Causes, effects and solutions

Explain why problems happen, trace their knock-on effects and propose realistic solutions, using precise cause–effect language for IELTS Part 3 and the TOEIC Express an opinion task.

Level C1 25 min5 exercisesLesson 6 of 12 in Speaking C1

Trains: IELTS Speaking Part 3, TOEIC Speaking – Express an opinion

What you'll learn

Distinguish a root cause from a trigger, and short-term from long-term effects
Build cause–effect chains with accurate verbs and prepositions (stem from, result in, give rise to, a knock-on effect)
Propose a solution and test how realistic it is, rather than listing ideas
Recommend one option in a 60-second TOEIC opinion answer with clear reasons

Lesson content

10 steps · 5 exercises · 25 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Root cause, trigger, effect or solution?
5. Practice 2Precise links and realistic solutions
6. Practice 3IELTS Part 3: causes and effects
7. Practice 4TOEIC Express an opinion: choose a solution
8. Exam tips2 tips
9. Key vocabulary12 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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