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Tips to get band 7+ in IELTS Writing Task 2 ( Discussion Question)

 

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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