Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

People naturally resist making changes in their lives.

What kinds of problems can this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

It is sometimes said that history never repeats itself, yet there is much in it which is
relevant to our modern world. Suggest some ways in which the study of history might
help us today.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are
the main problems associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Pollution from aircraft is one of the main factors responsible for global warming. What
measures could be taken to reduce this source of climate change?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

More and more city workers are deciding to live in the countryside and travel into work
every day. The result is increased traffic congestion and damage to the environment.
What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long
distances into work?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Particular cultures are under threat nowadays due to the fact that we are living in a global
village. What do you think can be done to protect a societys traditional values and
cultures?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

It is better to reform criminals instead of just punishing them. What measures could be
taken to attempt to integrate law-breakers back into society?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement.
Moreover, the automobile has become a status symbol. Yet the use of private motor
vehicles has contributed to some of todays most serious problems.
How can the use of private motor vehicles be reduced?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: The New Prepare for IELTS Academic Modules)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

In recent years some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This
has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside.
This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole.
What are these problems?
How might they be reduced?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS Practice Tests Plus 2)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, which is causing problems

not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialized and developed
nations.
Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one
possible solution
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: www.IELTS-blog.com)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Children watch too much television. As a result, they are losing important social skills.
What can be done about this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: High Impact IELTS Academic Module)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Traffic congestion in major cities is an increasing problem, yet there is an environmental

impact to be considered when building new roads.
What can be done about this problem?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: High Impact IELTS Academic Module)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

As the number of private cars has increased, so too has the level of pollution in many
cities.
What can be done about this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: High Impact IELTS Academic Module)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

What difficulties will face your country in the next ten years?
How can these problems be overcome?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: The New Prepare for IELTS General Training Modules)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with
serious results for the environment.
What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Modern professional women confront a difficulty that men do not generally face: the
struggle to balance the pressures of work and home.
In your opinion, how can this difficulty best be solved?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not
only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialized and developing nations.
Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one
possible solution.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS Academic Module)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Many people believe that the high levels of violence in films today are causing serious
social problems.
What are these problems and how could they be reduced?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Focus on Academic Skills for IELTS)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Motorways help people travel quickly and cover long distances but they also cause
problems.
What are the problems of motorways and what solutions are there?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Get Ready for IELTS Writing)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

In spite of many advances women have made in education and employment, they
continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. In your view, what
should be done to promote equality of opportunity for men and women?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Collins Writing for IELTS)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Although there has been a large increase in the numbers of women who go out to work,
women continue to do a disproportionate amount of housework and childcare.
What can be done to promote greater equality between men and women within the
home?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Collins Writing for IELTS)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

In order to be truly employable, the educated person should be able to demonstrate not
just knowledge but also the ability to work independently in teams.
How can teamwork best be encouraged and assessed in educational settings?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Collins Writing for IELTS)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

The importance of biodiversity is being more widely recognized as increasing numbers of

species come under threat.
What can be done to maintain biodiversity?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Collins Writing for IELTS)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

There is a good deal of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming
and having other undesirable effects on peoples health and well-being.
What can be done to discourage people from using their cars?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Collins Writing for IELTS)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Countries such as China, India and Japan have unsustainable population growth. In fact,
many experts are of the opinion that the population explosion, which is now a very
worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet.
Give some suggestions to address this problem.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: www.IELTS-Exam.net)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of
transportation.
Describe some of the problems overreliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one
possible solution.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Barrons IELTS)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

People today move to new cities or new countries more than ever before. What
challenges do they experience? What strategies are there to meet these challenges?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS on Track Academic)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Surveillance cameras in banks, offices, shops and streets have been very successful in
reducing crime in the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to
spy on peoples private business.
What problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? Are there any solutions?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Focusing on IELTS Academic Practice Tests)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Some people believe that it would be better if there were only one language in the world.
Others are of the opinion that if this ever occurred it would cause more problems than it
solved.
Discuss the problems that might arise if, in fact, there were only one language in the world
and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: A book for IELTS)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Noise pollution is most certainly increasing at an alarming rate in many industrialized

countries.
In what ways can this problem be overcome?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: A book for IELTS)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the worlds cities can be
attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to
reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage to
use their cars less and public transport more.
Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS to success)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

It seems that many companies today are becoming much more concerned with profit than
with the happiness of their workers.
How could companies take better care of their workers in the future?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS on Track General Training)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Private car ownership has grown dramatically in recent years. This has led to arise in
traffic congestion.
What could governments and individuals do to reduce congestion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS Graduation Students Book)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Newspapers should be under some governmental control to avoid the potential risks of a
totally free press.
What do you think are some of the problems of a free press? What measures could be
taken to reduce them?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS Graduation Students Book)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Advertising influences people to buy thing such as clothes and shoes.

What are the problems caused by advertising?
What solutions can be offered?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: www.IELTS-Blog.com)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

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.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: www.ieltsbuddy.com)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think
that as land is becoming scarce, the worlds meat consumption should be reduced.
What measures could be taken to reduce the worlds meat consumption? What kinds of
problem might such measures cause?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS Practice Tests Plus 3)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

People who live in large cities face a range of problems in their daily life.
What are the main problems people in cities face, and how can these problems be
tackled?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS Advantage Writing Skills)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Many governments are now trying to prevent global warming and the effect it has on our
environment. They are trying to reduce the things which contribute to global warming
such as pollution from cars and destruction of the rainforest.
Describe what you think the problem is and the actions you think your government should
take to resolve it.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: IELTS Practice Tests 1)

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Problem/Solution Essay: Sample Topics

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Obesity is now a major global epidemic. What can be done to tackle this increasingly
common problem?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced)
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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Some children find learning history at school very exciting, but many others think it is very
boring.
In what ways can history be brought to life for all school children?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words. (Source: Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills)
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