WorksheetsIELTS WRITING TASK 2
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 32mins
How many words should you write?
a minimum of 350
at least 180 words
as much as you like
a minimum of 250
is it possible to write too much?
No, write a lot
Yes, if your answer is too long it shows you can not structure or concentrate you ideas
How long do you get to complete Task 2 in IELTS?
30 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
How many marks is it worth in your IELTS exam?
one third of your total writing score
two thirds of your total writing score
100% of your total writing score
How many paragraphs should you write?
3
4 or 5
as many as you like
How many sentences should you write in your introduction?
2 for 11A and 3 in IELTS
2
3
4
In IELTS, what should your first statement be?
a thesis statement
paraphrase
topic sentence/general statement
What should you do in the second sentence?
topic sentence
thesis statement
paraphrase
Why do we paraphrase?
to show off your vocabulary
to show the examiner you understand the question
to show off your grammar
all of the above
What if your paraphrase doesn’t make sense?
you will feel confused
it indicates that you don't understand the question/the vocabulary/grammar
no problem
your examiner will be sad/grumpy and you will lose points
Is it a good idea to skip paraphrasing?
Yes, it will help you save time
No
No, because you will lose points
Yes
What should the third sentence in your introduction be?
a conclusion
a general statement
a thesis statement
What should your thesis statement do?
introduce the topic
answer the essay question
Should you always clearly state your opinion using signposting?
Yes, always
No, never
Only if the essay question asks for your opinion
Only if the essay question doesn't ask for your opinion
How should your body paragraphs be structured?
first point, example, topic sentence, summary
topic sentence, followed by two or three supporting statements (eg. examples/reasons/consequences)
What defines a good topic sentence?
it introduces a new topic
identifies the main idea of the paragraph and the main point the writer wants to make about that subject
How many sentences should there be in your conclusion?
1
2
3
4
Must your conclusion agree with your introduction?
yes
no
it doesn't really matter
Should you introduce any new points in your conclusion?
Definitely not, you should summarise the points covered and rephrase your thesis statement
Yes, absolutely
No, you should repeat exactly what you have already said using exactly the same words
What happens to your band score if you only use simple sentences?
you can't score higher than band 4.5
it will be high
When it’s an exam should you forget everything you’ve practised and just write as fast as you can?
definitely, it will relieve your stress
no, it is a waste
yes, why not?
Which parts of your essay should be quite short?
the body paragraphs
the introduction
the conclusion
the introduction and conclusion
How many words should you write?
a minimum of 350
at least 180 words
as much as you like
a minimum of 250
is it possible to write too much?
No, write a lot
Yes, if your answer is too long it shows you can not structure or concentrate you ideas
How long do you get to complete Task 2 in IELTS?
30 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
How many marks is it worth in your IELTS exam?
one third of your total writing score
two thirds of your total writing score
100% of your total writing score
How many paragraphs should you write?
3
4 or 5
as many as you like
How many sentences should you write in your introduction?
2 for 11A and 3 in IELTS
2
3
4
How many minutes do you have for the whole writing test?
20
40
60
80
How many minutes are you suggested to spend on Task 2?
20
40
60
80
What is the minimum number of words needed for the task?
150
200
350
250
Which one is NOT one of the grading criterion?
Task Response
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Punctuation Accuracy
Lexical Resource
Coherence and Cohesion
How many paragraphs are you recommended to write?
3
4
5
6
How many sentences should your body paragraphs be?
5
4
3
7
What is the first sentence in every body paragraph?
Intro sentence
#1 sentence
Main idea 1
topic sentence
My Task 2 essay needs a conclusion.
True
False
It's very important to make sure your composition fully answers the exam question, and only answers the exam question.
True
False
It doesn't matter if some sentences are repetitive or redundant. The important thing is the quality of the English.
True
False
It's a good idea to use qualifying phrases like 'it can seem ...' and 'it is often the case that ...'
True
False
The minimum is 250 words, but if you write a lot more, you may get more points.
True
False
Some phrasal verbs are more informal than others, and you should avoid using informal ones.
True
Flase
It's a really good idea to use lots of fixed expressions such as 'contrary to popular belief ...'
True
False
In English-language academic writing, it's customary to include rhetorical questions (i.e. questions for dramatic effect).
True
False
You should write more about your own personal experience than about general ideas.
True
False
Academic English should be written in very short, simple sentences.
True
False
It's better not to repeat keywords if you can avoid it.
True
False
You shouldn't worry too much about your handwriting. The examiners are trained to read difficult handwriting.
True
False
There's no reason to use exclamation marks in academic writing.
True
False
One of the most important things is to show you have a good vocabulary, and can use it accurately.
True
False
It's worth spending at least a couple of minutes thinking about what you're going to write, and the best way to write it.
True
False
What type of writing format must we use when we do the writing test?
Informal Writing
Both of Informal and Formal Writing
Formal Writing
None of above
Which of the following IS NOT the correct marking criterion?
Task achievement
Lexical Resource
Coherence and Cohesion
Personal opinion
What type of exercise is this topic?
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
Causes & Solutions
Causes & Effects
Direct question essay
Opinion essay
Paraphrasing a text means:
making it shorter
changing a lot of the vocabulary
adding more detail
Paragraphs always contain:
six or more sentences
an example
a topic sentence
What is the academic style of writing?
Informal and From The First Person Point Of View
Descriptive Writing
Both Formal and Informal
Formal and From The Third Person Point Of View
