IELTS Writing Task 2: 'opinion' essays U For 'opinion' essays, should you give both sides of the argument or just one side? The
answer is that you can do either.
A) Essay structure for one side of the argument:
1.
Introduction: topic + your opinion (either agree or disagree)
2.
First idea to support your opinion
3.
Second idea to support your opinion
4.
Conclusion: repeat your opinion
B) Essay structure for giving both sides:
1.
Introduction: topic + mention the opposite opinion + your opinion
2.
Opposite opinion (you can accept some of the opposite arguments)
3.
Your opinion
4.
Conclusion: explain that you understand the opposite opinion, but overall you
believe that...
It's very important to get the introduction right. This shows the examiner whether you
are going to give one side of the argument or both sides.
Have a look at
U this lesson
U to see how I introduce both sides (essay structure B) using
the word "while".
U IELTS Writing Task 2: public/private healthcare U A recent IELTS Writing Task 2 question was about the advantages and disadvantages
of private healthcare. Here are some ideas from my
U ebook
U :
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State Health Systems: Advantages •
Good healthcare should be available to everyone for free.
•
State healthcare is paid by the government using money from taxes.
•
Everyone has access to the same quality of care and treatment.
•
Private healthcare is unfair because only wealthy people can afford it.
•
The National Health Service in the UK provides free healthcare for every
resident. (use this as an example)
