RES_Relible English School
Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District
Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 3
Content:
Introduction to writing task 2
Types of question in writing task 2
Paragraph structure
Features of a paragraph
Practice: Identify elements of a paragraph (+Key)
Homework

RES_Relible English School
Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District
Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 4
SAMPLE IELTS WRITING TASK 2 QUESTIONS

TOPIC 1: …………………………………………………………
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Happiness is considered very important in life.
Why is it difficult to define?
What factors are important in achieving happiness?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

TOPIC 1: ACCOUNT QUESTION (Cause and Solution Question)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Happiness is considered very important in life.
Why is it difficult to define?
What factors are important in achieving happiness?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

TOPIC 2: ARGUMENTATIVE QUESTION
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words,
pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government
restrictions on what they do.
Do you agree with this statement?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

TOPIC 3: DISCURSIVE QUESTION
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic:
Some people think that wealthy nations should be required to share their wealth among
poorer nations by providing such things as food and education. Others argue that it is
responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens
themselves.
Discuss both views. What is your opinion?

take one of the following forms:
- What do you think are some of the problems facing a modern city?
- What is your opinion can be done to help the poor improve their situation?
- Discuss the reason why people move to live in cities.
RES_Relible English School
Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District
Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 7
Topic Sentence: ……………………………………………………………………………….
o ………………..………………………………………………………………………….
o ………………..…………………………………………………………………………..
Supporting Sentence 1: ……………………………………………………………………….
o Developing Sentence 1.1:
o Developing Sentence 1.2:
o Developing Sentence 1.3
Supporting Sentence 2: ………………………………………………………………………
o Developing Sentence 2.1
o Developing Sentence 2.2
o Developing Sentence 2.3
Supporting Sentence 3: ………………………………………………………………………
o Developing Sentence 3.1
o Developing Sentence 3.2
o Developing Sentence 3.3
Concluding Sentence: ………………………………………………………………………


Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 9
FEATURES OF A PARAGRAPH
Topic sentence
o Controls and guides the whole paragraph: when people read the topic sentence,
they know what to expect in a paragraph.
o Should not be too specific
o Should not be too general
Supporting sentences:
o Each supporting sentence gives ONE supporting idea for the topic sentence
o All supporting sentences are related to the topic sentences and its controlling
idea.
o Good supporting sentences give information that supports and explains the topic
of the paragraph.
Developing sentences: There are several ways to develop a supporting idea
o Give explanation
o Give examples
o Give analysis
o Give facts and/or figures
o Give description
Concluding sentence: This sentence brings the paragraph to a logical conclusion.
There are several ways to conclude a paragraph, including:
o Restate the main idea: Rephrase the topic sentence or summarize the main
points of the paragraph.
o Offer a suggestion, give an opinion or make a prediction

……………………………. So
He was tired, so he went to bed early
…………………………….
Or, Nor
We can go to the concert, or we just stay at
home
Subordinate Clauses
Type of clause Examples of subordinating
conjunctions
Example sentences
…………………….
When, before, after, until, since, as
soon as
When he won the money, he decided to
buy a sports car.
……………………. Where, wherever
She drove wherever she wanted.
…………………….
Because, as, since
She got a parking ticket because she
parked illegally.
…………………….
So that, in order that
He drove fast so that he could get to
work on time.
…………………….
So…that, such…that
He drove so fast that he got a speeding
ticket
…………………….

playing games, watching a film, and working simultaneously, even
4
………….. they have friends
next to them to talk to.
5
…………… this allows people greater freedom and flexibility
6
…………..
takes away the boredom of journeys, people are becoming more and more isolated in their own
worlds.
7
…………., the art of communication is being lost.
Transitions
Purpose Transitional words and
phrases
Example sentences
…………………
In addition, furthermore,
moreover, also
The city provides many cultural
opportunities. Furthermore, it has a long
and interesting history.
…………………
However, nevertheless, though,
in contrast, on the other hand,
on the contrary
The little boy collected stamps; however,
this hobby never helped him learn
geography.
…………………