IELTS WRITING TASK 2 - OPINION DISCUSS

How long is the writing task 2?

• 40 mins

• 45 mins

• 60 mins

What are OPINION DISCUSS question types?

• (To what extent) Do you agree or disagree?

• Discuss both views and give your opinion.

• Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

How many paragraphs you should write for an essay in writing task 2?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is optional in the introduction of an essay?

• Background information

• Paraphrase of the question

• Your own opinion

What is obligatory in the introduction of an essay?

• Background information

• Paraphrase of the question

• Your own opinion

Is the question "Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion" the OPINION DISCUSS question type?

• Yes

• No

Is the question "Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations." the OPINION DISCUSS question type?

• Yes

• No

Fill in the blank: A number of people believe that […] . Personally, I strongly (dis)agree with the ____. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and give reasons for my own view.

The introduction: "A number of people believe that […] . Personally, I strongly (dis)agree with the statement. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and give reasons for my own view." is for

• Do you agree or disagree...?

• Discuss both views and give your opinion.

• Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The introduction: "Despite some obvious disadvantages of this trend, I would argue that these are outweighed by the advantages. In this essay, I will discuss both sides and give reasons for my opinion." is for

• Do you agree or disagree...?

• Discuss both views and give your opinion.

• Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?