WorksheetsIETLS WRTING TASK 2
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 19mins
How many words should you write?
a minimum of 350
at least 180 words
as much as you like
a minimum of 250
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
as many as you like
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 should your thesis statement do?
introduce the topic
answer the essay question
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
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
What kind of essay should you write for the following topic?
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Advantages and disadvantages essay
Opinion essay
Cause and effect essay
Discussion essay
Spelling is not that important in IELTS writing.
True
False
It's better to write in an impersonal way. avoid using I, we, and you very often.
True
False
Some phrasal verbs are more informal than others, and you should avoid using informal ones.
True
Flase
UNDOUBTEDLY?
what does it mean?
Very clear, nobody can doubt that
use this to introduce something shocking
use this to introduce something bad or unwanted
use this to talk about some serious issues
ADDITIONALLY
what does it mean?
moreover or furthermore
however or in contrast
As a result
Nevertheless
SHOCKINGLY?
when do we use this word?
use this to introduce something surprising
use this to introduce something bad or unwanted
moreover or furthermore
use this to introduce something really really bad
INEVITABLY?
What does it mean?
you cannot avoid this
in theory may be true
something all of us can understand.
use this to talk about some serious issues
disturbingly?
to introduce something really really bad
moreover or furthermore
use this to introduce something shocking
Very clear, nobody can doubt that
SPONSORSHIP?
support by giving money
greater than a number or amount
give time, money or space to someone
provide or serve food
Make a noun phrase:
are/a / by / children / parent / raised / single
(a)
Children who are raised with both a mother and a father [...] into more balanced
individuals.
grows
grow
One of the many benefits citizens of all democratic countries enjoy [...] the freedom to elect their own representatives.
is
are
The number of students who opt for IT courses [...] increasing.
is
are
A huge number of college graduates [...] it difficult to get a job that matches their
qualifications.
find
finds
It has become difficult for parents to explain to their children [...] reading real books is a source of learning and pleasure.
how much
whether
why
A formal word for 'so' is:
therefore/ as a result
however /especially
but /yeah
In addition / furthermore
synonym for advantage
goods
drawback
benefit
baddy
Synonym for disadvantage
solution
drawback
consequence
effect
Another way of writing.. In my opinion
It is my view that
I agree
It needs to be said in all seriousness
beneficial impact
Which noun is countable?
garbage
information
animal
news
What is a synonym for information?
growth
data
illustration
informercial
What does "detrimental" mean?
beneficial
greater
infant
harmful
For most of Writing task 2 you should use ....
past perfect
present tense
write about a graph / bar chart
colons :
What are the supporting sentences?
The sentences at the beginning of the paragraph.
They come after the topic sentences, making up the body of a paragraph.
The sentences at the end of the paragraph.
The sentences give the topic of the paragraph.
What is the supporting sentence?
It give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
It summarises the information and make conclusions
It gives the topic of the paragraph.
It makes the paragraph longer.
How to write supporting sentences?
You should give details.
You should give examples.
You should give the data and evidence.
You should give supporting facts, details and examples.
Which of the following is NOT a detailed sentence?
She is an excellent student
She is responsible
Anna is one of the best students in school
She is never late for class
