1 The Introduction
First of all, don't repeat any part of the question in your introduction. This is not your own work and therefore will be disregarded by the examiner and deducted from the word count. You can use individual words but be careful of using "chunks" of the question text.
Your introduction should first say what you understand by the question. Then give the main issue or issues that you intend to bring into your answer. Don't go into any detail; you can save that for the later paragraphs.
Finally, the question often asks you to take up a position over an issue. There is no right answer for putting your views at the start and then explaining this through the essay, or developing your opinion though your essay and stating your final stance at the end. I personally like the opinion at the start of the essay. Quickly and clearly answer the question, making your attitude plain. Don't give any reasons. Again, that's what the body of your essay is for. You don't have to do it this way though. You can wait until your conclusion to give your position as regards the question.
2 The Body of Your Essay
You should aim to have 3 or 4 paragraphs in your answer. This is not exact. You can write more or fewer paragraphs, as your answer requires. Remember you've only got about 40 minutes to cover all the question areas so don't be too ambitious and try to write too much.
In the body of your essay you should do several things. You need to examine all parts of the question. Remember there is often more than 1 question contained in the essay question text. You need to look at all that is asked and look at both sides of every issue. IELTS essay questions usually ask you something which has two or more points of view, and you need to consider both sides of every argument no matter what your opinion is.
Look below at the example. The question asks whether or not you believe whether societies should use capital punishment. There are, of course, two points of view:
(1) capital punishment should be used and
(2) capital punishment shouldn't be used.
Let's say for example that you don't believe that capital punishment should be used by societies. No matter what point of view you have, you should look at both sides, though naturally your writing will favour the position that you have taken. Give the reasons why you don't believe in capital punishment but then look at the opposing view and say why you don't accept it. In this way you will show the reader your powers of analysis when looking at such an issue.
Don't forget that when you have finished looking at this issue there is a second part of the question to be analysed too.
As we said earlier, your ideas need to be supported by examples and it is in the body of your essay that they should appear. For every idea that you present try and give an example from your own experience that shows that your idea is right.
An example from your own experience means something that you know from your life, from your country's news or history or anything that you have read anywhere. You can actually invent examples if you need as long as they seem realistic and believable. The examiner is probably not going to research anything you write about.
The example below should illustrate what we have been discussing here.
3 The Conclusion
This doesn't need to be a long paragraph. You need to sum up your points providing a final perspective on your topic. All the conclusion needs is three or four strong sentences, which do not need to follow any set formula. Simply review the main points (being careful not to restate them exactly or repeat all your examples) and briefly describe your feelings about the topic; this provides an answer to all parts of the question. An anecdote can also end your essay in a useful way.
An Example of the IELTS Academic Task 2 Writing
It's very difficult to visualize and understand all the things that I have said above. Here I will try and provide you with an example question and then go through the stages of thought to show you how to approach an IELTS Task 2 essay.
Here is a possible question that would be typical for a Task 2 essay question.
"Do you believe that societies ought to enforce capital punishment or Are there alternative forms of punishment that would be better used?"
First of all you need to consider the question. What does it ask? Straight away, you can see that it asks 2 things.
It wants to know if you believe that society should use capital punishment and it also wants to know if you can offer any alternatives to capital punishment. Your answer should give a balanced view of both parts of this question. What is important to realize is that there is no correct answer here. You can present any point of view as long as you can support it.
So, in your planning stage you should have a roadmap for the introduction, each paragraph and the conclusion. Here is my brief plan for the essay.
Intro
• What cp is. Where it's used. (not my country). Differing opinions.
• I don't believe in cp.
• There are alternative punishments.
Body
1. Inhumane - we shouldn't sink to the level of criminals.
2. We can get convictions wrong; prisoners can be released if there's an error. Mentally ill. Examples.
3. Alternative punishments: life means life; hospitals for criminally insane. Costs more but society has a duty to care.
4. Many countries favour it and they say it works. Prisons too full. Killers deserve nothing less. Some crimes deserve it. Not my morals though.
Conclusion
I don't agree. We can do other things. Avoid mistakes and make modern society a humane one.
The above is a basic plan of how I want to write my essay. It's not rigid. I can change my ideas and format as I write if I feel I can do better.
I can also add things that I've forgotten as the essay goes on. It's normal of course for you to have new, good ideas as you write and the skill is to get them into your essay without upsetting the balance of the essay. How do you do this? It's practice again. You won't get good at writing essays and adapting your writing well without practice.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Writing Task II of IELTS :
Writing Task II of IELTS :
1.Some people believe that only pupils of similar interests should be given admissions in schools.Others are of the opinions that schools should be open to all children with varied interests. How far you agree or disagree with the above views. Give your opnion in not less than 250 words.
2.Some authors believe that urbanisation is a ‘Modern Disease’. In not less than 250 words explain if you agree with this view and give your own opinion.
3.Capital punishment is a brutal decision and should be abolished. Give your views in not less than 250 words if you agree or disgree with it.
4.Most criminals are set free once they finish their jail terms. Is the re introduction of criminals in societies is justified? Place your views in no less than 250 words.
5.Working and living abroad helps us to know other cultures well. How far you think working abroad has good or bad impacts on our cultural lives?
6.If you were given to change, what all changes you would implement in this 21st century to make our world a better living place? Discuss few changes in not less than 250 words.
7.Computers can easily do all the basic and advanced calculations. Do you think your children should spend more time learning basic mathematics or advanced computer technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
8. Should poor countries continue to receive International Aids? Give your views in not less than 250 words.
9.Some parents grow their children in strict discipline while others leave them free to learn lessons of lives on their own. Which is one of these is a better approach and why? Give your own opnion in not less than 250 words.
10. The modern technology is all making things easily available. Internet has provided us the easy dowloadable versions of most books we need. Can internet world replace the world of books and words ? Give your own views in not less than 250 words.
11.As most postgraduate research is funded by industry then students grants should also come from the same source. How far you agree with this. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
12.Modern technology is transforming the way we work and is of benefit to our society. How far you think our social lives influenced by modern technology.
13.In order keep the students more focused, the sports classes should be stopped in High schools. You think this will be a right approach for a better generation?
14. Children are the impressions of their parent’s behaviour. If a child behaves badly his parents should be considered responsible and should be punished. How far you agree with this.
15.What do you think the government in your country should do to make your country more successful.
16.Smoking is a bad habit and should be abandoned completely world wide. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
17.Time is an important factor in every field. Do you think following strict time limits is more important than giving quality results. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
18.Life was simpler without so much of technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
19.Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?
20.Should developing countries pay more attention towards education or improving business standards?
21.There is an age after which one’s efficiency decreases. Should young people in the working fields replace all the old people?
22. Animals also have emotions and feel equal pain as humans. We should stop all pharmaceutical companies from doing trials on innocent animals. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
23.Sex education in schools are only introducing conflicting ideas and confusion among the immature minds and should be immediately stopped. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
24.The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
25. Women are always better parents than men. How far you agree with this? Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
26.Deciding the size of one’s own family is a personal preference In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning?
27.In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.
28.The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
29.’Telecommuting’ refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
30.When so many people are starving to death in different parts of the world, is it justifiable for any government to spend huge amounts of money over the Space Exploration Projects?
31.Internet has made information so handy, but at the same time, its spoiling our children with all the adult content. Should children be kept away from internet ?
32.To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century?
33.Technology is making communication easier in today’s world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication?
34.Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos.
35.The only way to prevent overcrowding in cities is to prevent migration from rural areas. Give your opinion and views.
36.Money is the single motivational factor for success in any work field. How far you agree with this?
37.The only effective way to deal with unemployment is to introduce rapid urbanization. How far you agree?
38.When most of the population in developing countries do not have food to eat and place to live, it is immaterial to talk about saving forests as a gesture to protect our environment. The aim should be to utilize maximum land for food production and making homes for the homeless. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
39.Reading comics only rot the children’s mind than to provide any good education. How far you agree/ disagree with this?
40.Is it wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young experience less individuals? Write a guided walk through the Gallery for a handbook, giving details of its history as you go along. Write about 150 words.
1.Some people believe that only pupils of similar interests should be given admissions in schools.Others are of the opinions that schools should be open to all children with varied interests. How far you agree or disagree with the above views. Give your opnion in not less than 250 words.
2.Some authors believe that urbanisation is a ‘Modern Disease’. In not less than 250 words explain if you agree with this view and give your own opinion.
3.Capital punishment is a brutal decision and should be abolished. Give your views in not less than 250 words if you agree or disgree with it.
4.Most criminals are set free once they finish their jail terms. Is the re introduction of criminals in societies is justified? Place your views in no less than 250 words.
5.Working and living abroad helps us to know other cultures well. How far you think working abroad has good or bad impacts on our cultural lives?
6.If you were given to change, what all changes you would implement in this 21st century to make our world a better living place? Discuss few changes in not less than 250 words.
7.Computers can easily do all the basic and advanced calculations. Do you think your children should spend more time learning basic mathematics or advanced computer technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
8. Should poor countries continue to receive International Aids? Give your views in not less than 250 words.
9.Some parents grow their children in strict discipline while others leave them free to learn lessons of lives on their own. Which is one of these is a better approach and why? Give your own opnion in not less than 250 words.
10. The modern technology is all making things easily available. Internet has provided us the easy dowloadable versions of most books we need. Can internet world replace the world of books and words ? Give your own views in not less than 250 words.
11.As most postgraduate research is funded by industry then students grants should also come from the same source. How far you agree with this. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
12.Modern technology is transforming the way we work and is of benefit to our society. How far you think our social lives influenced by modern technology.
13.In order keep the students more focused, the sports classes should be stopped in High schools. You think this will be a right approach for a better generation?
14. Children are the impressions of their parent’s behaviour. If a child behaves badly his parents should be considered responsible and should be punished. How far you agree with this.
15.What do you think the government in your country should do to make your country more successful.
16.Smoking is a bad habit and should be abandoned completely world wide. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
17.Time is an important factor in every field. Do you think following strict time limits is more important than giving quality results. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
18.Life was simpler without so much of technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words.
19.Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?
20.Should developing countries pay more attention towards education or improving business standards?
21.There is an age after which one’s efficiency decreases. Should young people in the working fields replace all the old people?
22. Animals also have emotions and feel equal pain as humans. We should stop all pharmaceutical companies from doing trials on innocent animals. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
23.Sex education in schools are only introducing conflicting ideas and confusion among the immature minds and should be immediately stopped. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
24.The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
25. Women are always better parents than men. How far you agree with this? Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
26.Deciding the size of one’s own family is a personal preference In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning?
27.In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.
28.The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
29.’Telecommuting’ refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
30.When so many people are starving to death in different parts of the world, is it justifiable for any government to spend huge amounts of money over the Space Exploration Projects?
31.Internet has made information so handy, but at the same time, its spoiling our children with all the adult content. Should children be kept away from internet ?
32.To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century?
33.Technology is making communication easier in today’s world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication?
34.Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos.
35.The only way to prevent overcrowding in cities is to prevent migration from rural areas. Give your opinion and views.
36.Money is the single motivational factor for success in any work field. How far you agree with this?
37.The only effective way to deal with unemployment is to introduce rapid urbanization. How far you agree?
38.When most of the population in developing countries do not have food to eat and place to live, it is immaterial to talk about saving forests as a gesture to protect our environment. The aim should be to utilize maximum land for food production and making homes for the homeless. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
39.Reading comics only rot the children’s mind than to provide any good education. How far you agree/ disagree with this?
40.Is it wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young experience less individuals? Write a guided walk through the Gallery for a handbook, giving details of its history as you go along. Write about 150 words.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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John Would you like to go out to dinner or to a movie ?
Karen Either one, it is up to you .
John What would you prefer ?
Karen I really don't care, I just want to get out of the house.
John Well, then how about dinner and a movie ?
Karen That's a great idea !
Explanation :
If you say that it is up to someone to do something, you mean that it is their responsibility to do it.
Example : -
The choice was up to Paula.
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John Would you like to go out to dinner or to a movie ?
Karen Either one, it is up to you .
John What would you prefer ?
Karen I really don't care, I just want to get out of the house.
John Well, then how about dinner and a movie ?
Karen That's a great idea !
Explanation :
If you say that it is up to someone to do something, you mean that it is their responsibility to do it.
Example : -
The choice was up to Paula.
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