IELTS Writing (Task 2)

Time allocation
开头段：2-3min
- 交代背景
- 改写标题
- 给出自己观点
Body 1: 13min

Body 2: 13min

Ending: 1-2min
Discussion

Beginning
2-3 句
1. 交代背景
Play a pivotal role in 重要
Hold … in high regard 重视

2. 改写标题
With respect to (从句/短语）…, some hold the view that … while others opine that 一
些人认为
However, there is a difference of opinion whether … or …

3. 给出自己观点
From my perspective, the former 前者/latter 后者 standpoint is better.
This essay will explore both sides of views and then propose my own opinion.

E.g.
Nowadays, education plays a pivotal role in every country across the world.
With respect to how to educate students, some hold the view that schools
should teach students separately, while others opine that schools should teach
them in a group. From my perspective, the former standpoint is better.

Body 1
On the one hand, +主题句
1. One of the most significant positive aspects that I can come up with is that
… (go a long way to do/serve sb. well in doing/be conductive to doing/be bene-
ficial to doing 有利于) A fact goes that…

2. Another major plus (好处) that we cannot lose sight of is related to/has to do
with the fact that… (go a long way to do/serve sb. well in doing/be conductive
to doing/be beneficial to doing 有利于)

Body 2
On the other hand, +主题句
1. One of the most crucial incentives (原因) behind my point of view is that… (go
a long way to do/serve sb. well in doing/be conductive to doing/be beneficial to
doing 有利于)

2. Another essential trigger (原因) that we cannot lose sight of is related to the
fact that… (go a long way to do/serve sb. well in doing/be conductive to
doing/be beneficial to doing 有利于)

Ending
In conclusion, while 反方观点的合理性, it seems to me that 句子, because 句子.
To sum up, while A 观点 may be (better/more ideal) in some contexts because 概括
A 论点, there are still times when B 观点 may be appropriate as 概括 B 论点

Causes and effects

Beginning
1. 交代问题
These days, it is widely recognized that + 句子.

2. 文章结构
This essay will discuss the causes of this and explain the major consequences
of this trend.

Body 1
原因 2 个
1. One of the most significant incentives behind my point of view is that…

2. Another essential trigger (原因) that we cannot lose sight of os related to the
fact that…

Body 2
影响 2 个
There are some possible effects to the problem.

1. One of the prime influences that I can come up with is that …

2. Another big impact that we cannot lose sight of has to do with the fact
that…

Ending
概括 2 个原因
Overall, XX and XX are prime reasons behind this phenomenon.

结尾句
The impacts of this trend are too significant to be neglected. 这一趋势的影响太大了，不容忽视
Advantages and disadvantages

Beginning
1. 陈述论题 (直接改述题目)
Recent years have witnessed a phenomenon that…

2. 表达论点
优点多: Although I think that it maintains some obvious harmful consequences, I
strongly believe that the benefits of the XX can overweigh its drawbacks.
缺点多: Although I think that it maintains some obvious positive consequences, I
strongly believe that drawbacks of the XX can overweigh its benefits.
This essay will explore both the advantages and disadvantages it may bring.

Body 1
On the one hand, there are some merits.

1. One of the most significant positive aspects that I can come up with is
that… (go a long way to do/serve sb. well in doing/be conductive to doing/be
beneficial to doing 有利于)

2. Another major plus that we cannot lose sight of is related to/has to do with
the fact that… (go a long way to do/serve sb. well in doing/be conductive to
doing/be beneficial to doing 有利于)

Body 2
On the other hand, there are some demerits.

1. One of the most crucial downsides that I have to mention is that… (take a
toll on/have an adverse (相反的) effect on/have a detrimental influence on 不利于)

2. Another essential drawback that we cannot lose sight of is related to the

Ending
重申利弊双方观点，作利弊比较
To conclude, while 乙方观点, it seems to me that 甲方观点.
To sum up, while (phenomenon) may lead to positives/advantages such as 概括好
处论点, there are still times when it may bring negatives/drawbacks including 概括缺
点论点
Agree or disagree

Beginning
1. 陈述论题
With respect to XX, it is sometimes argued that 句子.

2. 表达论点
Agree: This essay mainly upholds this standpoint
Disagree: Nevertheless, this essay mainly opposes this conviction

3. 文章结构
, and the following paragraphs will illustrate it with supportive examples.

Whether 题干内容 or not has been an issue open to debate.

Body 1
让步段（一个点+论据）
Admittedly, some hold the view that…

Body 2
自己支持的一方（2 个点+论据）
However, … has more benefits.

One of the most significant positive aspects that I can come up with is that…
(go a long way to do 有利于) , 事实上, …

Another major plus that we cannot lose sight of is related to the fact that…
(serve sb./sth. well in doing 有利于), 事实上, …

Ending
1. 重申甲方观点
To conclude, 句子.

2. 概括 2 个论据
Causes and solutions

Beginning
1. 背景句
These days, it is widely recognized that + 句子

2. 文章结构
This essay will discuss the causes of this and offer some possible solutions to
address this.

Body 1
第一个原因：
证据（3-5 句）

第二个原因：
证据（3-5 句）
举例

1. One of the most significant incentives behind my point of view is that…

2. Another essential trigger that we cannot lose sight of is related to the fact
that…

Body 2
第一个解决方法/影响
3-5 句

第二个解决方法/影响
3-5 句
举例

There are some possible solutions to the problem.

1. One of the most significant possible resolution that I can come up with is
that … (be supposed to; be well -advised to do 应该)

2. Another feasible 可行的 solution that we cannot lose sight of is related to/has
to do with the fact that… (be supposed to; be well-advised to do 应该)
Ending
1. 概括 2 个原因
Overall, XX and XX are the prime reasons behind this phenomenon.

2. 概括结局方法
To resolve this, it is highly recommended that + 句子

Phrases
有利于:
1. Go a long way to do
2. Serve sb. well in doing
3. Be conductive to doing
4. Be beneficial to doing

不利于:
1. Take a toll on
2. Have an adverse effect on
3. Have a detrimental influence on

在某种程度上:
1. In some way
2. To some extent

事实上:
1. A fact goes that…
2. We have to bear in mind that…
3. In fact
4. As a matter of fact

换句话说:
1. In other words
2. In this case
3. That means

所以:
1. And hence
2. And thus
3. , so
4. Therefore

相反:
1. In contrast
2. On the contrary
3. However

最终:
1. Consequently
2. Ultimately
3. Eventually
4. As a result
极有可能:
1. sb./sth. be highly likely to do
2. Be highly possible to do
3. It is highly likely that sb./sth. …
4. It is highly possible that sb./sth. …

极不可能:
1. sb./sth. be less likely to do
2. sb./sth. be less possible to do

容易:
It is a breeze (for sb.) to do

困难:
1. It’s not all sunny days and clear skies (for sb.) to do
2. It’s no small task (for sb.) to do

举例:
1. sb./sth. serve as a good case in point
2. Let’s say
3. For instance

尽管:
1. In spite of the fact that
2. As much as + 句子

大量 (+可数) :
1. A large number of
2. Numerous
3. A great many

大量 (+不可数) :
1. A large amount of
2. A great deal of

范围/种类:
1. A wide range of
2. A variety of

比例 (大部分) :
1. Majority of
2. A large proportion of

越来越多:
An increasing number of

根据:
1. Be based on
2. Be dependent on
3. Rely on

具体化:
1. Such as especially
2. And even