templates
The templates below are helpful in that they suggest the way we should approach a certain task. They are great starting points, but they can, and should, be modified and changed.
Agree or Disagree
| Part | Templates |
|---|---|
| Intro | (Statement). This essay will discuss/explain… |
| P1 | N/A |
| P2 | N/A |
| Conclusion | In conclusion, (summary of arguments). Therefore, I completely agree/disagree that… In conclusion, although…, I agree that… In conclusion, I think… However,… |
Positive or Negative
| Part | Templates |
|---|---|
| Intro | (The situation or trend). This essay will explain why this development is largely positive/negative. |
| P1 | Undoubtedly, (the development) has some advantages/disadvantages. |
| P2 | Nevertheless, the negative/positive effects are significant. |
| Conclusion | In conclusion, although (summary of the other side), (summary of your side) show that, on the whole, this is a negative/positive development. |
Discuss Both Views
| Part | Templates |
|---|---|
| Intro | Some people think (view 1), while others argue that (view 2). This essay will discuss these two views and explain why I agree with the former. |
| P1 | N/A |
| P2 | N/A |
| Conclusion | In conclusion, although (summary of the other view), in my view, (your opinion). |
Advantages and Disadvantages
| Part | Templates |
|---|---|
| Intro | (The situation or development).This essay will discuss why the benefits/drawbacks of (topic) are greater than their drawbacks/benefits. |
| P1 | There are clear benefits to X. There can be several problems caused by X. |
| P2 | Nevertheless, X also has its problems. Nevertheless, X also offers tremendous benefits. |
| Conclusion | In conclusion, it is true that (the other side). However, the advantages/disadvantages of (topic) tend to be greater. |
Problem-Solution
| Part | Templates |
|---|---|
| Intro | (The situation). This essay will explain why this is the case and suggest several solutions. (The situation). This essay will discuss the problems caused by this and suggest several solutions. |
| P1 | Two main factors are behind X. |
| P2 | Nevertheless, there are several possible solutions. |
| Conclusion | In conclusion, (summary of reasons or problems), but (summary of solutions). |
Two Parts
Since the questions used in this task type are similar to those used in the other types, some templates above could be used.