How to Identify & Answer Opinion Question Types in IELTS Writing Task 2

In an Opinion question type, you will be given a question which contains an opinion. Your task is to write
an essay in response to the opinion. This type of question often asks if you agree or disagree with an
opinion. Let's look at an example of this.

The drastic increase in cases of obesity is putting a strain on the health care system. Some healthcare
workers believe that introducing more physical education lessons in schools is the best way to solve this
epidemic. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Now let's look at how to structure your essay for an Opinion question.

IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Structure - Opinion

There is one main, fool-proof way to outline this type of essay, and we suggest that you follow this
without straying from the procedure. This is the best way to map out your ideas for the Opinion Essay:
I. Introduction
II. First Supporting Argument
III. Second Supporting Argument
IV. Conclusion

Below, we will detail how each paragraph should be written.

Introduction - In general, you will need 2-3 sentences for this paragraph. Since this is the first paragraph
of your essay, you should paraphrase the questions that were given to you. In other words, rewrite the
questions in your own words using synonyms. This will help you in a few ways. First, it will guarantee
that your essay is on target and following the theme given to you in the questions. Secondly, it will give
you a chance to show the examiners that you have a wide range of vocabulary and can call upon
synonyms when necessary. The second sentence will introduce the specific topics that you plan to
discuss in your main body paragraphs.

Rewritten Question - Paraphrasing the question(s) (1-2 sentences)

Thesis/Opinion Sentence - This is where you will outline the essay and give your opinion.

First Supporting Argument - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you
will describe the specific views with explanations, details, or examples. The paragraph should look like
this:

Topic Sentence - This will introduce the paragraph.

Explanation/Detail of First Supporting Argument

Example to Support the Argument

Second Supporting Argument - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph,
you will describe the specific views with explanations, details, or examples. The paragraph should look
like this:

Topic Sentence - This will introduce the paragraph.

Explanation/Detail of First Supporting Argument

Example to Support the Argument

Conclusion - This paragraph will wrap everything up, and it is not the time to add any new information
into your essay. This paragraph should be around 2-4 sentences, and include the following information:

Summary of the Main Points (1-2 sentences)

Reiterate Your Opinion (1-2 sentences)

In short, here is what the final Paragraph Planner would look like for this outline:

I. Introduction
A. Rewritten Question(s) (1-2 sentences)
B. Thesis/Opinion Sentence (1 sentence)
II. First Supporting Argument
A. Topic Sentence - This will introduce the paragraph.
B. Explanation/Detail of First Supporting Argument
C. Example to Support the Argument
III. Second Supporting Argument
A. Topic Sentence - This will introduce the paragraph.
B. Explanation/Detail of First Supporting Argument
C. Example to Support the Argument
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the Main Points (1-2 sentences)
B. Reiterate Your Opinion (1-2 sentences)

IELTS Writing Opinion Sample Question and Model Essay

Question: Some people argue that capital punishment is good for a country. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

Model Essay

Topic sentences are in bold.

Explanations and details are in red.
Examples are in blue.

Introduction:

Some people believe that the death penalty can benefit a nation. I completely agree with this opinion, as
the death penalty can positively impact a country through lowering both crime and tax rates. (33 words)

Paragraph 1:

Establishing the death penalty could effectively decrease crime rates in society. The most compelling
reason for the death penalty's positive contribution to society, is that it is an effective deterrent to
serious crime. For example, people who are thinking of murder or committing violent acts will think
twice before doing so, and dangerous criminals who have undergone the death penalty would never be
able to reoffend. As a result of this policy, crime rate would go down. (77 words)

Paragraph 2:

Additionally, the death penalty could lower taxes for citizens. With this policy, the government would be
able to spend less money on keeping the criminal in prison. If the criminal is jailed for many years or for
life, the government would need to pay for the enormous expenses involved such as the cost of food for
the prisoners and the salaries for the prison officers. However, with the death sentence, the prisoner
will spend less time in prison and this would reduce the cost of imprisonment substantially. (87 words)

Conclusion:

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly agree with the opinion that sentencing serious criminals to death is
beneficial for countries. This is because of its deterrent effect, its ability to save the government a lot of
money and the fact that we can keep dangerous criminals out of society forever. Given this situation, it
is recommended that governments around the world should think about implementing this form of
punishment. (67 words)

Total Word Count: 264 words

Question 1: Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Is it
right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender?
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Question 2: New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To
what extent do you agree with this opinion?
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Question 3: Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional
food and traditional ways of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
opinion?
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Question 4: Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional
food and traditional ways of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
opinion?
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Question 5: The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital
public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Question 6: The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital
public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Question 7: Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge
negative impact on society. To what extent do you agree?
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Question 8: The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on health care systems in an
effort to deal with the health care issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this
problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
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Question 9: With the increased global demand in oil and gas, undiscovered areas of the world should be
opened up to access more resources. To what extent do you agree?
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Question 10: Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than
musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree?
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Question 11: Zoos should be banned because it is cruel to keep wild animals in captivityTo what extent
do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Question 12: The government is spending a lot of money to discover life on alien planets. Some people
think that the government is wasting money and should spend money addressing the problems of the
public. To what extent do you agree?
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Question 13: More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern life style
which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people feel that a return to traditional medicine
should be encouraged.To what extent do you agree?
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Question 14: Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to improve their
health. To what extent do you agree with this?
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Question 15: For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and
maths. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skills should be added as a
fourth skill to the list.To what extent do you agree?
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Question 16: The government should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other
subjects in order for a country to progress. To what extent do you agree?
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Question 17: The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. Schools should cut art
and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information
technology.To what extent do you agree?
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Question 18: Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All levels of
education, from primary school to tertiary education, should be free.To what extent do you agree with
this opinion?
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Question 19: The best way to help underachieving pupils is to have compulsory after school activities
which they must attend. This way they will become more involved in school and their grades will
improve.To what extent do you agree?
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Question 20: As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of
time?To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Question 21: The use of mobile phones in public places is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in
certain places, so mobile phones should be banned in the same way. To what extent to you agree or
disagree?
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Question 22: Some people think women should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air force
just like men. To what extent do you agree?
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Question 23: Children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore they should be encouraged
to watch television regularly at home and at school.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Question 24: Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think
that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas.What is your opinion?
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Question 25: First impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key
to securing a good job.To what extent do you agree?
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Question 26: Doctors, nurses and teachers make a great contribution to society and should be paid more
than entertainment and sports celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?
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Question 27: Having a good university degree guarantees people a good job. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
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Question 28: Paying all workers the same salary in a company promotes harmony and respect amongst
colleagues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Question 29: Bringing in foreign workers to fill positions that domestic workers are unwilling to do can
cause problems in the local community and should therefore be stopped. To what extent do you agree
with this?
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Question 30: Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers – playing
games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who
will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education and their working
lives.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Question 31: Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have a huge negative
impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Question 32: Learning to manage money is one of the key aspects of adult life. How in your view can
individuals best learn to manage their money?
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Question 33: The importance of biodiversity is being more widely recognized as increasing numbers of
species come under threat. What can be done to maintain biodiversity?
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Question 34: Longer life spans and improvements in the health of older people suggest that people over
the age of sixty-five can continue to live full and active lives. In what ways can society benefit from the
contribution that older people can make?
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Question 35: There is a good deal of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming,
and having other undesirable effects on people’s health and well-being. What can be done to discourage
people from using their cars?
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How to Identify IELTS Writing Discussion Question Types

In a Discussion question type, you will be given two opposing views related to an issue. Usually,
the two views will be in separate sentences connected by a transition word such as "however"
to indicate that the two views contrast. Your task is to write a discursive essay, contrasting both
sides of the issue and presenting your own view. Let's look at an example of this.

Obtaining a university degree is believed by some to be the best way to guarantee future
success in one's career. On the other hand, some people reckon that learning a trade and
getting experience is a better guarantee of steady work and income. Discuss both sides and
give your own opinion.

Now let's look at how to structure your essay for a Discussion question.

IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Structure - Discussion

There is one main, fool-proof way to outline this type of essay, and we suggest that you follow
this without straying from the procedure. This is the best way to map out your ideas for the
Discussion Essay:

I. Introduction
II. First View
III. Second View
IV. Conclusion

Now, let's take a closer look at how to plan each paragraph.

Introduction - In general, you will need 2 sentences for this paragraph. Since this is the first
paragraph of your essay, you should paraphrase the question that was given to you. In other
words, rewrite the question in your own words using synonyms. This will help you in a few ways.
First, it will guarantee that your essay is on target and following the theme given to you in the
question. Secondly, it will give you a chance to show the examiners that you have a wide range
of vocabulary and can call upon synonyms when necessary. The second sentence will introduce
the specific topics that you plan to discuss in your main body paragraphs. Therefore, your
introduction paragraph should look like:

1. Rewritten Question/Both Points of View - The question states the two views.
2. Thesis Statement - This is where you will add your own opinion.

First View - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will
describe the specific views with explanations, details, or examples. The paragraph should look
like this:

1. Topic Sentence - This will introduce the first view.

2. Explanation/Detail of First View
3. Reason for Agreeing/Disagreeing
4. Example to Support Your View

Second View - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will
describe the specific views with explanations, details, or examples. The paragraph should look
like this:

1. Topic Sentence - This will introduce the second view.

2. Explanation/Detail of Second View
3. Reason for Agreeing/Disagreeing
4. Example to Support Your View

Conclusion - This paragraph will wrap everything up, and it is not the time to add any new
information into your essay. This paragraph should be around 3-4 sentences , and include the
following information:

1. Summary of the Main Points (2 sentences)

2. Statement of Which is Better/More Important (1-2 sentences)
In short, here is what the final Paragraph Planner would look like for this outline:

I. Introduction
A. Rewritten Question/Both Points of View (1 sentence)
B. Thesis Statement (1 sentence)
II. First View
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation/Detail of First View (1 sentence)
C. Reason for Agreeing/Disagreeing (1 sentence)
D. Example to Support Your View (1 sentence)
II. Second View
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation/Detail of Second View (1 sentence)
C. Reason for Agreeing/Disagreeing (1 sentence)
D. Example to Support Your View (1 sentence)
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the Main Points (1-2 sentences)
B. Something Important About This Topic (1-2 sentences)

IELTS Writing Discussion Sample Question and Model Essay

Question: Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged.
Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more
useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Model Essay
Topic sentences are in bold.
Explanations and details are in red.
Examples are in blue.
Opinions are in green .

Introduction:

While some people argue that we should emphasize the importance of competition when
teaching children, others take the view that focusing on cooperation is more important.
In my
opinion, it is better for children to be taught to cooperate. (39 words)

Paragraph 1:

On one side of the argument, there are people who hold the opinion that encouraging
competitiveness in children will yield better results. The most compelling reason for
believing this is that competitiveness prepares them for life in the real world. When students
grow up, for example, they will need to compete with other students for a place in university.
However, I strongly believe that winning is not everything. A society focused solely on winning
and competing ignores other important traits like compassion and generosity. (84 words)

Paragraph 2:

Despite these aforementioned views, other people believe that instilling a sense of
cooperation in children will prove to be more beneficial for society as a whole. In society
and work, cooperation and teamwork are both often required. For instance, a company will only
achieve its overall goal if all parts work together and complement each other. Consequently, I
believe that cooperation is an extremely important value, and has more value over competition.
Children who learn that winning against another is not the most important thing will be more
willing to work together towards achieving their goals. (96 words)

Conclusion:

All in all, there is a disagreement in society regarding the effects of competition on

children. I strongly reckon that children should be taught compassion and core values, as these
will have better long-term effects on society. (37 words)

Total Word Count: 256 words

This section presents a list of common IELTS Writing Task 2 - Discussion questions. If you want
to prepare for the IELTS Writing Test, these questions are a must study.

Question 1: Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged.
Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more
useful adults.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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Question 2: In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think
that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries
and limit the amount that people can earn.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Question 3: Some people think that when recruiting, companies should aim to take on people
who are innovative and able to work independently, while others consider that they should
recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
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Question 4: Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a
good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft
skills is more important.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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Question 5: Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of
society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this.Discuss both these views
and give your own opinion.
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Question 6: Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged.
Others, however, say that cooperation and team working skills are more important.Discuss both
these views and give your own opinion.
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Question 7: Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this
is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences.Discuss both
sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
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Question 8: Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global
scale, while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss both sides and give
your opinion.
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Question 9: All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people
who think that schools should teach children skills, whereas others think having a range of
subjects is better for a child’s future.Discuss both sides.
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Question 10: Some people think that the government should decide which subjects that
students should study at university, while others think that students should be allowed to apply
for the subject they prefer. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
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Question 11: Almost everyone agrees that we should be training children to recycle waste to
save the Earth’s natural resources. Some believe that it is the parents who should teach their
children to recycle waste. Others argue that school is the best place to do this. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
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Question 12: There seems to be an increasing amount of serious crimes committed each year.
While some think the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many people believe
that other measures will be needed.Discuss both sides.
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Question 13: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is this a
positive or a negative development? Discuss both sides.
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Question 14: Many employers are now offering their employees the option to work from home.
As a result, employees will have much more flexible working hours in the future.Is this a positive
or negative development? Discuss both sides.
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Question 15: Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study
online. Is this a positive or negative development? Discuss both sides
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Question 16: Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face.
Is this a positive or negative development? Discuss both sides.
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Question 17: It is thought by some that it is better to live in the city, while others believe that life
is better in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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Question 18: Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that having
a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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Question 19: Genetic engineering is a key issue in modern society. Some people think that it
will improve people’s lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on
earth.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Question 20: Some people argue that the public should be allowed to have guns. Others do not
agree. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
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Question 21: Is this a positive or negative development that governments spend a huge
amount of money building public transport? Discuss both sides.
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Question 22: Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy
the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development? Discuss both sides.
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Question 23: Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open-space design
instead of separate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think this is a positive or negative
development? Discuss both sides.
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How to Identify & Answer Advantage & Disadvantage Question Types in IELTS Writing Task 2
In this article, we'll discuss Advantage & Disadvantage question types and look at how to identify them
and what essay structure you should use to answer them. After learning about this question type, you'll
get a chance to look at some practice questions and a complete sample essay.

How to identify Advantage & Disadvantage question types in IELTS Writing Task 2

The essay structure for the Advantage & Disadvantage essay

Free IELTS Writing Task 2 Advantage & Disadvantage Sample Questions and Model Essays

More IELTS Writing Task 2 Advantage & Disadvantage Practice Questions

How to Identify IELTS Writing Advantage & Disadvantage Question Types

Whenever you see a question that asks you to discuss the positive and negative aspects of a situation
and give your opinion regarding the matter, you know you're dealing with a Advantage & Disadvantage
question type. Let's look at an example of this.

As a result of tourism and globalization, English has become the most widely spoken language in the
world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only “global language”. What are the
advantages and disadvantages to having one global language? Do you believe that it could have a
positive or negative effect on society?

As you can see, this question is asking you to describe the advantages and disadvantags to having one
global language and your opinion on whether it could have a positve or negative effect on society. So, it
is is a Advantage & Disadvantage question type.

Now to do well on this question type, it is essential to learn how to use the words "advantage" and
"disadvantage" correctly. The videos below teach you how to use the words "advantage" and
"disadvantage" with proper prepositions and common collocations.

IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Structure - Advantage and Disadvantage

There are three main essay structures for this question type. In order to fully understand the various
question types, we will look at examples of each along with the specific outline:

Question 1: In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between
finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young
people who decided to do this.

Simple structure (Outline A):

In this case, the question asks you to simply discuss both advantages and disadvantages; that’s all you
have to describe in this case. You do not need to discuss your opinion. This is the most simple question
for the Advantages and Disadvantages question type, and you will need to use a simple structure. Let’s
call this Outline A. It looks like this:

Introduction
Advantages (1&2)

Disadvantages (1&2)

Conclusion

Question 2: In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between
finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for
young people who decide to do this?

Opinion Version (Outline B):

While the question is similar to Question 1, you would need to take a different approach. This question
is not asking you to simply list off the advantages and disadvantages, nor is it asking you to say whether
there are more advantages. This question is asking you whether or not the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages. Therefore, you will need to discuss your opinion and write about the importance (or
unimportance) of the advantages.

First off, you will need to decide which side is stronger for you to write about. In other words, you will
need to decide if it is easier for you to write about how the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, or
vice versa. This is where your own opinions come into play and depend on the topic. In this case, if you
are more comfortable writing about how the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, stick with that,
even if you personally do not agree with the topic.

After you decide, this the structure you would need to use:

Introduction

Stronger Side

Weaker Side

Conclusion

Question 3: Many young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high
school and starting university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

Discussion Opinion (Outline C):

This third question is a combination of Question 1 and Question 2, as it requiresyou to discuss the
advantages and disadvantages while also giving your opinion. Keep in mind that your paragraphs may
need to be a bit shorter than usual, since you have to add three different main paragraphs in your essay.
In this case, you would want to combine both outlines for the following:

Introduction

Advantages (1&2)

Disadvantages (1&2)

Opinion

Conclusion
Now, let’s take a closer look at how to plan each paragraph.

We will use Outline B from the previous section, as it tends to be the most unique and most common
question type of the Advantages and Disadvantages type essay.

Introduction – In general, you will need two sentences for this paragraph. Since this is the first
paragraph of your essay, you should paraphrase the question that was given to you. In other words,
rewrite the question in your own words using synonyms. The second sentence will introduce the specific
topics that you plan to discuss in your main body paragraphs. Therefore, your introduction paragraph
should look like:

Rewritten Question – This will be a paraphrased version of the question.

Thesis Statement – This will be your opinion – state which outweighs the other.

Stronger Side – This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will describe
why a specific side is stronger by using explanations, details, or examples. Since this is your main
argument, it will be longer than the following paragraph (Weaker Side), because you are using two
examples. The paragraph should look like this:

Topic Sentence – This will introduce the stronger side.

First Explanation of Stronger Side

Example of Stronger Side

Second Explanation of Stronger Side

Example of Stronger Side

Weaker Side - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will describe
why this side is weaker with explanations, details, or examples. This paragraph is shorter than the
preceding paragraph (Stronger Side) because it is not your main argument, and you will only use one
example for the explanation. The paragraph should look like this:

Topic Sentence – This will introduce the weaker side.

Explanation of Weaker Side

Example of Weaker Side

Conclusion – This paragraph will wrap everything up, and it is not the time to add any new information
into your essay. This paragraph should be around 3-4 sentences, and include the following information:

Summary of the Main Points

Restate Your Position

In short, here is what the final Paragraph Planner would look like for Outline B:

I. Introduction
A. Rewritten Question (1 sentence)
B. Thesis Statement (1 sentence)
II. Stronger Side
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. First Explanation of Stronger Side (1 sentence)
C. Example of Stronger Side 1 (1 sentence)
D. Second Explanation of Stronger Side (1 sentence)
E. Example of Stronger Side 2 (1 sentence)
III. Weaker Side
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation of Weaker Side (1-2 sentences)
C. Example of Weaker Side (1-2 sentences)
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the Main Points (1-2 sentences)
B. Restate Your Position (1-2 sentences)

Now we’ve learned the paragraph outline, let’s look at an example. For our example, we will use the
following question:

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IELTS Writing Cause and Effect Sample Question and Model Essay

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school
rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Model Essay

Topic sentences are in bold.

Explanations and details are in red.
Examples are in blue.

Introduction:

Traditionally, children have begun studying foreign languages at later stages in their educational careers,
but some believe that it could be beneficial to introduce them earlier. While there are both advantages
and disadvantages associated with this topic, the positive aspects take precedence over the drawbacks.
(45 words)

Paragraph 1:

Young children are better able to learn languages for a variety of factors. First off, studies show that
young children pick up languages better than teenagers. The younger brains are, the more they are able
to retain information in the long-term. It has also been proven that young brains absorb material at a
faster rate. Additionally, implementing language lessons in primary schools would allow for more
flexibility within the school system. Younger children will be able to engage with the material more
frequently through shorter sessions, thus maintaining their enthusiasm and progress. (92 words)
Paragraph 2:

However, there are some disadvantages when it comes to learning languages at an earlier age. Primary
teachers may not be qualified to provide lessons in foreign languages, resulting in inadequate teaching.
This could demotivate younger students and give them a negative experience in language learning.
Further, school districts may not be able to carry on foreign language teaching from primary to middle
schools. In this case, students would not only lose their progress, but they would also be demotivated
due to the lack of consistency throughout their educational careers. However, these issues can be
effectively addressed through consistent support in the school district, and pose only a minor threat to
the advantages. (112 words)

Conclusion:

Although there are a few disadvantages regarding the study of a foreign language during primary school,
there are a plethora of advantages that outweigh the negative aspects. Young children’s innate abilities
should be appreciated and fostered to their full advantage. (40 words)

Total Word Count: 289 words

Note: It is normal for this specific essay to be longer than 250 words. Due to the topic and question type,
30 words over the limit would definitely not count against you.

This section presents a list of common IELTS Writing Task 2 - Advantage & Disadvantage questions. If you
want to prepare for the IELTS Writing Test, these questions are a must study.

Question 1: Some people advocate the death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others
say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of the death penalty and give your opinion.
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 2: It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to
university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 3: With the rise of e-books come the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good
step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 4: There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather
than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages as a form of assessment?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 5: Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families, but are put in care homes
or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
[Practice and View Model Answer]
Question 6: It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and
have everything remain the same. Do you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 7: People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the
development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development
outweigh the disadvantages?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 8: Nowadays governments are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains
rather than in building new roads. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 9: One of the consequences of improved technology is that many jobs that used to be done by
people can know be completed by robots or computers. Do you think the advantages of this
development outweigh the disadvantages?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 10: Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work
alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree.What are the advantages and
disadvantages of private tuition?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 11: A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately,
tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly.Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of tourism in the modern world.Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh the
drawbacks?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 12: Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at
primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 13: Computers are becoming an essential part of education. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages and give your own opinion.
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 14: Many people in society believe that having fixed punishments for all crimes is a more
efficient way of dealing with criminals in the justice system. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of having a fixed punishment?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 15: In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to
regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
[Practice and View Model Answer]
How to Identify & Answer Problem and Solution Question Types in IELTS Writing
Task 2
In this article, we'll discuss Problem & Solution question types and look at how to identify them and
what essay structure you should use to answer them. After learning about this question type, you'll get a
chance to look at some practice questions and a complete sample essay.

How to identify Problem & Solution question types in IELTS Writing Task 2

The essay structure for the Problem & Solution essay

Free IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem & Solution Sample Questions and Model Essays

More IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem & Solution Practice Questions

How to Identify IELTS Writing Problem & Solution Question Types

Whenever you see a question that askes you to describe a problem or the causes of the problem, and
describe some solutions to the problem, you know you're dealing with a Problem & Solution question
type. Let's look at an example of this.

Many inhabited areas of the world have been affected by severe flooding in recent years. What are
some of the causes of this phenomenon? What can be done to prevent if from happening?

Now let's look at how to structure your essay for a Problem and Solution question.

IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Structure - Problem & Solution

There are three types of outlines that are frequently used for Problem and Solution essays.

Outlines A and C can both be used for questions that involve more than one problem and more than one
solution. Sometimes, however, Outline B is the only option if the question presents two different types
of solutions to one problem (we will examine this below).

Outline A Outline B Outline C

Introduction Introduction Introduction

Problems (1&2) Problem Problems (1&2)

Solutions (1&2) Solution1 Solution 1

Conclusion Solution 2 Solution 2

Conclusion Conclusion

The difference between Outline A and Outline C lies in how confident you feel based on the topic. If you
can write more about solutions (or if the question emphasizes the solutions), you should choose Outline
C, as it gives you one paragraph for each solution. In terms of scoring, all three of these examples would
be considered as a cohesive and logical process to use, depending on the question at hand.
Let's look at some examples of question types that call for these different outlines.

Question 1: What problems do children face in the age of social media? What should be done to address
or solve these various concerns?

In this case, you must think of both problems and solutions. Depending on your interest in the topic, you
could use either Outline A or Outline C. It is important to note that Outline B would not work in this
case, since you need to think of more than one problem.

Question 2: Traffic congestion is becoming a major problem for global cities. Analyze and present some
measures that could be taken to reduce traffic in these cities.

In this case, the problem is clear: "traffic". You would not need to think of another problem besides
traffic, and the question explicitly asks that you think of "some measures" (or, in other words, solutions).
In this case, Outline B would be the best option as it includes one problem and two solutions.

Question 3: Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can
governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do?

In this case, the question has already presented two different parts of both the problem and the
solution. Thus, it would be best to use Outline C, and devote two different paragraphs to the two
solutions (one paragraph for what governments can do, and one paragraph for what individual people
can do).

To conclude, it is rare for a question to feature many different problems while asking for only one
solution. Therefore, it is best to prepare for questions that will feature one problem and ask for various
solutions.

Unless the question states otherwise, you will most likely want to include two problems and two
solutions. Why? Using just one problem and solution is most likely not going to be substantial enough
for 250 words, and using more than two would be superfluous. Additionally, it is extremely important
that each problem has its own solution. In other words, if you mention two problems, be sure to
mention two solutions to those problems.

Now, let's take a closer look at how to plan each paragraph.

We will use Outline C from the previous section, as it tends to be the most complicated and most
common question type of the Problem and Solution type essay. Below, we will detail how each
paragraph should be written.

Introduction - In general, you will need two sentences for this paragraph. Since this is the first paragraph
of your essay, you should paraphrase the question that was given to you. In other words, rewrite the
question in your own words using synonyms. This will help you in a few ways. First, it will guarantee that
your essay is on target and following the theme given to you in the question. Secondly, it will give you a
chance to show the examiners that you have a wide range of vocabulary and can call upon synonyms
when necessary. The second sentence will introduce the specific topics that you plan to discuss in your
main body paragraphs. Therefore, your introduction paragraph should look like:

Rewritten Question
Introduction of Specific Topics

Problems 1 & 2 - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will describe
the specific problems with explanations, details, or examples. The paragraph should look like this:

Topic Sentence - This will introduce the problem(s)

Explanation/Detail of Problem 1

Example of Problem 1

Explanation/Detail of Problem 2

Example of Problem 2

Solution 1 - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will describe the
specific solutions with explanations, details, or examples. Keep in mind that you can use up to two
sentences for the explanation and detail of the solution, and two sentences for the example of the
solution. The paragraph should look like this:

Topic Sentence - This will introduce the solution(s)

Explanation/Detail of Solution 1

Example of Solution 1

Solution 2 - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will describe the
specific solutions with explanations, details, or examples. Keep in mind that you can use up to two
sentences for the explanation and detail of the solution, and two sentences for the example of the
solution. The paragraph should look like this:

Topic Sentence - This will introduce the solution(s)

Explanation/Detail of Solution 2

Example of Solution 2

Conclusion - This paragraph will wrap everything up, and it is not the time to add any new information
into your essay. This paragraph should be around 3-4 sentences, and include the following information:

Summary of the Main Points (2 sentences)

Something Important about this Topic (1-2 sentences)

In short, here is what the final Paragraph Planner would look like for Outline C:

I. Introduction
A. Rewritten Question (1 sentence)
B. Introduction of Specific Topics (1 sentence)
II. Problems 1 & 2
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation/Detail of Problem 1 (1 sentence)
C. Example of Problem 1 (1 sentence)
 D. Explanation/Detail of Problem 2 (1 sentence)
E. Example of Problem 2 (1 sentence)
III. Solution 1
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation/Detail of Solution 1 (1-2 sentences)
C. Example of Solution 1 (1-2 sentences)
IV. Solution 2
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation/Detail of Solution 1 (1-2 sentences)
C. Example of Solution 1 (1-2 sentences)
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the Main Points (1-2 sentences)
B. Something Important About This Topic (1-2 sentences)

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IELTS Writing Problem and Solution Sample Question and Model Essay

Question: In the developed world, the average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this
cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of
ageing populations.

Model Essay

Topic sentences are in bold.

Explanations and details are in red.
Examples are in blue.

Introduction:

People in industrialized nations can expect to live longer than ever before. Although there will be some
negative consequences associated with this shift, societies can take steps to diminish these effects. (31
words)

Paragraph 1:

The ageing population will bring about rising costs to society. As citizens age and grow weaker, society’s
tax burden increases. If a large amount of the population is elderly and retired, pensions costs and taxes
will increase, thus creating a burden for younger tax-paying individuals. Additionally, older members of
society will require more specialized care as their health worsens, which will bring about higher medical
costs due to increased demand. (70 words)

Paragraph 2:
However, there are some steps that both the government and individuals can take to mitigate these
problems. Firstly, an increase in the retirement age would offset increasing costs from older generations.
If people are able to retire later, the age for receiving a government-funded state pension would rise.
Additionally, this extra time would allow the ageing population to pass on knowledge and help train
younger workers in their respective fields. (70 words)

Paragraph 3:

Promoting programs and initiatives in the health care industry could also alleviate potential risks from
the aforementioned problems. If the healthcare industry prepares for the increase in the ageing
population, the potential problem of higher taxes could be avoided. For example, by promoting
advances in medical programs, elderly people may be able to live with better health standards and
contribute to society for a longer period of time. These medical advances would also help future
generations as they get older. (81 words)

Conclusion:

Various measures can be taken in order to offset potential problems from the ageing population. It is
crucial that both individuals and governments work together in this venture. (28 words)

Total Word Count: 280 words

Note: It is normal for this specific essay to be longer than 250 words, since there are different proposed
solutions. Given the topic and question type, 30 words over the limit would definitely not count against
you.

This section presents a list of common IELTS Writing Task 2 - Problem & Solution questions. If you want
to prepare for the IELTS Writing Test, these questions are a must study.

Question 1: An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own
poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to
deal with this situation?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 2: More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be
extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban
life better for everyone?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 3: Public transport is essential but problematic. Describe some of the problems connected to
public transport and suggest some solutions.
[Practice and View Model Answer]
Question 4: In many countries schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think
are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 5: Overpopulation in many major urban centers around the world is a major problem. What
are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 6: In many parts of the world, water sources are becoming more polluted. What are the
consequences of this problem? What can be done to combat it?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 7: Many people say that human society has developed into a “throw-away” society, which is
filled with plastic bags and rubbish. What are the causes and solutions?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 8: Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is
happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 9: Many small local shops are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets
in the area. How does this effect local communities? How could this situation be improved?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 10: More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the
endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

How to Identify & Answer Cause and Effect Question Types in IELTS Writing Task 2
In this article, we'll discuss Cause & Effect question types and look at how to identify them and what
essay structure you should use to answer them. After learning about this question type, you'll get a
chance to look at some practice questions and a complete sample essay.

How to identify Cause and Effect question types in IELTS Writing Task 2

Vocabulary for the Cause and Effect essay

The essay structure for the Cause and Effect essay

Free IELTS Writing Task 2 Cause and Effect Sample Questions and Model Essays

More IELTS Writing Task 2 Cause and Effect Practice Questions

How to Identify IELTS Writing Cause and Effect Question Types

In IELTS writing task 2, there are 6 different question types, so it's important you know how to answer
each IELTS writing question type to prepare you for anything IELTS can throw at you.

So how do I know if it's a Cause & Effect?

It's not hard! Whenever you see a question that gives you a problem or situation, and asks you to
describe its causes and effects, you know you're dealing with a Cause and Effect question type. Let's look
at an example of this.

Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in
government funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on
society?

As you can see, the question is asking for the causes and effects, so it's fairly simple to identify.

Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Advantage & Disadvantage Question Types

Before we look at how to structure your essay for a Cause and Effect question, let's learn the words that
we can use in this type of essay to show "cause" and "effect". The videos below teach you how to use
the words that show "cause" and "effect" with proper prepositions and common collocations.

Now let's look at how to structure your essay for a Cause and Effect question.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Structure - Cause and Effect

Below are three types of outlines that are frequently used for Cause and Effect essays:

Outline A Outline B Outline C

Introduction Introduction Introduction

Causes (1&2) Causes 1 Causes (1&2)

Effects (1&2) Cause 2 Effect 1

Conclusion Effects (1&2) Effect 2

Conclusion Conclusion

In general, Outline A is used most often and is “fool-proof”. In terms of scoring, all three of these
examples would be considered as a cohesive and logical process to use. Also, it is extremely important
that each cause has its own effect. In other words, if you mention two causes, be sure to mention two
corresponding effects.

Let’s take a closer look at how each paragraph should be written in Outline A.

Introduction – In general, you will need two sentences for this paragraph. Since this is the first
paragraph of your essay, you should paraphrase the question that was given to you. In other words,
rewrite the question in your own words using synonyms. This will help you in a few ways. First, it will
guarantee that your essay is on target and following the theme given to you in the question. Secondly, it
will give you a chance to show the examiners that you have a wide range of vocabulary and can call
upon synonyms when necessary. The second sentence will introduce the specific topics that you plan to
discuss in your main body paragraphs. Therefore, your introduction paragraph should look like:

Rewritten Question

Introduction of Specific Topics

Causes 1 & 2 – This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will describe
the specific causes with explanations, details, or examples. The paragraph should look like this:

Topic Sentence – This will introduce the cause(s)

Explanation/Detail of Cause 1

Example of Cause 1

Explanation/Detail of Cause 2

Example of Cause 2

(If you are following Outline B, this would be two separate paragraphs with two different topic
sentences).

Effects 1 & 2 - This paragraph should be about 4-5 sentences long. In this paragraph, you will describe
the specific effects with explanations, details, or examples. The paragraph should look like this:

Topic Sentence – This will introduce the effect(s)

Explanation/Detail of Effect 1

Example of Effect 1

Explanation/Detail of Effect 2

Example of Effect 2

(If you are following Outline C, this would be two separate paragraphs with two different topic
sentences).

Conclusion – This paragraph will wrap everything up, and it is not the time to add any new information
into your essay. This paragraph should be around 3-4 sentences, and include the following information:

Summary of the Main Points (2 sentences)

Something Important about this Topic (1-2 sentences)

In short, here is what the final Paragraph would look like for Outline A:

I. Introduction
A. Rewritten Question (1 sentence)
B. Introduction of Specific Topics (1 sentence)
II. Causes 1 & 2
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation/Detail of Cause 1 (1 sentence)
C. Example of Cause 1 (1 sentence)
D. Explanation/Detail of Cause 2 (1 sentence)
E. Example of Cause 2 (1 sentence)
III. Effects 1&2
A. Topic Sentence (1 sentence)
B. Explanation/Detail of Effect 1 (1 sentence)
C. Example of Effect 1 (1 sentence)
D. Explanation/Detail of Effect 2 (1 sentence)
E. Example of Effect 2 (1 sentence)
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the Main Points (2 sentences)
B. Something Important About This Topic (1-2 sentences)

Now we’ve learned the paragraph outline, let’s look at an example using Outline A.

IELTS Writing Cause and Effect Sample Question and Model Essay

Question: Even though governments have worked hard to bring about improvements in the healthcare
system, the overall standard of physical health in developed countries is decreasing. What are the
potential reasons for this, and what are some of the long-term effects?

Model Essay

Topic sentences are in bold.

Explanations and details are in red.
Examples are in blue.

Introduction:

Health problems including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes are becoming more widespread in
developed countries. There are several reasons contributing to this problem, as well as potentially
drastic long-term effects. (30 words)

Paragraph 1:

Lifestyle choices are important and major causes of poor health in developed countries. These days, it is
perhaps easier and cheaper to follow an unhealthy diet. For example, the recent boom in fast food
restaurants and chains has enticed people to eat at these establishments rather than cooking healthy
meals at home. Stress is another factor that has contributed to poor health. The fast-paced corporate
culture and competitive work atmosphere make for a difficult work-life balance, resulting in little to no
time for eating healthy or taking care of oneself. (90 words)

Paragraph 2:

These lifestyle choices will have drastic long-term effects. If generations continue to partake in these
unhealthy habits, they will continue on for generations to come. For instance, parents who have
diabetes or are prone to obesity have a higher chance of passing these conditions on to their children,
and so on. Consequently, these health problems could result in a higher cost of living. Due to increased
demand for services, it is only natural that the health care industry would charge higher prices to its
clients, resulting in higher costs. (89 words)

Conclusion:

Poor lifestyle choices, ranging from unhealthy diets and higher stress, have certainly contributed to the
decrease in health standards. If not properly taken care of, these problems could cause harmful long-
term effects to future generations in terms of disease and a higher cost of living. (45 words)

Total Word Count: 254 words

This section presents a list of common IELTS Writing Task 2 - Cause & Effect questions. If you want to
prepare for the IELTS Writing Test, these questions are a must study.

Question 1: The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in
the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 2: Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do
you think are the causes of this? What effect will this have on society?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 3: Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this
happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 4: One of the most pressing problems facing the world today is overpopulation. What policies
do you think governments should adopt to address the causes and effects of this problem?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 5: In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or
whiten people’s skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effect they have in
terms of health on society?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 6: It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science at
university. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society?
[Practice and View Model Answer]
Question 7: Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of
children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games
and what can be done to minimize the bad effects?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 8: Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are
the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the
issue?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 9: Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world. What are some of the
factors in modern society that cause stress, and how can we reduce it?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Question 10: Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the
reasons for this, and suggest some solutions?
[Practice and View Model Answer]

Crime rate has been on the rise in the world. This has developed a contentious argument that, death
penalty will benefit nations. I totally agree with this opinion of ending the life of violent criminals as this
be a deterrent and also lead to a reduction of tax for citizens.

First of all, killing hard criminals will care others planning on committing serious crimes. That is to say
that, individuals who are in the process of masterminding dangerous offenses upon hearing of the
execution of similar crime offenders will have a second taught. In other words, there will be some
hesitation with continuing such an activity that will lead to an offence. To illustrate, a survey performed
by the New York Police Department in 2001 revealed that, 70% of hard criminals confessed that they
would have had a change of mind if a sentence to death was in existence.

In addition, there will be a reduction of tax burden on citizens. The reason is that, since government
finances the prisons departments, salaries of prisons officers, upkeep of prisoners with the tax payer’s
money, the fewer prisoners exist in our prisons, the less money the country will expend on keeping
them. This in turn will lead to the government having unused revenue leading to tax cuts for citizens. For
example, the university of Kent published in 1994 the results of its study about tax reduction in 50
countries revealing that it is likely to reduce taxes in countries with less crime as in the case of the
Netherlands.

In conclusion, I completely support the termination of the life of hard criminals as this leads to deterring
criminals and a reduction in taxes. Therefore, it is recommended that countries should reconsider the
practice of killing deadly criminals.