Cause& Solution Essay

A comprehensive analysis
Introduction
Sentence 1-Rephrase: Paraphrase the background information
given in the topic

Sentence 2-Outline+(Personal Opinion): There are 2 possible ways

to write your outline statement:
• Directly: Give a general outline of the main causes & solutions.
• Indirectly: Inform the examiner what the essay is going to discuss.
Sample Outlines
1) Sample of “Direct Outline”
e.g. The causes of this phenomenon are identified as ...as well as…, and several
feasible solutions would be proposed in the essay below, including… and…
2) Samples of “Indirect Outlines”
e.g. The causes/reasons for this phenomenon/situation/trend are varied, and
several feasible solutions would be proposed in the essay below.

e.g. In this essay I intend to explore the causes for this situation and suggest
some ways forward.
e.g. This essay shall delve into the possible causes for this situation and then
suggest some ways out.
Sample topic:
Some people wonder why bikes remain unpopular despite their being
environmentally- friendly.
What are the causes of this?
What are the solutions?

Sample Introduction
The unpopularity of using bicycle in numerous places has been brought
into question although there is no doubt about its friendly effects on
the environment compared to cars or airplanes. The reasons for this
phenomenon are varied and several feasible solutions would be
proposed in the essay below.
First Body Paragraph (Causes):
Sentence 1: The topic sentence (the causes of the given
issue)
Sentence 2-5/6: Explain in detail 2 causes
First Body Paragraph (Causes):

Sentence 1: Introduce Cause 1

Sentence 2: Explain Cause 1
Sentence 3: Provide example for Cause 1
Sentence 4: Introduce Cause 2
Sentence 5: Explain Cause 2
(Sentence 6): Provide example for Cause 2=>optional
(mostly written in case of underlength)
Sample Structure for Body 1 (Causes)
e.g. The most important reason is……………………………………………… ………
……… …… ……… ….. ……… …………… ……… ………… ……… Secondly/
Moreover, ……… ……… … …… ………… ………… ……… ………… ……………
………… …………… ……………… …………………… ………… …………… ………
…………………… ………….
Sample Structure for Body 1 (Causes)

Two main reasons of…………………………..topic………………………are

identified/found as……………………………… ………. .… and… …………
… … … …… ….. Firstly,…… ………… …………… …… …….. Moreover/
Secondly,……………………………………… ……… …………… …………… …
…………… ………………… …… … …… ……………………….
Body 1 (Causes):
There are two main underlying causes for the uncommon use of
bicycles. Firstly, it would consume a considerable amount of time to
travel by this means of transport, which, according to many, justifies
the price of potential environmental damage caused by other types of
vehicles. This is because it fails to benefit dwellers of major cities in
particular when their pace of working life would eclipse the values of
using bicycles to the environment. Secondly, modern people are
becoming less concerned about the negative impact that their daily use
of cars and public transportation would inflict on their surroundings.
Therefore, it is rather impractical to expect cycling in cities, or even the
countryside.
Second Body Paragraph
Sentence 1: The topic sentence (the solutions of the
given issue):
Sentence 2-5/6: Explain in detail 2 solutions
Second Body Paragraph (Solutions):
Sentence 1: The topic sentence (the solutions of the
given issue):
Sentence 2: Introduce Solution 1 for the problem in the
topic
Sentence 3: Explain how Solution 1 works
Sentence 4: Introduce Solution 2 for the problem in the
topic
Sentence 5: Explain how Solution 2 works
There are several initiatives that can be taken to address these
problems, including …………………...…and………………………………
Firstly, ………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………. ………………………………… Another possible
solution is to…………………………………………………………………………… …
……
Body 2 (Solutions):
There are several initiatives that can be taken to address these
problems to improve the situation, including establishment of green
days and promoting benefits of cycling. The government play a vital
role in encouraging the use of this environmentally friendly mode of
transportation. They could conduct monthly green days that by law
require citizens to cycle to work to get people involved in protecting
their environment. In the long term, such an initiative would help to
gradually form a habit of cycling among occupied individuals. More
importantly, propagation via various means of media along with
optional courses about the advantages of cycling to the environment at
schools seem imperative to heighten social awareness of this matter.
Conclusion
Sentence 1: Gist statement=> restate the outline
e.g. To sum up, it is evident that there are several causes of….. and
some measures should be taken to deal with …
Conclusion:
In conclusion, cycling, regardless of its positive influences on
the environment, has become a rare picture in the modern
world for a number of reasons; and the government should
take immediate actions to improve this situation.
Conclusion 2:
In conclusion, understanding that the origins of the problem
mainly come from time-inefficiency of bicycles as means of
transport and ignorance of pollution caused by the motorized
transport, the state should take immediate remedial steps to
resolve such problems.