The document discusses the structure and content of an IELTS writing task 2 introduction. It provides guidance on paraphrasing the question, using a thesis statement, and approaches to paraphrasing like changing word order, form, active to passive voice, and providing definitions. Sample introductions are given for common IELTS question types. The document also contains exercises for trainees to practice writing introductions.
2. AGENDA
DAY 2
1. Review Pre test
2. General Structure
- intro, body, Conclusion
3. . How to make an
Intro
- Paraphrase
- Thesis statement
4. Latihan.
5. Introduction
Komponen
INTRODUCTION
1) Paraphrase the question
2) thesis statement (TST)
Question:
Some people believe that children should not be given homework every day, while others believe that they must
get homework every day in order to be successful at school. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (MAIN
DISCUSSION)
VIEW A → Menolak Homeworks setiap hari
VIEW B → Mendukung homework/pro homework
Introduction (Sample)
● Some individuals think that pupils should not receive daily homework whereas others argue that it is necessary for
them to obtain assignments on daily basis so that they can achieve academic success.
● There are valid arguments on both sides, which I will discuss now. (TST)
6. keypoints
1. Pahami soal dengan baik
2. Dalam membuat introduction.
jangan mengulang kalimat/phrase yang sama dengan soal.
do paraphrase to convey your language flexibility
7. Some approaches to paraphrase
introduction
1. Use Synonyms
• My car needs petrol.
• My vehicle requires fuel.
1. Change the Word Order
• As languages such as Spanish, Chinese and English become more widely
used, there is a fear that that many minority languages may die out.
• There is a fear that many minority languages may die out, as languages
such as Spanish, Chinese and English become more widely used.
8. Some approaches to paraphrase introduction
3. Change the Form of the Word
For example:
• Longer life spans and improvements in the health of older people
suggest that people over the age of sixty-five can continue to live full
and active lives.
• Longer life spans and improvements in the health of older people are
suggesting that people over the age of sixty-five can continue living full
and active lives.
9. Some approaches to paraphrase introduction
4. Change from Active to Passive
• The property developers invested multi million money in the
development of the shopping centre.
• Multi million money was invested in the development of shopping
centres by the property developers
10. Some approaches to paraphrase introduction
5. Provide the Definition
• With all the problems in the world today, spending money on space
exploration is a complete waste.
• → Conducting an effort to explore another planet beyond the Earth can
be considered as an unnecessary thing to do in this problematic world.
11. After doing paraphrasing, make sure that:
1. The same meaning is conveyed
(The meaning is neither wider nor narrower).
2. The paraphrase is not plagiarize
(using more than three words in a row)
3. The general tense is not changed
12.
13. Thesis Statement
DEFINITION
- The position that writer claims to be true about the topic.
- or The general position of the writer
- or what will be explained in the essay
14.
15. QUESTION
When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
Intro:
Many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered. Personally,
(Paraphrase)
I disagree with the idea that money is the key consideration when deciding on a
career, because I believe that other factors are equally important. (TST)
16. do not be afraid to get out of the box :)
Question
Some people believe that a gap year between school and university is a good idea, while others
strongly disagree. Consider both sides of this debate and present your own opinion.
view A → support gap year
View B → menolak gap year
Sample 1 (--> paraphrase yang identik dg soal)
Many individuals opine that postponing study after school can bring many benefits, but some, instead
think that is it not wise decision.
Sample 2 (--> paraphrase yang relatif lebih dinamis)
While gap years are increasingly popular, they continue to be rather controversial because the benefits
are hard to quantify exactly.
17. LATIHAN
1. Discuss both views Type
Some people think that new technologies benefit the life of workers whereas some deny
the statement. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Advantage/disadvantage Type
Many people believe that it is a good idea to have a dress code at workplaces. What are
the advantages and disadvantages of this regulation?
3. Agree/disagree
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s
society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
18. LATIHAN
4. Cause & Effect
People nowadays are not as fit and active as they were in the past. What are the reasons for this?
What are the long term result of this?
5. Problem solution
Many people believe that the use of new technology affects the lives of employees. What are the
problems and solutions for this phenomenon?
6. Two part Question
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element
of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of
job satisfaction for all workers?
6. Negative/positive Questions
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in
the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
19. Many people believe that it is a good idea to have a dress code at workplaces. Does
the advantages outwiegh the disadvantages?
Wearing identical clothes at the office is considered beneficial by most of the workers though
it may has some disadvantages. ( outline sentence)
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s
society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The ways of advertising apparently require an adaptation to todays society as those
existences are considered to be irrelevant.
20. Many people believe that it is a good idea to have a dress code at workplaces. What
are the advantages and disadvantages of this regulation?
The obligation of wearing certain uniforms in the workplaces is still a debatable issue among
the workers and the company as it has been flourishing by advantages and disadvantages
in its implementation.
Adulthood of major society has been spent at workplaces. this fact entails the necessity of job
contentment as the main factor for workers' wellbeing. Opportunity to learn new things
and periodically increasing on salary are considered most viable options to meet
employees' expectation
