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    The document provides guidance on writing introductions for IELTS Task 2 essays. It recommends introducing the topic, focusing on the task by paraphrasing the question, and presenting your position or essay outline in 40-60 words. It also advises against making the introduction too general or long, and using memorized templates. Examples are given for different types of essay questions.

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    WRITING AN INTRODUCTION
    FasTrack IELTS

    STEP 4.
    WRITING YOUR ESSAY
    SENTENCE BY SENTENCE

    Introduction

    Task 2 essay structure

    40-60
    Introduction
    words

    70-100
    Body paragraph 1
    words

    70-100
    Body paragraph 2
    words

    70-100
    Body paragraph 3 (optional)
    words

    40-60
    Conclusion
    words

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    Task 2 1
    FasTrack IELTS

    Opinion essay

    In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese


    as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school
    canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or
    disagree with this statement?

    Introduction. TTP formula

    Give a general statement. What


    is this essay about? Excessive weight gain and obesity have
    Topic become major issues among children.
    • Importance of the topic
    • Current state of the issue

    Focus on the topic question It is argued that schools should not be


    Task allowed to sell fast food in order to
    Paraphrase the topic sentence reduce the rates of childhood obesity.

    Present Even though a straightforward ban on


    • your opinion fast food in the school cafeteria seems to
    be a positive step, I do not agree that this
    Position and/or
    is the most effective measure to alleviate
    • essay outline this problem.
    “This essay will discuss…” (66 words)

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    Task 2 2
    FasTrack IELTS

    Two views + your opinion

    Some people think that children should only read academic books. Others
    believe that reading books for pleasure is equally important. Discuss both these
    views and give your own opinion.

    Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
    own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

    Introduction. TTP formula

    Give a general
    statement. What is this essay
    Topic

    about?
    • Importance of the topic
    • Current state of the issue

    Focus on the topic question


    Paraphrase the topic sentence
    Task

    Present
    Position

    • your opinion and/or


    • essay outline
    “This essay will discuss…”

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    Task 2 3
    FasTrack IELTS

    Two direct questions

    The best way to motivate employees is to increase their salaries. Do you agree
    with this statement? Are there any other ways to encourage employees to work
    more efficiently?

    Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
    own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

    Introduction. TTP formula

    Give a general
    statement. What is this essay
    Topic

    about?
    • Importance of the topic
    • Current state of the issue

    Focus on the topic question


    Paraphrase the topic sentence
    Task

    Present
    Position

    • your opinion and/or


    • essay outline
    “This essay will discuss…”

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    Task 2 4
    FasTrack IELTS

    Introduction | Two views + your opinion

    Give a general statement. What


    is this essay about?
    Topic Children are often encouraged to read.
    • Importance of the topic
    • Current state of the issue

    However, there is a debate regarding the


    Focus on the topic question kind of books that is best for them. Should
    Task
    Paraphrase the topic sentence children only read for educational
    purposes or should they also read for fun?

    Present In my opinion, both categories of books


    • your opinion are equally important for children’s
    Position development.
    and/or
    • essay outline (48 words)

    Introduction | Two direct questions

    Give a general statement. What


    is this essay about? Companies across the globe recognise
    Topic the importance of motivating their staff
    • Importance of the topic
    to work more productively.
    • Current state of the issue

    Focus on the topic question Some think that increasing salaries is the
    Task most effective incentive.
    Paraphrase the topic sentence

    Present I disagree with this opinion and argue


    that other methods tend to yield even
    • your opinion
    Position better results.
    and/or
    (41 words)
    • essay outline

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    Task 2 5
    FasTrack IELTS

    Don’t make it too general

    The best way to motivate employees is to increase their salaries. Do you agree
    with this statement? Are there any other ways to encourage employees to
    work more efficiently?

    Introduction

    Companies across the globe recognise the importance of motivating their staff to work
    more productively. After all, companies’ profits depend on how well their employees
    work. Businesses, therefore, try to encourage their people to work more efficiently…

    Do’s and don’ts of writing an introduction

    Don’t make it too general

    Don’t make it too long Write between 40 and 60


    words in your introduction.

    Don’t use memorised templates

    Do state your position

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    Task 2 6
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