Problems and Solutions of Global Overpopulation

The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for the poor in undeveloped countries but also for industrialised and developing nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.

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Essay ideas: Problems and Solutions of Global Overpopulation

WhyThis is aProblem and solution essay — it asks for causes or problems, and for ways to solve them.

SoWe split the ideas intoCauses & problems(what causes it or goes wrong)andSolutions(how to fix it).

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Response 01
Estimated band6.0/ 9

Overall assessment

The response covers both required elements, naming several overpopulation problems and proposing education as the main solution, and its ideas are generally followable. The main limitations are uneven development and an imbalanced treatment, since the problems receive more attention than the solution, alongside recurring grammatical and word-choice errors.

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Task Response

The response addresses both parts of the task with a relevant position and several relevant problems, but ideas are unevenly developed and the solution receives limited support and explanation.

6.0
CC

Coherence and Cohesion

Information is arranged in clear paragraphs with a visible overall progression, but cohesion is often mechanical and linkers such as 'And, also' and 'Even' are used awkwardly.

6.0
LR

Lexical Resource

There is an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including phrases like 'scarcity of employment' and 'inversely proportional', though errors such as 'experimenting' and 'take proper initiative and measurement' reduce precision.

6.0
GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

A mix of simple and complex structures is attempted, but frequent errors in agreement, article use, and sentence patterns, such as 'Despite governments are trying', somewhat reduce clarity and accuracy.

6.0

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Develop the solution section with fuller explanation and concrete examples so both parts of the task are equally supported.

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