Ielts writing Task 2

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ESSAY
You might also see a question in the exam that asks you to discuss the advantages and/or disadvantages of a topic. For example:
·
People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
·
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
·
In many countries nowadays, young single people no longer stay with their
parents until they are married, but leave to study or work somewhere else. Do
you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ESSAY
STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION:
Introduce the topic of the essay Say what the discussion is about (i.e. what the two different sides believe (advantages and disadvantages) )
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (2-3 Advantages):
A topic sentence to say what the paragraph is about
Argument Evidence Argument Evidence 2
BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (2-3 Disadvantages):
A topic sentence to say what the paragraph is about
Argument Evidence Argument Evidence 2
CONCLUSION:
Summarise key arguments (paraphrasing them)
Your conclusion should contain no new information.
Note:
Arguments are introduced by using impersonal opinions
Evidence can include examples, explanations, facts or consequences. When giving evidence, it is often helpful to start general, then go more specific.

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