Tips to get band 7+ in writing task 2 (Double Question)

In this article, I will walk you through how can we attempt the double question in writing task 2.

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 Double Question:(250 words minimum)

Do you agree or disagree with this?

What is the cause of this trend?

(You have to answer both questions, in case if you attempt only one question, you’ll get a band 5 in task achievement)

Structure

Introduction:

Paraphrase

Your opinion you agree or disagree and one reason why you agree or disagree

Your idea what is the cause of this trend

Paragraph 1:

Paragraph 1 (Answer to 1st question): Title statement

Explanation

Example

Paragraph 2:

Paragraph 2 (2nd question specific): Title statement

Explanation

Example

Conclusion:

Summarize

 Note: you can get a combination of any question type as a double question.

Do’s and Don’ts

• Don’t write less than 250 words. 
• Answer both questions. 
• 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.

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Modern advancements have altered the way we communicate with one another (Paraphrasing). This essay will discuss how we can now form bonds with strangers all over the world, and then state that on the whole (Answer for Question 1), this is a very welcome development because it creates a more inclusive society (Answer for Question 2).

 For the first time in human history, people can form a relationship with someone they have never met before, in a country they have never been to, through the internet (Title Statement). These may not be the same kind of friendships we traditionally form face to face, but it is hard to dispute that they are not relationships. Social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, provide a platform that allows us to chat and comment on someone else’s life instantaneously (Explanation). For example, there are now IELTS groups on Facebook where students can help and support each other by providing helpful resources and feedback on essays (Example).

Overall, this new phenomenon in communication has great benefits, principally encouraging the tolerance of other cultures (Title Statement). Before computers we hardly ever came across someone from another culture, let alone people from a myriad of different places in one Facebook group. This has led to people understanding that we are all mostly the same and someone should not be judged because they were born in a different place (Explanation). For example, thousands of Palestinians and Israelis have joined the same online groups that show support for peace and solidarity, something that would not have been possible 25 years ago (Example).

In conclusion, the web has changed our interactions forever, making the world a global village where people can freely chat and form lasting connections and this essay only sees this as a good thing that will continue to bring citizens of the world together (Conclusion).