Two-part question essays

Answer IELTS Writing Task 2 prompts that ask two questions at once: work out what each question asks for, write a thesis that answers both, and give each question its own developed body paragraph.

Level B2 55 min5 exercisesLesson 8 of 12 in Writing B2

Trains: IELTS Writing Task 2

What you'll learn

Recognise two-part questions and what each part asks for: causes, effects, solutions, an evaluation or a prediction
Write an introduction whose thesis answers both questions briefly
Organise the essay so that each question gets its own balanced, developed body paragraph
Signpost clearly which question each paragraph answers

Lesson content

10 steps · 5 exercises · 55 min total

1. Warm-up1 question
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Plan and check
5. Practice 2Signpost your answers
6. Practice 3Build the skeleton of an essay
7. Practice 4Your turn: a two-part question
8. Exam tips3 tips
9. Key vocabulary12 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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