Simon’s ielts writing task 2

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Real opinion
Personally, my real opinion is that I completely disagree. I don't think that sports programmes are 
responsible for any health problems. 
Easiest opinion
However, it might be easier to say that we "agree to a certain extent" (partly agree). This would allow 

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us to argue that too much sport on TV may be partly to blame, but that other factors may be equally 
or even more important. 
Tip:
In your exam, I recommend noting down some ideas before you decide what your opinion is. Look at 
your ideas, and see whether they suggest a one-sided answer or a balanced answer. 
Task:
Try writing two different introduction paragraphs - one for my real opinion, and one for the easier 
opinion above. 
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016 
IELTS Writing Task 2: real examples! 
On a recent course, my students and I looked at the following question: 
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the 
same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative 
development?
One problem that I often see with this kind of question is that students / candidates fail to mention 
even one real example in their essays. Surely we should mention at least one 
product
for this topic, 
but many people don't; they simply write in general about global brands. 
Task:
Fill the gaps below with three real examples. 
It is easier than ever for travellers to go abroad and find recognisable products by the brands that 
they use at home. For example, shops like _____, _____ and _____ can be found on the high streets 
of most major cities, and tourists are guaranteed the same quality and standard of product wherever 
they are.