IELTS WRITING TASK 2

How many words should you write?

• a minimum of 350

• at least 180 words

• as much as you like

• a minimum of 250

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

is it possible to write too much?

• No, write a lot

• Yes, if your answer is too long it shows you can not structure or concentrate you ideas

How long do you get to complete Task 2 in IELTS?

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 50 minutes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many marks is it worth in your IELTS exam?

• one third of your total writing score

• two thirds of your total writing score

• 100% of your total writing score

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many paragraphs should you write?

• 3

• 4 or 5

• as many as you like

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why do we paraphrase?

• to show off your vocabulary

• to show the examiner you understand the question

• to show off your grammar

• all of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Is it a good idea to skip paraphrasing?

• Yes, it will help you save time

• No

• No, because you will lose points

• Yes

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What defines a good topic sentence?

• it introduces a new topic

• identifies the main idea of the paragraph and the main point the writer wants to make about that subject

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

We should provide scientific facts/ results/ researches rather than your own personal experience/ example in the IELTS Writing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What kind of essay should you write for the following topic?

A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

• Advantages and disadvantages essay

• Opinion essay

• Cause and effect essay

• Discussion essay