Ielts General Writing Task 2

IELTS WRITING TASK 2
1. Overview:
- 40 minutes
- >= 250 words
- Common topics:
 Education
 Globalisation
 Equality
 Environment
 Technology
 Travel and transport
 Health
 Law and order
 Language and culture
 Government and society
 Sports and pastimes
2. Marking rubrics:
- Task achievement
- Coherence and Cohesion (logic)
- Lexical Resource
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy
3. Structure of an essay
- Introduction
- Supporting Paragraph 1
- Supporting Paragraph 2
- Conclusion
4. Types of essays
 Argumentative/Opinion/Agree or Disagree Essay
 Discussion Essay
 Advantages and Disadvantages Essay
 Causes and Effects/Causes and Solutions/Problems and Solutions Essay
 Two-Part Question Essay
4.1. Argumentative (Agree or Disagree)
Do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free
time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual
teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
- Introduction: Paraphrasing background + State the answer

- Paragraph 1: <1> PEEL  Point  Explain (Why?)  Evidence
- Paragraph 2: <2>
- Conclusion
4.2. Discussion
Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people think that sense of competition should be encouraged in children. However,
others consider cooperation more important to make them good adults. Discuss both
these views and give your opinion.
- Introduction
- Paragraph 1
- Paragraph 2
- Conclusion
4.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
What are the advantages and disadvantages of …?
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 well-managed.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? Do you
think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
4.4. Causes and Effects/Causes and Solutions/Problems and

Solutions
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also
created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated
with the Internet and what solutions can you suggest?
4.5. Two-Part Question Essay
In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some
people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?
- Introduction
- Paragraph 1
- Paragraph 2
- Conclusion
ANALYSIS OF A SAMPLE
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development
while others think that it is important for children to go to school.
Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for
your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
- Introduction
- Paragraph 1
- Paragraph 2
- Conclusion
SAMPLE:
The argument over whether learning at home or at school is better for children has not been
settled yet. Whereas home education offers better protection with individual learning and
opportunities for families to bond, schools have a superior range of material and human
resources. Ultimately, I think the school experience is best for children.
There are several advantages for children who learn at home. Firstly, they can spend more time
with their parents and siblings. Many social problems are associated with families not spending
enough quality time together. Teaching children at home also provides them with an
individualized learning environment. Instruction is custom designed and moves at the child’s
own pace and in accordance with his or her individual learning style. Finally, home schooling
protects children from bullies and others who might be a bad influence.
On the other hand, the school environment also offers advantages for children. Schools
encourage children to socialise with their peers and learn how to cope with gossip, bullying and
peer pressure. In addition, children will receive better tuition across a range of disciplines, as
schools have teachers who are trained in special subjects. What is more, schools provide better
access to physical resources such as sports equipment, musical instruments and library books.
I believe that children are better off in a school environment. Although family time and
individual learning are important, the range of expertise and resources that schools offer cannot
be matched in the home. School environments may present difficult social situations, but so too
does the real world and children must learn to navigate these on their own.
Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do
whatever they want. Is this a good way to raise children? What consequences could this
style of parenting have for children as they get older?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
- Introduction
- Paragraph 1
- Paragraph 2
- Conclusion
SAMPLE:
In today’s society, some parents are becoming increasingly permissive. They do not impose
sufficient discipline on their children, and in some cases buy them too many things. This essay
will explore why this is not a good way to raise children and why it will have negative impacts
upon them in future.
While it is understandable that parents want to give their children expensive toys and let them
run freely in the streets, this is actually not really an appropriate method of parenting. Having too
many toys encourages children to be materialistic and does not offer them the same change to
develop social skills like sharing. Furthermore, when children have asked for the toys, it gives
them a sense of entitlement and even power over their parents. As for giving children too much
freedom, there are obviously a great many dangers in this world from which they need to be kept
safe. Children also need rules and boundaries to encourage them to develop into mature and
responsible adults.
If parents insist on this permissive style of parenting, their children will grow up with very
different values from those of stricter parents. Children who were never forced to study will end
up with poorer grades in school, and those who were given everything they wanted as children
will expect everything to come easily as adults. In short, they will lead difficult and
disappointing lives, in contrast with what their parents hoped.
In conclusion, although it is tempting to give children whatever they want, parents ought to set
rules and boundaries, and to be careful with how they reward children. If parents fail to impose a
basic level of discipline, children may grow up with a poor attitude that will cause them and
others to suffer.

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IELTS WRITING TASK 2

- Introduction: Paraphrasing background + State the answer

Discuss both these views and give your opinion

4.3. Advantages and Disadvantages

What are the advantages and disadvantages of …?

4.4. Causes and Effects/Causes and Solutions/Problems and

Write at least 250 words.

Write at least 250 words.

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