IELTS writing task 2 has 5 different question types. It is extremely important to be familiar with the different types, as they influence the essay:
They are the easiest questions to deal with, as you just have to pick 1 side, you either agree or disagree and then write 2 paragraphs with claims that back up your position.
You could potentially be indecisive and in the middle, not picking a side. Still, We strongly recommend you pick 1 side, not to be in the middle, as it is far easier to write the easy if you pick a side. So, don’t complicate your life and potentially lower your score!
What’s more, you do not need to write what you really think. Just pick the side you find the most arguments during the brainstorming. The arguments/claims that you can easily develop and write about.
What is your opinion? Do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These questions are again not so difficult to answer. You just need to write 1 body paragraph with some advantages, the other paragraph with some disadvantages.
If your opinion is requested, then you should give your opinion in the conclusion. If your opinion is not requeste, then do not write about it!
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Computers are being used more and more in education.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
For the body it does not matter which you discuss first, the advantages or disadvantages, it’s just your personal choice.
This question is already more challenging, as you do not have any freedom, you need to discuss both sides! Here you need to brainstorm ideas that not necessary support your opinion, since you need to talk about both viewpoints and only write your opinion in the end.
Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
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.
Again, for the body paragraphs it does not matter which you discuss fist, positive or negative effects, is just your personal preferences and what works best for you.
Once more you have some personal freedom, you can pick the most important problems and think of the most useful solutions.
Since the question asked for problems and solutions, you need to discuss more that 1 problem. So, 2 or 3 problems and 2 or 3 solutions for those problems you mentioned.
In this question, you are not asked for your opinion. So, you should not discuss it in anyway!
You have 2 possible ways of structuring the essay:
This is a personal preference and what works best for you. The only thing is that when you take the second option you have to limit it to 2 problems and solutions, otherwise you won’t be able to fully develop your arguments.
Problem and solution. Cause and solution.
Students are becoming more and more reliant on computers.
What are some of the problems associated with reliance on computers, and what are some of the possible solutions?
These are the most complicated questions as you need to discuss 2 parts. It is not just 1 question, but you get 2 for the price of 1. The structure on the other hand is not so challenging, as you answer each question in 1 paragraph. Again, your opinion is not asked for and should not be discussed!
There will normally be a statement and they will then ask you to answer 2 separate questions.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being.
What factors contribute to job satisfaction? (question 1)
How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? (question 2)
Now you have a clear idea of the 5 different question types. Next you will need some more practice dealing with them. You might also need to have a closer look at how to structure the whole Writing task 2 essay.
Check if you understand the different question types:
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