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Ielts Writing Ppt3 Task 2
Ielts Writing Ppt3 Task 2
Ielts Writing Ppt3 Task 2
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Gopilal Acharya
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IELTS WRITING
IELTS Writing Task 2 (Overview)
• You will be presented with an idea or premise
about a subject and you will be asked
to respond in some way to it.
• Topics can include a wide range of commonly
discussed subjects such as the environment,
immigration, technology, or culture.
• You should spend about 40 minutes on this
task.
IELTS Writing Task 2 (Overview)
Your response to the prompt will be in one of
various ways. You might be asked to answer by:
– agreeing or disagreeing
– discussing two given opposing views
– writing about whether the advantages of a
given development outweigh the
disadvantages
– explaining a given problem or the cause of
the problem and offering solutions
IELTS Writing Tips Task 2
Tip 1: Orgnization
You are required to organize your response into
an essay. Essays are composed of several
paragraphs.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
IELTS Writing Tips Task 2
Introduction
The first paragraph should introduce the topic, your
main idea (thesis) and generally outline how you
propose to present your argument or discussion.
Body
The body or middle paragraphs are divided into
separate points with explanations and examples to
support them.
Conclusion
The essay closes with a conclusion that summarizes your
points and brings your arguments or discussion to a
reasoned closing.
IELTS Writing Tips Task 2
• Aim to write 4 – 6 paragraphs including an
introduction and conclusion.
• Remember that you have only 40 minutes to
write the essay because you also need to
complete the Task 1 report in the 60 minutes
you are given for this section of the test.
IELTS Writing Tips Task 2
Tip 2: Addressing the Academic essay completely
It’s very important that you read and respond
to the prompt carefully.
If you complete only part of the task, you will
lower your score.
Here are some examples of some of the
different essay types and a breakdown of
what needs to be addressed in each.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Types & Approach
A. Agree/ Disagree
Some people believe that it is wrong for professional
athletes to compete in the Olympics because their
strong financial backing and training give them an
unfair advantage over the other athletes.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Look carefully and you will see that there are
two premises that you will need to address if
you want your response to be complete. It’s
easier to see them if you look at them as
questions:
IELTS Writing Task 2: Types & Approach
• Do professional athletes have an unfair
advantage over other Olympic athletes because
of their financial support and training?
• Is it wrong for the professionals to compete in
the Olympics for this reason?
Why is this?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?