In the IELTS exam you might need to write essays of a number of different types. You
have already seen examples of them in previous units of this book. This unit will give more
information on what questions of this type look like and how to answer them.
1. Agree or disagree
In essays of this kind you will sometimes be asked a direct question, such as:
Men are naturally better than women at certain kinds of job.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Or
Some people think children are given too much homework these days.
What are your views?
Sometimes you might just be given a statement. In this case it is implied that you should
agree or disagree with the statement. For example:
Everyone should pay the same rate of tax.
You have the option in this kind of task to completely agree, to completely disagree, or to
partly agree. However, if you choose to partly agree you have to be very specific about which
parts of the statement you agree with and which you don't. This can make writing your essay
more complicated.
An example outline for this kind of essay could be:
INTRODUCTION
- general statement
- thesis statement presenting your opinion (whether you agree or disagree)
BODY PARAGRAPH 1
- first reason why you agree or disagree
- support (examples or explanation)
BODY PARAGRAPH 2
- second reason why you agree or disagree
- support ( examples or explanation)
BODY PARAGRAPH 3
- third reason why you agree or disagree
- support (examples or explanation)
CONCLUSION
- restatement of opinion and summary of reasons
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