- Opinion
Test
taker should give his or her opinion whenever he or she gets a question
such as “Some people think that working at a very young age is positive
for the child’s future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this opinion?”
In
this type of question, test taker doe not have to give both sides of
point of view. Test taker just needs to be clear in describing his or
her personal opinion in the introduction then explain it until he or she
completes the writing.
- Discussion and opinion
Test
taker needs to pay attention in this kind of question in order to
differentiate it with the previous type. This type requires test taker
to explain both sides regarding the question. The argument given for one
point of view must be the same with another side.
Plus,
if test taker gets question to give opinion, he or she just need to
make the opinion clear in the introduction and conclusion. Test taker
does not need to add extra paragraph only for explaining his or opinion.
The
sample question is “Some people believe that non-medical treatment is
the best way to cure any diseases, while others believe that medical
treatment is still be the best option for some reasons. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.”
- Problem + solution
This
type is quite simple because test taker just needs to simply write two
paragraphs. One paragraph can be used to explain the problem. Meanwhile,
the second paragraph is used to explain the solutions. The example
question of this type is “The rate of unemployment in developed
countries is increasing. Explain this problem and suggest some
solutions.”
- 2-part question
In
this part, test taker is asked to be able to describe not only one, but
two questions that are related one another. The form of question of
this type can be “There are many television stations which are able to
attract teenagers’ attention to join a talent competition through talent
show program. What negative effects that follow this phenomenon? Should
there any regulation in the age limitation in order to secure the
education of young teenagers?
References: http://www.britishcouncil.org/taiwan-exams-ielts-how-to-prepare-for-ielts-ielts-tips-writing-issue-4.htm, http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2012/04/ielts-writing-task-2-question-types.html.
