solution will solve the problem – Example
Choose the best thesis statement for this task:
"Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates.
What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions."
Climate change is among the principal dangers facing people this century and ocean levels are increasing dramatically.
This essay will first suggest that the biggest problem caused by this phenomenon is the flooding of homes and then submit building flood protection as the most viable solution
A possible solution to this problem would be to build flood barriers.
The foremost problem caused by sea levels creeping up is the flooding of peoples’ residences.
The noise levels have impacted the quality of our life and led to numerous problems. Identify some serious ones.
Noise pollution causes hearing loss, stress, and high blood pressure
Noise pollution is an invisible danger.
Health problems can affect all age groups, especially children.
Noise from ships and human activities in the ocean is harmful to whales and dolphins that depend on echolocation to survive.
Children who live near noisy airports or streets have been found to suffer from stress and other problems, such as impairments in memory, attention level, and reading skill.
Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in many countries. Suggest some possible solutions.
In many places around the world, particularly the United States, we have plenty of nutrient-rich food to eat and easy access to fattening fast foods and sweets.
Limit junk food advertising.
Restrict the time children spend playing computer games
One way to determine if you are overweight or obese is to figure out your body mass index (BMI)
Being overweight or obese can cause a whole cascade of health problems, from heart disease and diabetes to stroke and even some types of cancer.
