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The document outlines various types of essay questions for Task 2, emphasizing the importance of specific classifications over general terms like 'discussion essay.' It provides examples of questions that fit into categories such as agreement, positive/negative developments, and cause/effect solutions. The document aims to guide students in understanding and approaching different essay formats effectively.

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Writing Intro

The document outlines various types of essay questions for Task 2, emphasizing the importance of specific classifications over general terms like 'discussion essay.' It provides examples of questions that fit into categories such as agreement, positive/negative developments, and cause/effect solutions. The document aims to guide students in understanding and approaching different essay formats effectively.

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INTRODUCTION TO TASK 2: QUESTION TYPES

DON’T SAY: DISCUSSION ESSAY/DISCURSIVE ESSAY, OPINION ESSAY, PROBLEM SOLUTION


ESSAY – THESE ARE NOT THE TYPES AND THIS CLASSIFICATION IS PRACTICALLY USELESS.

1. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? (TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?)


2. IS THIS A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?
3. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
4. DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
5. CAUSE/EFFECT/SOLUTION ESSAYS
6. TWO-PART QUESTIONS/DOUBLE QUESTIONS/DIRECT QUESTIONS

New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time.
Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Everybody should donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity.


To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people
argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the
countryside are decreasing.
Is this a positive or negative development?

Today, many people do not know their neighbors.


Why is this? = causes
What can be done about this? = solutions
CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS ESSAY
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In many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects.
What are the causes? = causes
And what will be the effects on society? = effects
CAUSES AND EFFECTS ESSAY

In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing.


What problems will this cause for individuals and society? = effects
Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations
= solutions
EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS ESSAY.

In many countries, people increasingly talk about money such as how much they earn or
how much they pay for things in their daily conversations.
Why?
Is this a positive or negative trend?

Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings
and birthdays.
How important is it to celebrate such events?
Do you think people spend too much money on these events?

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