The easy way to ielts writing academic Module

Global warming is known to be one of the most pressing environmental
problems worldwide.
Step 2: Thesis statement
(Reflect on the essay type outlining causes and
solutions briefly. The writer’s opinion is not asked for.)
Human activities are the primary causes of global warming; however,

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some measures could help improve this situation.
First body paragraph
Step 1: Topic sentence
(Introduce two main causes of global warming in a
simple sentence.)
Urbanization and deforestation are the two leading causes of global
warming.
Step 2: Explanation
(Explain how these causes lead to global warming in 2-
4 sentences.)
The alarming growth in the number of city dwellers has resulted in
urban sprawl. In this process, vast forested land areas are cleared to give
room to roads and expand cities to the suburbs. Megacities worldwide
have been stretched to their outskirts and surrounding areas to
accommodate their residents’ plurality. As a result, there is an urgent
need for wooded land to be converted into residential districts and
farmlands. Due to deforestation, which inevitably happens to urbanized
areas, greenhouse gases increase trapping heat in the atmosphere. This
situation gives rise to higher global temperatures.
Step 3: Example
(Provide an example to develop the paragraph further.)
For example, Malaysia is one of the most urbanized countries, where
around 75% of its population resides in urban centers devastating the
natural world.
(It is possible to use statistics while giving examples. These figures do not
have to be precise as it is not possible to research information on the test;
however, they should be within an acceptable range.)