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 Sample 
Introduction: 
It is true that men are increasingly likely to take on the role of 
househusband, while more women than ever are the breadwinners in 
their families. There could be several reasons for this, and I consider it to 
be a very positive trend. 
 Sample 
Conclusion: 
In conclusion, the changing roles of men and women in the family are a 
result of wider changes in society, and I believe that these developments 
are desirable. 
Using ‘while’ clauses in introductions and conclusions 
Notice that we often start our introductions with "It is true that", and we use a 
while sentence, clause, to give both views in the same sentence. 
'while' introductions 
If you want to mention both sides of the argument for an "agree or 
disagree" question, try including a 'while' sentence in your introduction. 
Here is the 'while' sentence formula: 
While I accept ( … argument A), I favor (… argument B) 
Here's an example question: 
Early technological developments helped ordinary people and changed 
their lives more than recent developments. To what extent do you 
agree or disagree? 
 
 

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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
49 
Sample introduction: 
Technological progress has taken place throughout the course of human 
history. While early technologies certainly changed the lives of normal 
people, I believe that recent breakthroughs have had an even greater 
impact. 
Note: 
The 'while' sentence makes it clear that I favor one side of the argument, 
but it allows me to mention both sides in the main body of my essay. 
'while' conclusion 
You might already know that we tend to use the word while in our 
introductions. It is also possible to write a 'while sentence' for the 
conclusion. Take this question for example: