Advantage and Disadvantage | IELTS Writing Task Two

by Grammar World | Jan 15, 2022 | IELTS

Advantage Disadvantage এ মোট 3 টাইপের প্রশ্ন করা হয়।  প্রতিটি টাইপের প্রশ্নের উত্তর খানিকটা ভিন্ন ভাবে করতে হয়।  সে ক্ষেত্রে যদি তিনটি টাইপ কে গুলিয়ে ফেলা হয় এবং উত্তর যেভাবে করার কথা সেভাবে না করে ভিন্নভাবে করা হয় তবে ওই রাইটিং বেশ ভালো পরিমাণে স্কোর হারাবে।

Key Words to Identify the Type:

Question Type 1

In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.

Tips

এই ধরণের প্রশ্নে আমাদের কেবল সুবিধাগুলি এবং অসুবিধাগুলি নিয়ে আলোচনা করতে বলে। যেহেতু আমাদের মতামত অথবা দিকটি ভাল বা খারাপ তা  জিজ্ঞাসা করে না, তাই আমাদের আগবাড়িয়ে কোনটি ভালো কোনটি বেশি ভালো বা খারাপ এমন কোন মতামত প্রদান করা উচিত হবে না।

শিক্ষার্থীরা একটি অতি সাধারন স্ট্রাকচার অনুসরণ করবে যেখানে যে একটি অনুচ্ছেদে সুবিধাগুলি এবং অন্যটিতে অসুবিধাগুলি বর্ণনা করবে।

Structure for Question Type 1

Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase question
Sentence 2- Outline sentence
Body Paragraph 1 (Advantages)
Sentence 3- Topic sentence (Advantage 1)
Sentence 4- Explain how this is an advantage
Sentence 5- Example
Body Paragraph 2 (Disadvantages)
Sentence 6- Topic sentence (Disadvantage 1)
Sentence 7- Explain how this is a disadvantage
Sentence 8- Example
Conclusion
Sentence 9- Summary of main points

Question:
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.

Sample Answer

Before embarking on college many young people are advised that a year working or travelling may be a good option. This essay will examine some benefits that this trend may bring and also some drawbacks that must be taken into account.

The most substantial favourable aspect of this is that third level education is very expensive and lots of students decide to work for 12 months and save up money before they begin their studies. This allows them to pay for their living costs, tuition fees and accommodation and focus on their studies, rather than struggle financially or have to get a part-time job on top of their academic work. The Times recently reported that the average student at a UK university requires over $12,000 per annum just to survive and many drop out because they cannot afford to stay.

On the other hand, some downsides could also be considered regarding this trend. Many students often get used to working or travelling and don’t want to return to a life of study after a year off. This short term view can cause some to bypass university altogether and go straight into a job that is beneath their capabilities or may not offer the same prospects their future career might have done. For instance, a recent survey by the British Government found that 26% of students who take a gap-year never enter tertiary education.

In conclusion, taking a break from studies can be advantageous if it allows people to gather up savings, however, they should also be careful that it does not lead to disillusionment with education altogether.

Extra Questions

2. Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?

3. The number of people working online from home has grown in some countries. What advantages and disadvantages can come of this trend?

Question Type 2 →

Direct Question | Two-part Question | Double Question | IELTS Writing Task 2

by Grammar World | Jan 7, 2022 | IELTS

Question:
Fossil fuels are essential for producing electricity, powering industry, and fueling transportation. However, one day we will reach a point when all the world’s fossil fuels have been depleted.
How can we conserve these resources?
What are some alternatives to fossil fuels?

Key Words to Identify the Type:
WH word (What/ How/ Why/ When)…………….? The last sentence is a WH Question.
Yes No Question: Do/does/ is ……………..?

Tips

এ ধরনের প্রশ্নের শিক্ষার্থীরা যে বড় ভুলগুলো করে থাকে তা হল:

• উভয় প্রশ্নের পুরোপুরি উত্তর না দেওয়া।
• উত্তর গুলোকে সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপে এক বাক্যে ইন্ট্রোডাকশন এর শেষে উল্লেখ করতে ব্যর্থ হওয়া।
• Body Paragraph এ Topic Sentence এ উত্তর লেখার পর সেই উত্তর এর জন্য Supporting Sentence না লেখা এবং উদাহরণ না দেয়া।
• এই টাইপের প্রশ্নের সাথে অন্য টাইপের প্রশ্ন গুলিয়ে ফেলা।

তাই যা করতে হবেঃ
প্রতিটি প্রশ্নের উত্তর অবশ্যই স্পষ্টভাবে উল্লেখ করতে হবে এবং ইন্ট্রোডাকশন এর শেষের লাইনে (outline sentence) সেই উত্তর গুলোকে এক বাক্যে সংক্ষেপে লিখে ফেলতে হবে। যদি এই প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর এক Sentence এ সংক্ষেপে দিতে না পারেন তবে অন্তত এটা বলুন যে এই Essay তে এই উত্তর গুলোর ব্যাপারে কথা বলা হবে। উপরের ভুলগুলো না করলে এবং আমাদের দেয়া স্ট্রাকচারটি follow করলে অনেক সহজে ভালো স্কোর পাওয়া যাবে।

Structure

Introduction
Paraphrase the question
Outline sentence – To both questions, state your answer

Body paragraph 1 – Answer question 1
Topic sentence – state your answer
Explanation – support the idea
Example – give an example

Body paragraph 2 – Answer question 2
Topic sentence – state your answer
Explanation – support the idea
Example – give an example
Conclusion
Summarize all questions and answers

Question:
Fossil fuels are essential for producing electricity, powering industry, and fueling transportation. However, one day we will reach a point when all the world’s fossil fuels have been depleted.
How can we conserve these resources?
What are some alternatives to fossil fuels?

Sample Answer:

The world is currently reliant on oil, coal, and natural gas for the majority of its energy requirements but there will come a time when these run out. This essay will explore how we can help to prevent our non-renewable resources from becoming depleted by using our cars less frequently and it will name some natural forces that can be harnessed to generate power.

Conserving energy is a responsibility of every individual and an important way in which we can all do our bit is to use more energy-efficient means of transport. The easiest way to do this is to leave the car at home and walk or cycle to our destination if it isn’t too far away, or take public transport for longer journeys. Another way to reduce our fuel consumption is to car share. Whenever my friends and I get together for coffee, we agree to meet up at a café that we can each get to without having to drive our cars there. We usually go on foot or ride our bikes. If everyone made small decisions like this, it would make a real difference.

The most sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels are the generation of power from natural forces such as the sun, wind, and oceans. Solar and wind power are already widely used across the world but it is wave power and tidal energy that have the greatest untapped potential to provide for our energy needs in the future. A report recently commissioned in the United Kingdom estimates that tidal energy could meet as much as 20% of the UK’s current electricity demands once the technology being developed is operational. Wave energy converters are expected to prove equally successful in the long term.

In conclusion, our earth’s reserves of fossil fuels will not last forever and we need to be continually developing new technologies to enable us to produce energy from renewable sources such as the sun, wind, and water. In the meantime, we can help to slow the rate of depletion by leaving the car at home and using more energy-efficient forms of transport whenever possible.

Extra Question:

1. Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do whatever they want.
   Is this a good way to raise children? What consequences could this style of parenting have for children as they get older?
2. The arts, including art, music, and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place in our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in the school curriculum?
3. In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?
4. Companies use a variety of methods to improve the sales of their products. What are those methods? Which is the most effective method?

Discuss Both View | IELTS Tricks

by Grammar World | Jan 7, 2022 | IELTS

Question:
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences.
Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion

Key Words to Identify the Type:
Discuss both sides/ views
Discuss the arguments

Tips

এই ধরনের প্রশ্নে আপনাকে দুটি পৃথক প্যারাগ্রাফে দুই পক্ষের যুক্তি/ বক্তব্য উদাহরণসহ উপস্থাপন করতে হবে এবং সেই যুক্তির সাথে আপনি একমত নাকি দ্বিমত তাও কারন সহ ব্যাখ্যা করতে হবে। এতটুকু কাজ সঠিক ভাবে করতে পারলেই আপনি সহজে ভালো স্কোর করতে পারবেন।

Structure

1- Paraphrase Question
2- Thesis Statement

Main Body Paragraph 1
1- State first viewpoint
2- Discuss first viewpoint
3- Reason why you agree or disagree with the viewpoint
4- Example to support your view

Main Body Paragraph 2
1- State second viewpoint
2- Discuss second viewpoint
3- Reason why you agree or disagree with the viewpoint
4- Example to support your view
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2- State which one is better or more important

Question:
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences.
Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion

Sample Answer:

There is an ever-increasing use of technology, such as tablets and laptops, in the classroom. It is commonly believed that this is a positive development, whilst there are others who postulate it will lead to adverse ramifications. In my opinion, I believe that an increase in technology is beneficial to students and teachers.

On the one hand, it is axiomatic to say that the internet has provided students with access to more information than ever before. Moreover, learners have the ability to research and learn about any subject at the touch of a button. It is therefore agreed that technology is a very worthwhile tool for education. Wikipedia is a prime example, where students can simply type in any keyword and gain access to in-depth knowledge quickly and easily.

On the other hand, technology deprives people of real human interaction, according to some. Human interaction teaches people valuable skills such as discourse, debate, and empathy. Despite this, human interaction is still possible through the internet and this essay disagrees technology should be dismissed for this reason. For instance, Skype and Facebook make it possible for people to interact in ways that were never before possible.

In conclusion, while the benefits of technology, particularly the internet, allow students to tap into limitless sources of information, some still feel that people should be wary of this new phenomenon and not allow it to curb face-to-face interaction. However, as long as we are careful to keep in mind the importance of human interaction in education, the educational benefits are clearly positive.

Extra Question:

1. 1. Some people think that it is better for a country’s economy for people to spend money while others believe that it would be better for people to save money.
   Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Some people think that intelligence is innate while others think that we can improve our intelligence through learning.
   Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
3. Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves.
   Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
4. Some people believe that children should not be given homework every day, while others believe that they must get homework every day in order to be successful at school.
   Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Agree or Disagree/ Opinion/ Argumentative | IELTS Writing Task 2

by Grammar World | Dec 22, 2021 | IELTS

Question:
In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food.

Do you agree or disagree?

Key Words to Identify the Type:

• What is your opinion?
• Do you agree or disagree?
• To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Is it a positive or negative development?

Tips

অনেক ছাত্র এই ধরণের প্রশ্নে ভাল করতে ব্যর্থ হয় কারণ তারা স্পষ্ট মতামত প্রদান করে না এবং তারা উপযুক্ত Structure ব্যবহার করে না।

কিছু শিক্ষক আপনাকে আংশিকভাবে একমত হওয়ার পরামর্শ দিয়ে থাকেন ।  আমি এমনটা করতে বলবো না কারণ এটি প্রায়শই কোনও পরিষ্কার ফোকাস বিহীন এবং একটি কনফিউজিং Eassy লেখার দিকে নিয়ে যায় ।

তাই আপনি অবশ্যই সম্পূর্ণরূপে একমত বা দ্বিমত হবেন ।

প্রথমে একমত বা দ্বিমত হওয়ার পিছনে আপনার দুটি যুক্তি ঠিক করুন। প্রথম যুক্তিটি নিয়ে বডি প্যারাগ্রাফ 1 এবং দ্বিতীয় যুক্তি দিয়ে বডি প্যারাগ্রাফ 2 লেখুন।

আপনার বিপরীতে যাদের মতামত আছে তারা যা বলছে বা যুক্তি দিচ্ছে  তা কেন অযৌক্তিক তা প্রমাণ করার জন্য কিছু লেখার দরকার নাই।  বরং আপনি আপনার নিজস্ব যুক্তিগুলোকে উপযুক্ত সাপোর্টিং আইডিয়া এবং উদাহনরের মাধ্যমে সম্পূর্ণরূপে পরিষ্কারভাবে প্রকাশ করুন।

এটাই আপনাকে অনেক ভালো স্কোর পাওয়ার ক্ষেত্রে সহযোগিতা করবে।

Structure

Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question
Sentence 2- Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph 1- Supporting Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- Topic Sentence
Sentence 2/3- Explain Topic Sentence
Sentence 3/4- Example
Body Paragraph 2- Supporting Paragraph 2
Sentence 1- Topic Sentence
Sentence 2/3- Explain Topic Sentence
Sentence 3/4- Example
Paragraph 4- Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary and reiteration of your opinion.

Question:

In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result
of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on
this kind of food.

Do you agree or disagree?

Sample Answer:

It is commonly believed that governments should levy a tariff on junk food because the
number of health risks associated with consuming this kind of food is on the rise. In my
opinion, I believe that a higher rate of tax should be paid by fast-food companies.

First and foremost, higher excise on liqueur and cigarettes has proven to be successful at
curbing the harm caused by these substances. This revenue has been used to treat health
problems associated with these products and has proven useful in advertising campaigns
warning people about the dangers of alcohol and tobacco abuse. Tax from fast food could
be used in the same way. The United Kingdom is a prime example, where money from
smokers is used to treat lung cancer and heart disease.

Another point to consider is that Increasing taxes would raise prices and lower
consumption. Fast food companies would pass on these taxes to consumers in the form of
higher prices and this would lead to people not being able to afford junk food because it
is too expensive. Junk food would soon become a luxury item and it would only be
consumed occasionally, which would be less harmful to the general public’s health. For
instance, the cost of organic food has proven prohibitively expensive for most people and
that is why only a small percentage of the population buy it regularly.

In conclusion, junk food should be taxed at a higher rate because of the good precedent
set by alcohol and tobacco and the fact that the increased cost should reduce the amount
of fast-food people buy.

Extra Question:

2. Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be
better spent elsewhere.
To what extent do you agree with this view?

3. Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local
businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local businesses will bring about the death of local communities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4. In many countries it is common for families to own and run their own businesses. Some people think
this is the best way to run a business while others consider this a potential source of problems.
What is your opinion?

5. Small businesses should avoid recruiting young women who do not have their own families in order to
avoid paying maternity leave later on.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?