Rakib Hossain (Software Engineer and Researcher)

Language Trainer at S@ifur’s

Writing Task 2

Argumentative

 Discuss both views and give your opinion

 Agree disagree

Non – Argumentative

 Cause Solution
 Positive negative
 Advantage disadvantage

Writing Task 2 Report writing Structure

 Introduction

2 to 3 sentences.

 Body Paragraph 1

5 to 7 sentences
Topic sentence  Idea 1 + (supporting sentence + example)  Idea 2 + (supporting
sentence + example)  Idea 3 + (supporting sentence + example)

 Body Paragraph 2

5 to 7 sentences
 Topic sentence  Idea 1 + (supporting sentence + example)  Idea 2 + (supporting
sentence + example)

 Conclusion

2 to 3 sentences.

Your Writing should be:

Your Writing Should not be:
Question:

Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore,
smoking should be banned in public places. Discuss both these views and give your
opinion.

smoking should be banned smoking should not be banned

Unhealthy Affect some business
Smells bad Tax, bad for economy
Introduction:
General sentence + contrast sentence + thesis statement
Sentence # (Please choose 1 general sentence)

1. In modern times, the issue of ......... has become highly controversial.

2. In the modern era,..........................have/has become an essential part of everyday
life. These days, more and more ..............................is/are .............................
3. An increasing concern for many people around the world is ...................................
4. One of the most topical issues in modern society is ..................... ................

Sentence # (Please choose 1 Contrast Sentence)

1. There are those who say that .............................. ,however others believe
that ............................
2. It is often said that ................................... ,however, others feel
that ............................... Many commentators are of the view
that ..................................... ,whereas others feel that
3. While a common opinion is that ..........................................,other people feel
that .......................................
4. While it can be argued that ...............................................,another opinion is
that ......................................

Sentence # (Select 1 Thesis Statement)

1. In this essay I will examine both sides of the argument and provide my overall
opinion.
2. This essay will examine both sides of the argument and provide an overall opinion.
Body Paragraph 1

Sentence # (Topic Sentence)

1. Generally speaking, there is/are a wide range of /variety of/two main/a number of
reasons why people believe that......

Sentence # 5 (Idea Sentence)

1. Perhaps the main reason why people are in favour of ................... is

because ...... ..................
2. Perhaps the main reason why people think that ................................ is
because ...........................
3. A further point in favour of/against ................................... is
that ....................................
4. Secondly, Furthermore; In addition, what is more, also etc.

NB: These sentence structures can be used in Body paragraph 2 also.

Sentence # (Supporting sentence + Example)

For Example
For instance
Example
This is because
As a result
Resulting in
It can be seen that
Conditional sentence
A good illustration

How to change noun phrase:

1. Rice consumption
2. The consumption of rice
3. The amount of rice which is consumed

Body Paragraph 2

Sentence # (Topic Sentence 2)

1. Despite this argument, there is also a case for the idea that……………
2. Despite these arguments, many people feel that …………. for a number of reasons.

Sentence # ( Idea Sentence)

Follow sentence structure #5

Conclusion

Sentence # (Conclusion Sentence)

1. In conclusion, it must be said that X has become a complex issue with no easy
solutions.
2. In conclusion this/X is a topic which is very relevant to modern society.
3. In conclusion, this/X is a topic which raises strong passions on both sides of the
 argument.

Sentence # (Opinion Sentence)

1. That said, I(do not) feel that ...................................
2. Despite arguments to the contrary, I feel that ............................
3. Having considered both sides of the issue, I would argue that .........................
4. I believe that all things considered,.................................

Sentence #

1. Conditional

Model Answer:

In modern times, the issue of smoking In public place has become highly controversial. There
are those who say that smoking In public areas should be banned, however others believe that
it should not. In this essay I will examine both sides of the argument and provide my overall
opinion.

Generally speaking, there are two main reasons why people believe that government should
forbid smoking in places, such as hospital, restaurant, and train stations. Perhaps the main
reason why people are In favour of this Idea Is because cigarette smoke Is carcinogenic for
the people who breathe It. A good illustration of this is that people who smoke and secondary
smokers can develop serious illness such as lung cancer. A further point in favour of banning
smoking in public place is that the smoke from cigarette smells terrible. If you stand next to
someone who is smoking, your clothes will smell like tobacco smoke for the rest of the day.
Despite these arguments, there is also a case for the idea that smoking in public places should
be allowed. The main reason why people think that this Is a good idea is because 1t could
negatively affect some businesses, such as bars, night club and restaurant. As a result, many
people could lose jobs. Secondly, the government could lose a lot of tax revenue from
cigarettes. This is because less people would buy cigarettes and so pay less tax on them.

In conclusion, it must be said that smoking in public areas has become a complex issue with
no easy solution. Despite arguments to the contrary, I strongly feel that we should ban
smoking in all public places. If the government implements this policy, we will have a
healthier and cleaner society.