Understanding Task 2 Prompts

Introduction
In Task 2, you should assess how fully the writer has responded to the question prompt.
Accurate interpretation of the task requirements improves test taker performance, so it is
imperative that teachers clearly understand how to correctly interpret the demands of the task.
Remember that Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1, so a better Task 2 performance will
impact positively on the test taker's overall Writing band score.

This unit focuses on understanding how to interpret IELTS Task 2 prompts - Academic and
General Training. 

Please use a notebook to take notes when trying to interpret question types.

There are three training tasks in this exercise.

Follow the steps below:
 Read each Task 2 question prompt focusing on all parts of the question. 
 Answer the questions beneath each prompt and scroll to the answer using the arrows. 
 Note the different question types; do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, discuss
both views and give your own opinion; to what extent do you agree or disagree.