how to *correctly* answer a cause and solution task 2 question

Sample essay ➡ www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-som...
The cause and solution question used in this video is from Cambridge IELTS 16 Test 1 Writing Task 2.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.
What are the reasons for this?
How can people research this?
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 How many causes and solutions to write
03:50 Essay structure
04:21 How to state your opinion
06:50 Cause paragraph 1
07:28 Cause paragraph 2
08:14 Solution paragraph
09:04 Whole essay
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[@LilieIELTS]

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[@LilieIELTS]

Wow, thank you! Best luck with your test!✊

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[@LilieIELTS]

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Nicely explained

[@nnebochinwe2696]

This is the second time, and this video was very helpful

[@TheVovozela]

That is truly awesome. Strait to the point and with clear explanation as to the reasoning. Thank you for that. By the way, may I ask you about the software you use to create this whiteboard animated text? Thanks in advance.

[@LilieIELTS]

Thanks for the kind words!😊 Doodly is the software I use.

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[@LilieIELTS]

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[@LilieIELTS]

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[@LilieIELTS]

Appreciate the kind words!💜

[@aminvanessa121]

Thanks a lot Lilie. You are the best. At least I’ve learned something new from this video. Could this approach be used in problem/solution and advantage/disadvantage questions as well? I mean stating the main points immediately after paraphrasing the question. For instance, as you stated the the the two causes and solution immediately after you paraphrased the question

[@LilieIELTS]

Yes you can!

[@aminvanessa121]

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[@LilieIELTS]

More to come!✊

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[@LilieIELTS]

Hope u did well and don't forget to come back and share your test result here.♥

[@Scorpio747]

so clear videos bcz i was in dilemma

[@tseringyangzom3285]

What is the difference between Problem & solution essay and Cause & effect essay? Please explain

[@wajidshafi7587]

Hi Lilie first of all thank you for making these amazing videos, they are really helpful. I am currently working in Suzhou as a doctor and planning to take a British medical license exam however, I am stuck in writing. Do you provide one-on-one tutorial?

[@LilieIELTS]

I'm very sorry I don't want to do one-on-one tutorials anymore.

[@vietkhoa1603]

This is the last video i saw one day before my exam. And you know what? i had this type in the exam. I scored 7.0 in writing although i was not able to finish my task 1 essay. You literally saved me in one of my darkest hours. Tbh, 2 weeks before the exam, i didn't know how to write a map or process and i found your channel. THANK YOU FOR EVERY THING ❤!

[@LilieIELTS]

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[@LilieIELTS]

Wooow, thanks for the kind words!😊

[@RobiulSharmin]

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[@LilieIELTS]

So happy to hear that!😊

[@maisarahbahari1352]

Hi Lilie do you have more sample for problem & solution essay? I cant seem to find it in your website.thank you for helping

[@LilieIELTS]

Sorry, I've written only one essay of that type. I couldn't find more in Cambridge books.

[@iqbal-theislander2036]

Hey Lilie, Please try to make a video on how to make sure that one paragraph has only one central idea. I often become confused if I'm going off topic, when adding several supporting ideas. Thanks for being so helpful!

[@LilieIELTS]

Great suggestion! I'll try to cover it in the next video. A good way to make sure you don't add a second topic is not to use words like moreover and further. If you use them, you're probably talking about something else rather than developing the existing idea.

[@iqbal-theislander2036]

I also feel exactly the same way when using these transition words. But, we can hardly find a model answer without these words in it. Also, not using them may make the paragraph seem underdeveloped. Please make a video on it.

[@Music_vibes431]

It should be written in past present or future ?

[@muntasirmk6786]

if I follow this format will it be ok? 1. intro 2. body 1- 2 reasons or 2 problems 3. body 2- 2 possible solutions 4. conclusion i have seen this format in many other channels where this format is told to a band 9 format.

[@LilieIELTS]

Sorry, I've never tried your format on actual exams so I'm not sure if it works or not.

[@perezngetich]

Hi Lilie. Your tutorials are great! In this question, we have not been asked about our opinion. Is it a must to provide one?

[@LilieIELTS]

Every task 2 question asks our opinion. They are asking what do YOU think the causes and solutions are.

[@perezngetich]

Thank you. I get it now.@@LilieIELTS

[@quynhnguyennhu-zo3yq]

Hi lilie can you help me I have a question that i read somewhere , i don't know what exactly and particularly the question is but something like: Environmental problems has impacted on humans and there are many efforts are taken but just a few solutions are effective.What causes this and give solutions for this? If i offer 2 causes: -unconsciousness of humans in protecting the environment -another involving problems(i mean when devising solutions for the environment protection ,it can cause some parallel problems (I'll explain and discuss after) Is this correct?Can you please give some comments for this and fix it ?(including solutions) Thank you so much😊

[@ecealkan6724]

Can we write superstitions instead of sense of connection? What do u think?

[@Harpreet_singh999]

thnkyu

[@macykwok1453]

Hey Lilie, may i know how many words is acceptable in ielts task 2 if i write more than 250 words? Is 300 too much? Many thanks for your insightful lessons :)

[@LilieIELTS]

I think it's okay to be a little bit over 300 words. Just don't write too long.

[@nnebochinwe2696]

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[@shadesofshambhavi]

also, should we also include only one idea per para in problem solution essays, or include two problems in one, and two solutions in another

[@LilieIELTS]

Hi, that depends on how many problems and solutions the question asks us to write.. You can read sample essays here: www.ieltsessaybank.com/tag/causes-and-solutions/

[@lauracatalinaayalasalamanc6514]

Hi Lilie, your videos have helped me a lot to get a better understanding of the test. I have a question about the conclusion in this essay. Why didn't you talk about the elderly people as the solution to answer the questions? I know you metioned them in the introduction, and body paragraphs but why aren't they mentioned in the conclusion??

[@LilieIELTS]

I did mention old people in the conclusion. Please read the last sentence of the last paragraph: www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-some-countries-more-and-more-people-are-becoming-interested/

[@lauracatalinaayalasalamanc6514]

​@@LilieIELTS I got it now, Idk why it looked different in the other screen, Thank you!!!

[@_pb19.x1_5]

Hey , all-time I think that writing task is very daunting task for me bacause I can't understand difficult wording 😒😔 . How I can improve my writing module ?😣

[@mdhabibulislam8327]

Mam Please Reply...... Do I need to briefly state in the introduction what I'm going to write in the body paragraphs, in all types of essays??

[@LilieIELTS]

It really depends....

[@monicarai]

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[@user-jv2zc3ev2b]

Can you write two main causes in body paragraph 1? I watched a video that did that, then they also wrote two solutions in Body paragraph 2.

[@LilieIELTS]

I wouldn't do that.

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[@LilieIELTS]

Awww, thanks for the nice remarks.

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[@LilieIELTS]

Sorry, I don't sell any courses yet.

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[@LilieIELTS]

一直都在中国大陆。

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[@LilieIELTS]

Have you finished the test already? How did it go?

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@@LilieIELTS My result came out. L8 /R8.5/ W6/ S6.5 ..... my program reuqire a minimum 6.5 on writing. So I will keep on watching your videos about writing 😁!!

[@LilieIELTS]

You'll get there! 👊👊👊

[@rakibhasan4328]

hello, could u plz make a lesson on how to solve trafic congestion with One topic sentence for each paragraph??? i can generate ideas but cant write 250 for one topic sentence about this. thnx in advance

[@LilieIELTS]

Hi, I have a video talking about how to develop your topic sentences using detailed examples. See if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5jQgZZ-ZcZjbac

[@888Millions.2]

what about idp ielts , bc ielts both having same rules ?

[@LilieIELTS]

Yes, they are the same.

[@Onlyrahiim]

I did similar like this ❤

[@kadirdurdu8832]

Hi, how many point did you get on the exam bro?

[@sicoone5717]

What if the question ask causes and soiltuons so should we write 6 paragraph??

[@LilieIELTS]

4

[@nhieutien1830]

There in no where in the band descriptor say that you only allow to write one main idea in a paragraph. I read Simon band 9 essay, he includes 2 main topics in one paragraph too. Are you sure what you said was true?

[@LilieIELTS]

That's not a band descriptor, it's my score explainer that they attached in my test result.

[@nhieutien1830]

@@LilieIELTS that was not what I mean. My question is why don't we allow to write 2 main topic sentences in one pharagraph?

[@LilieIELTS]

@@nhieutien1830 How are you able to FULLY develop your ideas if you have two ideas in one single paragraph?

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[@LilieIELTS]

Thanks for the sweet words.😊

[@ethelbaaba3161]

Please do we need to add examples in each Body paragraphs?

[@LilieIELTS]

no, as long as you have one example in your essay, you'll be fine.

[@arnobbarua2482]

Hello? How many words have you written in the actual test? Can you remember?

[@LilieIELTS]

Very close to 300 words.

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thank u so much for important question &answers keep it of

[@LilieIELTS]

So nice of you😊

[@Vloggersheaven]

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[@wang-vl6eq]

i m confussed why that in paragraph 3 also is a example. please help me🤔

[@LilieIELTS]

Hi, I believe that in the video I already explained why it is correct to use only examples to develop your idea.

[@salmanahmed3743]

Why is the the case? Can I write more than one reason? And use two separate paragraph.

[@LilieIELTS]

Then you probably wouldn't be able to develop your paragraphs as fully as those who write only one paragraph.

[@kirtisharma2844]

Mam please solve my confusion in this essay our opinion is not asked, then why we gave opinion in this essay

[@LilieIELTS]

Hi, of course it asks what *you* think the reasons and solutions are.

[@kirtisharma2844]

Ok mam thanks a lot😍😍

[@manjugupta4203]

When I watch Ur video it's pretty much easy but when I developed my own ideas I stuck what I do plz suggest me and one more thing can I apply Ur ideas but I developed it by my own words it's right or wrong plz dear sis reply me some time I feel help less

[@LilieIELTS]

Yes, developing ideas is hard. I used to listen to WSJ tech news briefing every day. It really helped to come up with details to support my ideas.

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[@salehsynthmd5685]

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[@LilieIELTS]

Such as a sweetie.😊

[@shadesofshambhavi]

Hi, I wanted to confirm if it is ok to use personal pronouns in the essay

[@LilieIELTS]

Yes, we can use "they" and "them", no problem. And we can use "I" when giving our opinion.

[@navjotbhatia4241]

If they asked what are the reasons and solutions then how we should handle this. Please reply

[@LilieIELTS]

In this case, you should provide two reasons and two solutions.

[@navjotbhatia4241]

@@LilieIELTS thanku mam

[@vinvar715]

They have asked about house 'they live in'. Not historical buildings 🧐

[@johnlomi]

Based on the essay provided in this video, you don't have to put example in each paragraph (reasons and solution). Is it ok?

[@LilieIELTS]

Yes, it's okay.

[@johnlomi]

@@LilieIELTS Thank u so much, Lilie. I"ve been watxhing all of ur videos,and tomorrow I'll face my IELTS real test. Wish me luck. Ur lessons are great,and words couldn't express my gratitude. Warm regards from Indonesia.

[@jawedikbal674]

Does your website is paid?

[@LilieIELTS]

It's free.

[@jawedikbal674]

I wish i could easy access to your blog dear. Better make a video abiut how access it?😁

[@TheTravelJunkiee]

Do you mind sharing the URL for the score explainer?

[@LilieIELTS]

Hi, my score explainer is in my British Council account. You won't be able to access it. If you've taken the test, you should have your own score explainer in your account.

[@rakibahmed6213]

Where is task 1 🤔

[@fong0307]

I have another idea for this type of question in Task 2. To be specific, in body paragraph 1 I will write Reason 1 + Solution 1, then I will write Reason 2 + Solution 2 in body paragraph 2. Is this good or bad? Feel free to let me know your comment.

[@rakibhasan4328]

if it's reasons and solutions, then how to handle this???

[@LilieIELTS]

Give two reasons in Body Paragraph 1 and two solutions in Body Paragraph 2.

[@rakibhasan4328]

@@LilieIELTS then there would be 2 main ideas for each para, in order to get a 7 is it okay???

[@LilieIELTS]

@@rakibhasan4328 I think it's fine for reasons and solutions. Otherwise, you'll have to write 6 paragraphs. That would be too many.

[@user-kl1fq2wo5u]

Easy to watch hard ro write 😅

[@LilieIELTS]

True!😊

[@prakashthapa1924]

1 st paragraph and last paragraph point is exactly same this will surely ruin my marks

[@chengadawa2145]

Your video was really helpful and thanks for that🫡..why you didn’t you give examples because the question is asking for relevant examples?? I would be very grateful if mam could clear my doubts..thank you😀

[@LilieIELTS]

Hi, I did give examples. There is one in the second paragraph and another one in the third paragraph.