IELTS WRITING TASK 2:

Basic structure:

_ Introduction

_ Supporting Paragraph 1

_ Supporting Paragraph 2

_ Conclusion

1. Opinion Questions (Agree and Disagree)

a) Identification:

- What is your opinion?

- Do you agree or disagree?

- To what extent do you agree or disagree?

- Direct question.

b) General Structure:

_ Introduction:

+Sentence 1: Paraphrase Question

+Sentence 2: Thesis Statement

+Sentence 3: Outline Sentence

_ Supporting Paragraph 1

+Sentence 1: Topic Sentence

+Sentence 2: Explain Topic Sentence

+Sentence 3: Example

_ Supporting Paragraph 2:

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+Sentence 1: Topic Sentence

+Sentence 2: Explain Topic Sentence

+Sentence 3: Example

_ Conclusion: Summary and opinion.

2. Advantages and Disadvantages Questions

a) Identification:

_Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

_Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

b) General Structure:

_ Introduction:

+ Sentence 1: Paraphrase Question

+ Sentence 2: Outline Sentence

_ Supporting Paragraph 1

+Sentence 1: State 1 advantage

+Sentence 2: Expand/Explain Advantage

+Sentence 3: Example / Sentence 4: Result

_ Supporting Paragraph 2:

+Sentence 1: State 1 disadvantage

+Sentence 2: Expand/Explain Disadvantage

+Sentence 3: Example / Sentence 4: Result

_ Conclusion:

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+Sentence 1: Summary

+Sentence 2: Opinion.

3. Discuss Both Views Question (Discussion Essay)

a) Identification: Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.

b) General Structure:

_ Introduction:

+Sentence 1: Paraphrase Question and/or state both view points

+Sentence 2: Thesis Statement

+Sentence 3: Outline Sentence

_ Supporting Paragraph 1:

+Sentence 1: State first viewpoint

+Sentence 2: Discuss first viewpoint

+Sentence 3: Reason why you agree or disagree

+Sentence 4: Example to support your view

_ Supporting Paragraph 2:

+Sentence 1: State second viewpoint

+Sentence 2: Discuss second viewpoint

+Sentence 3: Reason why you agree or disagree

+Sentence 4: Example to support your view

_ Conclusion:

+ Sentence 1: Summary

+ Sentence 2: State which one is better or more important

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4. Problem and Solution Questions

a) Identification:

- Problem and solution.

- Cause and solution.

b) General Structure:

_ Introduction:

+Sentence 1: Paraphrase Question

+Sentence 2: Outline Sentence

_ Supporting Paragraph 1:

+Sentence 1: State problem

+Sentence 2: Explain problem

+Sentence 3: Result / Sentence 4: Example

_ Supporting Paragraph 2:

+Sentence 1: State solution

+Sentence 2: Explain solution

+Sentence 3: Example

_ Conclusion:

+Sentence 1: Summary

+Sentence 2: Recommendation or Prediction

5. Two-part Questions

a) Identification: 1 topic sentence with given different questions

b) General Structure:

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_ Introduction

+Sentence 1: Paraphrase Question

+Sentence 2: Outline Sentence (mention both question)

_ Supporting Paragraph 1

+Sentence 1: Answer first question directly

+Sentence 2: Explain why

+Sentence 3: Further Explain / Sentence 4: Example

_ Supporting Paragraph 2:

+Sentence 1: Answer second question directly

+Sentence 2: Explain why

+Sentence 3: Further Explain / Sentence 4: Example

_ Conclusion: Summary

Các chủ đề thường gặp trong IELTS:

1. Health

2. Education

3. People

4. Crime & Law

5. Energy & Environment

6. Media

7. Home/ Family

8. Work

9. Traffic.

10. Technology

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