IELTS writing Task II - writing an introduction to Task II

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NARRATION: You have already seen how it is important to show the examiner that you have understood the question and that you are presenting a cohesive essay. Now let's look at the stages of writing an introduction. There are three main stages you need to consider. First, identify the keywords in the title. Then rephrase those keywords so you do not repeat vocabulary. Then you need to give your introduction a sense of balance and direction, so the examiner has some idea of what to expect from your essay. Consider this example. The keywords are men, required, military service, opinions. These keywords could then be rephrased. Men could become males. Required could become compulsory. Military service could be changed into armed forces, and opinions can be changed into views. However, it is important that you do not spend too much time in the test thinking of how to rephrase the questions. Just change as many words as you can. Finally you should look at balance and direction. You can balance your introduction by acknowledging both sides of the issue but clearly stating your own opinion. For example, There are a number of people that agree with this, although I personally see more advantages than disadvantages, as I will now explain. The completed introduction could now read like this.

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• ielts
• task
• II
• writing
• english
• esol
• academic

[MsEllentube]

I did already!!! thanks it's very useful, but my question still, i can't find the others 2.... sorry, to annoyed u!!

[ilsnz]

@MsEllentube No problem at all - you need to visit the writing page for task II and look at the lesson called 'Analysing the question' - that explains about the 4 types.

Hope that helps!

Patrick

[MsEllentube]

Thank you very much!!! but i still need your help..... just to make my essay more simple!!!

you said there are 4 types for task II : (which i think are basically standard)

- give an opinion: introduction, 1^ way of thinking, 2^ way of thinking, my opinion and conclusion; (discuss)

-Compare points of view: Introduction, advantages and disadvantages, my opinion and conclusion; (agree or disagree)

.... i hope it is right!!! what's about the others 2??? thanks :-)

[ilsnz]

@MsEllentube Hi there - the 4 types and examples of the 4 types are all laid out on our website - why not visit IELTStestONLINE and become a member?

All the best,

Patrick

[MsEllentube]

Hi, I'd like to know what should we write in the task 2, fox example in task 1 we need to write the introduction (Sir/Madam for a formal letter or etc) the body like a complain or apology, the reason why we write, the requests and the conclusion, for the task 2 we should write the introduction, suggestions.. and then what???? thanks ahead!!!

[ilsnz]

You need to follow the format of introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. Each of the body paragraphs should have a single idea which is developed and supported, with a example if appropriate. However, there are 4 different types of Task II essay (give an opinion, compare points of view etc) and you need to use a suitable format depending on which type it is.

[MsSeattleWA]

thanks for the info.

[jajajajambee]

nice

[mixedgrain]

@ilsnz Adobe Flash Professional? Did you use Powerpoint too? I just like the way it looks.:-) Thanks

[ilsnz]

Hi mixedgrain,

Thanks - it's actually made in Flash then converted to a format suitable for Youtube :)

[mixedgrain]

Hi Patrick, I really enjoy your videos because they are very informative and they look cool! What screencasting program do you use? I like it! thanks.

[FreeEnglishOnline]

@tillthedge Thanks - glad you enjoyed it :)