WELCOME BACK TO CHANNEL Group 5
Problem-Solution
Essay
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What we will discuss
1. What is a problem-solution
essay?
2. What are the steps to write
Main contents a problem-solution essay?
3. How is the problem-solution
essay structured?
4. What are specific language
expressions used?
5. A model essay demonstration
6. An essay question
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1. What is a problem-
solution essay?
Problem-Solution Essay is a type of
essay where the writer will give a
certain problem that the topic gives
and the cause of that problem, from
which will propose some solutions.
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1 Describe the problem (Who, 2.What are the steps to 7 Demonstrate the possible
What, When, Where, Why & How). outcome of the problem (this part
write a problem-solution
will function as a call to action for
essay? your audience).
2 Identify and explain the problem
using concise language and
providing examples for a better
understanding of the issue.
6 Warn people about future
consequences of the
problem if no solution is
offered.
4 Explain the effects of the problem
(why you believe the problem is
important and needs to be solved).
3 Investigate the origins of the 5 Describe solutions & the steps that
problem and how it has appeared in must be taken for the solutions to work.
society.
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3.1 How is a problem-solution essay
structured (Outline)?
1.Introduction
● Paraphrase the question
● State 1 key problem/cause and 3.Main body paragraph 2
Solution
related solution
● Topic sentence-state the solution
● Explanation-give detail explaining
the solution
2.Main body paragraph 1
● Example-give an example
Problem/cause
● Topic sentence-state the problem 4.Conclusion
● Explanation-give detail explaining the
problem ● Summarise the key points
● Example-give an example
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3.2 What are specific language
expressions used? 1
Writing: As far as I am concerned/ To my
knowledge, this phenomenon can lead to
serious problems, which can be resolved
Introduction OR by appropriate measures.
Although problems can affect that, there
are still some solutions to it
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- Introduction of the 1st problem: One of the prominent
reasons concerning this problem is N.
● Explain/prove the point, make the reader more confident
● What are the consequences of the above trend?
BODY 1: Focus
- Introduction of the 2nd problem: Another factor leading
on PROBLEMS
to this situation is + N
● This means + N (used to indicate the consequences of the
2nd problem caused)
● The consequences of problem 2 have serious effects on
which target groups
-> Giving examples
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- A sentence can be opened by:
● In truth, some imperative measures ought to be taken
to resolve these prospective issues
● It affects so much but there are some solutions to this
BODY 2: Focus problem
on discussing ● Based on my point of view, I can recommend some
SOLUTIONS solutions
- Use words like:
● Highly recommended/complemented/ suggest
● We have to do…
● It is our responsibility to….
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In short/ In conclusion, this problem has
consequences....but basically it will still have
CONCLUSION solutions to that problem.
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4. A model essay
- QUESTION -
Introduction
What do you think is One of the most serious issues facing the
the main problem that
the author mentions? majority of large urban areas is traffic jams. The main
reason for this is that there are too many private cars
What do you think the
causes are? What
on the roads these days and a viable solution is to
solutions can you introduce more park-and-ride schemes.
suggest?
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4. A model essay - QUESTION -
Body 1 In a paragraph, what is
The number of people owning cars increases year on year, with the topic sentence(state
the cause)?
most families now having more than one car. Most people like the
convenience of traveling at the time they want rather than being
restricted to public transport timetables, so they prefer to drive What is the explanation
sentence?
themselves around rather than taking the bus or train. This is despite
the fact that they frequently have to sit in long traffic queues as they
near the city center. Whenever I have to attend a meeting in the city, I
What is the example
always drive because it means that I can leave home when I want to sentence?
rather than getting stressed about getting to the station in time to catch
the train.
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4. A model essay - QUESTION -
Body 2 In a paragraph, what is
A solution that is proving successful in many areas is park-and-ride the topic sentence(state
schemes. This is where you park your car for free in a large car park on the solution)?
the outskirts of the city and take a bus for the final part of your journey.
The fee you have to pay for the bus trip is usually very small and this What is the explanation
sentence?
public transport system is generally very regular, running every ten
minutes or so. A survey carried out in the city of Exeter showed that the
rush hour congestion decreased by 10% when the council set up a park-
What is the example
and-ride scheme to the north of the city. There was an additional drop of sentence?
another 10% in traffic volume when a second scheme began operating to
the south.
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4. A model essay
Conclusion
In conclusion, the major urban problem of traffic
congestion caused by the excessive number of private
cars on city roads can be partly alleviated by the
introduction of park-and-ride systems on city fringes. I
would certainly use one if it was introduced in my area.
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WRITE The First BODY (PROBLEM):
-Nowadays many people have
An Essay question access to computers on a wide
basis and a large number of
children play computer games.
-What are the negative impacts
of playing computer games?
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Members of group 5
Nguyen Quoc Khanh Duong Cong Vien
Nguyen Hoang Nhat Tran Huynh Anh Thu
Nguyen Tang Quoc Bao Tran Huynh Thao Nguyen
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