In IELTS Writing Task 2, the specific question indicates that you should write one of the following types of essays:
- Problem-Solution
- Argument (Agree or Disagree)
- Discussion (Advantages and Disadvantages) (Two Parts Questions)
A Problem-Solution essay question asks you to focus on a particular problem or issue. It requires you to write about the causes of a problem and suggest possible solutions.
An Argument essay question asks you to give an opinion on an issue and support that opinion throughout the entire essay. In your essay, you may briefly consider the opposite opinion or point of view, but you should strongly and consistently support only one side of an issue.
A Discussion essay question asks you to consider an issue from different points of view. After discussing both sides of an issue, you should write a conclusion based on what you think is the most reasonable viewpoint.
Task-2 Essays
1) Discussion essay – Advantages and Disadvantages type of essay
To answer this question you need to discuss the positive and negative
a) Introduction:
- Sentence 1 – Paraphrase Question and/or give a general statement
- Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement
- Sentence 3 – Outline Sentence
b) Main Body 1 – Advantages: 8-9 Lines (not applicable for computer based)
Sentence 1 – State One advantage
Sentence 2 – Expand/Explain advantages
Sentence 3 – Example
Sentence 4 – Result
c) Main Body 2 Disadvantages: 8-9 lines,
Sentence 1 – State One disadvantage
Sentence 2 – Expand/Explain advantages
Sentence 3 – Example
Sentence 4 – Result
d) Conclusion: 4-5 lines.
Sentence 1 – Summary
Sentence 2 – Opinion
2. Argument essay (Agree or Disagree) type of essay
To answer this question you need to state whether you agree or disagree with the viewpoint
a) Introduction:
Sentence 1 – Paraphrase Question and/or give a general statement
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement (This essay agrees/disagrees)
Sentence 3 – Outline Statement (This essay will discuss)
b) Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
Sentence 2 – Explain Topic Sentence
Sentence 3 – Example
c) Main Body Paragraph 2
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
Sentence 2 – Explain Topic Sentence
Sentence 3 – Example
d) Conclusion:
Sentence 1 – Summary
Sentence 2 – Opinion
3) Problem and Solution essay
A Problem-Solution essay question asks you to focus on a particular problem or issue. It requires you to write about the causes of a problem and suggest possible solutions.
a) Introduction:
Sentence 1 – Paraphrase Question and/or give a general statement
Sentence 2 – Outline sentence
b) Main Body Paragraph 1 Problem:
Sentence 1 – State Problem
Sentence 2 – Explain Problem
Sentence 3 – Result
Sentence 4 – Example
c) Main Body Paragraph 1 Solution:
Sentence 1 – State Solution
Sentence 2 – Explain Solution
Sentence 3 – Example
d) Conclusion
Sentence 1 – Summary
Sentence 2 – Recommendation or Prediction
4) Discussion essay ( Discuss both views)
a) Introduction:
Sentence 1 – Paraphrase Question and/or state both view points
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement
Sentence 3 – Outline Sentence
b) Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1 – State First Viewpoint
Sentence 2 – Discuss First Viewpoint
Sentence 3 – Example to support your view
c) Main Body Paragraph 2
Sentence 1 – State Second Viewpoint
Sentence 2 – Discuss Second Viewpoint
Sentence 3 – Example to support your view
d) Conclusion
Sentence 1 – Summary
Sentence 2 – State which one is better/more important
5. Discussion essay (Two – Part Questions)
a) Introduction:
Sentence 1 – Paraphrase Question
Sentence 2 – Outline Sentence (mention both questions)
b) Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1 – Answer First question directly
Sentence 2 – Explain why
Sentence 3 – Further Explain
Sentence 4 – Example
c) Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1 – Answer Second question directly
Sentence 2 – Explain why
Sentence 3 – Further Explain
Sentence 4 – Example
d) Conclusion
Sentence 1 – Summary
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