The general format for writing academic writing task 2/ IELTS

Essay is as follows:

Introduction + your opinion/ your thinking/ your

point of view/ whether you agree or disagree/
main advantages or disadvantages +

2nd paragraph with example, explanation,

evidence and extra details +

3rd paragraph with example, explanation,

evidence and extra details +

4th paragraph with example, explanation,

evidence and extra details +
.................
.................

Conclusion + restating the main point of your

discussion/ your position on the issue.

Vocabulary for the Introduction Part:

In the introduction part of your IETLS essay you should write sentences relevant to the topic
given and generally accepted ideas about it. Use your best English here as it will attract or bore
your reader about the whole writing. You will make or break your impression in this paragraph.
Be very cautious about the introduction part. Never just copy the sentence of the question. If you
really need to, use synonyms and different sentence structure.
Examples:
1) Mobile phone and Internet are two great innovation of science for communication and
had been facilitating people for a long time. These two technologies are widely used in
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almost all the countries of the world and had become parts of our daily lives. We can't deny
the usefulness of these technologies as they had made our life easier than it was ever before.
In my opinion the advantages of these two devices far outweigh the demerits they have.
2) Every human being with an ambition of getting higher knowledge requires attending
colleges or universities. The main reason of attending universities or colleges may differ
man to man. Someone may aspire to achieve greater knowledge, someone may just want to
earn a certificate or someone might attribute it as a step towards career development.
3) Compared with people in the past, we concern far less on the preparation of food today,
thanks to the development of agriculture and scientific technology. A fair amount of
beneficial influence is occurring to us consequently.
Vocabulary for the opinion Part:
According to the essay types (Learn what are the IELTS essay types) use one of the following
connective words/ linking phrases to write down your opinion However remember that if the
question does not ask you to give your opinion but to compare advantages and disadvantages,
then you should not strongly express your opinion. Opinion should only be written for opinion
essays.
In my opinion......
I strongly opine that........
I strongly agree with the idea that.......
I strongly disagree with the given topic....
I think.....
My opinion is that.....
In my view.....
I believe.....
Apparently.....
Personaly speaking.....
According to me.....
From my point of view.....
From my perspective.....
I realize.....
To my way of thinking.....
It seems to me that.....
To me.....
It appears that.....
I feel that.....
I understand.....
I suppose.....
Examples:
1) But in my opinion, giving the access of mobile phone & internet to each and every
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unemployed person is a matter of great dispute. I believe, this idea can help the countries
who have sufficient funds for the whole fiscal year and already adopted technologies like
internet for a very long period. But this might turn out as a complete loss for an
undeveloped country.
2) I believe, parents are always teaching us in many ways intentionally and unintentionally;
however vocal guidelines and acting in daily bases activities are the ways of the life
experience knowledge transfer regardless different culture, language, facilities or economy
level of the family.
3) I strongly agree with the idea that the gender issue is only a determinant in the battle of
the sexes, not the battles among nations and peoples. It is therefore impertinent, if not
irrational, to conclude that world conflicts result from the rule of a particular gender and
the finer sex would do a better job at prevailing peace if selectively put at the helm of
human nations.
Vocabulary for the 2nd paragraph Part:
It is true that.....
First.....
First of all.....
Firstly.....
Initially.....
To begin with.....
To start with.....
In the first place.....
Though it is true that.....
Some people believe that.....
Many people think that.....
According to many.....
Some people believe that.....
Many support the view that.....
On the one hand.....
Examples:
1) It is true that, an unemployed persons having a mobile phone with internet connection
can get more access to the local and foreign job sectors and can use these technologies to get
a job or become self-employed.
2) First of all, the maximum numbers of cars are owned by the rich people and fuel price
would not restrain them from using the cars. The price of fuel in fact increased significantly
over the past 12 years and that has done nothing to reduce the car usages.

3) To begin, houses that are being constructed by those in the lower income groups do look
at the most cost effective option. In the process they invariably explore cheaper options that
include a compromise on material and construction quality.
Vocabulary for the 3rd, 4th ...... paragraph Part:
Second(ly).....
Third(ly).....
Then.....
Next.....
After that.....
And.....
Again.....
Also.....
Besides.....
Likewise.....
In addition.....
Consequently.....
Whats more.....
Furthermore.....
Moreover.....
Other people think that.....
Other people believe that.....
On the other hand.....
Apart from that.....
Finally.....
Examples:
1) Besides, unemployed persons living in urban areas; can easily get the information
related to the job-offering companies with these technologies................ Furthermore, the
use of these technology give them advantages than others.......
2) Besides, people would learn more about the outer space as the experiment and scientific
research is outer space is going on more steadily than ever.
3) Apart from that, computers would become more powerful and they will have superior
artificial intelligence. We will have robots to do the hazardous works like mining and outer
space research. Surprisingly, e-commerce would be in more convenient form and most of
the people will purchase online rather than going to shops in person.
Vocabulary to show comparison:

In the same way.....

Likewise.....
Similarly.....
Like the previous point.....
Similar to.....
Also.....
At the same time.....
Just as.....
Examples:
1) Similarly, all the companies and offices are becoming automated and using computers,
internet and other technologies vastly than any other time in history.......
2) At the same time software could used for many purposes such as learning through
computers, accounting in computers, drawing, storage of information, sending information
from one person to other person etc.
3) Also reading books is like peeking into the minds of the greatest people - A book is like a
conversation with the writer and reading many books gives us an insight into the thinking
process of different writers.
Vocabulary to show contrast:
On the other hand.....
On the contrary.....
However.....
But.....
Nevertheless.....
Oppositely.....
Alternatively.....
Unlike.....
While.....
Whilst.....
Even though.....
Alternatively.....
In contrast to this.....
Then again.....
On the other hand.....
Examples:
1) On the contrary, poor countries suffer from the lack of sufficient budgets to ensure some
very basic needs of people like health, education, medicines etc. Then again, those countries
don't have a chance to spend a lot of money to initiate a superficial project........

2) Unlike a TV, a radio cannot display an image or a video, and the communication is
limited to voice only. Typically, a radio is used for access information such as news and live
traffic updates.........
3) In contrast to this, the consumption of fuels to run the car is contributing to the rise if
global warming and affecting the ozone layer. So, using bicycle in cities would be a better
alternative.........
Vocabulary to show an example:
As an example.....
For instance.....
For example.....
Like.....
As.....
Such as.....
Particularly.....
In particular.....
Namely.....
To show an example.....
As an evidence.....
To illustrate.....
To paraphrase.....
Examples:
1) For instance, there is no guaranty that all unemployed person will use the technology
positively........
2) As an example, many Government of the first world countries have initiated other
projects like:.........
3) For example, if a public bus gets busted in the middle of a road, the passenger can easily
leave it a look for another one.
Vocabulary to show consequence, effects or result:

As a result.....
Consequently.....
As an effect.....
Thus.....
So.....
The reason why.....
Therefore.....
Hence.....
Eventually.....
For this reason.....
Thereby.....
Examples:
1) Therefore, we should avoid using our budget in an uncertain project........
2) As a result, people are struggling much to lead a healthy and secure life.........
3) Consequently, local residents will be able to find more job opportunities in this factory
and have a better socio-economic status.........

Vocabulary to sum up:

To sum up.....
In short.....
In a word.....
To put it simply.....
That is to say.....
Examples:
1) In a word, I think, the idea can be very useful for the developing countries but for us, it
might be a sinister.........
2) That is to say, we must ensure the safety of our children first.........
3) In short, overall infrastructure of the area will develope.
N.B. The above vocabulary are speacifically useful while finishing a paragraph. You can use
these words/ phrases to re-state your topic of the paragraph.
Vocabulary to make a point strong:

Although.....
Thought.....
Nonetheless.....
Nevertheless.....
Still.....
Yet.....
Must.....
Aafter all.....
Even if.....
Therefore.....
Thus.....
Examples:
1) Although, Parents are important teachers in our lives and none can deny their
invaluable role to make us what we are, but they aren't always the best teachers.......
2) Thus air and water pollution caused by this factory will ruin the local environment and
wildlife fundamentally.........
3) Although industrialization is necessary for growth, but it must be regulated. The proper
measures must be in place to reduce the negative impacts of byproducts on environment.
Other transitional words / connective words:
Then.....
Else.....
Otherwise.....
Besides.....
As soon as.....
As much as.....
Examples:
1) They take care of the children as much as parents do..................
2) As soon as we realize the problem ..................
3) Otherwise, the unemployed graduates' number will keep on increasing..................
Vocabulary for the conclusion part:
In conclusion.....
In summary.....
To conclude.....
To conclude with.....
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To sum up.....
In general.....
To summarize.....
In short.....
All in all....
Overall.....
On the whole.....
In a nut Shell.....
Examples:
1) In general, even though it is preferable to study English in an English-speaking country,
a reasonable level of English can be achieved in one's own country, if a student is gifted and
dedicated to study.
2) To sum up, if the population explosion continues, many more people will die of
starvation in poor countries, and life in the cities, even in affluent nations, will become
increasingly difficult.
3) To conclude, I recommend that the only sensible way to solve this problem is to educate
young people about the dangers of drug use, and to take steps to reduce the pressure of
competition placed upon them.
4) In conclusion, nuclear technology certainly has positive uses but is nonetheless
dangerous. However, it would have been better if it had never been used to create nuclear
weapons. If life on Earth is to continue, all the nuclear nations of the world should agree to
disarm as soon as possible.

N.B. The conclusion part of the IELTS Essay or IELTS Academic writing task 2 usually begins
with a special concluding phrase that links it to the rest of the essay. Notice that a conditional
sentence can be very effective in the conclusion. One reason for this is that it can refer to what
might occur as a result of your suggestions or recommendations. Of course, you can use
conditional sentences elsewhere in your essay as well. If you do use conditionals, be sure that the
construction of your sentences is grammatically correct.
Also, in a short essay of approximately 250 words the conclusion can be just one or two
sentences long. The conclusion should briefly sum up what you have said in your essay, and does
not usually contribute a new idea, unless it is a minor point. However, it is a good place to make
recommendations or suggestions, or to give advice and offer solutions, if you are asked to do so.

Vocabulary for generalising a statement:

Whenever you need to show a generalisation or general idea, you can use these vocabularies to
present your point.
Generally.....
Generally speaking.....
In general.....
Overall.....
All in all.....
By and large.....
Basically.....
As a rule.....
Essentially.....
On the whole....
All things considered.....
Examples:
1) All things considered a certain reserved position for women in high-level job is actually a
good idea to empower the women towards the overall betterment of the organization and
society.
2) In general it can be stated that in upcoming few years human will be blessed with
adequate facilities, which definitely will make their lives quite easier, due to advanced
technology.
3) As a rule, in most of the countries a zoological garden is monitored strictly and the
health, treatment and foods are properly ensured for the animals they keep.
Vocabulary for expressing condition:
Some arguments and statements in your essay would require you to show that it is dependent on
some condition. Following is the list of vocabularies you can use to present condition in your
writing.
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If.....
Provided that.....
Because of that.....
For this reason.....
Unless.....
Providing that.....
So that.....
In case.....
Whether....
Examples:
1) If the proper measurements and initiatives are not taken, the pollution will keep on
increasing and that would someday threaten the existence of our life.
2) Unless we change our diet and get involved in some sort of outdoor activities and sports,
the average weight would kept on increasing.
3) For this reasons, we should preserve a certain percentage of high level job for qualified
women.
Vocabulary for expressing Agreement:
In agreement/ disagreement essay you will often need to express whether you agree/ disagree or
partially agree with a given statement or opinion. Following vocabularies would be helpful to
express your agreement with something.
I quite agree that....
I strongly agree.....
I completely agree that.....
I totally agree with the given idea that.....
I agree with the opinion that.....
I am quite inclined to the opinion that.....
I could not agree more.....
I concur with the group who believe that.....
I accept that.....
I accept the fact that.....
I approve the idea.....
I am in agreement.....
I consent that.....
Examples:
1) I quite agree that owning a car have far more advantages that disadvantages.
2) I am in agreement with the group of people who believe that the government should
build more sports facilitates to promote public health.
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3) I agree with the opinion that more taxes should be imposed on fast food items.
Vocabulary for expressing Disagreement:
Following are some useful vocabulary to use whenever you want to express your disagreement
with an idea, opinion or statement. You will usually use those in agreement/ disagreement type
IETLS essay.
I disagree with the opinion that....
I strongly disagree.....
I completely disagree with.....
I totally disagree with the given idea that.....
I disagree with the statement.....
I quite oppose the opinion that.....
I disapprove that.....
I totally do not accept the fact that.....
My own opinion contradicts.....
I disagree with the group of people.....
However, my opinion is different.....
Examples:
1) I quite disagree that building more roads only can solve the ever increasing traffic
problem in most cities.
2) I oppose the opinion that government has no responsibilities for supporting the senior
citizens.
3) My opinion contradicts with the group of people who believe that space research has no
value for us.
Vocabulary for expressing partial agreement:
In some cases you will have opinion or point of view that would not completely agree or
disagree with a given opinion or statement. In this case you should clearly mention that you
partially agree with the opinion but to some extent you also disagree to this. In these cases, using
the following vocabulary will be very helpful.

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To some extent..
In a way..
I agree to the given statement to some extent..
Up to a point I agree..
More or less..
So to speak..
Examples:
1) In a way I agree that it is governments responsibility to keep the environment clean, but
without individual effort it cannot be achieved.
2) To some extent I agree with the opinion that space research is a waste of money but the
invaluable effects these researches can have could not be denied.
3) So to speak, mothers play the most important role to upbringing the children, however,
the contribution a father can have to the children can't be ignored.
Vocabulary for expressing certainty:
To make a point or argument stronger, you often need to show the certainty of your expression.
To do so use the following list of vocabularies:
Certainly..
Definitely..
No doubt..
Of course..
Doubtlessly..
Without any doubt..
Undoubtedly..
Examples:
1) Of course, learning from books in a formal educational institutions and learning from
books for someone's own interest are highly important.
2) Definitely practical lessons help us to have more deeply understanding, while theory
learned from books will be forgotten far easier.
3) Undoubtedly ultimate exhaust of natural resources would create a chaos and many wild
lives would be endangered as well.
Vocabulary for Adding further information:
In your essay you need to present reasons and arguments to make your point of view stronger.
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connected using some linking words. Such linking words are given below so that you can use
them in your IELTS essay.
In addition..
And..
Moreover..
Similarly..
Furthermore..
Also..
As well as..
Besides..
Even..
Too..
Whats more..
Again..
In a similar fashion..
Likewise..
Examples:
1) What's more, university education should be based on talent and performance, not
based on equal gender opportunity.
2) Likewise, if the popular media provides good news such as educational, scientific and so
on, this can motivate the young generation to achieve more knowledge.
3) Even, second or third changes to those heinous criminals are often found fruitless and
they committed crime again.
Vocabulary for presenting time or sequence:
Expressing the time or sequence is important to show a natural flow in your arguments and
paragraphs. Important vocabularies that can be used to show time or sequence are given below.

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First/ Firstly..
Second/ Secondly..
Third/ Thirdly..
Last/ Lastly..
Then..
At the same time..
Meanwhile..
Since..
As soon as..
After this / that..
Before..
After..
Afterwards ..
During..
While..
Simultaneously..
Following this..
When..
Examples:
1) At the same time the technological revolution affects all countries around the world in
many ways significantly.
2) Meanwhile we should try our best to put every effort to make our environment clean.
3) Afterwards, these steps could help mass people to be aware about the danger of their fast
food intakes.

IELTS Vocabulary: Presenting an argument

A. Read the text below, in which somebody is trying to decide whether to go straight to
university from school, or spend a year traveling around the world. Put their argument into the
correct order, using the key words and expressions in italics to help you. The first one and last
one have been done for you.
A. I'm ready in two minds about what to do when I leave school. Should I go straight to
university or should I spend a year traveling around the world?
B. It is often said that knowledge is the key to power, and I cannot disagree with this.
C. On the one hand, I would experience lots of different cultures.
D. Unfortunately, another point is that if I spent a year traveling I would need a lot of
money.
E. And I'm not alone in this opinion. Many consider a sound career and a good salary to
be an important goal.
F. However, it could be argued that I would also meet lots of interesting people while I
was traveling.
G. Secondly, if I go straight to university, I'll learn so many things that will help me in my
future life.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

H. First of all, there are so many benefits of going straight to university.

I. But I believe that it would be easy to make a bit while I was traveling, giving English
lessons or working in hotels and shops.
J. Moreover, I'll be able to take part in the social activities that the university offers, and
meet lots of new friends who share the same interests.
K. The most important point is that the sooner I get my qualifications, the quicker I'll get
a job and start earning.
L. Nevertheless, these inconveniences would be an inevitable part of traveling and would
be greatly outweighed by the other advantages.
M. In my opinion, starting work and making money is one of the most important things in
life.
N. On the other hand, I could end up suffering from culture shock, homesickness and
some strange tropical diseases.
O. Furthermore, if I spent a year traveling, I would learn more about the world.
P. All right, I've made my mind up. Now, where's my nearest travel agency?
When you are asked to present an argument, you should always look at it from two sides,
giving reasons why you agree and disagree before reaching a conclusion. Other words and
expressions which you might find useful include:
I believe that/ despite this/ in spite of this/ also/ thirdly/I think/ finally/ in conclusion/
nonetheless/ admittedly/ on the contrary/ at any rate/ notwithstanding/ for all that/ even if.
B. Using the key words and expressions in italic from the last exercise, present an argument for
one of the following issues:
A government's main priority is to provide education for its people.
The only way to save the environment is for governments to impose strict quotas on the
energy we use (for example, by restricting car ownership, limiting the water we use).
Satisfaction in your job is more important than the money you earn.
Living in a town or city is better than living in the countryside.
It is our responsibility to help or look after those less fortunate than ourselves (for
example, the homeless, the mentally ill).
Useful Words to show Relations:
across, across from, where, in which, to which, from which, under, over , inside, on top of, along,
through, as far as, northern, southern, eastern, western, to the left/ on the left hand side, to the
right/ on the right hand side, to the south, in back, behind the, in front, in front of the ..., in the
middle, adjacent, mid point halfway, interior, diagonal, edge limit, parallel, parallel to,
perpendicular to, opposite, overlapping, exterior, intersection, rectangle, square, circle, vertical,
horizontal.
Useful Words for Classification:
aspect, attributes, bases, basic kinds of, categories, characteristics, classes, classifications,
classify, contradictory, contrasting, dissimilar, distinguishable, divide, divided into, factors, falls
into, fundamental, important, insignificant, kinds of, main kinds of, methods, minor, mutually
exclusive, opposing, opposite, origins, parts, primary, secondary, qualities, significant, similar,
sources, types of, unimportant.
Useful Words for Definition:
Aspect, Category, characteristics, clarify, class, condition, define, definition, explain,
explanation, form, in other words, kind, method, paraphrase, type.
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People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for example: new experiences,
career preparation, increased knowledge etc.). Why do you think people attend colleges or
universities?
You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Model Answer 1:
People mainly get enrolled in a college or university to achieve the necessary education and
degree they require to get a job or to build a career. Having a good career is one of the main
reasons people spend their time in colleges or universities but there are other reasons as well. The
current society and educational structure is far different than it had been a century back when a
self-educated person could gain a good career and parents could arrange private tutors to ensure
their childrens education. But in todays world colleges and universities are the authority to
declare a person to have necessary education to be ready for the job sector and without the
certification from colleges and universities it is almost impossible for someone to claim a good
job.
People are going to colleges and universities because this is the most common way of getting
education and they have no alternatives like the people of past century had. Most people are
learning in colleges and universities and getting themselves ready for the future. The sole
purpose of a college or university is to ensure the proper theoretical and moral education to build
the ideal citizens the country needs and this is system which is unquestionably accepted by the
society and people. People who do not have plan to use their certificate to get a job either
because they have other career plans or may be blessed with inherited fortune. They go to these
educational institutes to learn the values, ideas, knowledge and education they require to be good
human. In fact education is a border line between a savage and a good man and this is another
reason the society has adopted the idea of education for all and the colleges and universities are
the places to get this education in the current age.

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Some people go to universities to get further education to enhance their horizon or to improve
their job position & salary. Others go to the colleges and universities to let the world know that
they are educated. Funny this may seems, but many people simply consider the higher education
as the status they require to get higher position in the society. Colleges and Universities
nowadays offer specialized courses like technical courses or creative courses and many people
attend those courses simply because of their pure interests on these subjects or to gain the
knowledge they need.
In my opinion, getting education, learning new things, experiencing diverse cultures and
customs, getting prepared for the future career, improving job position, subject matter interests
and social status are the main reasons for people to attend colleges and universities.

(Approximately 440 words)

Idea Generation for this IELTS Essay:
Essay Type: Opinion Essay (Give reasons).
Main question of this IELTS Essay:
A. Why people attend colleges or universities?
Reasons: Why people attend colleges or universities?
University degree nowadays is mandatory to apply for a good job. To find better job
opportunity after graduation and having higher salary are thus the main reasons many students
get enrolled in a college or university.
This is the most common and perhaps the only method nowadays to enhance our
knowledge and skills.
Becoming familiar with the latest technology, including computer, digital systems, or
medicine.
Better social status. After graduation, socially they have higher prestige among their
family, friends, or other people.
More probable to be able to apply and become prosperous a highly qualified graduate
abroad.
To improve their social skills by meeting more educated people.
To gain training and practical education.
These days without the certification from colleges and universities it is almost impossible
for someone to claim a good job or to be certified to practice in a specialized field of work.
To learn the values, ideas, knowledge and skills.
Sometimes promotion and increments are the reasons many professionals get enrolled in
further studies in universities.
Many people enroll in a special course offered by universities because of their interests in
this subject or to gain the knowledge they need.
Many people get enrolled in a college or university to maintain a status.
For some this is an excellent opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skill and
experience.
University and colleges are the best places to learn about diverse culture, people and
social skills.

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[The above points should be helpful to aid you generating your own ideas and then turning them
in to a nicely written IELTS Essay. Add any point you think we have missed in the comment
section.]
Sample Answer 2:
The university is a citadel of learning. It is a place where people of diverse culture, ethnicity,
background and religion come together with the major purpose of knowledge acquisition.
However, it is not out of place to suggest that some people come to school in other to gain
information that will better equip them for their future ambition, while others still attend higher
education in other to have the feeling of the tertiary education. But no matter what the reasons
might be, I strongly believe that the main reason why people attend colleges and universities is to
increase their knowledge.
Let consider one who comes to school for the just experience. I believe his or her intention is not
just to meet new friends because this can be done anywhere else. He or she wants to understand
different behaviours and interact with persons from different areas, and various levels of
intelligence. By so doing, he or she gradually imbibes knowledge at different levels and at
different points. Take for instance, I know of a very good friend who always wanted to attend
higher institution. When I enquired as to the particular school he wanted, her reply was simple;
I do not have any school in mind, all I want is to go get new experience and change my
environment. However, after four years in the university, I observed that her attitude,
intelligence, abilities and sagacity has increased greatly. This shows me that the ultimate end of
going to the university is to acquire knowledge.
Also, for those who think that their reason for going to school is for career preparation. Statistics
suggests that over 70% of the persons who studied a particular course or discipline in Nigeria, do
not end up practicing the same course, and are never found along the career line throughout their
lifetime. Evidences abound of various micro biologists who are chief editors in news paper
agencies across the nation. My best Ifeanyi, he studied petroleum engineering but he is currently
working with First Bank Nigeria.
In conclusion, a university for me is like a crucible, a furnace where minds are molded with the
fire of knowledge in other to adapt to the outside world. We may have different reasons why we
enter the colleges and universities, but one thing and only but one thing is for sure, the core
reason why people attend the university and college is to increase knowledge.
[ Written by - Ume Chukwuma ]
Alternative Answer 3:
A University offers highest level of education as well as valuable degree required for the students
to build their careers. University degrees are essential for the job market, to be versed in a
specialized field or to be prepared for the further educations. People attend colleges or
universities for lots of different reasons. In my opinion three most common reasons for people to
join a college or a university are to prepare for a prospective career, to have new experiences,
and to increase their knowledge. But there are some other reasons like improving the current job
position, to be specialized in a specific subject, to earn a degree to join a job or run a business
etc.
Career preparation is probably the primary and most important reason for people to attend
colleges and universities. A college or university degree gives more opportunity to have a fulltime and stable job. In comparison a university degree holder is offered a better job that pays
better than others. The job market is very competitive now a day compared to any other time in
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past. Careers such as telecommunication, information technologies etc. need many new
employees. At colleges and universities, students can learn new skills for these careers and
increase their opportunities for the future. In the whole academic years, the students learn not
only the theory but also practical aspects for their future job needs. The universities prepare a
structured and coherent syllabus for the students and without these experience and knowledge it
is almost impossible for anyone to make himself prepared for the job and the knowledge he/she
required for the specified job position.
Students also go to colleges or universities to have new experiences. For many, it is their first
time away from home and they have to live among strangers. At colleges, they meet new people
from many different places, races and cultures. They can see what life is from a different
perspective. They can learn to live on their own and take care of them without having their
family always nearby. The students have lots of opportunities to face the real-life situations while
staying at a college or university. They learn to face the harsh situation, learn to treat the
superiors, learn how to work to gain a desired aspiration, learn to work as a team member and
many more. In short, colleges and universities offers so many different experiences that a student
cannot get from anywhere else.
At colleges and universities, students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge about
technology, art, history, about themselves and outer world which are impossible to achieve
staying outside the campus. As they decide what they want to study, pursue their studies, and
interact with their classmates, they learn a lot about themselves. They also, of course, have the
opportunity to learn about many subjects in their classes. In addition to the skills and knowledge
related to their career, college students also have the chance to take classes in other areas. For
many, this will be their last chance to study different subjects. Colleges offer much more than
career preparation. They offer the opportunity to have new experiences and to learn many kinds
of things.
Many job holders, housewives even businessmen get themselves admitted into universities or
colleges for a diploma courses. These courses are essential in many different perspectives, like:
to learn a new technology (for example: Computer related diplomas), to train up for a new career
(for example: photography courses), or to make them ready for more challenging jobs (for
example: MBA in Agriculture). I think all these are major reasons why people attend colleges
and universities.
Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the
way people live?
Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer 5:
Compared with people in the past, we concern far less on the preparation of food today, thanks to
the development of agriculture and scientific technology. A fair amount of beneficial influence is
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occurring to us consequently.
The first to be benefited is travellers. It has been much probable for one to carry out the plan of a
trip or expedition to remote areas. As a matter of fact, a diversity types of food are designed for
outdoor trips, for example, compressed biscuit. Without worrying about starving, a man can push
it to the limit wherever he would like to go -- Mount Everest or South Pole.
For most common people, it has been realistic to put their energy mainly on other aspects, work
or interest, rather than what to have for meals. Some prefer working all the time in order to earn
as much money as they can. Others develop their interests or hobbies like sports, music
instruments, or photographing. Whatever people choose to spend time on, they feel their lives are
satisfying and fulfilling.
Attitude toward life matures as well. Humans are no longer bothered with preparation of food.
Our focus now is to improve the standard of life: how to make things more effective? Thus,
numerous significant achievements have taken place recently in every subject. Sciences and
technologies, arts and humanities are swiftly striding forward, and still accelerating. Therefore,
without concerning about food preparation, the pattern of human evolvement changes
fundamentally.
To conclude, the benefits to both individuals and the whole human race is clearly demonstrated.
And I believe that food preparation will account for even less in our life in the future.
(Written by Jifang Zhang)
Model Answer 6:
Advancement in the technology, such as microwave woven and rice cooker, has provided
efficient options for cooking food. This has reduced the overall time required for cookery. Thus it
is believed that this has enhanced the lifestyle of the human being's to a greater extent. In this
essay, we will analyse how this methods allow people to spend their spare time practicing their
hobbies and provide healthy food options for the young people.
To begin with, availability of new methodologies have minimized the cooking period making it
possible for them to utilise this span for enjoying the skills of their interest. For instance, using
rice cooker usually takes half the time when compared to the conventional gas cooking. This
example clearly shows that the individuals who prefer this cooker will manage to get some extra
idle time for them. Thus, it is obvious that this moment can be efficiently used for improving
their expertise as well as for the relaxing purpose.
In addition, students can cook food for themselves with the aid of these advance innovations and
hence, they can feed on the healthy home-made food. A good illustration for this is the utilisation
of microwave by the bachelors who have to stay away from the family for study or work
purpose. Usage of this microwave enables them to cook food quickly since very few steps are
involved in microwave cooking and thereby, they do not need to depend on restaurants for food.
As a consequence, health of these young people is maintained since they will intake less amount
of artificial food.

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From the above examples, the benefits of easy methodologies for preparation of the culinary are
difficult to debunk. It is thus hoped that more development will take place in regards to cooking
which will ease the life of the masses in the foreseeable future.
(Written by Aqeela)
Model Answer 7:
Unlike earlier times, cooking as a process has become compact and facile today. Now the
question is, has this affected our lifestyle? Or is it unbiased? Gone are those days when mother
used to spend hours in hot kitchen to cook nutritious food for her family members. Fast food
being the buzzword for today, all find little or no time to cook for themselves and family. As a
result, processed or easy to cook foods flood the market these days. However, this has brought
some dramatic changes to the quality of our lifestyles, though with a few health concerns as
discussed below.
In this era of globalization, where work and time dictates your day, seldom does one find time to
cook a full course lunch or dinner. Since both parents work urban world witness more and more
children thriving on fast foods like burger, sandwich etc. It is natural that parents are not getting
enough time to cook more ethnic food for them; instead they work more to earn more, thus
improving their lifestyle. People find more time to spend with family than before. An
exemplification would be that of a busy office lady late from work, prepares easy cook meal for
dinner and prefers to spend time from kitchen with children. The improvement in the system
would be a stronger family bonding! Likewise, a student finds these easy foods a real boon
during their hostel days when both time and skill to cook are scanty.
Travelers are other category who admires easy to prepare meals, as cooking during a picnic or a
business tour would be cumbersome. This also facilitates more family picnics and outing
together. A quick breakfast like an egg sandwich would be the best buy for a viva student on that
given exam day! So would be it for a working mother on an office meeting day! So it is a matter
of fact, that the new trend in food preparation has had an impact on our lifestyle. It has helped us
to improve our quality of life.
Now turning on the coin, does these fast foods or easy to cook meals pose a health threat? Many
studies show a steep climb in the number of cancerous patients in United States in recent years.
One main factor considered responsible for this is the frozen and fast foods. The burgers and
sandwiches come with a hand full of issues that can deprive you health wise. Majority of fast
foods are prepared in oil with saturated fats that can cause problems to your body systemic
circulation. Consumed on a daily basis, it can lead you to cardiac problems even.
To conclude I would say that though it comes with a few health concerns, easy to cook trend has
definitely improvised our quality of life. Now much depends on our conscientious to use fast
foods only when it is an absolute necessity- for example on a busy day at office!
(Written by Vineeth)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task:
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have the
greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as
women at parenting.
Write an essay expressing your point of view.
Give reasons for your answers and provide relevant example and experience you might
have.
Model Answer 1: (Neutral Argument)
Parental responsibilities and roles are very important for the parents to make their children
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prepared for the future. The way a father or mother treats a child affects greatly for his/her future
growth both mentally and physically. If parents fail to take great care of their children, then those
children might go astray and will claim their parents for their misfortune. Every mother and
father loves his/her children more than anything in this world and they expect them to be great
persons and well established in future. Throughout the human history, mothers mainly take care
of the children and do most of the works for the children. On the contrary men are mainly busy
outside the home to earn the living for the whole family.
This is not to say that men are not of importance in children caring and they do not know their
kids. They are most necessary if children are to appreciate fully the roles of both sexes. But
women have proven themselves superior parents as a result of their condition, their less
aggressive natures and they are generally better to communicate with kids. Men remains busy at
their works and have to stay outside the home most of the time, but women have lots of spare
times to share with their children. From the time they are little girls, females learn about
nurturing. First with dolls and later perhaps with younger brothers and sisters; girls are given the
role of career. Girls see their mothers in the same roles and so it is natural that they identify this
as a female activity. Boys, in contrast, learn competitive roles far removed from what it means to
nurture. While boys may dream of adventures, girls' conditioning means they tend to see the
future in terms of raising families. Girls also appear to be less aggressive than boys. In
adulthood, it is men, not women, who prove to be the aggressors in crime and in war. Obviously,
in raising children, a more patient, gentle manner is preferable than a more aggressive one.
Although there certainly exists gentlemen and aggressive women, by and large, females are less
likely to resort to violence in attempting to solve problems.
But if we consider that all women are good for their children and men can not raise a kid
properly then perhaps it would be a partial judgment. Is not there any family where mother has
died or not present and it's the father who takes care of kids as well as does jobs outside?
Certainly there are lots. In third world countries, fathers are comparatively more educated than
the mothers and the take care of the kids' education greatly. A kid needs the affection and caring
of both father and mother.
(Approximately 597 words)
(This model answer has been prepared by the site developer. However, please note that this is
just one example out of many possible answers.)

Idea Generation for this IELTS Essay:

Essay Type: Opinion Essay.
Main question of this IELTS Essay:
A. Do women make better parents than men or men are just as good as women at
parenting?
Discussion Points: Who can be better parent? Men or Women?
Women are better than men at parenting:
Mothers have a closer sensational relationship to their offspring than fathers because of a
better bonding between them and their children.
Women usually spend more time with their children than men because, in many
countries, they are usually less engaged in working.
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Genetically women can be socially active and communicate better with their surrounding
than the men can.
As a role of mother, mothers can transfer their experience to their daughters to become
perfect mothers in the future.
Child spends most of the times, it`s childhood with mother and thus mothers have better
understanding of their offspring.
Genetically mothers have better quality in taking care of their children.
Men are better than women at parenting:
Men have been more responsible to their family financially, so they can transfer their
experience to their children far better than the women can.
Males hormones help better them to be more flexible to difficult situations happening in
their real life, and they can transfer their experience to their boys.
Fathers are usually more serious in punishing of their children than mothers, so they can
control better their children to avoid crime.
In many societies fathers have better educational qualifications and diverse experience.
Thats why they can better prepare their children for the future.
A father makes future of the child financially secure.
Men's contribution to a child's development is found to be more effective when it comes
to imbibing discipline.
Men and women have equal role to raise their children:
A kid needs the affection and caring of both father and mother.
While mothers take care of their children, fathers work outside to bring the money home.
They both have qualities that should be learned by their kids.
In many families, both parents work outside and that's why the responsibilities of
upbringing children should be equally shared.
[The above points should be helpful to aid you generating your own ideas and then turning them
in to a nicely written IELTS Essay. Add any point you think we have missed in the comment
section.]
Sample Answer 2: (Women make better parents)
Mother and father both play a crucial role in the upbringing of children. Some people assert that
women triumph over men to make better parents. To irony this, other claim that men are as good
as women. This is very perplexing for anyone to choose one. According to me women make
better parents.
In support of my point of view, mother is one of the first persons who gets attached with child
from the birth. Child spends most of the times, it's childhood with mother. So child is more
influenced by mother. Secondly, mother is the only person who takes care of child like feeding,
bathing etc. Thus, mother occupies most of the child's time. This make strong bond between
them. When child become little older and starts to go school, mother takes care of child's study
like homework, study, projects. By this, mother plays a crucial role in child's education. In
addition, child learns moral values which are main ingredients to become good human from the
mother only.

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In our society, usually we find that women spend most of the time at home and men are only
breadwinners. In this type of situation the person who can spend chunk of the time on child for
its nourishment is women. Thus, women can keep her eyes on every small activity of child. Apart
from that, owing to closer relationship child shares it's emotions and problems with mother first.
Thus, mother knows her child better than anyone.
On the flip side, to maintain the status of men, they argue that men are as good as women. In
spite of spending less time towards the child a man earn for his child. A father makes future of
the child financially secure. As financial security is an important as building child's personality.
To put in a nutshell, both women and men are equally important. But in our society women are
superior to men in better parenting as they rear child very well.
(Approximately 328 words)
(Written by Dhruvita Bhatt )
Model Answer 3: (Both men and women have equal role)
In order to be a great human being in future, a child should be raised with great moral standards
at home. The topic whether women or men get a major role in raising the children is a huge
debate nowadays. I think both of the parents share equal credit in raising kids. Lets ponder on
the advantages on both sides.
Primarily, women are often treated as great care takers and also the one for great future of the
kids. Children spend major chunk of their time with their moms. So, women get to teach kids on
how to be a better person in the society and also on how to be a great human being. She provides
nutritious foods for the children which helps them to be a healthy person. Children learn about
how to take care of others form their moms because mothers always take good care of their
children. This instills a great sense of responsibility in the children.
Secondarily, men (father) are termed as their ideal person for children. Men always struggle so
much in order to win bread for the family. This struggle teaches kids to study better with a dream
to help the family financially in future. Fathers are often a source of inspiration for children on
how to be a strong and better person in life. This helps them to grow as better and responsible
citizens in future.
After looking at advantages from both sides of the argument, I conclude that both men and
women share equal proportion in raising the children. Even if the proportion is not balanced,
there will be huge impact on the children. So both father and mothers hold a major role in the
family.
(Approximately 285 words)
(Written by Abhi Keerthan )

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