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IELTS Prep · Writing · Quick Reference
Lesson 11 — Task 2 Cheat Sheet
In one line: Introduction states your position, two body paragraphs argue it with examples, conclusion restates it — worth double Task 1.
Key Ideas
140 min, 250+ words. Worth double Task 1's weight.
2Structure. Intro (paraphrase+thesis) → Body 1 → Body 2 → Conclusion.
3Body paragraph formula. Topic sentence → explanation → example → link.
4Time plan. 5 min plan, 30 min write, 5 min review.
Avoid These
Contractions
"do not" not "don't"
Bullet points
Full prose paragraphs only
Short paragraphs
Minimum 4 sentences each
Repeated vocabulary
Vary word choice throughout