Writing Task 2

Responding to a Survey Question

In Writing Task 2 you are given a short survey about a decision, with two options to choose between. You pick one and explain why. You get 26 minutes and you should write 150 to 200 words.

Nobody is checking which option you pick, only how well you argue for it. State your choice in the first sentence, give two reasons that are genuinely different from each other, and deal honestly with the best point on the other side before you finish.

Which survey topic?

Pick the one closest to your own question.

The hard part is making at least one reason about people you can actually picture.

A question like this

This is the format you will see on test day.

Your city has funding for one community project this year and is asking residents which they would rather see. The money covers one project only, so the other would wait at least three years.

Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words.

A

I would prefer a bigger library, with more computers and more books

B

I would prefer a new playground to replace the small, old one in the neighbourhood

The template

Everything in black is written for you. Tap each blue blank and type one detail from your own question.

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Your choice, up front

I strongly prefer because it is more .

How to use this template

A band-10 answer, one line at a time, and the reason each line scores.

Lines you can borrow

Natural phrasing for this kind of email, grouped by what it is doing.

Check before you finish

Six things to read your own answer against before you submit it.

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