Some people believe it is better to raise children in the city, while others consider the countryside to be more suitable choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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What works well
4The essay effectively discusses both sides of the argument, providing balanced viewpoints.
The main points are clearly supported with relevant examples, which adds to the strength of the argument.
The logical structure of the essay is clear, with each paragraph focusing on a specific point.
An appropriate introduction and conclusion are present, giving the essay a strong framework.
Improvement Suggestions
4Try to provide more specific and detailed examples to support your points. For example, mention specific facilities or activities available in cities that benefit children's education and recreation.
Ensure that all points mentioned in the introduction are elaborated upon equally in the main body paragraphs. This helps in maintaining a balanced discussion of both views.
Work on linking sentences and paragraphs more smoothly to improve the flow of ideas. Using additional transitional phrases will help achieve this.
Be consistent with your vocabulary. Ensure that terms like 'urban' and 'cities' are used interchangeably where appropriate, and similarly for 'rural' and 'countryside.'
Include an introduction and conclusion
A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.
The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.
The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:
- Summary
- Restatement of thesis
- Prediction or recommendation
Example:
To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.
Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:
- In conclusion
- To conclude
- To summarize
- Finally
- In a nutshell
- In general