Cause & Solution essays? Such essay types present you a problem, and then asks you to write about two

How to write Cause & Solution essays?

Such essay types present you a PROBLEM, and then asks you to write about TWO things:

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   Causes (reasons)
   
2. 
   Solutions
   

What to write in the intro?

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   As always, you should paraphrase the question.
   
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   Write your thesis.
   

How to write a thesis:

You should present answers to both questions (i.e. say what causes and solutions are)

Let’s see in PRACTICE:

Topic: it is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise.

What are the causes and solutions?

Majority of city dwellers find it quite challenging to gain sufficient physical practice these days. (paraphrase)

This issue can be determined by several factors, but hopefully it can be addressed by adopting a number of viable solutions.

Comments:

This is a very clear introduction, with effective paraphrasing. The position of writer is also explicitly demonstrated.

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  Now, let’s see some good language:
  

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  This issue/problem/unfavorable situation/phenomenon/(trend)…
  

…can/might/may be determined by/attributed to

…seems to be associated with …

…can determine this issue/problem/matter…

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  Reasons = factors
  

Triggers = causes

Verbs for describing the causes:

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  Bring about
  
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  Give rise to
  
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  Trigger
  
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  Lead to
  
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  Result in
  
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  Be responsible for
  

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  Describing solutions:
  

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  Solution = approach = method = measure = option
  
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  Adjectives: optimal/viable/pragmatic/practical/effective/possible/ultimate
  
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  Verb + “solution”: adopt/implement/introduce a solution
  

Take several measures

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  Preposition: Solution for
  
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  Solve a problem = handle/tackle/address the issue
  

Curb/alleviate/ameliorate the issue

Combat/come up against this situation.