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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 
IELTS Writing Task 2: conclusions 
Several people have asked me about conclusions for IELTS Writing Task 2. The main body 
paragraphs are much more important, so don't worry too much about the conclusion; make it short, 
simple and fast. 
Here are some example conclusion phrases for different types of question: 
1. Opinion

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For the reasons mentioned above, I believe that... (+ repeat your opinion). 
2. Discussion (+ Opinion)
In conclusion, there are convincing arguments both for and against... (topic), but I believe that... (if the 
question asks for your opinion). 
3. Advantages and Disadvantages
In conclusion, I would argue that the benefits of... (topic) outweigh the drawbacks. 
4. Problem and Solution
In conclusion, it is clear that there are various reasons for... (topic), and steps need to be taken to 
tackle this problem. 
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011 
IELTS Writing Task 2: who should we help? 
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with 
our own communities and countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Let's plan an essay for this question. 
1. Introduction - I don't think there is a "middle" opinion for this question. You either agree that we 
should