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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
29 
Strong view vs. Balanced view 
Strong view: 
If the question asks whether you agree or disagree, it's often 
easier to have a strong opinion (completely agree or completely disagree) 
rather than trying to be "in the middle". Here's an example question: 
Families who do not send their children to public schools should not be 
required to pay taxes that support universal education. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There is almost no "middle answer" to this question: either you think that the 
parents should not pay tax (agree), or you think they should pay tax (disagree). 
When you have a strong opinion, you don't need to mention the opposite 
view. 
Here's a plan for a 4-paragraph essay: 
1.
Introduction:_1_sentence_to_introduce_the_topic,_1_sentence_to_make_your_opinion_clear_(e.g._I_completely_disagree...)_2._Main_paragraph'>Introduction:
1 sentence to introduce the topic, 1 sentence to make 
your opinion clear (e.g. I completely disagree...)
2.
Main paragraph:
support your opinion with a reason
3.
Main paragraph:
support your opinion with another reason 
4.
Conclusion:
repeat/summarise your opinion 
Balanced view: 
Now, look at the balanced opinion essay below. 
In the last century, the first man to walk on the moon said it was "a 
giant leap for mankind”. However, some people think it has made little 
difference to our daily lives. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For this question, you could write that "I partly agree" or that "I agree to some 
extent". Then you could write one main paragraph about each side of the 
argument: 
1.
Introduction:
I partly agree. Make it clear that you have a balanced 
opinion.

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