2VIP Class Notes (Li)

Homework

Do this writing task for next week.

https://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_writing_samples_task_2/1038/

Today we focused on:

Writing task 2 & Reading

Vocabulary

second chance – to get another try at something

adhere – to follow/stick to rules/practices etc.

ex. Education providers should adhere to the

less-privileged– not having any advantage because you lack money/social status

Writing exercise

Keywords for each essay type 

Advantages & Disadvantages: 

-pros/cons/advantages/disadvantages

Opinion: 

-to what extent do you agree or disagree

-what is your opinion

-do you think….

in your opinion…..

Problem solution: 

-what is the problem/causes

-what is the solution

-you only need 1 problem/1 solution

Structure:

Introduction  

Paraphrase the question

Thesis Statement (state one problem & one solution briefly)

Body 1 (problem)

Topic sentence (what is the problem?)

Explain the problem (supporting sentences)

Example

Body 2 (solution)

Topic sentence (what is the solution?)

Explain the solution (supporting sentences)

Example

Conclusion 

Briefly summarise the problem/solution

Discussion: 

-question often includes discuss

why some people….why other people….

-you also need to give your own opinion

Two-part question: 

-has two questions

how can/does/… (asks for your opinion)