I nte r nati o nal e n g LI s h lan g uag e testi n g syste m

I agree that technology will replace teachers in the classroom.

or

I disagree that technology will replace teachers in the classroom.

Note how closely these two theses resemble the action words of the essay question. 

Writing the thesis in this way ensures the examiner is aware of the relationship 

between the essay question and the essay response. In other areas of the Task 2 re-

sponse, however, the candidate is best to vary their wording when possible.

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IELTS Academic Task 2: How to write at a band 9 level

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Try it yourself!

Read each question and write a fitting thesis.

Of all public transportation options, a metro is the most convenient way to 

get around a large city. Do you agree or disagree?

Thesis:

The world’s wealthiest countries have increasingly been outsourcing la-