Giving an Analytical Response

How to approach the task

1. Think about what you are being asked to do: giving an explanation, compare, speculate, etc.
Namely, choose one of the suitable expressions in the columns above.
2. Make sure you give two sides of the argument if necessary. (Use while, although, however,
but on the other hand…)
3. Quickly develop a few ideas. Even if you do not have an experience or knowledge about the
question, you must make up ideas.
4. Begin your answer with an appropriate expression.
5. Make sure you give a to-the point answer. Do not wander around the topic.
6. Make sure you can support or justify your opinion.

Sample Questions

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How important is it to
enjoy your work? Why?

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Having somewhere to live

is a basic right. So should
the state provide cheap
housing for people who
don’t earn a lot of money?

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What are some of the

advantages of living in a
large city?

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What do you think are

some of the advantages of
living in a cold climate?

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Is it right that a footballer

should earn more than a
nurse?

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