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Writing Assignment 9
WRITING TOPICS – PROBLEMS – CAUSES – EFFECTS - SOLUTIONS
1. In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What solutions can you suggest? (Cambridge 4, Test 4)
2. In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and
fitness are decreasing.
What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to
solve them? (CB 8, Test 4)
3. In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.
Why is it the case?
What can be done about this problem? (CB 13, Test 4)
4. In developed countries, many people are living alone or as a small family unit. Why do you
think this is happening? How does it affect the society?
5. Family members and friends caring for elderly people find it hard to spend enough time
looking after them. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
6. Nowadays many people prefer to use private cars. What problems has this trend created? What
solutions can you suggest?
7. Some people tend to buy products or get services instantly, without waiting. Why is it
happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
8. Nowadays, people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their
families. Why is this happening? How does this affect people and their families?
9. Nowadays, many people spend their free time watching movies. Why do they do that? Is it a
positive or a negative development?
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