Grammar for ielts fiona Aish & Jo Tomlinson ■L& 11

Exam practice: W riting Task 2
Exam tip: 
In the IELTS W riting Task 2, referencing words are im portant to make your 
w ritin g clear fo r the reader. Make sure you check that your reference w ords refer to the 
correct nouns or ideas in your w ritin g so th a t the reader can understand your meaning.
You should spend about 40 m inutes on this task.
W rite about the follow ing topic.
People who cause th e ir own illnesses through unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets should have to
pay more fo r health care.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons fo r your answ er and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or 
experience.
W rite at least 250 words.
There is a m odel answ er in the answ er key.
Health and fitness 
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P ara gra p h and te x t o rg a n iza tio n
A text contains paragraphs and a paragraph contains sentences. In English a text is divided into 
paragraphs and each paragraph focuses on one main idea. A ll the sentences in a paragraph relate 
to this main idea. Inform ation in a text and a paragraph is organized as follows: g e n e r a ls - specific
Types of text organization
Text is organized according to its purpose. For example, if you are describing a process, you w ill 
sta rt at the beginning of the process and explain it step by step. If the text is describing problem s 
and solutions it is usual to explain the problem s firs t then provide the solutions. There are a 
range of text organization types used in IELTS, fo r example:
For and against discussion:
a presentation of both sides of a common argum ent or situation
Cause and effect:
an explanation of the causes and effects of a problem or situation
Advantages and disadvantage:
a discussion of the good and bad points of an issue o r situation
Giving an opinion:
a presentation of your opinions on a problem or situation