IELTS Writing Task 2: Essay #4 (Structure)

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TYPE #4: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an issue

Structure:

[Introduction]

*Clearly state what the issue you will be discussing is (without revealing your opinion)

*Mention that there are not only benefits but also drawbacks to the issue

[Main Body (2 paragraphs)]

Paragraph #2

*Develop the advantages/ disadvantages of the issue (the side you don't support)

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

Paragraph #3

* Develop the disadvantages/ advantages of the issue (the side you do support)

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

[Conclusion]

If NOT asked for your opinion:

*Summarize your points by giving a balanced argument

OR

*Briefly state your opinion

If asked for your opinion:

*Mention your opinion and support it



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