IELTS Writing Task 2 Strategies

This video tutorial covers IELTS writing task 2, focusing on two-part questions. It guides students through planning and structuring their essays, including generating ideas for main body paragraphs and crafting introductions and conclusions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using advanced vocabulary and provides examples of how to structure paragraphs effectively. It also highlights the significance of understanding the question and planning the essay in stages.

What is the main focus of IELTS Writing Task 2?

• Writing a summary

• Writing an essay

• Writing a report

• Writing a letter

What characterizes a two-part question in IELTS Writing Task 2?

• It has two separate questions to answer

• It requires two different essays

• It is divided into two sections

• It needs two introductions

What is the source of the two-part question discussed in the lesson?

• British Council guide

• Cambridge IELTS book one

• Oxford IELTS manual

• IELTS official website

What is the first step in planning the essay structure?

• Highlighting key parts

• Drafting the main body

• Reading the question

• Writing the conclusion

What should the introduction of the essay include?

• A list of examples

• Two sentences: topic and answer

• A summary of the conclusion

• A detailed analysis

What is the main focus of the first body paragraph?

• Listing vocabulary

• Factors influencing news editors

• Explaining the introduction

• Discussing the conclusion

What is the purpose of the second body paragraph?

• To introduce new topics

• To discuss too much bad news

• To summarize the essay

• To list vocabulary

What is emphasized in the conclusion of the essay?

• The role of news editors

• The importance of vocabulary

• The need for more positive news

• The structure of the introduction

What is a key skill mentioned for achieving a high band score?

• Using technical jargon

• Using complex sentences

• Paraphrasing effectively

• Writing lengthy essays