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TEMPLATE FOR IELTS WRITING TASK 2
1. Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Partly Agree/ Disagree
Introduction:
- Many people argue that .... / It is true that many people prefer .../ It is sometimes
argued that ...
- While I agree that there are some benefits to…, there are also good reasons to…
Many people believe that …, whereas I believe …
Body 1:
- On the one hand, the option to … is attractive for several reasons/… is beneficial to
some extent.
- Firstly, ....
- Secondly, ...
Body 2:
- Nevertheless, I believe that ....
On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why ...
- The main one is ...
The first reason relates to ...
- Furthermore, ...
The second reason relates to ...
Conclusion:
In conclusion, while some maintain that ..., I believe it is better to ...
In conclusion, it seems evident that both … and … have its own unique advantages.
Completely Agree/ Disagree
Introduction:
- Many people argue that .... / It is true that many people prefer .../ It is sometimes
argued that ...
- Personally, I completely agree with this view.
While it cannot be denied that ..., I completely agree that ...
In my opinion, it would be wrong/ reasonable to ...
Body 1:
- There are several reasons why ....
- First and foremost, ....
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- In addition, ...
Body 2:
- Apart from the practical benefits/ disadvantages expressed above, I strongly
believe that ...
- Firstly, ...
- Secondly, ...
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it seems to me that ...
In conclusion, for the reasons I have mentioned above, I maintain that ...
2. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Introduction:
- It is true that whether to … or … remains a controversial topic in the field of .../
People have different views on ...
- While it can be argued that …, I would maintain that …/ While there are some
benefits to…, I believe ... should …
Body 1:
- On the one hand, there are several reasons to support the idea of ...
- The first one is that ...
- The second reason is that ...
Body 2:
- Despite the above arguments, I maintain that ...
- Firstly, ...
- In addition, ...
Conclusion:
In conclusion, although both views certainly have some validity, it seems to me that it is
better to …
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinions
Introduction:
- It is true that these days ...
- While I accept that ... can sometimes have a positive effect on people, I would
argue that it is/ they are more likely to have harmful/ positive impacts.
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Body 1:
- The trend/ option/ decision of ... is advantageous/ disadvantageous to some
extent.
- The most noticeable benefit is that ...
- In addition, ...
Body 2:
- Nevertheless, I believe that … because of some undeniable advantages.
- The most noticeable one is that ...
- Another drawback/ benefit is that ...
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it seems to me that there are many benefits/disadvantages to …, although
it has some notable disadvantages/ benefits.
4. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Introduction:
- These days, it can be noticed that ...
- Despite some obvious disadvantages/ advantages of this trend, I would argue that
these are outweighed by the advantages/ disadvantages.
Body 1:
- On the one hand, there are two major drawbacks when ...
- The first one is that ...
- Another one is that ...
Body 2:
- On the other hand, I would argue that these benefits/ drawbacks are outweighed
by the drawbacks/ benefits.
- Firstly,
- Secondly,
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it seems to me that the disadvantages/ advantages of … are more
profound than the disadvantages/ advantages.
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5. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
Introduction:
- It is true that ....
- There are a number of reasons behind this phenomenon/tendency/trend/view
and several solutions should be adopted (by governments and individuals) to
improve the situation.
Body 1:
- There are two primary reasons why the …
- One reason is that …
- Furthermore …
Body 2:
- - Fortunately, several measures could be taken to prevent this problem
- - The first solution would be …
- - A second measure would be …
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it is clear that there are various reasons for …, and steps need to be taken
to tackle this problem.
6. What are the problems? What are the solutions?
Introduction:
- It is true that ....
- Several problems have resulted from this tendency and they should be tackled by
a number of effective solutions from …
Body 1:
- As …, several related problems can be anticipated.
- The main issue is that …
- Another problem is that …
Body 2:
- Since such issues are serious, the government and individuals should take steps
immediately to address these problems.
- The first solution would be …
- A second measure would be …
Conclusion:
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In conclusion, there are various negative consequences of … and appropriate steps need
to be taken to tackle these problems (not only by the government but also by
individuals).
