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Wednesday, November 09, 2011 
IELTS Writing Task 2: plan your main paragraphs 
Before you start writing your task 2 essay, you need a plan: 
1. First, think about how you could write 2 main body paragraphs. What would be the main idea/topic of 
each one? 
2. Then make some notes for the first main paragraph. Your notes could follow this formula: Idea, 
Explain, Example. 
3. Do the same thing for the second main paragraph. 
Here's an example question with a few ideas below: 
People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our lives generally more 
comfortable, but many traditional values and customs have been lost and this is a pity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1. I can see two clear ideas in this question: 1) buying things has made our lives more comfortable. 2) 
traditional values and customs have been lost. I agree with both of these points, so I'll write one 
paragraph explaining why I agree with the first point, and another paragraph explaining the second 
point. 
2. Idea: buying things has made life more comfortable.Explain/Examples: we buy appliances like 
microwave ovens and dishwashers; we use computers to shop online; more people own a car. 
3. Idea: traditional values and customs have been lost.Explain/Examples: people buy microwave meals 
rather than cooking traditional dishes; traditional local shops disappear and are replaced with online 
shopping; people are more independent, but lack a sense of community. 
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