@E RELIABLE ENGLISH SCHOOL See IELTS ESSAY TYPES Type Definition & Example Argument your o} ‘Women are always better parents than men, To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discussion + Opinion Discuss both views and give your opinion Some parents raise their children with strict discipline, while others leave them free to leam life's lessons on their own, Discuss both views and give your opinion. Specific Responses Give specific responses In some countries, the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others, people can work until they are 65 or 70 Until what age do you think people should be ‘encouraged to remain in paid employment? What measures could be applied to encourage them? Problem-Solution Cause-Effect Explain a problem and/or its causes/ effects Suggest solutions Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades, How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? Advantages + Disadvantages Discuss advantages & disadvantages Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of playing ‘sports and participating in physical exercise.