Mat Clark – IELTS Speaking
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Additionally, another major cause for concern has to be the fact that cars consume
huge amounts of our energy resources. And the underlying repercussions of this are that we
will soon be confronted with a global energy crisis.‖
Some candidates try to offer solutions to the problems in the same answer. In most
cases the examiner will follow the ―problem‖ question with a ―solution‖ question, so do not
offer the solutions until you are asked this question.
―What are the problems associated with the increase in car use?‖
(Your answer)
―How could these problems be solved?‖
Use your ―problem‖ structure to answer the following questions:
What problems are caused by international tourism?
Tourism can cause problems in natural areas. What are these problems?
What environmental problems are common in your country?
What are the problems facing the natural environment?
What problems are associated with overcrowded cities?
What problems are associated with the Internet?
What problems are associated with globalization?
What problems are caused by the use of too much technology?
What problems are associated with the news media (journalists)?