Magic Structure: Problem

Solution Essay
What we mean by 3443:
 3 Sentences for Introduction Paragraph
 4 Sentences for Body Paragraph 1
 4 Sentences for Body Paragraph 2
 3 Sentences for Conclusion Paragraph

Introduction 
Sentence 1: Paraphrase the question sentence.
Sentence 2: Write a thesis statement.
Sentence 3: Write an outline sentence.

Body Paragraph 1(Problems)

Sentence 1: Topic Sentence 1(problem)
Sentence 2: Explain the Topic Sentence 1.
Sentence 3: Explain further the Topic Sentence 1.
Sentence 4: Give a supportive example for the discussion above.

Body Paragraph 2(Solutions)

Sentence 1: Topic Sentence 2(solutions)
Sentence 2: Explain the Topic Sentence 2.
Sentence 3: Explain further the Topic Sentence 2.
Sentence 4: Give a supportive example for the discussion above.

Conclusion
Sentence 1: Summarize the body paragraph 1.
Sentence 2: Summarize the body paragraph 2.
Sentence 3: Give a final remark summarizing the both body
paragraphs.
 
 Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence is pretty simple. Just state the major points that
you want to discuss about. These statements are the topic
sentences. Take a look at the sentences below: 

1. Currently, most of the children are less likely to do physical

activities, rather  they prefer computer gaming  which might
lead  to develop  childhood obesity.
2. Being the closest  contact to  children, family members can
play the most  important role to keep their children away from too
much computer gaming.
 
The sentence 1 will be the Topic Sentence of Body Paragraph 1,
and the sentence 2 will be the Topic Sentence of Body Paragraph
2. 

Introduction
This paragraph bears an overall picture of the essay, and conveys
an impression to the examiner. Therefore, we suggest you write
this paragraph such a way that examiners can get a clear preview
of the essay. Take a look how we construct this paragraph:

Sentence 1: Paraphrase the question sentence.

Sentence 2: Write a thesis statement.
Sentence 3: Write an outline sentence.

The 1st sentence is the paraphrase of the question statement. By

reading this sentence, the examiner will get a perception whether
you have properly understood the question or not.
 
Thesis statement is the 2nd sentence. This is the most important
sentence in the whole essay. This sentence will demonstrate your
reaction regarding the question statement, and it will also provide
a concise summary of the essay.
 
Outlining sentence is the 3rd sentence of your introduction
paragraph. This sentence will give a hint how the discussion is
going to proceed, and how the following paragraphs are organized.
 
Responding to the question stated above on this page, let's apply
our strategy for the introduction paragraph:

Paraphrasing the Question Sentence

"In this modern age, excessive computer gaming has become one
of the major  reasons behind the damage of children's physical and
mental health."

Thesis Statement
"This essay points out that if families and institutions can play key
roles, problems like childhood obesity that might arise from
video gaming can be addressed effectively." 
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Outline Sentence
"The major problems that might arise from too much computer
gaming and the best possible solutions are described in the
following paragraphs."
The Complete Introduction
"In this modern age, excessive computer gaming has become one
of the major  reasons behind the damage of children's physical and
mental health. This essay points out that if families and institutions
can play key roles, problems like childhood obesity that might arise
from video gaming can be addressed effectively. The major
problems that might arise from too much computer gaming and
the best possible solutions are described in the following
paragraphs."
Body Paragraph 1(Problem)
Remember, you are asked to write the essay with at least 250
words. Yes you can  
write a few more like 270 - 300, but you should never exceed 300. 
 
However, you might have a number of points to focus on. This is
why you need to make a choice what to discuss, and what not to.
Considering the word limit, we suggest you choose only 2 major
points, one for a problem and another one for a solution point, and
then discuss the points in Body Paragraph 1 and 2 respectively. 

Addressing the Problem/Solution Question stated above, let's

apply our magic strategy to form the first body paragraph:

Sentence 1: Topic Sentence 1(State the problem)

Sentence 2: Explain the Topic Sentence 1.
Sentence 3: Explain further the Topic Sentence 1.
Sentence 4: Give a supportive example for the discussion above.

Sentence 1 (Topic Sentence 1(State the problem) )

"Currently, most of the children are less likely to do physical
activities, rather they prefer computer gaming which might lead to
develop childhood obesity."

Sentence 2 (Explain the Topic Sentence 1 )

"Obese children are well above the normal and healthy weight for
their age and height."

Sentence 3 (Explain further the Topic Sentence 1 )

"These children are at increased risk of breathing problems
and high blood pressure."

Sentence 4 (Give a supportive example for the discussion

above )
"Studies suggest that obese children are more likely to
become obese adults as well, which is associated with a number of
serious health conditions including heart disease, types 2
diabetes, and cancer etc."
The Complete Body Paragraph 1 (Problem
Paragraph)
"Currently, most of the children are less likely to do physical
activities, rather they prefer computer gaming which might lead to
develop childhood obesity. Obese children are well above the
normal and healthy weight for their age and height. These children
are at increased risk of breathing problems and high blood
pressure. Studies suggest that the obese children are more likely
to become adults obese as well, which is associated with a number
of serious health conditions including heart disease, types 2
diabetes, and cancer etc." 

Body Paragraph 2 (Solutions)

We use this paragraph for discussing the solution part. Let's apply
our magic structure to form this paragraph:

Sentence 1: Topic Sentence 2 (State the solutions)

Sentence 2: Explain the Topic Sentence 2.
Sentence 3: Explain further the Topic Sentence 2.
Sentence 4: Give a supportive example for the discussion above.
 
Sentence 1(Topic Sentence 2(State the solutions) )
"Being the closest contact to children, family members can play the
most important role to keep their children away from too much
computer gaming."

Sentence 2(Explain the Topic Sentence 2 )

"They can explain to their children how there are much more
rewards in real life than that of gaming."
Sentence 3(Explain further the Topic Sentence 2 )
"They can also take their children to outdoor sports and
entertainment that involve physical activities, and also
can enroll them at art/cultural schools for extracurricular
activities, these engagements can divert the
children's attention from addictive computer gaming."

Sentence 4(Give a supportive example for the discussion

above )
"Recently, California State University has found in their study that
getting children involved in outdoor physical activities is the most
effective measure to keep them away from computer gaming
addiction."
The Complete Body Paragraph 2
(Solution Paragraph)
"Being the closest contact to children, family members can play the
most important role to keep their children away from too much
computer gaming. They can explain to their children how there
are much more rewards in real life than that of gaming. They can
also take their children for outdoor sports and entertainments that
involve physical activities, and also can enroll them at art/cultural
schools for extracurricular activities, these engagements can divert
the children's attention from addictive computer gaming. Recently,
California State University has found in their study that getting
children involved in outdoor physical activities is the most effective
measure to keep them away from computer gaming addiction."

Conclusion
You must let the examiner know your final say. Though we don't
recommend writing a conclusion paragraph for an IELTS Task 1
essay, we strongly suggest you add a conclusion paragraph for a
Task 2 essay. Remember, even if you fear running out of time, still
you need to write at least one sentence as a conclusion
paragraph. A conclusion paragraph is that much important for an
IELTS Task 2 essay.
Write the conclusion paragraph in such a way that it answers the
question clearly. And remember, the answer has to be
completely based on the discussion above. That means never
bring any new idea in a conclusion paragraph. Moreover, you
should also try to avoid the vocabulary that you have already used
in the essay. These are the basic requirements for your conclusion
paragraph. 
 
Remember, you will lose marks if you fail to write a conclusion in
an IELTS Task 2 essay. To put it simply, it resembles
you worked all day together as a team, but at the end of the day,
you just left workplace without saying 'bye' to anyone.

(We have a detailed guide on how to write a smart conclusion . We

suggest you check this article now, if you haven't already.)

Let's focus on our simple secret of constructing a conclusion

paragraph:
Sentence 1: Summarize the body paragraph 1.
Sentence 2: Summarize the body paragraph 2.
Sentence 3: Give a final remark summarizing the both body
paragraphs.

A Complete Response to the IELTS Task 2 Problem Solution Question

"In this modern age, excessive computer gaming has become one of the
major reasons behind the damage of children's physical and mental health. This
essay points out that if families and institutions can play the key roles, problems
like childhood obesity that might arise from video gaming can be addressed. The
major problems from addictive computer gaming and the best possible solutions
are described in the following paragraphs.
 
Currently, most of the children are less likely to do physical activities, rather  they
prefer computer gaming which might lead to develop childhood obesity. Obese
children are well above the normal and healthy weight for their age and
height. These children are at increased risk of breathing problems and high blood
pressure. Studies suggest that the obese children are more likely to become
adults obese as well, which is associated with a number of serious health
conditions including heart disease, types 2 diabetes, and cancer etc.  

Being the closest contact to children, family members can play the most important
role to keep their children away from too much computer gaming. They can
explain to their children how there are much more rewards in real life than that of
gaming. They can also take their children for outdoor sports and entertainments
that involve physical activities, and also can enroll them at art/cultural schools
for extracurricular activities, these  engagements can divert the
children's attention from addictive computer gaming. Recently, California State
University has found in their study that getting children involved in outdoor
physical activities is the most effective measure to keep them away from computer
gaming addiction.

In conclusion, because of too much computer gaming, children are developing

different physical and mental diseases. However, parents and institutions can play
the key roles to keep them away from the addiction. They can get the children
engaged at outdoor physical activities which could be the most effective measure
to address this issue."

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:
All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor
are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How
can we overcome the problems of poverty?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Model Answer 1:
More than 70% global resources and wealth are controlled by only 7% of the
population and it shows the overwhelming disparity of the resource distribution
throughout the world. As a result of capitalism and improper distribution of
facilities and resources, poor are becoming even poorer while rich are amassing
more wealth. This causes unimaginable problems to the human and there are
some steps that should be implemented immediately to reduce the discrimination
of wealth distribution.

To begin with, the inequality of wealth distribution increases the delinquency. It is

noticeable that the crime rate all around the world has significantly increased as
the wealthier are getting more affluent and poor are suffering to support their
basic needs. The overall development of a country does not depend on a tiny
portion of rich people, rather it depends on an active economy and fair wealth
distribution. Moreover, when the discrimination between rich and poor increases,
the political situation deteriorates and a country steps into the verse of corruption
and civil war.

To overcome the poverty problem the state must emphasise on quality

education. Education is the single most important answer to this problem.
Moreover, the government should utilise the resources a country has and support
the small and medium entrepreneurs by providing subsidies. Finally, very
fundamental needs like education and treatment should be funded by the state.

To conclude, increasing gap between rich and needy brings many predicaments
to a country and quality education is the solution to the poverty problem. The
government must ensure an active economy in the country to ensure a fair
resource distribution.