IELTS WRITING TASK 2

INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION

I. Introduction
1. Standard structure: 2 to 3 sentences
- Hook
- Background Statement: Paraphrase
- Thesis Statement: Answer the question
- Outline Statement

2. How to paraphrase a sentence:

22/4/2017: Some people think that people who choose a job early
and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career life than
those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
a) Use synonyms:
- People -> persons , ones, those, individuals, citizens,
workers, employees
- Think -> believe, argue, claim, state
- Choose -> select, opt , pursue
- Job -> career, occupation, professi0on
- Keep -> maintain, stay with, remain loyal to
- Likely -> seemingly, probably (adv)
- Get -> achieve, attain, secure
- Satisfying -> comfortable, favorable, bright
- Frequently -> regularly
- Change -> shift, sitch, adapt (new job), try (new job)
b) Change word forms
Satisfying career -> Career satisfaction
Who choose a job -> Whose career choice is made
Who frequently change jobs -> with frequent changes of
job
 c) Use relative clauses
A satisfying career -> A career which is satisfying
Those who frequently change jobs

-> Those with frequent changes of jobs

d) Change voice, word order, approach

e) Use dummy subject: it
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-
grammar/pronouns/it
f) Specify the terms
g) Identify the real issue

3. Write a thesis statement

- Ways to say I think
Note:
Words like suppose, assume, presume, reckon should be avoided
- Ways to say I agree
- Ways to say I disagree

4. Sentences to avoid:
http://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-tips-sentences-to-avoid/

II. Conclusion:

1. Do and Do Not
Decide what you should do and should not when writing an
IELTS Task 2 conclusion.

a) Restate your answer/ main points

b) Introduce a new main point
c) Change your opinion
d) Predict
e) Write only 1 or 2 sentences

2. Conclusion linkers:
 Pick out conclusion linkers that are suitable for an IELTS essay
conclusion.

- All in all - In conclusion

- To conclude - In a nutshell
- Finally - In summary
- For the reasons mention above - To sum up
- All things considered - To end this essay
- In general - On the whole
- My conclusion is that - I pen down saying that

III. Practice
4/3/2017: Some people think that developing countries need financial help
from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is
needed.
Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

18/3/2017: Some people think that governments should ban dangerous

sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

25/3/2017: The best way to solve world's environmental problems is to

increase the cost of fuel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
30/3/2017: The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of
advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging.
Do you agree or disagree?

08/04/2017: Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of

advertisements from competing companies.
To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements?
What measures can be taken to protect them?

12/1/2017: It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide

university places for a high proportion of young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

07/01/2017: Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to

classes delivered on campus.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?