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Lesson 4 of 5
Sustainable Living
Core 60 min
Pathway
Lesson 3.4 develops the Task 2 problem-and-solution essay on sustainable living.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a 4-paragraph problem/solution essay
- Use cohesion devices for a Band 7 score
- Justify each solution with a result
Focus
Framework · Problem / solution
4-paragraph plan
01
Intro
Paraphrase + outline (problems + solutions).
02
Body 1
2 problems — each with a brief consequence.
03
Body 2
2 solutions — each with a likely result.
04
Conclusion
Summarise + final thought.
Focus
Example · Sustainable living
Example · Prompt
Many people lead lifestyles that are not sustainable. What are the main problems, and what can governments and individuals do to address them?
Body 2 — solutions
Topic sentence
Two complementary solutions stand out: stronger regulation by governments and small behavioural changes by individuals.
Solution 1
Firstly, governments can phase out single-use plastics through legislation, much as the EU has done since 2021.
Solution 2
Secondly, citizens can reduce demand by choosing public transport over private cars whenever possible.
Result
Together, these measures can cut household emissions significantly within a decade.
Focus
Pathway focus · Academic register
incentivise
encourage through reward
phase out
gradually remove
compliance
following rules
Exam Strategy
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
One problem ↔ one solution mapping is the cleanest structure.
- Exam Tip
Every solution needs a likely result.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Full essay
Write the full essay in 40 minutes.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Remember
- Problem/solution = clarity, not complexity.
When you're done, mark this lesson complete.