IELTS Problem and Solution Writing Samples Band 6. Page 139

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Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Modern advancements have altered the way we communicate with one another. This essay will discuss how we can now form bonds with people all over the world, and then state that on the whole, this is a very welcome development. For the first time in human history, people can communicate with someone they have never met before, in a country they have never been to, through the internet. These may not be the same kind of friendships we traditionally form face-to-face, but it is hard to dispute that they are not ‘relationships’. Social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, provide a platform that allows us to chat and comment on someone else’s life instantaneously. For example, there are now IELTS groups on Facebook where students can help and support each other by providing helpful resources and feedback on essays. Overall, this new phenomenon has great benefits, principally encouraging tolerance of other cultures. Before computers we hardly ever came across someone from ...

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Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Modern advancements have altered the way we communicate with one another. This essay will discuss how we can now form bonds with people all over the world, and then state that on the whole, this is a very welcome development. For the first time in human history, people can communicate with someone they have never met before, in a country they have never been to, through the internet. These may not be the same kind of friendships we traditionally form face-to-face, but it is hard to dispute that they are not ‘relationships’. Social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, provide a platform that allows us to chat and comment on someone else’s life instantaneously. For example, there are now IELTS groups on Facebook where students can help and support each other by providing helpful resources and feedback on essays. Overall, this new phenomenon has great benefits, principally encouraging tolerance of other cultures. Before computers we hardly ever came across someone from ...

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Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Modern advancements have altered the way we communicate with one another. This essay will discuss how we can now form bonds with people all over the world, and then state that on the whole, this is a very welcome development. For the first time in human history, people can communicate with someone they have never met before, in a country they have never been to, through the internet. These may not be the same kind of friendships we traditionally form face-to-face, but it is hard to dispute that they are not ‘relationships’. Social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, provide a platform that allows us to chat and comment on someone else’s life instantaneously. For example, there are now IELTS groups on Facebook where students can help and support each other by providing helpful resources and feedback on essays. Overall, this new phenomenon has great benefits, principally encouraging tolerance of other cultures. Before computers we hardly ever came across someone from ...

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world.

It is undeniable true that tourists are the primary element of income for some places. However, mis-management leads to various issues such as degradation of environment and distortion of cultural heritage. This essay will discuss the merits and demerits of tourism in this modern era.

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(Academic and General Training) Many people have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved?

Generally, eating healthy is of paramount importance in the elimination of diseases and a happy lifestyle. Quite a number of people have challenges maintaining a healthy diet due to the competing demands on their limited financial resources and lack of knowledge on the consequences of unhealthy eating.

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People aim to achieve the balance between their work and lives. But few people achieve it. What are the causes of the problem? How to overcome it?

In the profoundly work-centred world, people would usually have home-based work if their jobs got unfinished. As a result, fewer people nowadays acknowledge work-life balance. This essay will discuss two possible causes of the problem and provide simple ways to overcome it as well.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Is this a positive or negative development?

Presently, human interaction has evolved due to technology. As with everything else in this world, the outcome is good and bad. Ironically, advancement of communication devices which are designed to bring people closer together, isolates individuals as well.

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Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities. What problems do people experience in big cities? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller towns?

The majority of the people around the globe are opting to move to cities. People in big cities face certain problems, though they are modernized, and the governments should induce people to move to smaller towns. In this essay, the inconveniences faced by the people in cities and why the governments should encourage them to move to smaller towns will be discussed.

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Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?

In recent times, the pressures children are going through are becoming an issue for concern. These pressures result from academic, social and commercial viewpoint. Most children now spend many hours learning each day and some due to their peers, desire gadgets their parents are unable to afford. Parents, school authorities and the government have role to play to ensure these issues can be minimized.

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In recent times many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negative effects on society?

The 21st century has bought about many changes, including, the rise in the number of individuals choosing to live independently. The most significant factor contributing to this trend is todays career oriented society in which more people are willing to move further away, from their childhood homes, in order to pursue their ideal jobs. However, in my opinion, this development has far more adverse effects on the population than positive ones.

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The world of work is rapidly changing and the employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.

In this day and age, workplaces are undergoing dramatic transformations at lightning speed, as a result of which employees are no longer able to spend their whole lifespan sticking to just one occupation or work condition. From my perspective, there are many rationales behind this trend and workers can take several measures to be well-equipped in the long run.

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More and more people are relying on their private cars as a major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.

Private means of transportation is becoming increasingly popular. A lot of people these days prefer to transport themselves in their personal vehicles. Too much dependence on private cars can lead to laziness, as well as the inability to function properly in social situations. There are quite a number of solutions, however, government incentives and counselling of individuals are possible solutions.

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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.

Many countries of the world are currently experiencing problems caused by rapidly growing populations in urban areas, and both governments and individuals have a duty to find ways to overcome these problems.

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Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

In the contemporary society, technology has transformed the people affairs, especially in the field of communication. The above mentioned change has both merits and demerits that would be analyzed in this essay.

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Students are becoming more and more reliant on computers. What are some of the problems associated with reliance on computers, and what are some of the possible solutions?

Student lives have become more dependent on computer technology. There are many problems associated with this topic. This essay will discuss one of these problems and somehow provide a solution for it.

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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

Despite the fact that farming methods and yield improved dramatically over the last century, millions of people still do not have enough food to eat. There are social, economical and climatic reasons behind this disturbing phenomenon.

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Many developed countries now have large numbers of people over the age of 65. What problems might this cause? How can the problems be solved?

The enhancements in the medical industry have improved overall life acceptance to a further limit. Eventually, this resulted in a major population of a country belonging to a senior age group of 65 in many parts of the world, which furthermore effected the economy and increased the medical budget for a middle-class family. Nevertheless, these issues can be easily controlled by the introduction of better planning and extending the retirement age.

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Many doctors in several countries believe people are not getting regular exercise. What are the causes, what can be done about it?

Sedentary lifestyle has been the order of the day recently, which has become a concern to medical doctors around the world . This essay will discuss contributing factors and suggest solutions to the problem.

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Recently, it is common for people not to know their neighbours. What is the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve this problem?

It has been noted that nowadays, many people usually do not take note of their neighbours. Although there are so many reasons for this, solutions are also available.

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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.

One of the major challenges being faced by the cities is the geometric rate at which people migrate from rural settlements to urban centers. This, however, has been found to manifest with attendant consequences such as difficulty in waste management as well as health deterioration of the inhabitants of these cities. Solutions to these problems will also be proffered in the sequel of this write-up.