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Wednesday, April 13, 2016 
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'completely agree' introduction 
Many IELTS candidates waste time writing long introductions, because they believe that the 
introduction is the key to a high score. 
This approach is wrong. The main body paragraphs are the key to a high score, so it's best to keep 
your introduction short. Just introduce the topic and give an overall answer to the question. For 
example: 
Question:
As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree 
or disagree? 
2-sentence introduction:
Businesses have always sought to make a profit, but it is becoming increasingly common to hear 
people talk about the social obligations that companies have. I completely agree with the idea that 
businesses should do more for society than simply make money. 
Tip:
Try searching online for "corporate social responsibility" to see what people are saying about this 
issue. 
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016 
IELTS Writing Task 2: short, fast conclusions 
It's nice to finish your essay with a conclusion, but I'd say that the conclusion is the least important 
part of your essay. Don't worry too much if you don't have time to write one; your main body 
paragraphs are much more important. 
I advise people to write short, fast conclusions. Just paraphrase the overall answer that you gave in 
your introduction. For example: 
My introduction from last week's lesson:
Businesses have always sought to make a profit, but it is becoming increasingly common to hear 
people talk about the social obligations that companies have. I completely agree with the idea that 
businesses should do more for society than simply make money.