IELTS Writing Task 2 _ Review 4 Question Types

Some people believe that climate change is the most critical challenge facing humanity today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

• Opinion Essay

• Discussion Essay

• 2-part Question Essay

• Problem(s) / Solution(s) Essay

Some people believe that climate change is the most critical challenge facing humanity today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

When this question, what is important to include in your essay?

• Personal anecdotes only

• A clear statement of your opinion and reasons supporting it

• Statistical data only

• Questions for the reader to consider

Some people believe that online education provides greater flexibility and convenience than traditional classroom learning. Others argue that it lacks the social interaction and discipline of a traditional classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

• Opinion Essay

• Discussion Essay

• 2-part Question Essay

• Problem(s) / Solution(s) Essay

Sample Question: Some people believe that online education provides greater flexibility and convenience than traditional classroom learning. Others argue that it lacks the social interaction and discipline of a traditional classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

What structure should you follow when discussing both views in your essay?

• Present both views in one paragraph and give your opinion in another

• Discuss one view in the introduction, the other in the conclusion, and your opinion in the body paragraphs

• Discuss one view in one body paragraph, the other view in the next body paragraph, and your opinion in a separate paragraph

• Present your opinion in the introduction and both views in the body paragraphs

Many cities around the world are facing severe air pollution problems. What are the causes of this issue, and what measures can be taken to tackle it?

• Opinion Essay

• Discussion Essay

• 2-part Question Essay

• Problem(s) / Solution(s) Essay

Sample Question: Many cities around the world are facing severe air pollution problems. What are the causes of this issue, and what measures can be taken to tackle it?

Question: What should you focus on when writing a problem and solution essay?

• Only describing the problem in detail

• Only proposing a solution in detail

• Identifying the causes of the problem and suggesting effective solutions

• Comparing the problem to other unrelated issues

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people working from home. Do the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages?

• Opinion Essay

• Discussion Essay

• 2-part Question Essay

• Problem(s) / Solution(s) Essay

Sample Question: In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people working from home. Do the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages?

Question: What is a balanced way to approach an advantage and disadvantage question?

• List more advantages than disadvantages

• Focus on one advantage and one disadvantage only

• Discuss several advantages and disadvantages and weigh them against each other to reach a conclusion

• Present only the advantages or only the disadvantages

If you have a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its area?

• 15 cm²

• 30 cm²

• 50 cm²

• 60 cm²

What is the main component of the sun?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Helium