Writing Task 2 – Model Answer
1. Both views discussion essay
▐ Essay structure:
1) Introduction
Paraphrase the question
Give your opinion
State two supporting reasons
2) Main body paragraph 1 – Negative Viewpoint
Topic sentence – outline the view you don’t agree with
Explanation – explain why this view is held by some people
Example – give an example
Your opinion – state whether you agree or disagree
3) Main body paragraph 2 – Positive Viewpoint
Topic sentence – outline the view you do agree with
Explanation – explain why this view is held by some people
Example – give an example
Your opinion – state whether you agree or disagree
4) Conclusion
Summarise the key points and state your opinion
KEY TIPS:
Develop both sides of the argument.
Talk about the view you don’t agree with first.
Sample answer:
NOTE:
2. Agree or Disagree Essay (Opinion Essay)
▐ Essay structure:
1) Introduction
Paraphrase the question
Give your opinion
State two supporting reasons
2) Main body paragraph 1
Topic sentence – outline 1st reason for supporting this view
Explanation – explain this idea
Example – give an example
3) Main body paragraph 2
Topic sentence – outline 2nd reason for supporting this view
Explanation – explain this idea
Example – give an example
4) Conclusion
Summarise opinion and key reasons
KEY TIPS:
Choose one side of the argument.
State your opinion clearly in the introduction.
Keep the same opinion throughout the essay.
Give reasons why you hold this view.
Sample answer:
Owing to the problems which a growing population of overweight people
cause for the health care system, some people think that the key to solving these
issues is to have more sport and exercise in schools. In my opinion, I completely
agree that this is the best way to tackle the issue of deteriorating public health in
relation to weight.
Firstly, dealing with the issues surrounding obesity and weight problems
is best solved by taking a long term approach and introducing more sport and
exercise in schools. This method will ensure that the next generation will be
healthier and will not have such health problems. At the moment, the average
child in the West does sport possibly twice a week, which is not enough to
counteract their otherwise sedentary lifestyle. However, by incorporating more
sports classes into the curriculum as well as encouraging extracurricular sports
activities, they will undoubtedly become fitter and more active.
Another point to consider is that having more sports lessons for children
in schools will probably result in children developing an interest in exercise
which might filter through to other members of their family and have a longer
lasting effect. In other words, parents with sporty children are more likely to get
involved in sport as a way of encouraging their children. By both parents and
children being involved, it will ensure that children grow up to incorporate sport
into their daily lives. This is certainly a natural and lasting way to improve
public health.
In conclusion, to deal with an increasing population of unfit, overweight
people, changing the lifestyle of the coming generation by introducing sport in
schools is the easiest and most effective method to use.
3. Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
▐ Essay structure:
Without opinion With opinion
1) Introduction 1) Introduction
Paraphrase the questions Paraphrase the questions
Outline the views stated in the statement Outline main ideas
State your opinion (if required) State your opinion (if required)
2) Main body paragraph 1- Advantage 2) Main body paragraph 1- Advantage
Topic sentence – state 1 advantage Topic sentence – give an example
Explanation – give detail explaning the Explanation – explain the
advantage benefits/merits/ advantage
Example – give an example Consequence – state the result
3) Main body paragraph 2 – Disadvantage 3) Main body paragraph 2 –
Disadvantage
Topic sentence – state 1 disadvantage
Explanation – give detail explaning the Topic sentence – give an example
disadvantage Explanation – explain the
Example – give an example problems/drawbacks/demerits/
advantage
4) Conclusion
Consequence – state the result
Summarise the key points
4) Conclusion
State your opinion (if required)
Summarise the key points
State your opinion (if required)
Sample answer:
