IELTS Writing task 2 ESSAY WRITING

To form an introduction, the correct order of this set of sentences is:

• 3, 2, 5, 6, 1, 4

• 5, 2, 3, 6, 4, 1,

• 1,2, 6, 5, 4, 3

What type of introduction is it? Select the correct one.

• Dramatic, Interesting or Funny Story

• Surprising Statistics or Facts

• Historical Background

Which sentence is the thesis statement? (2 is not included)

• 1

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which if these three sentences can function as a thesis statement?

• One example of this is that native Americans have made many valuable contributions to modern U.S.

  culture.

• Young people in my culture have less freedom than young people in the United

  States.

• Another consequence was the large movement of people from rural to urban areas on cities.

Sometimes a thesis statement lists the subtopics that will be discussed in the body. Which of the following is a good example?

• Last, but not least, Native Americans have made many valuable contributions to modern U.S. culture, particularly in the areas of language, art, food, and government.

• Others argue that the large movement of people from rural to urban areas has major effects on a city's ability to provide housing, employment, and adequate sanitation services.

• Young people in my culture have less freedom than young people in the United

  States in their choice of where they live, whom they marry, and what their job is.

Select the thesis statements that suggest logical division as a method of organization.

• Teenagers demonstrate their independence in several ways.

• My eighteenth birthday was the most memorable day in my life so far.

• On their eighteenth birthday, U.S. citizens receive two important rights/responsibilities: they can vote, and they can sign legal contracts.

• Living in a dormitory offers several advantages to first-year students.

• Being an only child has both advantages and disadvantages.

What is the problem with the following thesis statement?

"A college education is a good investment."

• It is too general

• It is too specific

• It is announcement

• It is an obvious fact

What is the problem with the following thesis statement?

"I am going to write about sports injuries."

• It is too general

• It is too specific

• It is an announcement

• It is an obvious fact

What is the problem with the following thesis statement?

"The Internet is a communication superhighway."

• It is too general

• It is too specific

• It is an announcement

• It is an obvious fact

In the conlcuding paragaph you can: (select all the INCORRECT options)

• make a prediction

• suggest results or consequences

• suggest a solution, make a recommendation, or call for action

• quote an authority on the topic

• include a new topic.