Simon’s ielts writing task 2

Topic sentence for second main paragraph
However, I believe that governments should do more than simply introduce a recycling law. 
Conclusion
In conclusion, I disagree with the idea that making recycling a legal requirement is the only way to 
encourage people to recycle their household waste. 
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The introduction, main paragraph topic sentences and conclusion should give you a clear and 
coherent outline of my answer. The only thing missing is the detailed explanation in each main body 
paragraph. We'll look at ideas for the main body next week. 
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Wednesday, November 01, 2017 
IELTS Writing Task 2: easy opinion, not real opinion 
You don't need to give your 
real
opinion in your task 2 essays. Just choose an opinion that is 
easy
to 
explain and support. For example, read the paragraph below. 
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In my view, a new recycling law would be just one possible way to tackle the waste problem. 
Governments could make it a legal obligation for householders to separate all waste into different 
bins. There could be punishments for people who fail to adhere to this law, ranging from a small fine 
to community service, 
or even perhaps prison sentences for repeat offenders
. These measures 
would act as a deterrent and encourage people to obey the recycling law. As a result, the improved 
behaviour of homeowners could lead to a clean, waste-free environment for everyone. 
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Look at the phrase that I've highlighted in bold italic letters. Do I really believe that people should be 
sent to prison for failing to separate household waste properly? 
The answer is no. I simply chose an easy opinion, and I explained it in a logical way, building an 
argument that, I admit, becomes a little extreme! But the examiner will not judge my opinions as 
extreme; he or she will only judge the coherence of the paragraph and the language used. The 'prison 
sentence' idea will not bring my score down. In fact, it will probably help my score because I've 
expressed the idea using some nice vocabulary.