Problem-solution: a model focusing on reasons
(not problems) in paragraph 2
Fill in the gaps using a suitable word
“Water shortage is becoming a problem for the
Middle East. Why is this and what can we do about it?”
Water is life: life is water. Indeed, water shortage is a serious _________.
Unfortunately, many countries in the Middle East are now facing this problem.
Below I will outline some reasons for this and suggest some possible __________.
Starting with causes, one of the greatest is the growing population in the
region. This means there are more demands on the water supply. For ________,
more land is used to supply food and so more water is needed for irrigation. Some
water comes from desalination plants, but some also comes from scarce
underground reserves. A _________ reason is water pollution. To _________,
with increased industrialisation comes the increased use of chemicals and this
means there is less good water available for human use. A ________ factor is that
as countries become richer, people use more and more in their homes. For
__________, people like to bathe or shower every day.
Turning to ___________, one is to make more water available. This can be
done by building more desalination plants which, in turn, increases the amount of
water. Another _________ is to protect existing underground water supplies: we
can take steps to prevent them from becoming polluted. A final workable solution is
educating people so that they do not waste water. To _________, recycled water
can be used to flush toilets and, on a larger scale, to irrigate farms.
In ____________, these are some ideas to help _________ the problem.
It is essential that everyone, including governments, become involved in finding a
lasting solution.
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Problem-solution: a model focusing on reasons
(not problems) in paragraph 2
“Water shortage is becoming a problem for the
Middle East. Why is this and what can we do about it?”
Water is life: life is water. Indeed, water shortage is a serious
issue/problem. Unfortunately, many countries in the Middle East are now facing
this problem. Below I will outline some reasons for this and suggest some possible
solutions/answers.
Starting with causes, one of the greatest is the growing population in the
region. This means there are more demands on the water supply. For
example/instance, more land is used to supply food and so more water is needed
for irrigation. Some water comes from desalination plants, but some also comes
from scarce underground reserves. A second reason is water pollution. To
clarify/illustrate/explain further, with increased industrialisation comes the
increased use of chemicals and this means there is less good water available for
human use. A final/last/third factor is that as countries become richer, people use
more and more in their homes. For instance/example, people like to bathe or
shower every day.
Turning to solutions/remedies, one is to make more water available. This can
be done by building more desalination plants which, in turn, increases the amount of
water. Another answer/solution/remedy is to protect existing underground water
supplies: we can take steps to prevent them from becoming polluted. A final
workable solution is educating people so that they do not waste water. To
illustrate/clarify/explain further, recycled water can be used to flush toilets and,
on a larger scale, to irrigate farms.
In conclusion/summary, these are some ideas to help solve the problem. It is
essential that everyone, including governments, become involved in finding a lasting
solution.
252 words