IELTS Task 2 Discuss Both Sides<\/h2>\nand Give Your Opinion<\/h3>\nParagraph 1 Structure<\/em><\/h2>\n![\"IELTS](\"https:\/\/everestlanguageschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/book_class71.jpg\")
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In Task 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The issues raised are of general interest to, suitable for and easily understood by test takers entering university or seeking employment. Responses to IELTS writing<\/a> Task 2 should be written in an academic, semi-formal style (similar to how you would write in university).<\/p>\nExample IELTS writing task 2 question:<\/p>\n
Some people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course in Dublin. Others believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.
\nDiscuss both views and give your opinion<\/b><\/div>\n<\/h3>\nParagraph 1:<\/h3>\n\n- A) Paraphrase\/ restructure the question<\/li>\n
- B) Overview: state how the essay will be structured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A) In all IELTS writings the first sentence(s) should attempt to express the question in another way. This can be done by using synonyms (paraphrasing) or by restructuring the grammar of the sentences.<\/span><\/p>\nParaphrasing<\/h4>\n
\u201cSome people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course.\u201d<\/p>\n
Example of paraphrasing:<\/span> Many<\/b> people <\/span>think<\/b> that <\/span>sitting<\/b> the IELTS exam is a <\/span>reasonable<\/b> way to <\/span>determine <\/b>who i<\/span>s able to take a third-level<\/b> course in Dublin.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOthers believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d<\/p>\n
Example of paraphrasing:<\/span> Other people<\/b> are of the opinion<\/b> that it is <\/span>unfair <\/b>to <\/span>block<\/b> people <\/span>taking part in<\/b> a university course because of their English level.<\/span><\/p>\nOR<\/p>\n
Restructuring<\/h4>\n
\u201cSome people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course. Others believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d \u201cOthers believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d<\/p>\n
Example of restructuring:<\/span> It is commonly believed that taking an English exam should be used when assessing who can be accepted to university in Dublin. However, it is believed by others that it is unfair for someone to be stopped from attending university based on their level of English.<\/p>\nB) Example of an overview<\/h4>\n
In the following essay both sides of this argument will be examined and in the conclusion I will offer my opinion on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n——-<\/p>\n
In all writing tasks, you can structure your introduction paragraph in the same way. In the next lesson,\u00a0we will move on to looking at the main body of the essay.<\/p>\n
IELTS Main Body 1<\/h3>\n
Lesson 2: Main body One<\/strong> (featured on A Blog on IELTS<\/a>)<\/p>\nThank you to\u00a0Khuu Hoang Nhat Minh for posting part 2 of this post.<\/p>\n
Prepare for the\u00a0IELTS Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n
Paragraph 1 Structure<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
In Task 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The issues raised are of general interest to, suitable for and easily understood by test takers entering university or seeking employment. Responses to IELTS writing<\/a> Task 2 should be written in an academic, semi-formal style (similar to how you would write in university).<\/p>\nExample IELTS writing task 2 question:<\/p>\n
Some people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course in Dublin. Others believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.
\nDiscuss both views and give your opinion<\/b><\/div>\n<\/h3>\nParagraph 1:<\/h3>\n\n- A) Paraphrase\/ restructure the question<\/li>\n
- B) Overview: state how the essay will be structured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A) In all IELTS writings the first sentence(s) should attempt to express the question in another way. This can be done by using synonyms (paraphrasing) or by restructuring the grammar of the sentences.<\/span><\/p>\nParaphrasing<\/h4>\n
\u201cSome people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course.\u201d<\/p>\n
Example of paraphrasing:<\/span> Many<\/b> people <\/span>think<\/b> that <\/span>sitting<\/b> the IELTS exam is a <\/span>reasonable<\/b> way to <\/span>determine <\/b>who i<\/span>s able to take a third-level<\/b> course in Dublin.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOthers believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d<\/p>\n
Example of paraphrasing:<\/span> Other people<\/b> are of the opinion<\/b> that it is <\/span>unfair <\/b>to <\/span>block<\/b> people <\/span>taking part in<\/b> a university course because of their English level.<\/span><\/p>\nOR<\/p>\n
Restructuring<\/h4>\n
\u201cSome people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course. Others believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d \u201cOthers believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d<\/p>\n
Example of restructuring:<\/span> It is commonly believed that taking an English exam should be used when assessing who can be accepted to university in Dublin. However, it is believed by others that it is unfair for someone to be stopped from attending university based on their level of English.<\/p>\nB) Example of an overview<\/h4>\n
In the following essay both sides of this argument will be examined and in the conclusion I will offer my opinion on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n——-<\/p>\n
In all writing tasks, you can structure your introduction paragraph in the same way. In the next lesson,\u00a0we will move on to looking at the main body of the essay.<\/p>\n
IELTS Main Body 1<\/h3>\n
Lesson 2: Main body One<\/strong> (featured on A Blog on IELTS<\/a>)<\/p>\nThank you to\u00a0Khuu Hoang Nhat Minh for posting part 2 of this post.<\/p>\n
Prepare for the\u00a0IELTS Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n
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In Task 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The issues raised are of general interest to, suitable for and easily understood by test takers entering university or seeking employment. Responses to IELTS writing<\/a> Task 2 should be written in an academic, semi-formal style (similar to how you would write in university).<\/p>\n Example IELTS writing task 2 question:<\/p>\n A) In all IELTS writings the first sentence(s) should attempt to express the question in another way. This can be done by using synonyms (paraphrasing) or by restructuring the grammar of the sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSome people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course.\u201d<\/p>\n Example of paraphrasing:<\/span> Many<\/b> people <\/span>think<\/b> that <\/span>sitting<\/b> the IELTS exam is a <\/span>reasonable<\/b> way to <\/span>determine <\/b>who i<\/span>s able to take a third-level<\/b> course in Dublin.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOthers believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d<\/p>\n Example of paraphrasing:<\/span> Other people<\/b> are of the opinion<\/b> that it is <\/span>unfair <\/b>to <\/span>block<\/b> people <\/span>taking part in<\/b> a university course because of their English level.<\/span><\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n \u201cSome people believe that taking the IELTS is a fair way to decide who can attend a university course. Others believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d \u201cOthers believe it is not fair to stop people from attending a university course based on their level of English.\u201d<\/p>\n Example of restructuring:<\/span> It is commonly believed that taking an English exam should be used when assessing who can be accepted to university in Dublin. However, it is believed by others that it is unfair for someone to be stopped from attending university based on their level of English.<\/p>\n In the following essay both sides of this argument will be examined and in the conclusion I will offer my opinion on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n ——-<\/p>\n In all writing tasks, you can structure your introduction paragraph in the same way. In the next lesson,\u00a0we will move on to looking at the main body of the essay.<\/p>\n Lesson 2: Main body One<\/strong> (featured on A Blog on IELTS<\/a>)<\/p>\n Thank you to\u00a0Khuu Hoang Nhat Minh for posting part 2 of this post.<\/p>\n Prepare for the\u00a0IELTS Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDiscuss both views and give your opinion<\/b><\/div>\n<\/h3>\n
Paragraph 1:<\/h3>\n
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Paraphrasing<\/h4>\n
Restructuring<\/h4>\n
B) Example of an overview<\/h4>\n
IELTS Main Body 1<\/h3>\n