giving examples in ielts writing task 2

How to write high scoring IELTS examples.

(5 minute tutorial).

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Problem: the essay asks for EXAMPLES and PERSONAL

OPINIONS...

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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How NOT to use an example:

I have a friend who is stuck in the same job and talks about changing but never does.

This example is poor. Why?

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How NOT to use an example:

I have a friend who is stuck in the same job and talks about changing but never does.

This example is poor. Why?

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1. It sounds like a conversation in a bar.

2. It is personal.

3. It is unspecific (no country, no data, no job description).

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It should be more:● Political● Geopolitical ● Academic ● Specific

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If you have examples like: I have a friend or My family make them into a general case:

I have a friend who is stuck in the same job and talks about changing but never does.

CAN BE TRANSFORMED AND DEPERSONALISED INTO:

In SPAIN / ENGLAND / RUSIA... it is common for young adults to leave their studies, find a non-challenging occupation and remain there due to the ease and comfort it provides.

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I have a friend In COUNTRY X it is common...

stuck in the same job remain in a non-challenging occupation...

never changes ease and comfort provided by this employment...

You could even add...

Recent consumer studies have shown young Americans are unable to travel....

Recent World Bank studies indicate Philippine employees usually work over the stated hours of the contract.

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This technique is a little riskier, so don't write anything unbelievable...

Recent IMF studies have shown England to have similar temperatures to Hawaii, especially over Christmas.

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This technique is a little riskier, so don't write anything unbelievable...

Recent IMF studies have shown England to have similar temperatures to Hawaii, especially over Christmas.

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WTF?

TRY AND TRANSFORM THESE TWO EXAMPLES:

My Dad works 50 hours a week, he talks about changing his schedule but never does or will.

My best friend likes to travel but won't because of the changes involved and her new boyfriend.

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My Dad works 50 hours a week, he talks about changing his schedule but never does or will.

Middle age workers throughout the EU are often cited as having a desire to change their employment, however due to local circumstances it is rarely the case.

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My best friend likes to travel but won't because of the changes involved and her new boyfriend.

Recent studies by the IMF have shown that worker mobility and tourism are usually curtailed due to existing cultural ties to the home country.

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WARNING

Nothing in, nothing out.

START READING ABOUT the world and YOUR country.BBC, TheGuardian.co.uk, TED Talks.

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