Have you experienced these, and felt a little lost? A tad confused? A bit unsure?<\/p>\n
Not after today!<\/strong><\/p>\n You can listen to a recent episode about IELTS mixed question types and the strategy to answer them<\/a>, and then you can come back and read this article for more detailed examples.<\/p>\n Probably since the beginning of IELTS, oh so long ago, IELTS teachers and textbooks have taught you that there are 3 different essays you need to master.<\/p>\n The belief up until recently was that you could use one of these three to tackle every IELTS Task 2 essay question.<\/p>\n These 3 essays are:<\/p>\n As of this year, however, there have been more questions which do not fully fit in just one of these essay categories.<\/p>\n People use the Internet for medical advice and to do medical check ups rather than directly meeting with doctors in an office.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Why are they using the Internet for this?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Discuss your viewpoints on this.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In order to answer this question completely, and get a high score on Task Achievement, you have to combine the essay strategies of Problem\/Solution<\/strong> and Opinion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you see an IELTS Task 2 question like this, which presents an issue followed by two questions or two instructions, simply answer the first question\/instruction in paragraph 2 and the second in paragraph 3.<\/p>\n So, to tackle this essay, you will discuss the causes<\/strong> of people seeking medical advice online in paragraph 2, and in paragraph 3 you will write about your opinion<\/strong> on this trend.<\/p>\n How realistic is job satisfaction for all workers? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Give your opinion on this and discuss the solutions.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This is a question similar to one found in the Cambridge IELTS practice test books. We discussed it in this lively and informative episode.<\/a><\/p>\n Again, you should approach this is in a clear and organized way. The simplest organization is always the best!<\/p>\n In paragraph 2, you will give your opinion<\/strong> on the likelihood that all workers can be satisfied in their jobs. (Impossible!)<\/p>\n Then in paragraph 3, you will discuss solutions<\/strong> to this lack of job satisfaction.<\/p>\n Some people feel that we are wasting our money in the Space Race. We need to spend money on earth. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Do you agree or disagree with this?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This was an IELTS Task 2 question from one of the Power Hour classes in our online course, 3 Keys IELTS<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n In this question, we do not see two separate questions or instructions. This is a tough one!<\/p>\n So, we turn instead to the beginning of the question to help us organize our ideas and our essay<\/a>. There are two different issues in the question.<\/p>\n Therefore, in paragraph 2 you should write about your opinion<\/strong> on whether or not we are wasting our money in the Space Race, and in paragraph 3 you should give your opinion<\/strong> on needing to spend the money on Earth.<\/p>\n To find out the most simple, high-scoring Task 2 essay outline, watch this video.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
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Examples of IELTS Task 2 Mixed Questions<\/h2>\n
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More resources for mastering IELTS Writing Task 2<\/h2>\n