Writing Task 2:
In writing task 2, you will write an essay of
a minimum of 250 words in 40 minutes. You need to learn time management. You
should analyze the question first, and then you need to finalize your ideas,
write and proofread in the end. There are five different types of questions,
and you’ll get one of them in the real exam.
- Opinion Question
- Discussion Question
- Problem / Cause / Solution
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Double Question
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In this section, we will read the strategy to
attempt different types of essays. To get good bands in the task achievement
portion.
Discussion Question: (250 words minimum)
Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Structure
Introduction:
Paraphrase question
Outline both ideas
Your opinion
Paragraph
1:
Opinion 1: Title statement
Explanation
Example
Your opinion (you agree or disagree with this view)
preferably write a weak side or side with which you do not agree.
Paragraph
2:
Opinion 2: Title statement
Explanation
Example
Your opinion (you agree or disagree with this view)
Conclusion:
Summarize
Let’s attempt an essay using the above strategy.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that the most appropriate method
to improve public health is by increasing the number of recreational amenities.
While others argue that this would not be effective, and other measures are
needed (Paraphrasing). This essay
believes that although increasing the number of sports facilities would give a
chance to the public to be healthy, awareness about a balanced diet is a more
appropriate solution (Outline of two ideas and Opinion).
Increasing the number of recreational facilities
will allow people to be fitter by doing exercise daily (Idea 1 title
statement). This is because they don’t have to
wait for a long time to book to use these facilities. A large number of sports
complexes would also accommodate more people (Explanation). For instance, to play badminton in the Sialkot
complex people usually have to book in advance at least for 15 days (Example). However, this essay believes that awareness about a
balanced diet is a more prudent solution in maintaining the health of common
people (your opinion with you agree).
On the other hand, an awareness campaign about the
benefits of a complete diet will help to make people aware of what they should
eat (Idea 2 Title statement). People
normally seem to be careless about their diet, and often eat junk food, which
causes them to accumulate fats in their arteries. An awareness campaign could
shed some light on people about the advantages of a balanced diet (Explanation). For instance, the same initiative has been taken by
the Government of Pakistan which resulted in a decrease in the number of
unhealthy people (Example). I believe
an awareness campaign about the dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle is the most
viable solution (your opinion).
In conclusion, although an increasing number of
sports complexes would encourage people to be healthy, an awareness campaign
about a balanced diet is the most appropriate solution (Reiteration/
summary).
Do’s and Don’ts
- Don’t
write less than 250 words.
- Outline
both ideas and give your own opinion.
- Don’t
introduce any new ideas in paragraphs or conclusions
- Do
analyze your question for 2-3 minutes.
- Give
your opinion based on your ability to write. It’s not a reality check or
what you think about something.
- Try
not to write more than 270 words.
- Use
complex sentence structure.
- Don’t
rephrase the main idea in the explanation portion.
- Do
remember every sentence must add support to your main ideas.
- The
example does not mean the reiteration of your main ideas; it must add
support to your idea.
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