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DISCUSSION
IELTS WRITING TASK 2

ESSAYS
 DISCUSSION ESSAYS IN IELTS WRITING

“Some people believe that studying at university or

1 college is the best route to a successful career, while
others believe that it is better to get a job straight
after school. Discuss both views”

“Some people think that there should be some strict

2 controls about noise. Others think that they could just
make as much noise as they want. Discuss both
views and give your opinion”
“Some people believe that studying at
university or college is the best route to a
successful career, while others believe that it
is better to get a job straight after school.
Discuss both views (and give your
opinion)”
1 THE STRUCTURE OF A DISCUSSION ESSAY
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND SENTENCE REINTRODUCE THE 2 VIEWS

ADVANTAGES OF VIEW 01
ADVANTAGE 01 ADVANTAGE 02

ADVANTAGES OF VIEW 02
SAME SAME

CONCLUSION
(restate main ideas)
 THE STRUCTURE OF A DISCUSSION ESSAY 2
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND SENTENCE
REINTRODUCE THE 2 VIEWS
SHOW YOUR OPINION

ADVANTAGES OF VIEW 01
ADVANTAGE 01 ADVANTAGE 02

ADVANTAGES OF VIEW 02 (VIEW THAT YOU SUPPORT)

SAME SAME

CONCLUSION
(restate main ideas & your opinion)
“Some people believe that studying at university or
college is the best route to a successful career, while
others believe that it is better to get a job straight after
school. Discuss both views (and give your opinion)”
The background should be about what
should high-school graduates do to achieve
a successful future career.

The background sentence: After high school, young

graduates often wonder whether they should choose to
keep on pursuing tertiary education in order to achieve
success in life.
“Some people think that there should be some strict controls
about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise
as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion”

The background should be about whether it is

necessary to have strict noise controls.

The background sentence: People have mixed opinions

about whether implementing strict noise controls is
necessary.
Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the
protection of the environment, while others believe that the main interest is in
world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The background should be about what could

be the greatest advantage of worldwide
coordination.

The background sentence: Public opinion is divided on

the greatest advantage of international coordination.
 USEFUL PHRASES FOR BACKGROUND SENTENCES
USEFUL FRAMES SENTENCE EXAMPLES

✓ There is an ongoing discussion

There is an ongoing discussion about the role of social media in shaping opinions.
about…

Many people question whether working from home truly improves work–life
✓ Many people question…
balance.

✓ A range of opinions exists on… A range of opinions exists on the effectiveness of strict traffic regulations.

✓ It is commonly debated
It is commonly debated whether universal basic income can reduce poverty.
whether…

✓ There is no clear consensus on… There is no clear consensus on how best to address youth unemployment.

✓ People often differ in their views

People often differ in their views on the advantages of studying abroad.
on…

✓ Views vary regarding… Views vary regarding the impact of standardized testing on student learning.
 INTRODUCTION
The first sentence: Write the background sentence (High school
students – Decide to study higher education or not)
→“After high school, young graduates often wonder whether they
should choose to keep on pursuing tertiary education in order to
achieve success in life.”
The second sentence: Introduce the 02 views by using the While-
structure
→The While-structure: WHILE S1 – V1, S2 – V2
→ “Some people hold a belief that continuing to study at a
university will be the best path to a successful career while
others claim the idea of working right after school is a better
option for the young.”
 COMPLETE INTRODUCTION

Upon graduating from high school, young

graduates often wonder whether they should
choose to keep on pursuing tertiary education or
not. Some people hold a belief that continuing to
study at a university will be the best path to a
successful career, whereas others claim the idea
of working right after school is a better option for
the young
 SAMPLE INTRODUCTIONS

Upon graduating from high school, young graduates often wonder

whether they should choose to keep on pursuing tertiary
education or not. Some people hold a belief that continuing to
1 study at university will be the best way to a successful career,
whereas others claim that the idea of working right after school is a
better option for the young.

Upon graduating from high school, young graduates often wonder

whether they should choose to keep on pursuing tertiary
education or not. While some people hold a belief that continuing
2 to study at university will be the best way to a successful career, I
would argue that the idea of working right after school is a better
option for the young.
 THE BODY PARAGRAPHS – TYPE 01

1 2

It is undeniable that having a Despite the above

job after high school can advantages of working right
bring the young several after high school, there are a
benefits. First of all,… variety of reasons why people
tend to choose to continue
their education. To begin
with,…
 THE BODY PARAGRAPHS – TYPE 02
1 2
It is undeniable that having a Despite the aforementioned
job after high school can bring advantages of working right
the young several benefits. First after high school, I
of all,… wholeheartedly believe that
there are a variety of reasons
why people tend to choose to
continue their education after
graduating from high school
and this trend is a better option
for young people these days.
First of all,…
 THE SECOND PARAGRAPH’s TOPIC SENTENCE

Despite the aforementioned advantages of working right after

high school, I wholeheartedly believe that there are a variety of
reasons why people tend to choose to continue their education
after graduating from high school and this trend is a better
option for young people these days.

Despite the aforementioned advantages of working right after

high school, there are a variety of reasons why people tend to
choose to continue their education after graduating from high
school.
 NOTICE!
Without OPINION With OPINION
❑ Just discuss the POSITIVE ASPECTS of ❑ Discuss the 2 views (POSITIVE
the 2 views SIDE) and express your opinion
❑ It is not really necessary to express (your belief)
your own belief or opinion ❑ The second sentence of the
❑ The second sentence in the INTRO: INTRO: showing your opinion
The paraphrased sentence ❑
“While / Whereas …view 1, I
reintroducing the two given views ❑
would argue/believe/claim
❑
that…view 2 is better.
❑
❑ Expressing your opinion in the
second body paragraph
❑ Repeat your opinion in the
CONCLUSION
 CONCLUSION

In conclusion, it seems In conclusion, although it

evident that both seems evident that both
working right after school
working right after and pursuing higher
school and pursuing education have their own
higher education have unique advantages, I,
their own unique from my personal
advantages. perspective, believe that
choosing to carryout
higher-level education is
more beneficial.
 IELTS WRITING TASK 02

TWO-PART QUESTION
ESSAY
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 TYPICAL ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. 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
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2. Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their

children to do whatever they want. Is this a good way to bring up children?

What consequences could this way of parenting pose on children as they get
older?
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The two questions you need to respond to in your

essay
 STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION
1. Background Statement (reintroduce the
2. Thesis Statement
background)

BODY PARAGRAPH 01

Respond to the first question

BODY PARAGRAPH 02

Respond to the second question

CONCLUSION
1. Summarise your main ideas 2. Repeat your opinion
 Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for,
and allow their children to do whatever they want. Is this
s. We can build these lessons together and I am happy to model, co-teach, observe, and/or provide feedback to help you
a good way to bring up children? What consequences
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could this way of parenting pose on children as they get

older?
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 INTRODUCTION

The first sentence: Paraphrase the given background statement of the

essay questions
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“Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their
children to do whatever they want”
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 INTRODUCTION

“Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their
children to do whatever they want”
Phrases Synonymous Phrases

Some parents 1. Certain parents

2. A number of parents
3. Particular parents
4. A segment of parents
buy their children whatever 1. Purchase anything their children request.
2. Provide their children with everything they ask for.
they ask for 3. Satisfy all their children's material desires.

allow their children to do 1. Permit their children unrestricted freedom.

2. Grant their children full autonomy.
whatever they want 3. Allow their children to act freely.
 INTRODUCTION

The second sentence: Answer the two questions in a general way

“As far as I am concerned, this way of bringing up children is

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succeed!

detrimental and there could be several negative impacts on the

children’s later life. ”
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 THE COMPLETE INTRODUCTION

These days, some parents purchase anything their children request and
permit them unrestricted freedom. As far as I am concerned, this way
s. We can build these lessons together and I am happy to model, co-teach, observe, and/or provide feedback to help you
of bringing up children is detrimental and there could be several
succeed!

negative impacts on the children’s later life.

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 THE TWO BODY PARAGRAPHS

In the two-part question essay, there will be different pairs of questions:

1. What are the benefits of_______________? What is your opinion?
2. What are the effects of________________? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
3. What are the benefits of_______________? Which view do you support?
4. What are the negative effects of ___________? What can be done to reduce its impact?“
5. What are the advantages of both? Which one do you think is more beneficial?
6. What are the effects of this trend? Do you think_______________?
7. What do you think are the main causes of this? Do you believe this is a positive or negative trend?
8. What are the advantages of_________________? What can be done to address its negative impacts?
9. What are the problems caused by______________? How does it affect_________?
10. What are the challenges of this trend? Do you think it is a positive development?
 THE TWO QUESTIONS CORRESPONDING TYPES

1 What are the benefits of_______________? What is your opinion? ADVANTAGES + OPINION

2 What are the effects of________________? Do you think this is a positive or PROBLEMS + OPINION
negative development?
3 What are the benefits of? Which view do you support? ADVANTAGES + OPINION
4 What are the negative effects of ___________? What can be done to reduce its DISADVANTAGES + SOLUTIONS
impact?
5 What are the advantages of both? Which one do you think is more beneficial? ADVANTAGES + OPINION

6 What are the effects of this trend? Do you think_______________? PROBLEMS + OPINION

7 What do you think are the main causes of this? Do you believe this is a positive CAUSES + OPINION
or negative trend?
8 What are the advantages of_________________? What can be done to address its ADVANTAGES + SOLUTIONS
negative impacts?
9 What are the problems caused by______________? How does it affect_________? PROBLEMS + DISADVANTAGES

10 What are the challenges of this trend? Do you think it is a positive development? DISADVANTAGES + OPINION
 Therefore,…

1. Each of the two body paragraphs should thoroughly

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2. Revisit all the learnt task-two essays to know how to
structure each body paragraph.
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 CONCLUSION
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 CONCLUSION FRAMES
Question Conclusion Sentence Frame

1. What are the benefits of ______? In conclusion, the benefits of ______ are significant, as they promote ______. In my
What is your opinion? opinion, ______ is essential because ______.

2. What are the effects of ______? To summarize, the effects of ______ are far-reaching, particularly in terms of ______.
Do you think this is a positive or While there are both positive and negative aspects, I believe that ______ is a ______
negative development? development due to ______.

3. What are the benefits of ______? In conclusion, the benefits of ______ include ______ and ______. After considering both
Which view do you support? perspectives, I support the view that ______ because ______.

4. What are the negative effects of

In conclusion, the negative effects of ______ include ______ and ______. To reduce
______? What can be done to reduce
these impacts, ______ could be implemented to address the issue more effectively.
its impact?

5. What are the advantages of both?

In summary, both ______ and ______ offer distinct advantages, such as ______ and
Which one do you think is more
______. However, I believe that ______ is more beneficial due to its ______.
beneficial?
 CONCLUSION FRAMES
Question Conclusion Sentence Frame

What are the effects of this trend? In conclusion, the effects of this trend include ______ and ______. Given these
Do you think ______? effects, I believe that ______ because ______.

What do you think are the main

In conclusion, the main causes of this issue include ______ and ______. In my
causes of this? Do you believe this is
a positive or negative trend?
opinion, this is a negative trend because ______.

What are the advantages of ______?

To summarize, the advantages of ______ include ______ and ______. However,
What can be done to address its
negative impacts?
to address its negative impacts, ______ should be considered as a solution.

What are the problems caused by In conclusion, the problems caused by ______ are evident in ______ and ______.
______? How does it affect ______? These issues significantly affect ______ by ______.

What are the challenges of this In summary, the challenges posed by this trend include ______ and ______.
trend? Do you think it is a positive Despite these challenges, I believe that it is a positive development due to
development? ______.
 HOMEWORK
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succeed!
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1. Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for,
and allow their children to do whatever they want. Is this a
good way to bring up children? What consequences could
this way of parenting pose on children as they get older?
2. Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children
to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a
positive or negative development?
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