IBA English Writing
Dilder Ahmed Akil
IBA MBA (66 D), University of Dhaka
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• 30 Minutes
• 2 Questions
Main Challenge: Solving two questions in 30 minutes
Types
❑ Argument Writing
❑ Thematic Writing
❑ Graph
▪ Line Graph
▪ Bar Graph
▪ Table
▪ Diagram
Writing Script
Word Count:
• 180-200 Words
• Max 250 Words
Less Is More
Time Allocation
1st Question 2nd Question
Idea Generation: 2 Minutes Idea Generation: 2 Minutes
Writing: 12 Minutes Writing: 12 Minutes
Be FAST!
What Not to Write
❖ Data
❖ Memorized Graph
This is not Focus writing.
What to Write
❖ Proper Essay Structure
❖ Different Grammatical Structures
❖ Good Vocabularies (Show off!)
Argument Essay Structure
❑ Introduction
3 Ways to Write ▪ Paraphrase the statement
▪ State whether you agree or disagree
➢ Completely Agree ▪ State two reasons
➢ Completely Disagree
➢ Partially Agree ❑ Body Paragraph 1
▪ Explain the 1st Reason
❑ Body Paragraph 2
▪ Explain the 2nd Reason
❑ Conclusion
▪ Start with ‘In conclusion,’
▪ Restate your opinion
▪ State the two reasons again
Question:
Fear of failure is the reason of failure.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Completely Agree
Idea Generation
➢ Prevents individuals from trying new things
➢ Undermines self-confidence
❑ Introduction
▪ Paraphrase the statement
▪ State whether you agree or disagree
▪ State two reasons
The fear of failing often holds people back from achieving
success, ultimately causing the very failure they dread. I firmly
agree with this statement, as fear of failure can prevent
individuals from trying new things, and this fear undermines
self-confidence.
❑ Body Paragraph 1
▪ Explain the 1st Reason
To begin with, the anxiety surrounding potential failure often
stops individuals from exploring unfamiliar paths or
challenging themselves. People frequently avoid
opportunities that carry any risk of failure, preferring to stay
within their comfort zones. For instance, someone might
avoid starting a business owing to fear of financial loss,
thereby missing out on the chance to succeed. This
reluctance to venture outside established boundaries
hinders both growth and learning, which are crucial to
success.
❑ Body Paragraph 2
▪ Explain the 2nd Reason
Moreover, the fear of failure erodes confidence, which is
imperative for goal achievement. When people doubt their
capabilities, they tend to procrastinate or abandon tasks due
to a lack of belief in their potential success. To illustrate, a
student who constantly fears poor grades may never approach
exams with full focus, for he is already anticipating defeat.
This mindset leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy where fear
becomes the predominant cause of failure.
❑ Conclusion
▪ Start with ‘In conclusion,’
▪ Restate your opinion
▪ State the two reasons again
In conclusion, I reiterate that the fear of failure is indeed a
significant cause of failure itself. By preventing people from
taking risks and undermining their confidence, this fear
becomes a formidable barrier to success.
The fear of failing often holds people back from achieving success, ultimately causing the very failure
they dread. I firmly agree with this statement, as fear of failure can prevent individuals from trying
new things, and this fear undermines self-confidence.
To begin with, the anxiety surrounding potential failure often stops individuals from exploring
unfamiliar paths or challenging themselves. People frequently avoid opportunities that carry any risk
of failure, preferring to stay within their comfort zones. For instance, someone might avoid starting a
business owing to fear of financial loss, thereby missing out on the chance to succeed. This
reluctance to venture outside established boundaries hinders both growth and learning, which are
crucial to success.
Moreover, the fear of failure erodes confidence, which is imperative for goal achievement. When
people doubt their capabilities, they tend to procrastinate or abandon tasks due to a lack of belief in
their potential success. To illustrate, a student who constantly fears poor grades may never
approach exams with full focus, for he is already anticipating defeat. This mindset leads to a self-
fulfilling prophecy where fear becomes the predominant cause of failure.
In conclusion, I reiterate that the fear of failure is indeed a significant cause of failure itself. By
preventing people from taking risks and undermining their confidence, this fear becomes a
formidable barrier to success. [204 Words]
Question:
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste
of money. Governments should invest these funds in public
services instead.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Partially Agree
Idea Generation
➢ Significant amount of money invested in public services
➢ Proper funding in arts, music and theatre is also crucial
❑ Introduction
▪ Paraphrase the statement
▪ State whether you agree or disagree
▪ State two reasons
It is often argued that the government should finance public
services instead of spending its budget on arts, music and
theatre. Although I agree that government should invest
significant sum public services as they play a very
imperative role, I assert that proper funding of arts sector is
also crucial for the society.
❑ Body Paragraph 1
▪ Explain the 1st Reason
On the one hand, the government should definitely allocate a large
part of its budget on public services. This economic sector
determines the overall quality of life, ensuring that some basic services,
such as schools, hospitals and roads, are available to all citizens
irrespective of their income or social status. Public services satisfy the
primary needs of the society and thus need a proper funding. For
instance, any country can live without music concerts, but absence of
medicine will create significant problems. Therefore, the government
should adequately finance public services in the first place.
❑ Body Paragraph 2
▪ Explain the 2nd Reason
On its contrasting side, arts, music and theatre are not a waste of
money, and the authority must allocate proper fund, for they are an
integral part of the society’s cultural and intellectual development
and amusement. Firstly, art and music draw people’s attention to
diverse phenomena and represent the inward significance of things.
To illustrate, quite often a single drawing, piece or song can exhort
myriads of people, and serves as a major source of nation’s personal
and intellectual development. Moreover, visiting museums, watching
movies and listening to music are common ways of relaxation and
entertainment. Thus, art sector is also important for the society and
should not be neglected.
❑ Conclusion
▪ Start with ‘In conclusion,’
▪ Restate your opinion
▪ State the two reasons again
In conclusion, though I agree that the government should allocate a
large part of its budget on such urgent needs of the society like public
services, I think that arts, music and theatre should also be financed
since they play an important role in people’s development and
entertainment.
It is often argued that the government should finance public services instead of spending its budget on arts, music and
theatre. Although I agree that government should invest significant sum public services as they play a very imperative
role, I assert that proper funding of arts sector is also crucial for the society.
On the one hand, the government should definitely allocate a large part of its budget on public services. This economic
sector determines the overall quality of life, ensuring that some basic services, such as schools, hospitals and roads,
are available to all citizens irrespective of their income or social status. Public services satisfy the primary needs of the
society and thus need a proper funding. For instance, any country can live without music concerts, but absence of
medicine will create significant problems. Therefore, the government should adequately finance public services in the
first place.
On its contrasting side, arts, music and theatre are not a waste of money, and the authority must allocate proper fund,
for they are an integral part of the society’s cultural and intellectual development and amusement. Firstly, art and
music draw people’s attention to diverse phenomena and represent the inward significance of things. To illustrate,
quite often a single drawing, piece or song can exhort myriads of people, and serves as a major source of nation’s
personal and intellectual development. Moreover, visiting museums, watching movies and listening to music are
common ways of relaxation and entertainment. Thus, art sector is also important for the society and should not be
neglected.
In conclusion, though I agree that the government should allocate a large part of its budget on such urgent needs of the
society like public services, I think that arts, music and theatre should also be financed since they play an important
role in people’s development and entertainment.
Graph Language
Graph Language
Graph Structure
❑ Introduction
▪ Paraphrase the statement
❑ Overview Paragraph
▪ Start with ‘Overall, it is lucid that’ In the Body
▪ Just write the trend. Do not use number
Paragraphs, just
❑ Body Paragraph 1 explain key points.
▪ Explain and contrast You don’t need to
describe every point
❑ Body Paragraph
▪ Explain and contrast
Question:
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three
different areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the
information shown below. Write at least 150 words.
❑ Introduction
▪ Paraphrase the statement
The line graph
compares three
regions in terms of
exports of wheat
between 1985 and
1990.
❑ Overview Paragraph
▪ Start with ‘Overall,’
▪ Just write the trend. Do not use number
Overall, it is lucid that the
three regions experienced
different trends in the time
period. While the wheat export
in Canada and European
countries rose with some
fluctuations, the export in
Australia fell over time.
❑ Body Paragraph 1
▪ Explain and contrast
As the graph shows, Australia's wheat
export figure started at 15 million tons in
1985 followed by a small increase to
around 16 million tons in 1986. Then, it
declined steadily until it fell to just over
10 million tons in 1990. Regarding
Canada's exports, in 1985 they shipped
approximately 19 million tons of wheat.
This figure fell to about 17 million in
1986, but then their exports experienced
considerable growth to 25 million tons in
1988. Afterward, the figure plunged to
below 15 million in 1989, but then
subsequently rose to just under 20
million in 1990.
❑ Body Paragraph 2
▪ Explain and contrast
By contrast, the wheat exports from the
European Community experienced an
increase in the six year period. In 1985,
nearly 16 million tons were exported, but
this number fell to about 14 million in
1986. Then, the exports increased to
exactly 15 million tons in 1987 and 1988
before witnessing steady growth to 19
million and 21 million tons in 1989 and
1990, respectively.
The line graph compares three regions in terms of exports of wheat between 1985 and 1990.
Overall, it is lucid that the three regions experienced different trends in the time period. While the wheat export in
Canada and European countries rose with some fluctuations, the export in Australia fell over time.
As the graph shows, Australia's wheat export figure started at 15 million tons in 1985 followed by a small increase to
around 16 million tons in 1986. Then, it declined steadily until it fell to just over 10 million tons in 1990. Regarding
Canada's exports, in 1985 they shipped approximately 19 million tons of wheat. This figure fell to about 17 million in
1986, but then their exports experienced considerable growth to 25 million tons in 1988. Afterward, the figure plunged
to below 15 million in 1989, but then subsequently rose to just under 20 million in 1990.
By contrast, the wheat exports from the European Community experienced an increase in the six year period. In 1985,
nearly 16 million tons were exported, but this number fell to about 14 million in 1986. Then, the exports increased to
exactly 15 million tons in 1987 and 1988 before witnessing steady growth to 19 million and 21 million tons in 1989 and
1990, respectively.
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