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IELTS Writing Task 2: using the ebook
A few people have asked me how to use the ebook. One way is to practise
writing paragraphs using the ebook ideas.
Some ideas from the ebook about the benefits of mobile phones:
The mobile phone is the most popular gadget in today‟s world.
We can stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are.
Users can send text messages, surf the Internet, take photos and listen to
music.
Mobiles have also become fashion accessories.
Mobile phones have revolutionised the way we communicate.
By linking these ideas (and adding a few things) I can write a paragraph:
The mobile phone has become the most popular gadget in today‟s world. The
reason for this is that it is portable and versatile. Mobile phones are now carried
at all times by most people, allowing us to stay in touch with family, friends and
colleagues wherever we are. Furthermore, they now have many more functions
than a standard telephone; mobile phone users can send text messages, surf the
Internet, take photos and listen to music, as well as making calls. Mobiles have
become fashion accessories, and they have revolutionised the way we
communicate.
IELTS Writing Task 2: idea and paragraph
My students and I followed the advice in last week's lesson to write a paragraph
for the topic below.
The number of plants and animals is declining. Describe the problem and
suggest some solutions.
Ideas for describing the problem:
over-farming, land needed for crops and animals
cutting down trees destroys natural habitats, animals become extinct
industrial waste in rivers, sea
chemicals kill fish and plants, interrupt natural cycles / food chain
It seemed that we had 2 main ideas, so we wrote a 2-idea paragraph:
There are two main reasons why plants and animals are disappearing. Firstly, in
many parts of the world trees are being cut down to make way for farmland on
which to grow crops and keep animals. The result of this is that natural habitats
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are being destroyed, and in some cases whole species of animals are becoming
extinct. Secondly, human activity is also responsible for the destruction of aquatic
life as domestic and industrial waste is pumped into rivers and seas. This
chemical waste kills plants and fish, interrupting natural cycles and having a
devastating effect on food chains.
(99 words)
IELTS Writing Task 2: from ideas to paragraph
I always tell my students to plan ideas for their main body paragraphs. Let's look
at how to put some ideas together to make a paragraph. Here's the question:
The main reason people go to work is to earn money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ideas for one main paragraph:
agree that money is the main reason people work
people look at salary first, they rarely take a salary cut
need to live, pay bills, food etc.
look after our families, save for the future
otherwise, most people would probably choose not to work
Full paragraph using the ideas above:
I agree that the majority of people work in order to earn money. Before taking any
other factors into account, it is normal to first consider the salary that a particular
post offers, and it is rare to hear of a person who happily takes a cut in pay when
beginning a new job. We all need money to pay for our basic necessities, such
as accommodation, bills and food. Many adults also have families who depend
on the wages they earn, and at the same time they are conscious of the need to
save for the future. If we no longer needed money, I doubt most of us would
choose to continue in our jobs.
(116 words)
……………………………………………………….
IELTS Writing Task 2: how to answer any question
Today I want to show you what happens in my brain when I see any IELTS
Writing Task 2 question.
Here are my thinking steps:
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1. I read the question very carefully, maybe three times. I ask myself "What's
the topic? What is the question asking me to write about?"
2. I underline the key things that must be included in the essay. I always
answer every part of the question.
3. Now I think about my 4 paragraph structure. I can write any type of essay
in 4 paragraphs; I just need to decide what to put in each paragraph.
4. If I need to give my opinion, I think "What is the easiest opinion to explain?
What good vocabulary could I use?"
5. Then I write down some vocabulary ideas that are related to the topic.
6. I try to write 2 sentences for the introduction: I introduce the topic, then
give a simple answer (including my opinion if the question asks for it).
7. I write short 'topic sentences' to start each paragraph, then develop my
ideas by explaining and supporting with examples.
8. I look at the question from time to time in order to check that I'm answering
every part of it.
9. I know that I write about 10 words per line; I can quickly check the
approximate number of words that I've written.
10. If I need more words (to reach 250), I expand one of my examples in the
main body paragraphs. If necessary, I draw an arrow to show where I
want to add the extra words.
"Band 7 Vocabulary"
When I say "band 7 vocabulary", I'm really talking about vocabulary that could
help you to get a band 7 or higher. Examiners are looking for "less common"
words and phrases, correct and relevant collocations, and maybe some idiomatic
language.
I've written the following paragraph using some of the ideas from the lesson
below. I've underlined the band 7 (or higher) vocabulary.
Advantages of studying abroad:
Many students choose to study abroad because there are greater
opportunities in a particular foreign country. Foreign universities may offer better
facilities or courses. They may also be more prestigious than universities in the
student‟s own country and have teachers who are experts in their fields.
Therefore, by studying abroad, students can expand their knowledge and gain
qualificationsthat open the door to better job opportunities. A period of study
abroad can alsobroaden students‟ horizons. In the new country, they will have to
live and work with other students of various nationalities. Thus, overseas
students are exposed to different cultures, customs and points of view.
Created by Trang Nguyen Thu – 8.0 Ielts (R: 9.0 L 8.0 W 7.5 S 8.0)
Website: www.ielts-thutrang.com
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IELTS Writing Task 2: using the ebook
A few people have asked me how to use the ebook. One way is to practise
writing paragraphs using the ebook ideas.
Some ideas from the ebook about the benefits of mobile phones:
The mobile phone is the most popular gadget in today‟s world.
We can stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are.
Users can send text messages, surf the Internet, take photos and listen to
music.
Mobiles have also become fashion accessories.
Mobile phones have revolutionised the way we communicate.
By linking these ideas (and adding a few things) I can write a paragraph:
The mobile phone has become the most popular gadget in today‟s world. The
reason for this is that it is portable and versatile. Mobile phones are now carried
at all times by most people, allowing us to stay in touch with family, friends and
colleagues wherever we are. Furthermore, they now have many more functions
than a standard telephone; mobile phone users can send text messages, surf the
Internet, take photos and listen to music, as well as making calls. Mobiles have
become fashion accessories, and they have revolutionised the way we
communicate.
IELTS Writing Task 2: idea and paragraph
My students and I followed the advice in last week's lesson to write a paragraph
for the topic below.
The number of plants and animals is declining. Describe the problem and
suggest some solutions.
Ideas for describing the problem:
over-farming, land needed for crops and animals
cutting down trees destroys natural habitats, animals become extinct
industrial waste in rivers, sea
chemicals kill fish and plants, interrupt natural cycles / food chain
It seemed that we had 2 main ideas, so we wrote a 2-idea paragraph:
There are two main reasons why plants and animals are disappearing. Firstly, in
many parts of the world trees are being cut down to make way for farmland on
which to grow crops and keep animals. The result of this is that natural habitats
Created by Trang Nguyen Thu – 8.0 Ielts (R: 9.0 L 8.0 W 7.5 S 8.0)
Website: www.ielts-thutrang.com
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are being destroyed, and in some cases whole species of animals are becoming
extinct. Secondly, human activity is also responsible for the destruction of aquatic
life as domestic and industrial waste is pumped into rivers and seas. This
chemical waste kills plants and fish, interrupting natural cycles and having a
devastating effect on food chains.
(99 words)
IELTS Writing Task 2: from ideas to paragraph
I always tell my students to plan ideas for their main body paragraphs. Let's look
at how to put some ideas together to make a paragraph. Here's the question:
The main reason people go to work is to earn money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ideas for one main paragraph:
agree that money is the main reason people work
people look at salary first, they rarely take a salary cut
need to live, pay bills, food etc.
look after our families, save for the future
otherwise, most people would probably choose not to work
Full paragraph using the ideas above:
I agree that the majority of people work in order to earn money. Before taking any
other factors into account, it is normal to first consider the salary that a particular
post offers, and it is rare to hear of a person who happily takes a cut in pay when
beginning a new job. We all need money to pay for our basic necessities, such
as accommodation, bills and food. Many adults also have families who depend
on the wages they earn, and at the same time they are conscious of the need to
save for the future. If we no longer needed money, I doubt most of us would
choose to continue in our jobs.
(116 words)
……………………………………………………….
IELTS Writing Task 2: how to answer any question
Today I want to show you what happens in my brain when I see any IELTS
Writing Task 2 question.
Here are my thinking steps:
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Website: www.ielts-thutrang.com
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1. I read the question very carefully, maybe three times. I ask myself "What's
the topic? What is the question asking me to write about?"
2. I underline the key things that must be included in the essay. I always
answer every part of the question.
3. Now I think about my 4 paragraph structure. I can write any type of essay
in 4 paragraphs; I just need to decide what to put in each paragraph.
4. If I need to give my opinion, I think "What is the easiest opinion to explain?
What good vocabulary could I use?"
5. Then I write down some vocabulary ideas that are related to the topic.
6. I try to write 2 sentences for the introduction: I introduce the topic, then
give a simple answer (including my opinion if the question asks for it).
7. I write short 'topic sentences' to start each paragraph, then develop my
ideas by explaining and supporting with examples.
8. I look at the question from time to time in order to check that I'm answering
every part of it.
9. I know that I write about 10 words per line; I can quickly check the
approximate number of words that I've written.
10. If I need more words (to reach 250), I expand one of my examples in the
main body paragraphs. If necessary, I draw an arrow to show where I
want to add the extra words.
"Band 7 Vocabulary"
When I say "band 7 vocabulary", I'm really talking about vocabulary that could
help you to get a band 7 or higher. Examiners are looking for "less common"
words and phrases, correct and relevant collocations, and maybe some idiomatic
language.
I've written the following paragraph using some of the ideas from the lesson
below. I've underlined the band 7 (or higher) vocabulary.
Advantages of studying abroad:
Many students choose to study abroad because there are greater
opportunities in a particular foreign country. Foreign universities may offer better
facilities or courses. They may also be more prestigious than universities in the
student‟s own country and have teachers who are experts in their fields.
Therefore, by studying abroad, students can expand their knowledge and gain
qualificationsthat open the door to better job opportunities. A period of study
abroad can alsobroaden students‟ horizons. In the new country, they will have to
live and work with other students of various nationalities. Thus, overseas
students are exposed to different cultures, customs and points of view.
Created by Trang Nguyen Thu – 8.0 Ielts (R: 9.0 L 8.0 W 7.5 S 8.0)
Website: www.ielts-thutrang.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocIelts9.0 Page 3
