I look at 5 IELTS Task 2 questions from the topics education, globalisation and gender equality. Audio: http://bit.ly/1kq7NRl In the audio I explain the process more, but it's an exercise in brain storming for ideas. For an introduction on how to start IELTS Writing Task 2 click here: www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-writing-task/ielts-writing-start-ielts-writing-task-2/

1. IELTS
TOPICS AND
ANSWERS

2. In this presentation, you will see the
ideas, and examples I produce to 'build'
the essay.
It's an exercise in brain storming for
ideas.

3. It makes more sense if you listen to the
audio or watch the video.
The sentences and ideas are
just 'ideas' – later they will
be arranged into cohesive
paragraphs.

4. As you watch the presentation, try and
write down your ideas for the
questions.
Starting with good accurate
ideas that correspond to the
question is the BEST way to
start your essay.

5. Do you think it is better for students to
work before their university study?
Why?
Use reasons and specific examples to
support your choice.

6. ANSWER: YES
PARAGRAPH 1
Practical experience, contacts, on the job
skills. EG: Studies from the UK
Government show graduates with work
experience are twice as likely to find
employment.....

7. PARAGRAPH 2
Better preparation, chance to improve
social skills, close the gap between
academia and private sector, helps
student decide on future before
committing long term, EG 1/6 students will
change their higher education course
while at uni....

8. Some people believe that children
should do organised activities in their
free time while others believe that
children should be free to do what they
want to do in their free time.
Which viewpoint do you agree with?
Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.

9. ANSWER: CHILDREN FREE TO CHOOSE
PARAGRAPH 1
Lots of benefits letting the mind wonder,
children can express themselves, find
themselves, do what they prefer and
excel. EG Recent studies show 12% of
school students dislike physical education,
therefore if sports were chosen it would
be unfair to this minority.

10. PARAGRAPH 2
Organising activities
-costly for the school
-need time to plan,
-possible 'equipment' to purchase,
furthermore studies show that the brain
operates better after a distraction from a
structured task such as studying.

11. Many people say that globalisation and
the growing number of multinational
companies have a negative effect on
the environment.
To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to
support your position.

12. PARAGRAPH 1 -DEFINITELY DAMAGING THE
ENVIRONMENT
-Increased interaction between countries
-Increase in goods and services traded
-this means more production, therefore
more resources. EG China 'workshop of
the world' - many places air pollution
masks needed.

13. PARAGRAPH 2 -MULTINATIONALS
-YES increase pollution – (decision
taken for simplicity)
-Globalisation requires global
solutions -these can have drastic
consequences if accidents happen
-EG BP Gulf of Mexico, oil spill,
destroyed the local ecosystem...

14. Parents want to achieve balance between
family and career but only a few manage
to achieve it.
What do you think is the reason?
Discuss possible solutions and provide
examples.

15. PARAGRAPH 1
-Reason is work life balance, increased
competition in the work place, changes in
society, increase in the amount of working
mothers puts strain on the family, EG
Studies in the US show that families with
two full-time parents are more likely to
separate. -therefore this shows that
finding the balance is incredibly difficult.

16. PARAGRAPH 2
-Possible Solutions? Regulations from
government, increasing maternity leave,
more flexible working practices, reduced
working week, EG France had a 35 hour
working week...

17. Nowadays both men and women spend
a lot of money on beauty care. This
was not so in the past.
What may be the root cause of this
behaviour?
Discuss the reasons and possible
results.

18. PARAGRAPH 1
Marketing.
Beauty market for women is worth
millions, consumer goods companies see
similar potential for the male market.
Therefore developing new ranges, e.g.
Loreal for Men Expert.
Therefore main reason is the potential
opportunity.

19. PARAGRAPH 2
Difficult to say the results because it is still
early,
however general trend is in this direction,
Deodorant was considered unnecessary
before the 1950s.
Therefore the market will probably grow
and it will be completely normal in the
future

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