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Writing

Study the prompts and model answers, then practise with the same structure.

Task 1 — Report writing

academic Band 8
Task 1 (Academic): Household Internet Access, 2000–2020
The graph below shows the percentage of households with internet access in three countries between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Task 2 — Essays

Band 8.5
Task 2: Does Technology Make Us More Alone?
Some people believe that modern communication technology brings people closer together, while others argue that it makes us more isolated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write at least 250 words.

Tips & strategies

A Reliable Task 2 Structure

Examiners reward essays that are easy to follow. A four-paragraph structure works for almost every Task 2 question:

  1. Introduction (2–3 sentences). Paraphrase the question, then state your position clearly. Don’t save your opinion for the end — Task 2 is not a mystery novel.
  2. Body paragraph 1. One main idea, stated in the first sentence, then explained and supported with a developed example.
  3. Body paragraph 2. Your second main idea (or the opposing view, if the question asks you to discuss both sides), handled the same way.
  4. Conclusion (1–2 sentences). Restate your position in fresh words. Never introduce new ideas here.

Two well-developed ideas beat four shallow ones. Before writing, spend three minutes planning: choose your position, your two ideas, and one example for each. Those three minutes routinely buy a higher band score than three extra minutes of writing.