ACADEMIC WRITING

WRITING TASK 2 - IELTS

Task 2 description
Task 2 requires candidates to write an essay based on a topic given on the question paper Candidate should write at least 250 words in 40 minutes. Note:
Task 2 carries more weight in your final score than Task 1 Illegible handwriting will reduce the final score

Requirements
Present a point of view with convincing evidence Challenge an alternate point of view Focus on the topic and avoid irrelevancies Communicate in a style that is easy to follow and cohesive Use English accurately and appropriately

Themes that task 2 covers

WU2

Education The environment Information Technology The media Advertising / Consumer issues Social problems Health Lifestyles (life in cities, traffic problems, quality of life, etc) Culture and society (music, art, literature, television, etc.) Foreign language and travel Sport Scientific research Ethical issues (right and wrong behaviors such as the treatment of animals, law enforcement, etc)

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Question analysis
Normally a question for Task 2 will include:
Theme ( the broader topic that covers all the issues) Issues (what this particular topic focuses on) Task and other requirements

Question analysis Write an essay about the following topic.

Example

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

We live in a technological age. However, technology cannot solve all the world s problems. Therefore, some people argue that we need to place less emphasis on technological solutions and more on other values. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words

Question analysis Write an essay about the following topic.

Practice 1

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

In the last 20 years, the assessment of students has undergone major transformation. Many educational institutions no longer use formal examinations as a means of assessment as they believe examination results are an unfair indication of a student s ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words

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Practice 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write an essay about the following topic. Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words

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Practice 3

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write an essay about the following topic. It is inevitable that as technology develops traditional culture must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words

TYPICAL TYPES OF QUESTIONS FOR TASK 2

Type 1: Statement xxxxx. Agree or disagree?
Research have shown, as some people hold, that talented students should be separated to be taught in high school levels, whereas other say they should be taught together. To what extent do you agree with the measure of separation in training genius? Earlier technological development carries more benefits and changes to people than recent developments ever do. Do you agree or disagree?

TYPICAL TYPES OF QUESTIONS FOR TASK 2

Type 2: Some think AAA, some think BBB. What is your opinion? Some people believe that all new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas in a few years to improve the rural areas, whereas others feel that they have the right to choose where they will work. What is your opinion?

TYPICAL TYPES OF QUESTIONS FOR TASK 2

Type 3: Some think AAA, others believe BBB. Discuss both view and what is your opinion? Doctors and teachers are undervalued and underpaid, at least, compared to actors and actresses. What is your opinion on this matter?

TYPICAL TYPES OF QUESTIONS FOR TASK 2

Type 4: Problem-solutions / advantagesdisadvantages/causes-effects Shopping has become a favourite pastime among young people. What are the reasons of this matter and do you think young people should be encouraged to do other things than shopping?