Some people feel that boarding schools are an excellent option for children, while other people disagree for a number of reasons. Consider both sides and reach a conclusion.

IELTS Speaking
Cue
Cards 10: Describe where you want to retire. 1. Where do you want to retire? 2. Why is
this
where you want to retire? 3. What memories or activities do you want to do once you retire? Is
this
place real? Is there a favourite food you will have supplied here?
Cue
Card 10 Follow Up Questions. 4. Is the cost of
retirement
too expensive? 5. Should you be able to retire as a young adult? 6. Did you lose any money from your
retirement
when the economy fell? How much do you want to save up for
retirement
? How much does the average person in your country save up for
retirement
? Is
retirement
not possible in certain countries or areas? IELTS Speaking
Cue
Cards 11: Public
Transport
. 1. Describe your favourite mode of public
transport
. 2. What is your favourite mode of public
transport
? 3. How often do you use public
transport
? 4. Explain your feelings towards public
transport
. 5. What differences do you see between different modes of public
transport
?
Cue
Card 11 Follow Up Questions. 6. When do you most commonly use public
transport
? 7. What are the benefits of using public
transport
? 8. Why do you use public
transport
? 9. Do you suggest others do the same? IELTS Speaking
Cue
Cards 12: Pets. 1. Describe your pet(s). 2. What kind of pets do you own? 3. How do your pets make you feel? 4. Where did you get your pet(s)? 5. How interactive are you with your pets?

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To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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