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Wednesday, May 07, 2014 
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'role models' topic 
A 'role model' is a person who acts as an example to others. The following is a recent IELTS exam 
question about this topic. 
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their 
achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Here are some tips to help you plan your answer: 
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Start by considering some real examples. Think about the celebrities you know - are they famous for 
their glamour and wealth, or for their achievements? 
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It's usually easier to write about both sides. Think about whether it's possible to 'partly agree', or to 
have a strong opinion but still mention the other view. 
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Plan for a 4-paragraph essay. Decide what your view is, then focus on the main body paragraphs - 
what will be the central idea in each one? 
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014 
IELTS Writing Task 2: balanced answer 
If you want to write a balanced answer for an "agree or disagree" question, it's important to get the 
introduction right. Let's use last week's question as an example: 
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their 
achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Here's my introduction. Notice that I use a "while" sentence to express my balanced opinion. 
It is true that some celebrities are known for their glamorous lifestyles rather than for the work they 
do. While I agree that these celebrities set a bad example for children, I believe that other famous 
people act as positive role models.