Write About a Problem and Possible Solutions
Learn to explain a problem, identify causes, propose practical solutions, and show how those solutions could improve the situation.
Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.
Write a problem-solution text with a clear problem, multiple causes, practical solutions, cause-and-effect links, and a final expected result.
Model text
Many students find it difficult to stay focused when they study at home. One reason is that phones, social media, noise, and other distractions are always nearby. Another problem is that students sometimes study without a clear plan, so they spend a long time working but achieve very little. Studying in the same place where they relax can also make concentration harder. One possible solution is to work in short, focused periods and keep the phone in another room. It can also help to write a small list of tasks before starting and choose a quiet study area. Students should take regular breaks, but each break should have a clear end time. If they create a routine and remove distractions, studying at home can become more effective and less stressful.
How to write
Many people find it difficult to...
One reason is...
Another problem is...
This can make...
One possible solution is...
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Use clear topic sentences and support them with specific details.
Connect ideas with words such as because, however, for example, although, finally when they fit the task.
Explain why, add an example, or show a result.
Use a mix of simple and longer sentences, but keep every sentence easy to understand.
At B1, your reader should be able to follow the text from beginning to end without guessing how the ideas connect.
Specific details and reasons make your writing stronger than general statements.
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Write About a Problem and Possible Solutions
Learn to explain a problem, identify causes, propose practical solutions, and show how those solutions could improve the situation.
Write about 120–130 words and develop your ideas clearly.
Write about a common problem and possible solutions. Explain at least two causes and suggest at least two realistic solutions.
- State the problem clearly.
- Explain at least two causes.
- Suggest at least two solutions.
- Use cause-and-effect language.
- Explain how a solution may help.
- Finish with a likely positive result.
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