{"id":19,"date":"2015-03-02T07:21:02","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T07:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ieltsadvantage.wordpress.com\/?p=19"},"modified":"2024-01-17T06:43:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T06:43:06","slug":"ielts-writing-task-2-agree-disagree-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2015\/03\/02\/ielts-writing-task-2-agree-disagree-lesson\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Writing: Agree or Disagree Lesson with  Sample Answer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-agree-or-disagree-essays-ielts-writing-task-2-lesson\">Agree or Disagree Essays: IELTS Writing Task 2 Lesson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This lesson will teach you how to write &#8216;agree or disagree&#8217; or &#8216;opinion&#8217; IELTS task 2 essays that could score a Band 7, 8 or 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agree or disagree question types are among the most common on the IELTS writing paper, so you must learn how to write them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we will look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deciding Opinion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Idea Generation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2015\/03\/05\/how-to-write-introduction-ielts-writing-task-2\/\">Writing an Effective Introduction<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing Supporting Paragraphs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2015\/06\/14\/ielts-writing-conclusions\/\">Conclusion<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We will use a question from an IELTS past paper to help us understand the task.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"#showform-51736\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IELTS-vocabulary.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1713056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IELTS-vocabulary.png 727w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IELTS-vocabulary-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-structure\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Structure<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/21-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Agree or disagree lesson\" class=\"wp-image-2614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/21-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/21-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students fail to do well in this type of question because they do not have a clear opinion and they do not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2015\/03\/03\/ielts-writing-task-2-essay-structures\/\">use an appropriate structure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best structure you can use for this type of essay is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paragraph 1- Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 2- Thesis Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 3- Outline Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paragraph 2- Supporting Paragraph 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 1- Topic Sentence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 2\/3- Explain Topic Sentence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 3\/4- Example<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paragraph 3- Supporting Paragraph 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 1- Topic Sentence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 2\/3- Explain Topic Sentence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 3\/4- Example<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paragraph 4- Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 1- Summary and reiteration of your opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! Four paragraphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: <em>You don&#8217;t have to use this structure; other structures can get you a high score. However, this structure has been approved by IELTS examiners to allow you to write a clear and cohesive essay. This structure will allow you to focus on generating your ideas and then writing an effective essay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deciding-opinion\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Deciding Opinion<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this essay, IELTS examiners want you to give a clear opinion, so you must decide when you read the question. You will also need to do this to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2015\/04\/01\/ielts-thesis-statement\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">write an effective thesis statement.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In some countries, many people suffer from health problems due to eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you agree or disagree? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>With this type of essay, we have two choices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We agree with the statement or;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We disagree with the statement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Some teachers advise you to partly agree and disagree. However, I would NOT recommend this because it often leads to an essay with NO clear focus and a CONFUSING structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, for this agree or disagree essay, you can say either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This essay agrees that governments should tax fast food or;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This essay disagrees that governments should tax fast food<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>I think I will have more ideas for A, so I&#8217;m choosing that one. Always choose the one you feel comfortable writing about &#8211; even if you don&#8217;t feel that way. You don&#8217;t get extra marks for writing about how you feel; you want to give the examiner what they need to score your essay a Band 7+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"#showform-51774\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IELTS-Writing-Task-1-Graphics-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1711256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IELTS-Writing-Task-1-Graphics-1.png 727w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IELTS-Writing-Task-1-Graphics-1-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-generation\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Idea Generation<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"agree or disagree essay\" class=\"wp-image-2615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/20-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we have to think of ideas for why governments should tax fast food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cigarettes and alcohol are taxed in the same way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The money raised could be used to treat people with health problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast food companies should be punished for selling unhealthy food to people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making the food more expensive would stop people from eating it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The money raised could be used to educate people about healthy eating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t need to use all of these, just two for our supporting paragraphs. I will pick the first and the fourth ones because I know a little about these two and feel confident I can expand on them with explanations and examples. Remember, the examiner wants you to fully support your arguments, not just list many ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we have two supporting ideas; we can move on to our introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Introduction<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/write-IELTS-introduction-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"IELTS Writing Task 2 Agree or DIsagree\" class=\"wp-image-1724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/write-IELTS-introduction-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/write-IELTS-introduction.jpg 521w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously stated, we will use the following structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paragraph 1- Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 2- Thesis Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 3- Outline Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more detailed explanation, please see our post on writing an effective introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2015\/03\/31\/paraphrase-ielts\/\">paraphrase&nbsp;<\/a>the question, we restate it with a different meaning using synonyms. I will also reorder the question. Here is the question again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems due to eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paraphrased:<strong> It is argued that governments should levy a tariff on junk food because the health risks associated with consuming this kind of food are rising.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our first sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now need to write our thesis statement. This is our opinion in one sentence. This essay will agree with the above statement and will, therefore, look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This essay agrees that a higher rate of tax should be paid by fast-food companies. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our second sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now need to write our third and final sentence, which is the <strong>outline sentence<\/strong>. This sentence outlines what you will write about in the main body paragraphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Firstly, alcohol and tobacco companies already pay higher taxes; secondly, higher taxes could raise prices and lower consumption.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So our full introduction will look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is argued that governments should levy a tariff on junk food because the number of health risks associated with consuming this kind of food is on the rise. This essay agrees that a higher rate of tax should be paid by fast-food companies. Firstly, alcohol and tobacco companies already pay higher taxes; secondly, higher taxes could raise prices and lower consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now need to write our supporting paragraphs for our agree or disagree essay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supporting-paragraph-1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supporting Paragraph 1<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This paragraph should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Topic Sentence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explanation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A topic sentence tells the examiner about the rest of the paragraph. In other words, it is a summary of your first idea. It should look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Higher excise on liqueur and cigarettes has proven to curb the harm caused by these substances. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now need to expand on this point a little. A good way of doing this is to assume that the examiner does not know this subject, and you must explain clearly what you mean. Here is what this could look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This revenue has been used to treat health problems associated with these products and has proven useful in advertising campaigns warning people about the dangers of alcohol and tobacco abuse. Tax from fast food could be used in the same way.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We should now think of an example to support our point. Think about any recent news stories, studies or adverts. If you can&#8217;t think of one, make one up. The examiner won&#8217;t check if it is real or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The United Kingdom is a prime example, where money from smokers is used to treat lung cancer and heart disease while at the same time, pumped into health campaigns in schools to warn children about the dangers of smoking. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it. Four sentences. The full paragraph should look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Higher excise on liqueur and cigarettes has proven to curb the harm caused by these substances. <strong>This revenue has been used to treat health problems associated with these products and has proven useful in advertising campaigns warning people about the dangers of alcohol and tobacco abuse. Tax from fast food could be used in the same way. <\/strong> The United Kingdom is a prime example, where money from smokers is used to treat lung cancer and heart disease.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supporting-paragraph-2\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supporting Paragraph 2<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We now repeat the same formula with our second supporting point- higher taxes will increase prices and reduce consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our topic sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increasing taxes would raise prices and lower consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explaining this further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fast food companies would pass on these taxes to consumers in the form of higher prices, leading to people not being able to afford junk food because it is too expensive. Junk food would soon become a luxury item, and it would only be consumed occasionally, which would be less harmful to the general public&#8217;s health.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now support our point with an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For instance, the cost of organic food has proven prohibitively expensive for most people, and that is why only a small percentage of the population buys it regularly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full paragraph would look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increasing taxes would raise prices and lower consumption. Fast food companies would pass on these taxes to consumers in the form of higher prices, leading to people not being able to afford junk food because it is too expensive. Junk food would soon become a luxury item, and it would only be consumed occasionally, which would be less harmful to the general public&#8217;s health. For instance, the cost of organic food has proven prohibitively expensive for most people, and that is why only a small percentage of the population buys it regularly.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-nbsp\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IELTS-Conclusions-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"IELTS Writing task 2 agree or disagree conclusions\" class=\"wp-image-1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IELTS-Conclusions-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IELTS-Conclusions-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IELTS-Conclusions.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As stated before, a good conclusion for agree or disagree essays should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 1- Summary of main points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 2- Your opinion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t write any new ideas in this paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good conclusion should restate your thesis statement and your main supporting points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In conclusion, junk food should be taxed at a higher rate because of the good precedent set by alcohol and tobacco and the fact that the increased cost should reduce the number of fast-food people buy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-agree-or-disagree-ielts-sample-essay-nbsp\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Agree or Disagree IELTS Sample Essay&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is argued that governments should levy a tariff on junk food because the number of health risks associated with consuming this kind of food is on the rise. This essay agrees that a higher rate of tax should be paid by fast-food companies. Firstly, alcohol and tobacco companies already pay higher taxes; secondly, higher taxes could raise prices and lower consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Higher excise on liqueur and cigarettes has proven to curb the harm caused by these substances. This revenue has been used to treat health problems associated with these products and has proven useful in advertising campaigns warning people about the dangers of alcohol and tobacco abuse. Tax from fast food could be used in the same way. The United Kingdom is a prime example, where money from smokers is used to treat lung cancer and heart disease.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increasing taxes would raise prices and lower consumption. Fast food companies would pass on these taxes to consumers in the form of higher prices, leading to people not being able to afford junk food because it is too expensive. Junk food would soon become a luxury item, and it would only be consumed occasionally, which would be less harmful to the general public&#8217;s health. For instance, the cost of organic food has proven prohibitively expensive for most people, and that is why only a small percentage of the population buys it regularly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;In conclusion, junk food should be taxed at a higher rate because of the good precedent set by alcohol and tobacco and the fact that the increased cost should reduce the amount of fast-food people buy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"#showform-51783\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IELTS-PREPARATION.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1713113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IELTS-PREPARATION.png 727w, https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IELTS-PREPARATION-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"c30c07f5-9c6f-4227-aa52-6fdad3bf30c7\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you found this &#8216;agree or disagree&#8217; essay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/\">IELTS<\/a> lesson useful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agree or Disagree Essays: IELTS Writing Task 2 Lesson This lesson will teach you how to write &#8216;agree or disagree&#8217; or &#8216;opinion&#8217; IELTS task 2 essays that could score a Band 7, 8 or 9. 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