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Task 2

1. Understand the question.

You must understand the question before you attempt to answer it. This way, you’ll know exactly
what the examiner is looking for. One of the biggest mistakes students make is not answering the
question fully, which stops them from getting a score higher than a Band 5.

To analyze the question, you must first identify the question type, then identify the keywords in the
question and finally identify the instructions words. This will help you understand exactly what the
examiner wants you to do with the question.

2. You will be marked on:


1. Task response 25%
2. Coherence and cohesion 25%
3. Vocabulary 25%
4. Grammar 25%

What does the introduction paragraph contain?


A.Background Statement + B. Thesis statement
A. The function of this statement is to present the issues in the essay question. You should
rewrite essay question your way.
B.1. Background statement = a paraphrase of the essay question
C.2. Thesis statement = your position or main points
Science will soon result in people living to an average of 100 years or more. Do you think this
is a positive or negative development?
Model Background Statement for IELTS:
1. People's lifespan is increasing due to developments in science and it is thought that people
will soon have an average life expectancy of 100 years or longer.
2. Due to the development of science, people's lifespans might be extended to 100 years or even
longer.
3. People may one day live to be 100 years old or more owing to the development of science
Some people prefer online classes, while others think it is better to be in a traditional classroom.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Model Background Statements:
1. While there are people who prefer to take part in online courses, others believe that
traditional classroom teaching is by far superior.
2. Online course are very popular with some people, however others still consider teacher led
classrooms as the most effective way to learn.
3. Although online courses are preferred by some people, there are others who firmly believe
that learning should take place in a classroom face to face with a teacher.
Many people try to find a balance between their work and other aspects of their life. However,
few actually achieve this. What solutions can you suggest?
Model Background Statements:
1. It is a common problem that people struggle to find a healthy balance
between their work and other areas of their life.
2. Finding a balance between work and other areas of life can be a challenge that some people
struggle with.
3. While many people wish for a healthy work-life balance, few are able to realise this.
There has been an increase in the number of
children and youngsters committing crime.
What are the reasons for this and punishments should they receive?
Model Background Statements:
1. The number of crimes involving children and adolescents has risen over
recent years.
2. Children and teenagers appear to be involved in an increasing number of crimes.
3. It has been observed that juvenile crime is on the rise.
Tips for IELTS Background Statements
1. Don't write a very long background statement. It doesn't help your score to do that and
wastes valuable time.
2. Try to write your background statement as one complex sentence. to do that, use
a clause and correct linking
3. Don't paraphrase unless you are 100%
sure your word is perfect. Not all words
can be changed in English. Be selective
when you paraphrase. Paraphrasing is a
skill about when to change something
and also when NOT to change
something.
4. Don't aim to impress - aim for accuracy
instead.
5. You don't always need to start your
background with "some people.". See
all the options above.
6. You should not start your essay with
overused expressions that are popular
with low level English users, such as "In
the modern era," or "With the advent of
modern technology..
7. Avoid learning expressions which you
think will impress the examiner "A hot
debate.." / "a burning question." "a
highly controversial issue.". The
examiner is trained to spot these
learned expressions. They don't help
your score and show a lack of
individuality in your language. You
heed to write each sentence in your
own words, unique to yourself.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Question 1
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high
school and starting university studies.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Question 2

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary
schools rather than secondary schools.

Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Structure for Essay 1


Introduction

Sentence 1- Paraphrase question

Sentence 2- Outline sentence

Supporting Paragraph 1 (Advantages)

Sentence 3- Topic sentence (2 Advantages)

Sentence 4- Explain first advantage


Sentence 5- Explain second advantage

Sentence 6- Example of second advantage

Supporting Paragraph 2 (Disadvantages)

Sentence 6- Topic sentence (2 Disadvantages)

Sentence 7- Explain first disadvantage

Sentence 8- Explain second disadvantage

Sentence 9- Example of second disadvantage

Conclusion

Sentence 9- Summary of main points

Structure for Essay 2


Introduction

Sentence 1- Paraphrase question

Sentence 2- Thesis statement (state which one outweighs the other)


Sentence 3- Outline sentence

Main Body Paragraph 1 (Stronger Side)

Sentence 4- Topic Sentence

Sentence 5- Explain why it is strong

Sentence 6- Example

Sentence 7- Topic Sentence

Sentence 8- Explain why it is strong

Sentence 9- Example

Main Body Paragraph 2 (Weaker Side)

Sentence 10- Topic Sentence

Sentence 11- Explain why it is not strong

Sentence 12- Example


Conclusion

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