07/03/2012

IELTS - writing format sample (task 2)

Writing- task 2 IELTS Essay

Introduction
Background- Today.../It is common today../ As is commonly known/understood...

Detailed  background-This can be seen.../ This has been seen/evident...
Thesis- It is believed.../ It is argued.../ It will be shown....
Outline- This will be proven by analyzing __1__, __2__ and ___3__./Taken into account  __1__, __2__ and ___3__.

Body-(2-3 )
Supporting Paragraph
Topics- First, /Firstly,/ Looking at.../ Considering...
Example- For example, /For instance,../
Discussion- This example  (clearly) shows.../ It is clear/ obvious/ widely understood...
Conclusion/transition-To conclude,/ Finally,.....

Supporting Paragraph
Topics- First, /Firstly,/ Looking at.../ Considering...
Example- For example, /For instance,../
Discussion- This example  (clearly) shows.../ It is clear/ obvious/ widely understood...
Conclusion/transition-To conclude,/ Finally,.....

Supporting Paragraph
Topics- First, /Firstly,/ Looking at.../ Considering...
Example- For example, /For instance,../
Discussion- This example  (clearly) shows.../ It is clear/ obvious/ widely understood...
Conclusion/transition-To conclude,/ Finally,.....


Conclusion
Summary- After analyzing the area/topic of.../Take _____ for instance....
Restate thesis- It has now been shown...../ As previously stated.....
Prediction/Recommendation- It is predicted/ expected that....

Writing topics

1. task 2- 250 words
Computers can easily do all the basic and advanced calculations. Do you think your children should spend more time learning basic mathematics or advanced computer technology. 


Give your views in not less than 250 words.


2.Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. 


How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?