Writing Task 2

Paragraph 1: Introduction
1. Background statement
With the (trend: ever-increasing/prevailing/growing/accelerating/continual), whether or not/ whether (view1) or
(view 2) has become a widely debated topic
2. Arguments
While many believe that (your stance or your view or xxx are the fundamental/main/major
causes/culprits/reasons), others maintain that (opposite stance or view or significant /obvious/ effects or
optimal/effective/feasible/appropriate/ideal/cost-effective solution)
Paraphrase the topic
3. Outline & Thesis
Given that (main point 1 SVO) and (main point 2 SVO), I strongly agree/disagree (the argument/ your view)
Paraphrase as much as possible

Paragraph 2-3: Main point x 2

1. Topic sentence
In terms of/Regarding (noun/ SVO)
2. Example
For example/For instance/Take…as an example
3. Discussion
Some kind of further discussion and explanation
4. Mini conclusion
As a result…. (some kind of results if the above occurs)

(More than just (cause 1), xxxx is another cause )

Paragraph 4: Conclusion
1. Summary & thesis again
- Having discussed that (main point 1) and (main point 2), I firmly/ believe that (your stance/view)
- Having discussed that (causes) lead to (effects), this is a critical/important/crucial/serious/that should get
public attention/urgent issue because…. Or Having discussed that (causes or effects) can be
overcome/solved/, this is a critical issue because…
*This is especially true/severe……(for some people/ in some places / for something)
*(Discuss both views): However, the two original/contrasting views are not mutually exclusive because….
Paraphrase, again

2. Prediction
If (the view you support happened), I am confident that (usually something positive and promising)

Broaden horizons (用到煩…) Interpersonal matters Life-long companion Take a long view

Hectic Dedicate time/life/himself to… Hands-on experiences Favorable relation altruistic

Elderly=senior citizens Hone the skills well-rounded pursuit intellectual well-being
 High-paying jobs future-oriented
Writing task 1
1 chart
Paragraph 1
1-1: The (type of chart) presents information on (what) (who) (where) (when), a xx- year time period.
1-2: Overall, (all trends e.g. xxx increased and xxx decreased…)
Paragraph 2
2-1: major trend (2a&2b&)
Based on the information provided in the xx graph, …….
2-2: 2a
2-3: 2b
2-4: 2c
2-5:*Local comparison
Paragraph 3
3-1: In contrast to the trend for (items of big trend/ aforementioned)
3-2: 3a
3-3: 3b
3-4: 3c
3-5: Local comparison
3-6: Global comparison

2 charts
Paragraph 1
1-1: The (type of chart) presents information on (what) (who) (where) (when), a xx- year time period, while (2nd
chart) shows (what) (who) (where) (when)
1-2: Overall, (all trends in both charts e.g. xxx increased and xxx decreased…)
Paragraph 2
2-1: major trend (2a&2b&)
Based on the information provided in the xx graph, …….
2-2: 2a
2-3: 2b
2-4: 2c
2-5:**Local comparison

Paragraph 3
3-1: In contrast to the trend for (items of big trend/ aforementioned)
3-2: 3a
3-3: 3b
3-4: 3c
3-5: **Local comparison

Paragraph 4: Show relations

**In summary, (major trend in chart 1), this may explain why/ this means that (major trend in chart2)