IELTS

writing task2
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
what is it?
40 minutes
250 words or more
a formal style of writing
respond to that
test format statement

a specific point of view,

problem or argument
a statement on a topic
of general interest
What is the examiner looking for ?
Task Achievement (Answer the actual question asked; Answer all parts of
the question; Clearly express your opinion and support it with well-
developed ideas and, ideally, examples)
Cohesion and Coherence (Write an essay with clear
ideas that are easy to understand; Organise ideas and
information logically; Bridging ideas; Use cohesive
devices to link ideas, sentences and paragraphs)

Lexical Resource (Use a wide range of vocabulary; Use

it correctly and appropriately; Use topic specific
vocabulary)

Grammar (complex sentences; error-free sentences)

 understanding task 2
Step 1- Analyzing the question
types of questions
questions
understanding type of
essay from the question

Agree-disagree essay
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health
issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education
lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advantage-disvantage essay
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university.What are the
advantages and disadvantages of this?

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of
problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you
think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
Step 1- Analyzing the question
types of questions
Discussion essay with/ without opinion
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that
homework plays an important role in the education of children.Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Cause-solution/effect (open/double questions ) essay

Most people agree that money cannot buy happiness. Why is happiness difficult to define? How can people achieve
happiness?

Problem-solution
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be
taken to tackle this problem?
 Step 2-
Plan your answer
In some poorer areas of large cities people are too afraid to leave their houses at night time due to a fear of crime. What are
the causes of crime in those areas and what can be done to tackle those problems?

There are plenty of ways to plan your ideas, likely:

Brainstorming
Mind-mapping
Friends Technique
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Plan your answer
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Plan your answer
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Plan your answer
 Topic Sentence
Paraphrased question
Step 3-
Making introduction Thesis statement

Topic sentence &Paraphrased question

Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others,
however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both
these view and give your own opinion.

Formula for having topic sentence:

1. Public concern regarding (general topic) is increasing in the last decades. Finding the most effective way to maximalize
2. Currently, discourse concerning (GT) is increasingly topical. general health status has been growning to be a
3. Finding (GT) has grown to be a pressing matter lately. pressing matter lately. While many experts contend
that construct more indoor and outdoor health club is
Use the linking word like 'while' for the discussion essay and 'and' for the
the best answer, others argue it will reap small
agree-disagree/ adv-disadv essay, to connect the idea in intro and thesis
benefits and the other methods are necessary.
statement.
 Step 3-
Making introduction
Thesis statement

Discu Adv-
ssion Agre
opini w disag e- with disadv
on / ree opini
on

I will put forth the main

(points/arguments) of both I agree/disagree with the idea I tend to believe that the
sides and argue that (the mentioned because of advantages of the mentioned
former/latter) is (valid/invalid (economic/social/political/ condition eclipse the
preferable/ undesirable etc) considerations/impacts. drawbacks.
profitable/ unprofitable/
indispensable/ dispendable
because of ...
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Making introduction
Thesis statement

Discu
w/o o ssion Adv- Open
pinio witho disadv ques
n ut op tions
inion
I will put forth the main
I will demonstrate the merits I will demonstrate the main
(points/arguments) of both
and drawbacks of the (cause/problems) of the
sides.
(idea/condition mentioned. (condition/event) mentioned
and propose the solution.

I will put forth the main arguments of both sides and argue that the
latter is more convincing because health is about mindset
 Step 3-
Making introduction
Paraphrased question

Some people believe that unpaid

community service should be a
compulsory part of high school
programmes. To what extend do you
agree or disagree?
making body paragraphs
Step 4-

Topic sentence

Supporting sentence

Concluding sentence
making body paragraphs
Step 4-

Topic sentence
The central argument against the idea of constructing sport centre is the people's excitements to
be healthy mainly come from their psychological inclination and not from the facilities
provided. In other words, people who are .... Therefore, health education is deemed to be more
advisable.

DON'Ts TIPS What should I know?

Write sth abstract A specific topic
Repeat opinion Main idea
Too detail Bridging sentences
making body paragraphs
Step 4-

Topic sentence
Paragraph 1 Essay Paragraph II
The main reason for/ againist Discussion with/ without opinion The chief problem of
One of the vital argument for/against Agree-disagree Another compelling reasson
The essential advantage of Adv- disadv with/without opinion The biggest drawback of this
The primary cause of Cause-solution/effect The main effect of this
The prominent problem of Problem-solution The most viable solution of

1st- (linking phrase) + specific topic + main idea

2nd- (linking phrase) + specific topic + is (its/the) + (benefit/potency/cost) + in/to (main idea)
3rd - (linking phrase) + specific topic + is that + main idea
4th - There are several convincing reasons for + specific topic. Firstly, (your main idea)....
Secondly, (your main idea)
 making body paragraphs
Step 4-

Topic sentence
How to make the sentences using the connectors
1st- (linking phrase) + specific topic + main idea
e.g. The main reason for keeping pets is that it can grow children's empathy towards other creatures
2nd- (linking phrase) + specific topic + is (its/the) + (benefit/potency/cost) + in/to (main idea)
e.g. The chief disadvantage for this is its potency in spreading violence and fear
3rd - (linking phrase) + specific topic + is that + main idea
e.g. The essential advantage of travelling aboard is that people experience about cultural diversity will
broaden remarkably
4th - There are several convincing reasons for + specific topic. Firstly, (your main idea).... Secondly,
(your main idea)
e.g. There are several convincing reason for letting language become simpler. Firstly, it can ease
understanding... Secondly, ...
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Supporting sentence 1
The central argument against the idea of constructing sport centre is the people's excitements to be
healthy mainly come from their psychological inclination and not from the facilities provided. In other
words, people who are health-conscious will creatively look for the way to stay healthy and keep in
shape, ranging from finding the best-customized exercises to choosing and selecting the most wholesome
diets, even though the facilities are limited in their area.

How to make the sentences using the connectors

Use cohesive devices - In other words/ that is to say
This is because/ The reason is that
 making body paragraphs
Step 4-

Example of Body Paragraph

One of vital advantages of working in the agriculture sector is the opportunity
which normally bigger than working in the sector. In other words, although the
financial security is less guaranteed, this sector is way less competitive and
stressful. This is because many millennials are currently swarming to the city for
more prestigious job and leaving miles of fields to older generations as
traditional jobs. For instance, two years ago, research shows that 200.000
hectare of rice fields in Sumatra underwent crop failure because of lack labor.
Therefore, taking agriculture sector seriously is a reasonable way and will give
significant merits for newly educated job seekers.
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Supporting sentence 2 (Example/ Evidence)

... For instance, two years ago, research shows that 200.000 hectare of
rice fields in Sumatra underwent crop failure because of lack labor...
you have to make a concrete and specific example
How to make the evidence/ example?
use this formula to make it more specific

Style 1 Style 2 Style 3

For example This is illustrated by Take x as an example,
For instance This is justified by Consider X as an example

e.g. For example, a study conducted by Stanford University in 2018 finds that ...
Consider the opinion of working class in developing country as an example, a recent
survey performed by Green Peace shows that...
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Concluding Sentence
"... Therefore, regardless of the result they might acquire, their abilities in those fields
would be sharpened and those are doubtlessly valuable for them. "
offending the main idea
How to make the Concluding Sentence?
summarizing by using the concluding phrases

Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4

Therefore Thus Consequently With this in mind
To that end Hence As a result In light of
to strengthen your sentence you can use..
Positive Phrases Negative Phrases
Valuable Insufficient
Indispensable Dispensable
Convincing Unconcincing
Acceptable Questionable
Favorable Unfavorable
Effect Ineffective
Reasonable Inadequate
Beneficial Disadvantageous

The form >> Linking phrase + main idea + is + positive/ negatif phrase ( to strengthen yours)
e.g To that end, taxing small amount of fees to audiences is clearly unfavourable
Therefore, forcing minority for the sake of majority is an effective choice to take.
making Conclusion
Step 5-

To conclude, although bulding more sport centre has an impact, raising people's awarness of
wellness is far more effective to create a healtier society

What you have to do is making the sentence more simple that stating the general idea and
thesis statement, so it will make sure you have answered all the questions of WT2.

Style 1 Style 2 Style 3

To conclude To summarize All things considered
In conclusion In summary To sum up

The form >> Linking phrase + your thesis statements in the 1st and 2nd main idea
e.g In conclusion, regardless of the fact ...., (your agreement on the 2nd main idea)
To conclude, although ......, (your agreement on the 2nd main idea)
 THANK you
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT