IELTS 4.

5- Unit 6: Leisure time

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Lesson 22 Topic: Leisure time

IELTS writing task 2:

Skills - Evaluate a Part 2 essay ...... pts/10
- Organise and write a Task 2 essay (type: Opinion essay)
- Link and signpost your ideas by linking expressions

Exercise 1. [Linking expressions] Complete the essay. Use the words and phrases in the box.

addition conclusion firstly for example in this essay

likewise nevertheless on the one hand on the other hand secondly

At the present time, a lot of people want to have a university education while others choose
not to go to university, and get a job instead. 1_____________, I am going to compare both of
these options and then offer my own view.

2_____________, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university.

3 _____________, certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor,
you will need to get a degree in Law or Medicine. 4_____________, learning about something
that interests you can improve your knowledge. Moreover, there are studies that show that
getting a degree can help you learn how to ask questions and solve problems.

However, 5_____________, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a result,
some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to university.

6 _____________, if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in Psychology
first. 7_____________, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to manage a
business. In 8_____________, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a
job instead of paying a lot of money.

In 9_____________, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A

degree is necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. 10_____________, in my
opinion, everyone who has the opportunity to go to university, should go.
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Exercise 2. [Linking expressions] Read the student’s essay. Match the words or phrases
in bold from the essay with the synonyms in the box.

At the present time, a lot of people want to receive a university education while others choose
not to go to university, and get a job instead. In this essay, I am going to compare both of these
options and then offer my own view.

On the one hand, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university. Firstly,
certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor, you will need to get
a degree in Law or Medicine. Secondly, learning about something that interests you can improve
your knowledge. Moreover, there are studies that show that getting a degree can help you learn
how to ask questions and solve problems.

However, on the other hand, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a result,
some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to university. For
example, if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in Psychology first.
Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to manage a business. In
addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a job instead of paying a
lot of money.

In conclusion, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A degree is

necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my opinion, everyone
who has the opportunity to go to university should go.
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Exercise 3. [Linking expressions] Look at the words and phrases in bold in the student’s essay.
Complete the table with the correct words in the box. 

From one point of view, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university.
Firstly, certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor, you will need
to get a degree in Law or Medicine. Secondly, learning about something that interests you can
improve your knowledge. Moreover, there are studies that show that getting a degree can help
you learn how to ask questions and solve problems.

However, from another point of view, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a
result, some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to
university. For instance, if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in
Psychology first. Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to
manage a business. In addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a
job instead of paying a lot of money.

To conclude, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A degree is

necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my view, everyone who
has the opportunity to go to university, should go.

moreover in addition

nevertheless as a result

however likewise

also but because of this

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Exercise 4. [Evaluate essay] Read a student’s essay on the following topic.

With the vast popularity of online education increasing day by day, the trend of classroom
training is likely to end in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their
statement.

Give reasons for your answers and give examples from your experiences.

Student’s Original Writing

Educated people are the backbone of the society. It is the irrefutable fact that wide range of
population depending on online teaching. Hence, some people believe that classroom
education may disappear in coming years.From my point of view . completely disagree with the
above statement . Also intend to express my views in following paragraphs

Admittedly,in this era of globalization online studies become more popular among the people
without any age differences .Firstly it is more convienet and affordable. through internet and it
will get within one click of our computer .

.Also teacher can avilable from any where of the world to our tip of the finger and it is more
easy. To the people expecially who all are in busy .Moreover if the person is cannot move from
their house or handicapped person at the time online studies are the gift of those who.

Despite the above arugment,i personally believe that classroom education is the most effective
method of teaching . Specially, from the past to still now .To explain it further , firstly there is
no doubt that it give us to direct evaluation from the teacher. what will not get from online and
it helps the student to improve their academic level of studies . For instance mid term
examination are conducting every year. So after the evaluation they can improve .Also
classroom learning not only for a one student surely it will for a group of members. Also,  those
who from variant  communitity and religion so it helps the student to co operation
mentality .Furthermore from the school curriculam gives other recreational activites to the
children.  such as sports,computer education and so on and it improves the student creativity
and imagination .

To conclude, classroom studies are more beneficial.

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Evaluate the essay using the following criteria:

1. Task Achievement – To what extent does the examinee address all parts of the task with
a fully developed position, inclusive of fully extended and well supported ideas?

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2. Coherence and Cohesion – Does the examinee logically organise the information and
ideas? Is the entire essay cohesive?

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3. Lexical Resource – To what extent does the examinee use a wide range of vocabulary
with accuracy? Do they demonstrate sophistication regarding the use of lexical items?

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4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy – Does the examinee use a range of grammatical
structures accurately?

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Exercise 5. [IELTS Writing: Opinion essay] Read the following topics. Start to deal with the
topic by answering the questions to prepare for your ideas.

Topic 1: Living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this opinion?

A. Understand the topic and brainstorm the ideas

1. What are the aspects of health influenced by living in big cities?

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2. Can you give any examples?

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3. How does living in big cities affect people’s health?

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4. Can you give any examples?

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B. Arrange the ideas

Plan your essay. Include the main ideas and supporting ideas for each part.

a. Introduction

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b. Main Body Paragraph 1

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c. Main Body Paragraph 2

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d. Conclusion

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C. Write your essay

Based on the ideas that you have brainstormed, write an essay for the topic.

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Topic 2: Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace
their functions. Do you agree or disagree?

A. Understand the topic and brainstorm the ideas

1. What are the benefits of public libraries?

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2. Can you give any examples?

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3. What are the benefits of computer technology?

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4. Can you give any examples?

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5. Do you think computer technology has any drawbacks? Is it better than public libraries?

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B. Arrange the ideas

Plan your essay. Include the main ideas and supporting ideas for each part.

e. Introduction

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f. Main Body Paragraph 1

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g. Main Body Paragraph 2

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h. Conclusion

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C. Write your essay

Based on the ideas that you have brainstormed, write an essay for the topic.

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