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IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Essays with Model Answers

Problem-solution essays ask for the causes or problems of an issue and the measures that could address it. Every solution should clearly match a problem you described.

How to practise

Check whether the question asks for causes, problems or effects; they are not the same.
Link each solution to a specific cause or problem.
Say who should act (governments, schools, individuals) and how.
Avoid vague solutions such as 'the government should do something'.

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Cambridge IELTS 13 Test 4 Writing Task 2: World HungerCambridge IELTS 13 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Society · Problem and solutionThe question states that, despite advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Candidates must explain why this is the case and suggest what can be done to solve the problem.

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