CAUSES - PROBLEMS -SOLTIONS ESSAYS

 

6 Common Mistakes   These six errors are common in IELTS problem solution essays.   1.       Confusing problem and causes questions. 2.       Having too many ideas. 3.       Not developing your ideas. 4.       Not developing both sides of the argument equally. 5.       Not linking the problems and solutions. 6.       Not being specific enough.   ESSAY OUTLINE   Introduction Paraphrase the question State 1 key problem/cause and related solution   Main body 1 – Problem or Cause Topic sentence – state the problem or cause Explanation – give detail explaining the problem or cause Example – give an example   Main body 2 – Solution Topic sentence – state the solution Explanation – give detail explaining the solution Example – give an example   Conclusion - Summarise the key points   IELTS Cause Solution Essay Band 9 Model Answer   A large number of criminals who serve their first prison sentence, leave prison only to reoffend. This is mainly because of the lack of rehabilitation and difficulty finding regular employment once released. There are a number of solutions which should be implemented to deal with criminals who reoffend.   Firstly, the reason for most first-time offenders committing crimes again, once they have been released from prison, is due to the lack of rehabilitation whilst in prison. In other words, offenders are not given a chance to retrain and learn new skills for their future or develop a deeper understanding of correct moral behaviour and instead mix with other criminals, which only strengthens their criminal intentions. Secondly, repeat offending is also owing to the difficulty in finding employment after being released. As a result, many of them struggle financially which leads them back to crime, regardless of the consequences.   There are two effective solutions to the problem of repeat offenders. One way to tackle this is to ensure that all criminals entering prison are given the chance to retrain with useful skills which will hopefully ensure them a job after they have served their sentence. By doing this, it will help them reintegrate back into society and give them some means of supporting themselves financially. Another method of dealing with criminals who reoffend is to have more supervision and checks in place when they are back in society. This solution would hopefully prevent them from taking any chances and deter them from reoffending because they are being so closely watched.   In conclusion, having training in prison and also close observation when first time offenders are released are effective in dealing with the issue. If governments implemented these solutions, crime figures would soon drop.

The 3 types:   Problem and solution Cause and solution Just the solution   QUESTION SAMPLES   1. One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?   2. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the number of endangered species has increased significantly and we have witnessed more mass extinctions in this period than in any other period of time. State some reasons for this and provide possible solutions.     Different ways in which questions can be phrased.   What issues does this cause and how can they be addressed?   What are some resulting social problems and how can we deal with them?   What problems arise from this and how can they be tackled?   Why is this? How might it be remedied?   What are the reasons for this, and how can the situation be improved?   Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?   What issues does this cause and how can they be addressed?   What are some resulting social problems and how can we deal with them?   What problems arise from this and how can they be tackled?   Why is this? How might it be remedied?   What are the reasons for this, and how can the situation be improved?   Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?   How can this situation be improved?   What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?   How can this problem be solved?   What measures could be taken to prevent this?   Here are the key words and their synonyms used in the questions above.   Problem – issues, resulting, situation Cause – reasons, why Solution – deal with, addressed, tackled, remedied, improved, measures taken, solved, prevent