Ielts writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Essay

State problem: The foremost problem caused by climbing sea levels is the flooding of peoples’ residences. Now that we have stated the problem, we must explain what this is. You should always consider your audience to be someone with no specialist knowledge in this area and you therefore need to explain what everything means. Don’t assume that the IELTS examiner is an educated person and knows what you are talking about. These assumptions will stop you writing what you need. Explain: Millions of people all over the world live in coastal areas and if the sea rises by even a few feet, they will be inundated with water and lose their property.