Problems Solving

Outline a problem that can arise with teenage employment and suggest a way of solving it.

A part-time job can have an adverse effect on teenagers' academic study (academic performance). Students have (experience) difficulty in balancing (juggling) their part-time work and study. Working teenagers may come to school tired, have little time to see their teachers after school for special help, and avoid extracurricular activities, hence missed opportunities. It is important to find a flexible job or a job in an easily accessible area. It is advisable that teenagers learn about time management, schedule beforehand and take note of their deadlines (kev dates) so as not to fall behind. Prioritize and be realistic, since time is a limited resource. Avoid time wasting. Work out the best routine.
A teenager tries to juggle many other activities while doing a part-time job, which may be a cause of health problems. Take a break if things get too stressful. Eat right and get enough sleep to minimize negative effects.

Outline a travel problem one can face and suggest a way of solving it.

Falling ill In serious cases that require medical assistance or hospital stays, it is advisable to contact your embassy, or to find a local who will translate for you. This will be very beneficial when it comes to paperwork and understanding what the doctors are telling you. Being unable to communicate in the foreign language Areal solution to deal with the problem is to download a translation app you can use to make yourself understood. Bad accommodation A real solution to deal with the problem is to contact your tour operator or travel agent. It is worth informing the hotel staff about the problem since no business wants negative online reviews. Loss of important documents A real solution to solve the problem is to file a complain with the local police department. You might also be required to contact your country’s embassy in certain situations.

Outline a fitness problem one can face and suggest a way of solving it.

A common fitness problem is that many people do not know where to start since there is so much to choose from: to buy a gym membership or to start yoga classes or trail running, etc. A good solution is to start with related interest areas.

Costly (expensive) gym memberships are a common problem one can face trying to keep fit.
Money is a huge issue for many people who really want to get fit. A possible solution is to exercise at home using workout apps. It is advisable to start on an activity that you do not need specialist equipment for. This is how the problem can be tackled.

Outline a problem one can face choosing a career path and suggest a way of solving it.

A big problem high schoolers (high-school students) can face choosing a career path is fear of not finding a passion to base their career on. Not every school-leaver recognizes their true passion and strengths. Many of them are confused and have no idea of what they want to do in the future. As a result, they choose a career based on more arbitrary things, such as family expectations, possible financial success, or trends. One of the solutions is to take a gap year. / Many people advise taking a gap year. A gap year will allow school-leavers to gain some life experience that may help them find where their interests truly lie.

Outline a problem one can face doing after-school activities and suggest a way of solving it.

Time management has always been the number 1 problem. A serious problem which arises is extracurricular overload. One common problem is to manage (fo balance) extracurricular activities, school work and social life; to keep schedules and be disciplined to follow them. /Balancing school work with extra-curricular activities can be stressful for some children, especially when the activities take up valuable time they need to study or do homework. Children cannot handle the demands of both a rigorous academic load (high school schedule) and multiple extracurricular activities. Opting for an activity which requires a lot of energy and hours may create troubles. This may also affect grades at school. As a result, the schooling experience will start deteriorating day by day. A workable solution is to reconsider the choice of the after-school activities (to start prioritizing). Limiting distractions and learning not to say ‘yes’ to everything can be a real solution to the problem.

Outline a friendship problem one can face and suggest a way of solving it.

(Emotional/ Psychological) manipulation can be a friendship problem.
Friends can handle this (friendship) problem through proper communication. One of the ways to deal with a manipulative friend is to convey that you want to have a true relationship, and that you do not like to be used.

Jealousy (envy) due to competitiveness can have a negative impact on friendship.
Instead of investing in negative feelings (feeding the jealous feeling), it is advisable to get motivated by your friend and work towards overcoming jealousy in your friendship.

Conflicts are one of the major causes of creating rifts and distances between friends.
The best way to handle the problem (ro resolve conflicts) is to be the first to restore a broken friendship.

Broken promises can cause a friendship problem.
A perfect solution to the problem is proper communication to find out the true reason for broken promises.

Outline a problem that can arise with doing at-home workouts and suggest a way of solving it.

There is no proper equipment to do workouts at home. Common kitchen and household items can double as formal equipment./ There are some workout equipment alternatives at home: cans, water bottles, books in place of light weights, etc. Alternatively, people can do no-equipment exercises (do the exercises that do not require equipment). Performing exercises incorrectly may be one of the problems. It is advisable to watch video tutorials to get a better idea of how to correctly perform the exercises. There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube that offer step-by-step guides. There may be workout injuries./ People may hurt themselves in all kinds of ways when they work out. If people are concerned about the injury, it is advisable to seek medical advice (medical care).

Outline a problem that can arise with leading an unhealthy lifestyle and suggest a way of solving it.

Unhealthy lifestyles may increase stress, reduce life expectancy, trigger depression, result in obesity/ being overweight, etc. Identify the bad or unhealthy habits in your life that you want to change. Then, for each habit come up with the reason you want to change. Remove the negative triggers in your life. Believe that you can change. Half the battle in finding success is telling yourself you can do something. Ignore your negative self-talk and replace it with a visualization of you finding success in the changes you want to make. Know that it will take time and you might have setbacks. Changing is not easy and there might be days where you fail. Instead of letting that failure win, just continue working hard. Make a plan with goals and take baby steps. Just like you have a schedule you have to follow at work or at home with certain tasks you have to complete. Your new healthy lifestyle should also have tasks and a plan to follow.

Outline a problem faced by a student in e-learning and suggest a way of solving it.

Health issues: it is unhealthy to sit for hours in front of a computer screen/ looking at the screen for too long can damage students’ eyesight/ back problems due to incorrect sitting positions may arise (computer-related back issues). It is suggested that people take frequent short breaks and go for a walk, or do stretching exercises at their desks. Technical issues: it is advisable to get technical support for the issues related to software and tools for effective e-learning. Adaptability struggle/ Students with a “traditional” mindset find it difficult to adapt to computer-based training in a virtual classroom. Personalised courses can be provided to identify learners’ weaknesses and strengths for better learning outcomes.

Time Management A regular schedule planner may be a significant help to e-learners, as they could even set reminders for their courses and assignments.
Try to avoid distractions that can affect your online learning.
Create to-do lists.
Try to break down large activities into smaller ones for better learning outcomes.
Seek help from your parents so that you will not miss out on learning and at the same time work will be done. Self-motivation Only a positive attitude will help overcome the challenges in e-learning. Distractions Inform your parents and friends about the time of online learning so that there will be no distractions from their side.
Restrict the study area for others to come during live sessions and video calls.


Outline a problem faced by commuters and suggest a way of solving it.

Since the outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) the risk of being infected with the virus on public transport has been high. During the coronavirus pandemic the risk of contact with an unspecified number of people is inevitable while commuting to and from w: It is vital to take protective measures to ensure the safety of commuters.
Commuters can lower their chances of catching or spreading the virus by wearing face masks (or plastic visors), avoiding rush hours and noisy environments if they can, and following physical distancing guidance in stations and onboard. It is imporant to avoid 3Cs (closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings). Cycling, walking or riding a scooter to get to work is the best option for people as there is more space to keep their distance from others. Some of the problems commuters face are long commute time (long hours of commute/ long commutes), heavy rush-hour traffic, traffic congestion. Encouraging more flexible working hours (shift schedules) is an obvious way to reduce the demand on the infrastructure and the burden on the peak services. It would suit some people to work 7am-3pm and others to work 10am-7pm. More flexible working hours would be a real solution. One of the workable solutions to ease overcrowding is to encourage working from home (to have regular work-from-home days/ eliminate daily commuting). The distance between home and work can be long and stressful. Real (effective/ optimal/ good) solutions to manage (handle) a long commute (fo ease the strain of commuting/ to survive a lengthy commute) may include the following: - creating a relaxing environment (e.g. listening to your favorite music to suit your mood, or an engaging podcast or audiobook); - leaving home and getting on the road earlier than usual; - maximising your commute time (¢g. practising and leaming new skills)