IXL | Match problems with their solutions

Read the text.

Winston Churchill was the prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II. Considered one of the greatest wartime leaders in history, Churchill had to overcome several challenges before he found success. Like his father, Churchill struggled with a lisp, which made it difficult to pronounce the letters "s" and "z." To improve his pronunciation, he did vocal exercises. From an early age, Churchill was a poor student. In fact, he failed the Royal Military College entrance exams twice. With the help of a tutor, he finally passed the test on the third try.

Match the problems with their solutions.

Churchill did exercises.

Churchill had a tutor.

Problem

Solution

Churchill had a lisp.

Churchill didn't pass entrance exams.

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Read the text.

Like many other countries, Germany produces a huge amount of waste. The German nonprofit group Innatura is trying to change that. Companies often burn perfectly good products simply because promotional offers have ended or packaging has changed. Innatura saves these products from being destroyed. Instead, the group redistributes the products to charities. Food waste is also a big issue in Germany: more than eighteen million metric tons of food are tossed every year. In Berlin, some residents make sure good food doesn't go in the trash. They leave their extras at drop-off points and let others know what's available online.

Match the problems with their solutions.

Innatura gives them to charities.

Berlin residents share them.

Problem

Solution

Usable products are burned.

Edible foods are thrown away.

key idea

Writers sometimes organize their texts to focus on problems and solutions. As you read, pay attention to what the problems and solutions are. This can help you better understand the topic and the writer's opinion.

Writers often use signal words to introduce problems and solutions. They can be words like question, answer, stop, fix, solve, should, must, and make sure.

People should pile sandbags around the pond to make sure it doesn't overflow.

Problem: The pond might overflow.

Solution: People should pile sandbags around the pond.

solution

Look at the signal words in bold.

Like many other countries, Germany produces a huge amount of waste. The German nonprofit group Innatura is trying to change that. Companies often burn perfectly good products simply because promotional offers have ended or packaging has changed. Innatura saves these products from being destroyed. Instead, the group redistributes the products to charities. Food waste is also a big issue in Germany: more than eighteen million metric tons of food are tossed every year. In Berlin, some residents make sure good food doesn't go in the trash. They leave their extras at drop-off points and let others know what's available online.

These signal words help you find the problems and solutions.

Problem

Solution

Usable products are burned.

Innatura gives them to charities.

Edible foods are thrown away.

Berlin residents share them.

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