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IELTS WRITING TASK 2

TWO PART
TYPES OPINION ESSAY DISCUSSION ESSAY ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES QUESTIONS
(Direct Question)

To what extent do Why do you think

Discuss both views Discuss the advantages and
you agree or that is? What
QUESTIONS and give your disadvantages
disagree? Do you problems does
opinion (and give your opinion)
agree or disagree? this cause?

1) Paraphrase 1) Paraphrase 1) Paraphrase Question 1) Paraphrase

Question Question 2) Outline Statement Question
2) Thesis 2) Outline Statement (outline that you will discuss 2) Outline
Statement (outline briefly that advantages and disadvantages) Statement (outline
INTRODUCTION
Agree or Disagree you will discuss both that you will
for two reasons views and give your answer both
3) Briefly state opinion) questions)
reasons

Agree or Disagree Discuss one view Advantages Answer Question

Reason 1 1) TS for one view 1) Topsen Advantage 1 1 (Why)
1) Topsen 1 2) Explain 1 2) Explain Advantage 1 1) Topsen 1
BODY 2) Explain Idea 1 3) Example or reason 3) Example 1 or (main reason)
PARAGRAPH 1 3) Example 1 2 with explanation. Advantage 2 with explanation. 2) Explain 1
4) Link back to the 3) Example 1 or
question reason 2 with
(Optional) explanation

Agree Reason 2 or Discuss the other Disadvantages Answer Question

Disagree Reason 2 view 1) Topsen Disadvantage 1 2 (What problems)
BODY 1) Topsen 2 1) Topsen the other 2) Explain Disadvantage 2 1) Topsen 2
PARAGRAPH 2 2) Explain Idea 2 side 3) Give Example (main problem)
3) Example 2 2) Explain Topsen 2) Explain 2
3) Give example 3) Example 3

1) Give your 1) Restate the 1) Summarize main advantages 1) Summarize

opinion again in merits of the side 2) Summarize disadvantages main point of
different words you disagree with 3) Give an opinion (if asked to in BoPa1 (answer
2) Summarize (while…..) the question) question 1)
CONCLUSION
reasons 2) Outline merits of 2) Summarize
side you agree with main point of
3) Give a clear BoPa2 (answer
opinion question 2)

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DẠNG “2-PART QUESTION”

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 ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ESSAY FORMULA
Question: Positive or Negative?
INTRODUCTION (2 sentences)
Sentence 1 – Lead in: Introduce the main subject
Paraphrasing the question using the structures:
- There are various / different / countless opinions / viewpoints / perspectives on the question of whether or not …
- It is evident / obvious / true that …
- Many people believe/ argue that… / It is believed / argued that … / In many parts of the world nowadays, … is / are spending …
- The idea that … has become/ remain a source of controversy.
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement: State the two opposing views
Tend to lean on Positive side:
- This development/ trend is positive thanks to the benefits which have been brought to human life.
Tend to lean on Negative side:
- This development/ trend is negative due to the drawbacks which have been brought to human life.
Balanced between 2 sides:
This development/ trend has introduced both positive and negative aspects because of the benefits and drawbacks which have been brought
to human life.
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (longer)
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
Way 1 – Positive / Negative in one ASPECT 1: It is clear that .... Way 1 - Positive / Negative in one ASPECT 2: Turning to
would bring about several advantages/ disadvantages regarding another perspective, there are also many benefits/ drawbacks
individuals. that the governments could gain/ have to face with because of
Way 2 - Positive / Negative in one FIELD 1: It is clear that .... this development/ trend.
would bring about several advantages/ disadvantages in terms of the Way 2 - Positive / Negative in one FIELD 2: Turning to
economic aspect. education, there are also many benefits/ drawbacks that the
Way 3 - Positive / Negative in ASPECTS 1: It is clear that.....would educators could gain/ have to face with because of this
bring about several advantages/ disadvantages for the whole society development/ trend.
from each individual to the government. Way 3 - Positive / Negative in FIELDS 2: In addition, this
development/ trend will lead to benefits/ drawbacks in various
areas/ spheres, especially economics, politics and culture.
Sentence 2 – Idea 1 Sentence 2 – Idea 1
Way 1: One evident strength/ weakness for each person is that it Way 1, 2, 3: First,... It means that ...
would... In other words,...
Way 2, 3: One evident strength/ weakness for each person is that it
would... In other words,...
Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 4 – Idea 2 Sentence 4 – Idea 2
Way 1, 2, 3: Another reason is that it would benefit Way 1, 2, 3: Second,... In particular, ...
/ handicap...

Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining

Sentence 6 – Concluding Sentence 6 – Concluding
Way 1, 2, 3: Last but not least,... Way 1, 2, 3: Finally,... for example,...
CONCLUSION (never add any new idea)
Sentence – Thesis Statement: Paraphrase or summarize the different opinions on the topic
Tend to lean on Positive or Negative side: In conclusion, this development/ trend shows effects on positive/ negative side. There are
plus/ minus points regarding....
Balanced between 2 sides: In conclusion, this development/ trend shows effects on both sides whether it is positive or negative. There are
plus points to.. .regarding (advantage 1, 2). However, the downside would emerge consequently in terms of (Disadvantage 1, 2).

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 Chd de 2: Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of adverGsements
from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are
influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect
them?

Luan diem
Ngu’é’i tiéu ddng bi ânh hu’é’ng bc/i quâng câo té’i mñ’c do nhu’ thé nâo?

Nhñ’ng bien phâp gi cé thé thu'c hien dé bâo ve ngu’di tiéu ddng?

Dan y

• Gié’i thieu chd de.

• Ou’a ra câu trâ Idi ngan
cho 2 câu héi é’de bâi.

• Doan 1: Tra Idi câu héi

Ngu’di tiéu ddng b'i ânh
hcréng boi quâng câo toi
m‹Yc do nh r thé nâo?
• Doan 2: Tra Iéi câu héi
Nhcrng bien phâp gi cé the
thu'c hien de bâo ve ngu’é’i
tiéu ddng?

• Nhac lai ngan ggn câu trâ

I@i cho 2 câu héi cua dé
bâi.
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 DẠNG “POSITIVE – NEGATIVE/
ADVANTAGES – DISADVANTAGES”

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 ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ESSAY FORMULA #1
Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
INTRODUCTION (2 sentences)
Sentence 1 – Lead in: Introduce the main subject
Paraphrasing the question using the structures:
- There are various / different / countless opinions / viewpoints / perspectives on the question of whether or
not …
- It is evident / obvious / true that …
- Many people believe/ argue that… / It is believed / argued that …
- The idea that … has become/ remain a source of controversy.
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement: State the two opposing views
- This trend would create certain benefits but there will also be some drawbacks.
- There are several benefits and drawbacks / upsides and downsides / profits and problems / merits and
demerits of …
- The essay will discuss several benefits and drawbacks / upsides and downsides/ profits and problems /
merits and demerits of …
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 BODY PARAGRAPH 2
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence –
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence - ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
On the one hand, it is clear that ... would bring
On the other hand, there are some obvious
about several advantages.
disadvantages that would arise.
Initially, there are some/ a number of/ numerous/
Besides, there are some/ a number of/ numerous/
various positive impacts of…
various adverse effects of …
Sentence 2 – Advantage 1
Sentence 2 – Disadvantage 1
One evident strength is that it would... In other
First,... It means that ......
words,...
Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 4 – Advantage 2 Sentence 4 – Disadvantage 2
Another reason is that it would help... Second,... In particular, ...
Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 6 – Concluding Sentence 6 – Concluding
Last but not least,... Finally,... for example,...
CONCLUSION (never add any new idea)
Sentence – Thesis Statement: Paraphrase or summarize the different opinions on the topic
In conclusion, there are plus points to... regarding (Advantage 1, 2). However, the downside would emerge
consequently in terms of (Disadvantage 1, 2).

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 ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ESSAY FORMULA #2
Question: Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
INTRODUCTION (2 sentences)
Sentence 1 – Lead in: Introduce the main subject
Paraphrasing the question using the structures:
- There are various / different / viewpoints / perspectives on the question of whether or not …
- It is evident / obvious / true that …
- Many people believe/ argue that… / It is believed / argued that
… The idea that … has become/ remain a source of controversy.
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement: State the two opposing views
Advantages > Disadvantages
- While/ Whereas/ Although this may cause some potential drawbacks, I believe that the benefits are greater/
more remarkable/ more significant.
- This trend would introduce both pros and cons, but I think that the benefits do outweigh the drawbacks.
Advantages < Disadvantages
While / Whereas / Although this is beneficial to a certain extent, I believe that the demerits are greater / more
remarkable / more significant / more serious.
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (longer)
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
On the one hand, it is clear that ... would bring about On the other hand, I argue that the advantages of
several disadvantages. this solution would prove to be worthwhile.
Initially, there are some/ a number of/ numerous/ On the other hand, I believe that the benefits are
various negative impacts of…. greater/ more remarkable/ more significant than
To begin with, when …, some upsides can be drawbacks.
anticipated. However, in my opinion, upsides of … are outweighed
/ overtaken by downsides.
Sentence 2 – Idea 1
Sentence 2 – Idea 1
One evident weakness is that it would...In other
First,... It means that ...
words,...
Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 4 – Idea 2 Sentence 4 – Idea 2
Another reason is that it would handicap... Second,... In particular, ...
Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 6 – Concluding Sentence 6 – Concluding
Last but not least,... Finally,... for example,...
CONCLUSION (never add any new idea)
Sentence – Thesis Statement: Paraphrase or summarize the different opinions on the topic
In conclusion, there are minus points to... However, it seems to me that its advantages would be more important
regarding (điểm 1,2).

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DẠNG “OPINION”

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citizens can make a significant contribution.

Polificians can urge the government to impose new cannot deal with all
laws against actions that damage the environment. For environmental problems,
instance, one of the major factors leading to and therefore individuals
environmental pollution is the overuse of plastic should also make a
products, like bottles and bags, and this can be contribution to protecting
stopped if the government issues an official ban on all the environment.
companies from using plastic packaging. In addition,
the rate of deforestation can also be reduced if high-
ranking bureaucrats agree to impose strict
punishments, such as long-term imprisonment and
heavy Ines, on those who cut down trees illegally.
However, besides introducing and enforcing new laws
and regulations, I doubt that there is any further
action that politicians can take to protect the
environment.

I believe that ordinary people, through small,

everyday actions, can also greatly contribute to
protecting the environment. First, citizens in many
countries, like the Netherlands, have now shifted
towards using bicycles and subway trains for their daily
travel instead of cars, which has so far helped reduce
a tremendous amount of CO2 released into the air,
and improved air quality. Second, the problem of
polluted oceans has also been tackled in many places
thanks to groups of young people who voluntarily
spend their time cleaning up beaches, or even diving
into water to pick up trash. For example, many students
in Nha Trang, a coastal city of Vietnam, spent nearly
their whole summer holiday in 2018 keeping the
beaches of their hometown clean by collecting all the
trash from tourists.

In conclusion, I hold the view that politicians alone

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Ooan thân bâi thñ’ nhât néi vé moot vai tré cda câc
chi*nh trj gia: thdc givc chfnh phd ban hânh luat
chdng lai câc hânh d¿ong phâ hoai méi tru’dng.

Ooan thân bâi thñ’ 2 nhân manh rang ngcrdi dân binh
thu’dng cñng cd the déng gép vâo vi¿ec bâo ve méi
trtrdng bang nhñ’ng hânh dong nhé hang ngây cda
minh.

Ooan ket bâi tém gon lai quan diem dâ du'cIc phât
trien xuyén suét câ bâi.

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 OPINION ESSAY FOMULA
Question: Do you agree or disagree? What is your opinion?
INTRODUCTION (2 sentences)
Sentence 1 – Lead in using 1 in 6 following ways: (1) Question ; (2) Fact or statistics ; (3) Quotation ; (4)
Definition of key word or phrase ; (5) Personal story ; (6) Opposing idea
- Ex (1): What do dolphins and military fighter jets have in common?
- Ex (2): The Golden Gate Bridge is continuously painted, 365 days a year. That’s 50,000 gallons (189,270.6 L) of paint
per coat...
- Ex (3): Machiavelli once wrote: ‘Never was anything grand achieved without danger...’
- Ex (4): Merriam-Webster defines tenacity as a persistence in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued
or desired...
- Ex (5): Once I saw a very serious accident on my way home from work...
- Ex (6): People often think traffic accidents are often due to careless drivers, but some cases the main reason is from
pedestrians...
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement (from answering the question)
- Agree 100%
‘I could not agree more with the perspective. - I am completely in favor of the opinion that... - I strongly agree that...
- In my opinion,...is justifiable ’
- Partly agree 50% or less
‘I agree with the statement to a certain extent. - I concur with the perspective up to a point. - Although I accept
that..., I also believe that... - While I accept that..., downsides of...cannot be overlooked.’
- Disagree 100%
‘I cannot see any point in favor of the statement. - I am definitely against the idea of... - I strongly / entirely /
completely disagree that... - I oppose / cannot accept that...’
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 BODY PARAGRAPH 2
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
On the one hand, I would agree that ... On the other hand / Nevertheless, I also think that ...
Sentence 2 – Idea 1 Sentence 2 – Idea 1
In other words,... First,... It means that ...
Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining
For example,.../ for instance,... For example,.../ for instance,...
Sentence 4 – Idea 2 Sentence 4 – Idea 2
If ... Second,..... In particular, ......
Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 6 – Concluding
Sentence 6 – Concluding
Finally,....... For example,...
CONCLUSION (never add any new idea)
Sentence 1 – Thesis Statement
In conclusion, while ...., I (do not) believe that ...
Sentence 2 – Personal opinion (for all types: Discussing both views; Advantages and disadvantages; Problem –
Solution – Cause – Effect; except the type of ‘agreeing or disagreeing’)

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DẠNG “DISCUSSION”

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 DISCUSSION ESSAY FORMULA #1
AGREE WITH ONE VIEW
INTRODUCTION (2 sentences)
Sentence 1 – Lead in: Introduce the main subject
Paraphrasing the question using the structures:
- Opinions differ on whether .... or ....
Opinions differ on whether it is better to participate in team sports or individual sports.
- Opinions are divided on whether .... or...
Opinions are divided on whether the growth in trading and cultural contact among nations is a
good step forward or a loss of national identities.
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement: State the two opposing views
Discuss one view:
- Personally, I do think ...
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 BODY PARAGRAPH 2
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
It is certainly true that ... However, there are other benefits ...
Sentence 2 – Idea 1 Sentence 2 – Idea 1
Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 4 – Idea 2 Sentence 4 – Idea 2
Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 6 – Concluding Sentence 6 – Concluding
CONCLUSION (never add any new idea)
Sentence 1 – Thesis Statement: Paraphrase or summarize the different opinions on the topic
In conclusion, I believe that in addition to ..., there are ...
Sentence 2 – State which opinion is better or more important in your view

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 DISCUSSION ESSAY FORMULA #2
AGREE WITH BOTH VIEWS
INTRODUCTION (2 sentences)
Sentence 1 – Lead in: Introduce the main subject
Paraphrasing the question using the structures:
- Opinions differ whether .... or ....
- Opinions are divided on whether .... or...
Personally, I am in agreement with the latter / former view, even though the other one also
shows some positive aspects.
Sentence 2 – Thesis Statement: State the two opposing views
Discuss both views:
- Personally, I do think ...
Personally, I do think both views are reasonable as each has its own merits.
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 BODY PARAGRAPH 2
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
Sentence 1 – Topic Sentence
The option to ... is attractive for
However, I believe it is more beneficial to...
some reasons.
Sentence 2 – Idea 1 Sentence 2 – Idea 1
Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 3 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 4 – Idea 2 Sentence 4 – Idea 2
Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining Sentence 5 – Expanding / Explaining
Sentence 6 – Concluding Sentence 6 – Concluding
CONCLUSION (never add any new idea)
Sentence 1 – Thesis Statement: Paraphrase or summarize the different opinions on the topic
In conclusion, while ..., it seems to me that ...
Sentence 2 – State which opinion is better or more important in your view

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