HOW TO WRITE A PROBLEM-SOLUTION ESSAY
One of the greatest challenges to humanity in the 21st century is global warming, as sea levels are
rising at alarming rates.
What issues may this cause and what are some possible solutions?
INTRODUCTION: PARAPHRASE THE QUESTION AND PROVIDE THE PURPOSES
OF THE ESSAY.
Over the past few years, vấn đề + has become increasingly prevalent in + địa điểm: Trong
những năm gần đây, vấn đề … trở nên ngày càng phổ biến ở ….
➱ Over the past few years, air pollution has become increasingly prevalent in various regions.
This essay will examine principal problems/issues associated with + vấn đề and some
potential solutions shall be proposed.
➱ This essay will examine principal problems/issues associated with climate change and some
potential/viable/possible solutions shall be proposed.
This essay will discuss the reasons behind this phenomenon and then suggest some solutions to it.
BODY 1: PRESENTING 2 MAIN PROBLEMS ALONG WITH EXPLANATION AND
EVIDENCE.
A paramount/serious/huge challenge caused by this phenomenon is + vấn đề 1.
➱ A paramount challenge caused by this phenomenon is the degradation of natural habitats.
This issue has been attributed to + nguyên nhân, leading to + hậu quả.
➱ This issue has been attributed to economic downturns, leading to widespread poverty in urban
areas.
In addition, there is growing concern over + vấn đề 2.
➱ In addition, there is growing concern over the increasing levels of air pollution in urban areas.
A major contributor to this is + nguyên nhân, which results in + hậu quả.
➱ A major contributor to this is deforestation, which results in habitat destruction and loss of
biodiversity.
BODY 2: PROPOSE 2 POSSIBLE MEASURES.
It is imperative that immediate action should be taken to address the issue of vấn đề and
prevent further + hậu quả.
➱ It is imperative that immediate action should be taken to address the issue of air pollution and
prevent further damage to public health.
To combat this challenge, the adoption of [giải pháp], for instance..., is required.
➱ To combat this challenge, , the adoption of sustainable transportation options, for instance,
promoting public transit, is required.
Besides the previous suggestion, another option would be to + solution.(Vbare)
➱ Besides the previous suggestion, another option would be to enforce stricter regulations on
industrial emissions.
CONCLUSION: SUMMERISE THE WHOLE ESSAY
In summary/To sum up/ To conclude/ In short, while … present numerous challenges for …
such as (nhắc lại 2 vấn đề), (nhắc lại 2 giải pháp ) may be viable solutions to alleviate/solve
some of these issues.
PRACTICE
The internet has transformed the way information is
shared and consumed, but it has also created
problems that did not exist before. What are the most
serious problems associated with the internet and
what solutions can you suggest?
Possible issues:
+ Misleading information from unreliable
sources/false news => double-check = cross-reference
information before spreading it.
+ Private information can be leaked/stolen without
consent => PP feel unsafe when browsing websites,
leading to anxiety and confusion.
+ Social media addiction => having adverse impacts
on overall well-being => anti-social behavior, social
isolation => more likely to be exposed to cyberbully.
+ Malicious viruses integrated into apps or suspicious
links => steal digital possessions, personal content,
have control over pc => a sense of worry/frustration
and confusion/depression
Viable solutions:
+ set a limited onscreen time and engage in social
activities to have a balanced life/have better life
quality and contribute to the development of
community in particular and society as a whole.
+ Install some anti-virus software such as: BKAV - a
Vietnamese product or windows defender - a
windows function => prevent potential ransomware
attacks