SHORT PRACTICE

Extra Writing: IELTS Writing task 2 - Practice analysing a model answer

Ex1 Put the steps for paragraph writing in the correct order.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Write & revise your draft paragraph ____________
Brainstorm your information ____________
Organize your information ____________
Write the topic sentence ____________
Proofread your paragraph ____________

Ex2 Read the following passage. The sentences in the passage are numbered from 1-
9.
Reasons for Exercise
(1) There are many excellent reasons for exercising several times each week. (2) First,
people who exercise look better. (3) Exercise is important to keep our bodies in good shape.
(4) In addition, people who exercise have more energy. (5) For example, a person who
exercises can walk upstairs or climb hills more easily. (6) People who exercise have a
healthier heart, too. (7) Finally, exercise reduces stress and helps you have a clear mind.
(8) Too much stress can cause you to worry a lot, and that is not good for your health. (9)
For these reasons, if you want to improve your health, you should exercise regularly.

Now, fill in the blanks with suitable numbers

 Write the number of the topic sentence: _____________________.
 Write the number of the concluding sentence: _____________________.
 Number the following words or expressions in the same order that they are in the
paragraph:
______ finally ______ first ______ in addition ______ for these reasons