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to isolation. Before the internet, people would frequently go out to meet friends, for
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question. The position is clearly presented in the introduction and also
explained and supported throughout the essay. Linking devices are
well used and ideas are organised logically. Language is flexible and
accurate. This would reach band 9. (Word count = 286)
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Lovepreet singh says

March 4, 2019 at 2:37 am
Hello mam
Can i apply a balanced opinion approach to a negative or positive development essay
Like you have done in the advanced video of the opinion essay
Q- more and more measures to improve security in urban areas have been introduced in
many countries because of the increased crime rate
Is it a positive or negative development?
Intro
Increasing level of crime rate have promoted authorities in many countries to strengthen
their security through a variety of measures. While Some of these measures pose potential
risk to individual privacy, I feel that their benefits to city residents and cities as a whole
make these changes a positive development overall.
BP1– POSITIVE EFFECTS lowering of crime rate

Which has increased sense of safety
A ract more investments
BP2 NEGATIVE privacy intruded

Agencies can access call details
However this concern is undue, authorities have no self vested interest
So chances of this is extremely low.
In conclusion, although some of the security measures have been introduced infringe on
people’s right to privacy, it is largely a positive development as the improved security
makes city dwellers’ lives more secure and cities more desirable place to live, work and
invest in.
Could u please clear my doubt?

Is this a right approach
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Liz says
March 4, 2019 at 12:38 pm
It’s fine.
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Lovepreet singh says

March 4, 2019 at 1:23 pm
Thanks mam for helping me again

Now I can apply it. I feared that it would lower my band scores
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Jay says
February 24, 2019 at 7:02 am
Hi, can you help me? I just did my ielts test yesterday, and i’m so on the edge
about my writing task 2.
So here’s what i got:
“Nowadays people tend to buy well-known brand products. Why is that? Do you think
its positive or negative?”
(I’m sorry i can’t remember precisely, but the main idea is about branded products)
The reason i’m contemplating whether i did correctly or not, is because i only did one
view of the question. I only gave negative thoughts, forggeting about the positive one.
And i didn’t remember whether they asked for “negative OR positive” or “negative AND
positive”.
And can u tell me please, what mark will i get for this? I’m really really hoping i would
get at least a 6. Thanks.

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Liz says
This would affect your score for Task Response which counts for 25% of
your writing task 2 marks. That means the other marking criteria would not be affected
by this. You would probably get about 4 for TR because you only partially completed
the task. However, you must not worry. You probably have remembered correctly
which means writing about the negative side only would have been fine. Good luck
with your results
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Tejas says
December 23, 2018 at 1:41 pm
Hi Liz,
The way I prefer to answer these types of question is:

Introduction
Body 1 negatives
Body 2 positives
Conclusion: Since the positives outweigh the negatives it is a positive change or vice
versa.
Is this a correct approach? Or does it have to be one dimensional like the example essay
above?
-Tejas
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Liz says
What do the instructions tell you to do? Do the instructions as you positive
OR negative. Or do the instructions say to give both the positive AND negative and
give your view?
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Yogika says
April 6, 2019 at 5:54 pm
Liz, I think you are not sounding clear here. In the above query by
Lovepreet (29th Feb) you have told it’s fine to have a ‘balanced approach’
(Positive+Negative) That question also has ‘OR’ in the question. But here you sound
against the very same approach. Isn’t this conflicting?
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Liz says
April 6, 2019 at 6:38 pm
The comment made did not say they were writing balanced approach
and for this reason I made my comment. It is fine to have a balanced approach
(which means partial agreement or specific view point) or a one sided for these
essays. But you can’t turn it into a discussion essay which means you give both
sides equally which is what that comment showed.
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Medha says
November 9, 2018 at 4:19 pm
Thank you, Liz! Your tips and suggestions are valuable and precious. I’ve gone
through some of them and they’ve really helped me get an idea of what an IELTS test is
supposed to look like. Thank you, once again, for generously helping many of us!
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Pratibha says
November 4, 2018 at 7:02 am
Hi liz
I am an IELTS trainer and I constantly goes through your site and finds it very
beneficial.Recently my students gave IELTS exam and they got question as follow:
Nowadays men’s sports are given far more a ention by society as compared to
females.What are the reasons for that? Do you think it is a positive or negative situation?
Now my question is I always told my students two answer such questions in two
paragraphs.Body paragraph one stating reasons and body paragraph 2 saying whether it
is a positive or negative development…And I know that my students have excellent
writing skills,but both of them got 5.5.I couldn’t believe it.Can you please tell me whether
answering this way is wrong or fine?This will help me to guide in future,especially
regarding going for reevaluation
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Liz says
It’s absolutely fine to answer that way. The reasons are in one body
paragraph and the pos/neg opinion will be in the second body paragraph. Ge ing the
right paragraph structure is only one of many steps to ge ing a good score in IELTS. It
is completely possible to get band 5 and still have the right paragraphs. Their band
score will be based on the ability to extend ideas, using a range linking words, not
making mistakes with linking words, connect ideas back to the issues given, grammar
range, grammar accuracy, punctuation, vocabulary range, choice of words, avoiding
learned phrases, poor paraphrasing (this means over paraphrasing) and spelling. So,
you see, there are many reasons they might have got 5.5.
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Pratibha says
Thank you so much Liz.I also want to know whether pupil is a good
paraphrase of child or not?Thank you.
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Liz says
You use the word “pupil” is you are writing about schools.
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Avi says
August 4, 2018 at 5:36 am
Hi Liz,
How this essay can get 9 bands. As it starts with negative and ended with positive
development. “considered as a positive trend” (Conclusion)

I believe, the opinion must be the same throughout the essay.
Thanks
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Liz says
Please read it again carefully:
“…it has brought about too many problems for this to be considered a positive trend.”
= “too many problems for this to be positive” – this means it is not positive at all, it is
negative. It is an advanced level of English.
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Srishti says
July 28, 2018 at 4:18 pm
Hi liz
Could you tell me in these types of essay we can go with one side or explain both positive
side and negative side
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Liz says
July 28, 2018 at 5:13 pm
Does the question state “or” or does it state “and”?
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aman says
June 29, 2018 at 1:27 pm
These days,majority of people prefer socializing online instead of face to face

interaction.In my opinion,it definitely is a negative development which will pose
potential harms to the social health of community.
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Alex says
This essay is 242 word long, will it get 9?
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Liz says
February 14, 2018 at 12:16 pm
This essay is about 280 words – count again!
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Manoj says
January 19, 2018 at 2:38 pm
Hi Liz
“Is this good or bad thing?”
How do we categorize above within types of essay you mentioned over your website ?
Is this “Positive or Negative” essay OR “Direct Question Essay” ?
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Liz says
Direct questions include “positive negative”. It could be any direct question

or questions. “good or bad” is the same.
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eddie says
Hi Liz, I just took the IELTS on the 6th and 7th of January 2018. I just can’t state
it exactly but as far as I remember ….
My Writing Task 2 topic was:
Many people spend money, and not save. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or a
negative development?
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Liz says
Thanks for sharing I have added it to the list: h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-

writing-task-2-questions-january-2018/
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Nita Aprilia says

Thank you so much, Liz! I really appreciate all your works.

Best regards from Indonesia!
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Liz says
Thanks
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h.mafie says
I guess you are not interested in my comments and keep deleting them.
Whatever the reason I’m not leaving comments any more
Thanks anyway
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Liz says
I am not able to answer over 10 thousand comments that are waiting for me.
I work alone and I am human – on top of that I am seriously ill. If you are not happy
with the 300 pages of tips, lessons and videos that I provide for free, that is your choice.
Sometimes
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Georges says
April 1, 2019 at 9:44 am

Dear Liz,
Please do not be distracted. Some of these comments can dampen one’s morale. Just
keep up with your good work of serving humanity. You deserve a Nobel Prize.
Much Obliged!
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Liz says
April 1, 2019 at 12:07 pm
Thanks. Sometimes such comments do make me tired. But you are

right – I should just ignore them Thanks for your support and kind words
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Shanal says
September 25, 2017 at 9:37 am
Hi Liz,
When it comes to a Negative or positive kind of an essay, can we say some this is both+
and – and support both sides in the essay. Is it also correct?
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Liz says
You need to quantify your opinion. Don’t turn it into a discussion essay. You
must present an opinion which is quantified. See my advanced lessons if you need
training in this. It’s essential to get the techniques right:
h p://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
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Manoj says
A opinion or an opinion.
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Liz says
Obviously a typo.
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Hemachander says
June 29, 2018 at 5:46 pm
Hi Liz,
I don’t see positive or negative trend type essay link in advance writing lessons for
purchase. Is it something I am overlooking?
Thanks!!!
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Liz says
June 29, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Sorry I haven’t made that lesson yet.

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Alex says
September 14, 2017 at 2:29 pm
Hi Liz!
Probably you have been asked this question a lot of times but can I write that something
has both positive and negative effects and still state that it’s more like positive, for
example (in positive/negative development essay)? Or should I stick to one side only?
Thanks in advance
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Liz says
You can present a view which leans more to the positive but still admits
aspects of the negative. This doesn’t mean you have a balanced view, it means you
have a quantified view.
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Alex says
Thanks a lot! I really admire your kindness to answer so many questions!

You’re great!
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Mohan says
Thanks for response to this one…much appreciated..
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Sing Van says

August 27, 2017 at 1:03 pm
Hi Liz,
Evan here, I think it should be “negative trend” instead of positive trend at the last part, I
mean the last phrases..’it has brought too many problems for this to be considered as
positive trend..” in the conclusion. Please correct if I’m wrong or not.
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Liz says
August 27, 2017 at 1:50 pm
“it brought too many problems to be positive” This means there were so
many many many problems that it is not positive. This is the meaning of that sentence.
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Leoni Spilker says

Hi Liz,

first I would like to thank you for your support and informations you offer to all students
around the world! Your homepage is fantastic!!!
I bought your advanced lessons for the writing part but I am still not sure when I have to
state my opinion and when not to…
It is obvious to give my opinion when the question says “Do you think../To what extend
do you agree/What is your opinion….” but in the essay above the question is “Is this a
pos. or neg. development?” I don’t understand why I should give my opinion. Do you
have any advice, when to write/not write my opinion?
Thanks in advance,
Leoni
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Liz says
August 9, 2017 at 11:04 am
See this page: h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2-should-i-give-my-

opinion/
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Gita Sharma says

July 7, 2017 at 4:21 pm
Hi Liz,
i am in a serious mess. One of my students inquired me about ” the positive or negative
development question” and it was ‘Can we write that it has both positive AND negative
development in the introduction? Though i have told her that we can’t as the question
asks us either positive OR negative, not AND. But, i am still in doubt.Please answer!
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Liz says
July 7, 2017 at 7:08 pm
Students need to be very careful that they don’t change an opinion essay
into a discussion essay. You are right the instructions ask “OR” which means to choose.
With these essays, the easiest way to deal with it is to choose one side and have a main
point for each body paragraph. As you can see , in my model essay above, I have
chosen one side.
It is also possible to choose a specific opinion (balanced view). This doesn’t mean that
something is both negative AND positive. It means you express in exactly what way it
is negative and in what way it is positive – a very quantified and specific view. This
technique is only possible with high level students who have the English ability to
present this type of view. Any lower level student will make a mistake and WILL get a
lower score as a result.
So, from a teacher’s perspective, it is be er to encourage them to go for a one sided

view. Unless you have very high level students who can deal with a specific view
point.
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M.E.G says
August 23, 2017 at 10:05 am
Hi liz
I wrote an introduction on this essay.Do you think i should change it related to
conversation you had above?
”Presently an increasing number of people meet with their friends online instead of
facing each other.In my opinion altough this provides some easiness , this is a
negative development which can lead to social isolation and also possible damaging
situations.
Thanks..
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Liz says
August 27, 2017 at 6:01 pm
Sorry I don’t comment on writing.
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K-si says
June 28, 2017 at 8:33 am
Hi Liz!
Your lessons are very helpful and I enjoy learning from you.
I would like to ask about positive or negative development question types.
From Cambridge 8 Test 2 material:

“Has this become a positive or a negative development?” – Is it correct to explain about
EFFECTS/CONSEQUENCES or have I misunderstood the word development ?
Thank you
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Liz says
June 28, 2017 at 2:42 pm
You are asked to present your opinion – is it positive or is it negative. Your

whole essay should explain your view.
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Yosu says
May 31, 2017 at 9:45 am
Hi Liz,
In a positive or negative development essay, could we able to write a balance approach?
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Liz says
May 31, 2017 at 11:04 am
A balanced approach does not mean you sit on the fence. You must have a
clear position, a clear opinion which you explain.
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Mark says
May 9, 2017 at 10:55 am
Hi Liz,
I can see you’re inundated with questions here. Sorry to drop another on your lap.
In your conclusion you didn’t use ‘opinion’ words, but rather stated the conclusion as
though it were a fact i.e. you didn’t say “in my opinion”..
I infer that you think this is ok, even though I steer my students away from this. Are you
working on the basis that it’s implied that it’s your opinion or in fact, do you believe it’s a
fact.
[Interesting to note your use of rephrasing twice (body para’s 2 and 3)]
Great site.
Thanks.
Mark
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Liz says
May 9, 2017 at 11:03 am
Hi Mark, yes, I’m just implying. As the whole essay is about my opinion, it
therefore follows that my conclusion summarises exactly that. However, by all means
recommend your students to make their opinion clear in the conclusion as well.
Teachers are always best to give advice that steers students of all levels in a safe
direction.
I loved New Zealand. I did my teacher training in Auckland Language Center and also
travelled around North Island. Unfortunately, I didn’t see much of South Island.
Hopefully will do on another trip
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Zaur says
May 8, 2017 at 4:22 pm
Hello! I want to ask a question for positive and negative essay…

Do i need to answer both positive and negative sides o the issue or one side is enough?
thanks in advance
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Liz says
May 8, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Have you read the instructions carefully? Does it say “AND” or does it say
“OR”. Is it asking for both or is it asking you to choose? Read the instructions.
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Zaur says
May 8, 2017 at 8:34 pm
i have always argued wirh my instructor about this type of essays.first i

thought we should write what we asked but she told me it is be er to write both
sides every time
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Zaur says
May 8, 2017 at 8:38 pm
thank you very much for your help. i will appreciate it
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Liz says
May 9, 2017 at 11:10 am
Just follow the instructions.
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Eli says
May 5, 2017 at 2:45 pm
Hello Liz, if the question asks ” what are the positive and nagative effects on
the trend ” do we have to discuss both negative and positive sides ?
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Liz says
May 5, 2017 at 4:13 pm
If it asks for positive AND negative, you give both. If it asks you to choose
“is it positive OR negative”, you need to express what you think.
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Gita Sharma says

May 4, 2017 at 5:47 am
Dear Liz,
Can i start my introduction with “it is true that” if the question asks ‘is it a positive or
negative development?’
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Liz says
May 4, 2017 at 11:31 am
The background statement and the thesis statement are separate in your
introduction. Did you watch this lesson: h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2-how-to-
write-an-introduction/. Also check the main writing task 2 page:
h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/
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Gita Sharma says

May 3, 2017 at 11:01 am
Dear Liz,
whenever we get a question of “positive or negative development”
are we supposed to follow POSITIVE , NEGATIVE OR A BALANCED APPROACH?
Do we have the liberty to write “I firmly believe it is a positive exercise in introduction”
and state the negatives in the first main body paragraph and write positives in the second
main body paragraph followed by a positive opinion in conclusion?
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Liz says
May 3, 2017 at 12:07 pm
It is asking for your opinion. You decide your own opinion based on the
issues given. Of course you can choose to say you think it is only positive. Your view is
your view. The examiner is looking for a clear position with main points that support
your view.
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Alaa Alshammari says

May 1, 2017 at 3:12 pm
Dear Liz
thank you for your useful sit,however in the last sentence of the conclusion paragraph, i
think it is a negative trend not positive, is it?
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Liz says
May 1, 2017 at 6:02 pm
I’m glad you checked with me. This sentence is correct. “it has brought
about too many problems for this to be considered a positive trend.” when it is wri en
“too many problems to be consider positive” is means that this can’t be positive – there
are too many problems. Does that help?
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Alaa Alshammari says

May 1, 2017 at 7:03 pm
Thank you for reply it is clear now
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Ivet says
March 19, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Hi liz, I have a question I would like to ask you. I´ve seen an statement that
said: “Examine the arguments in favour of and against animal experiments, and come to a
conclusion on this issue.”
A part from arguing pros and cons, is this asking for my personal opinion? thanks in
advance!:)
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Liz says
March 19, 2017 at 1:59 pm
This is not an actual IELTS test question. Where did you find it?
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Anil Shrestha says

Dear Liz,
The question did not directly ask for the opinion or view but instead for positive and
negative development. In such question do we need to give our opinion?
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Liz says
It does not ask for a positive AND negative development. It asks if you
think it is positive OR negative. This means you need to choose what you think – that’s
an opinion.
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Mohamed Hindam says

Will I be penalised if I use the academic style for solving GT task2 writing?
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Liz says
No. I would advice you to follow all tips for writing task 2 which you find
on my website: h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/. Also follow all links provided
on this page: h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-gt-academic-writing-differences/
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Livi jomon says
His Liz,first of all I want to thank u for ur lessons.I recently appeared for ielts
academic exam in kerala ,India.My writing task 2 was;Nowadays children likes to stay
with computer games rather than outdoor activities.Why is this?State your view as it is a
positive or negative development?
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Liz says
Thanks for sharing
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Dipen says
Can we write both opinions in Positive or Negative development essay?
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Liz says
It is asking you to choose and explain your view. If it asks about family and
individuals, one could be positive and the other negative. But if it asks about one thing,
then you can’t have both. This isn’t a discussion essay.
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Tia says
December 11, 2016 at 1:58 am
Hi Liz,
I wanna say thank you for providing such helpful material and tips for us. I took my
IELTS Test yesterday and got this model of task 2 in writing.
The question was (I can’t remember the exact words):
‘More and more people are travelling to another countries. What is the cause, is it a
positive or negative development?’
The test was held in Indonesia, just wanna share hope it helps
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Liz says
December 11, 2016 at 11:59 am
Thanks for sharing
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Gorkhmaz says
October 20, 2016 at 11:32 am
hi Liz that’s a perfect site.is there any lesson about punctuation marks?i am
suffering from this
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Liz says
October 20, 2016 at 2:05 pm

There is one practice lesson with punctuation on this page: h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-
writing-task-2/
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Terry says
There is a typo in the last sentence.
… for this to be considered a positive trend.
I suppose it should be a negative trend.
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Liz says
I’m glad you are thinking carefully about the meaning of language. This
sentence “it has brought about too many problems for this to be considered a positive
trend” is actually correct. The words “too many problems” is negative which means
that there are so many problems, it can’t be a positive trend.
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Syafa says
Hi Liz. In your essay example above, you state your opinion

(positive/negative) and give the reason for the opinion in the introduction. What if the
question ask for the cause of some issue and also the trend? What should i state in the
introduction? Both or just one? And how do i arrange the content in the paragraphs? For
example: what is the cause for this issue? Is it a positive or negative development?
Thanks in advance. :’)
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Liz says
It’s trick with cause and solution because you usually have two causes and
two solutions so it’s too much to write it all in the introduction. You could give the
causes and add “solutions must also be considered” so something like that. Then do
the reverse for the conclusion.
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Issam says
you are the best teacher……
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saher says
August 20, 2016 at 9:21 am
i have given IELTS test in Abu Dhabi writing task 2

People are drinking more sugar based drinks. what are the reasons and how to prevent it.
Writing task1 was
The table gives information of population aged over 60 in 2000 and prediction of aged
population in 2050 of six continents (asia, africa, europe, south america ,north america,
oceana.) and the whole world…same as the one you have given in one of the sample ….
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saher says
August 20, 2016 at 9:25 am
thanks Liz for your material really helpful n easy to understand …..This
time i feel confidence after reading your material …keep up the good job dear ….
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Liz says
August 20, 2016 at 10:17 am
Thanks for sharing
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Tara Bahadur Wanem says

July 8, 2016 at 8:07 am
I am really proud of myself ge ing a real guider like you for my IELTS
preparation. I want to get some more tips and ideas from you so that I can do my level
best in IELTS exam. Thank you so much Liz.
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Aynur says
July 6, 2016 at 6:14 am
Hi dear Liz. Can you help me I have just one question. Most artists earn low
salaries and should therefore receive funding from government in order to continue with
their work. do you agree. … What does ‘artists’ mean in this essay? just Painters or
musicians , sculptors as well ? Thanks in advance.
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Liz says
July 6, 2016 at 2:24 pm
The word “artist” covers most creative professions. You can highlight that in
your essay with examples.
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quang anh says

March 23, 2016 at 11:48 am
In this type of essay, I am still allowed to give own opinion ? It is not required
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Liz says
March 23, 2016 at 9:11 pm
This is asking for your opinion – it’s asking you to choose.

All the best
Liz
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thank you !
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Dr. Sharif says

October 8, 2016 at 8:26 am
Dear Liz mam,

Greetings!
Here the question is, is it a positive or negative development? . Author likes to
answer as negetive deveopment and gives detail description why is it negative
development.
My question is, why does he not write a paragraph on its positive development?
is it necessary? is it only acquired in both view discussion question?
Thank you for your good job.
Best regards!
Sharif
from Bangladesh
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Liz says
The instructions do not ask you to present the positive AND

negative developments. The instructions ask if you think it is positive or
negative – you need to choose and present your opinion. Be very careful that
you understand the difference between essays which require you to discuss
both sides and essays which require you to choose.
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Dr. Sharif says

Thank you mam
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chakri says
can we support for both positive and negative.finally , in conclusion we say

that there are more disadvantages than advantages……….
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Liz says
h p://ieltsliz.com/liz-notice-2015-2016/
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TARANJEET SINGH says

January 31, 2016 at 4:11 am
This topic comes to me yesterday in my ielts test
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saikhan says Privacy & Cookies Policy

Hi Liz. are you gonna post your (do the advantages outweigh disadvantages)
band9 example essay?
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Liz says
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Akshatha says
January 19, 2016 at 11:31 am
Hi Liz,
A heartly thanks and blessings for the great effort of presenting this valuable blog.
I have a test on 23rd of this month, I saw most of your lessons and cleared my
doubts too, but still bit worried about time management in reading & writing as well
as as multiple choices in reading.. I’ll keep practicing until exam.. Thank you
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Liz says
Sorry I read this so late. Good luck!
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saikhan says
Hi Liz. can I present both positive and negative trends in my essay.
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Liz says
You can either choose a one sided approach or a balanced approach but
don’t go for the balanced approach unless you have been trained how to write it.
All the best
Liz
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Kabir says
Hello Liz, I had this type of question in my last exam. The question is-
Children are given more freedom nowadays as compared to the past. Do you think it is a
positive or negative development?
Can we answer like
Intro- while some people believe it is a positive development , I strongly disagree their
view ( making my stance clear in the essay)
1st body- Some people believe it is positive dev for several reasons- firstly,……
Secondly……

2nd body- however, I strongly delieve there are more detrimental effects, one of the major
reason is,……. Another reason is…… Finally…..
Conclusion- although there are few benefits I personally feel that the demerits of this
outweigh the advantages.
Pls comment on this, is this acceptable?
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Liz says
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Thu says
Hi Liz,
I just wonder that whether we should use chat online instead of cha ing online in 2nd
paragraph of this essay since it can be a verb to present second action after “people prefer
to”.
Thank you / Thu
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Liz says
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Yassmin says
Hi Liz,
If am writing a positive /nigantive essay like this one above, do I write about only
negatives if I think that the negatives are more or do I write about both of pros and cons
and then say my opinion?…
Do I say my potion in separate paragraph, or I say it in the paragraph that I agree
with?….. Plz answer me I really need this?…..
Thx,
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Liz says
October 26, 2015 at 1:06 pm
It does not ask you to discuss both sides. You answer the question – which
one do you think “positive OR negative”.
Liz
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Amin Chowdhury says

Dear Liz,
Yesterday I took General IELTS. My writing task 2 was that some people use some
languages and these are disappearing in some countries. What are the reasons? Is it
positive or negetive development?
I wrote the some reasons with following your problems and solutions structure. I
took the position of negetive development. I didn’t mention anything about positive
develop. In conclusion paragraph, I mentioned only how can solve this.
Am I in correct position?
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Liz says
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Vjeg says
I hope I can write my essay as good as this.
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Carlo says
Hi Liz,
Is it okay to combine BP 2 and 3? thanks
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Liz says
I wouldn’t combine them. They are different points – one is about danger
and one is about sharing personal information. Also it would make the body
paragraphs unequal if you combined them.
Liz
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anu says
Dear mam,
Thankyou for your lessons.may i ask you two doubts.1)while writing body paragragh can
we include two or three points in same.For eg.if we need to state reasons for an opinion
essay, can we include two reasons and its explanation in one paragraph by using firstly
and secondly.2) whether it is neccessary to put a counter argument for agree diagree
essay.
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Liz says
Each paragraph must have a central theme. Keep ideas logically organised.
If it is an opinion essay, the whole content of the essay explains your opinion and
nothing more.
Liz
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Jessie says
Liz,
When will your next course be finished (I bought both already).
Are you an examiner – present or past? Thanks!
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Liz says
I did my IELTS examiner training in 2008 and have worked as an IELTS

trainer since then. My next video is about the advantage disadvantage essay and I’ve
filmed about 50% so far. Hopefully I can finish the rest in two weeks – fingers crossed!
I’m glad my other lessons have been useful
Liz
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Jessie says
Thanks, please address the opinion version of the ads/disads – “do the
ads outweigh the disads”.
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Liz says
You’ll find tips on this page: h p://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

Liz
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Romeo says
Dear teacher,
I’m a li le bit confused this question. Should i give my opinion or should I discuss both
point of view? What I’m trying to say is that whether opinion essay or discussion essay.
To tell you the truth, I can’t make a distinction this question if opinion essay or discuss
essay.
Could you explain a li le bit more, please?
Thank you very much!
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Liz says
This question is asking you to choose “or” not to give both “and”. Read the
instructions “positive or negative”. When you choose something, it is your opinion. So
this is asking you to choose a side and explain why you think that.
Liz
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Marcos says Privacy & Cookies Policy

Hello from Brazil Liz,
First of all, I would like to thank you for your tips. It is very helpful and has help me a lot.
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Liz says
You’re welcome
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khaled says
hello Liz ,
I just wonder the type of the your answer , because that type Of essays came to me in my
last exam and I did not estate my opinion directly (as I thought the question did not ask to
give personal opinion , I thought it needed a general answer) , is that right to answer this
type of essay questions with general point of view not personal point of view??
If I were wrong ,that would illustrate why I had 6 in my last exam however I was sure I
did quite well :)=======I am trying to figure out my mistakes
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Liz says
Any questions that asks you to choose between two options, is asking for
your opinion. It’s a personal choice and you must state your choice in the introduction
and explain it in the body paragraphs. This is one of the biggest reasons why students
fail to get the score they want.
Liz
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khaled says
many thanks for the advice Liz

it really helped me to distinguish my fault
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richmond says
I tried writing my opinion on the essay and my last point is not too clear to me
so i was wondering if u could check it out for me. This is the last point stated below.
Online friendship makes it possible for one to experience the new and advanced trend
that technology is depicting to the world. Technological advancement is moving the
world to a different direction, and the only way to abreast oneself with such advanced
improvement is to stay connected to the global network and a way of doing that is to keep
up with this change.
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Liz says
Sorry I don’t give feedback on writing. May be one of the other students can
give comments. Privacy & Cookies Policy
Liz
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richmond says
Ok i understand, thank you anyway for taking time to view it
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TON THAT HOA says

“This is particularly concerning for teenagers who are impressionable and can
easily be lead into dangerous situations.”
Hi Liz, I think there is a small mistake in the sentence: led must be used instead of lead
because it is in passive voice.
Thanks.
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Liz says
Thanks. It was a typo. I’m so glad my students are good at proof reading
Liz
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Ye says
Hi Liz,
For this type of question, do I always need to choose positive or negative?

Or can I say, for instance, that this is positive for individuals and negative for society?
Thanks,
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Liz says
Yes, you can say that one aspect is positive and one aspect is negative. This
is called a balanced approach where you quantify your opinion. If the essay question
was only about society, you should just choose one side.
All the best
Liz
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Miyuki says
What score would you give for this essay?
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Liz says
September 3, 2015 at 1:05 pm Privacy & Cookies Policy
I’ve just added the scoring into the examiner’s comments.
Liz
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Miyuki says
wow 9? Thank you so much for adding it. Does “I” have to be a capital
for ‘ the Internet”?
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Liz says
Both are accepted: h p://grammarist.com/style/internet-capitalization/

Liz
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Lovepreet singh says

BP1– POSITIVE EFFECTS lowering of crime rate

BP2 NEGATIVE privacy intruded

Could u please clear my doubt?

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Thanks mam for helping me again

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The way I prefer to answer these types of question is:

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Please read it again carefully:

Does the question state “or” or does it state “and”?

These days,majority of people prefer socializing online instead of face to face

This essay is 242 word long, will it get 9?

This essay is about 280 words – count again!

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Direct questions include “positive negative”. It could be any direct question

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Nita Aprilia says

Thank you so much, Liz! I really appreciate all your works.

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Thanks. Sometimes such comments do make me tired. But you are

Sorry I haven’t made that lesson yet.

Thanks a lot! I really admire your kindness to answer so many questions!

Thanks for response to this one…much appreciated..

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So, from a teacher’s perspective, it is be er to encourage them to go for a one sided

Sorry I don’t comment on writing.

From Cambridge 8 Test 2 material:

You are asked to present your opinion – is it positive or is it negative. Your

Hello! I want to ask a question for positive and negative essay…

i have always argued wirh my instructor about this type of essays.ﬁrst i

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Just follow the instructions.

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