Problem and Solution Essays

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Sample Essays

* The number of people living in cities around the world continues to grow. One consequence of this trend is that many historical buildings are torn down to make way for new constructions.

* Describe one major education issue in your country. What is the problem? What solutions are there to this problem?

* Most of the world’s poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy traditional cultures and ways of life?

* The loss of rainforests due to illegal logging is a serious problem today. What can be done to stop illegal logging?

* What are the key problems facing the world’s cities in the 21st century and what can be done about them?

* In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think is the cause of this? What solutions can you suggest?