Discussion Essays: Both Views and Your Own - IELTS 6.0 W T2

Question 1

Prompt: 'Some people support free university, while others say students should pay fees. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.' What must the essay include?

Accepted Answer

both views on fees, plus the writer's own opinion

Answer

only the writer's view on university fees

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only reasons why free university is popular

Question 2

A Task 2 prompt says, 'Discuss both views and give your own opinion' about city cycling. Which response best matches the task?

Accepted Answer

Explain arguments for and against cycling schemes, then state your view.

Answer

Describe cycling schemes in several cities without giving a view.

Answer

Argue only that cycling schemes are expensive and should stop.

Question 3

For a prompt on whether teenagers should work part-time, which content is required by 'Discuss both views and give your own opinion'?

Accepted Answer

reasons for teenage work, reasons against it, and the writer's judgement

Answer

the history of teenage work and recent employment figures

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only the benefits of teenage work for confidence and money

Question 4

Prompt: 'Some believe museums should be free; others think visitors should pay. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.' Which essay aim fits?

Accepted Answer

Compare the two funding views and decide which is stronger.

Answer

List several famous museums and describe their displays.

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Show why free museums are always better for visitors.

Question 5

Which answer would fail a 'Discuss both views and give your own opinion' prompt on school uniforms?

Accepted Answer

an essay that only argues uniforms improve behaviour

Answer

an essay that explains support and opposition, then gives a view

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an essay that reports both sides before favouring uniforms

Question 6

Which paragraph plan fits a discussion essay on banning cars from city centres?

Accepted Answer

Body 1: reasons for bans; Body 2: objections to bans; conclusion: my view

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Body 1: my view; Body 2: my view again; conclusion: repeat my view

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Body 1: causes of traffic; Body 2: effects of traffic; conclusion: prediction

Question 7

Choose the best plan for a discussion essay on online learning versus classroom learning.

Accepted Answer

advantages claimed for online learning, advantages claimed for classrooms, then a verdict

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problems with online learning, more problems with online learning, then no verdict

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description of a school website, description of a classroom, then examples

Question 8

An essay prompt asks whether public money should fund art or hospitals. Which plan is most complete?

Accepted Answer

art funding argument, hospital funding argument, writer's own priority with reasons

Answer

hospital funding argument, hospital examples, hospital conclusion

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art funding history, famous artists, museum visitor numbers

Question 9

Which outline keeps each body paragraph unified for a discussion essay on homework?

Accepted Answer

Paragraph 1: supporters' reason; Paragraph 2: opponents' reason; conclusion: my view

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Paragraph 1: homework, uniforms and exams; Paragraph 2: my view only

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Paragraph 1: disadvantages; Paragraph 2: the same disadvantages with different examples

Question 10

For a prompt on whether zoos should remain open, which plan best supports ideas?

Accepted Answer

one reason for zoos with an example, one reason against zoos with an example, then my view

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a list of zoo animals, ticket prices and opening hours, then my view

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three claims against zoos with no examples and no other view

Question 11

Which sentence reports a view on gap years without making it the writer's own opinion?

Accepted Answer

Supporters of gap years argue that work experience can build maturity.

Answer

Gap years clearly build maturity better than university study.

Answer

I believe every student should take a gap year before university.

Question 12

In a paragraph about remote work, which sentence correctly attributes the first view?

Accepted Answer

Many employers claim that remote work reduces office costs.

Answer

Remote work reduces office costs and is therefore the best system.

Answer

I strongly agree that remote work reduces office costs.

Question 13

Which option reports a view about advertising to children rather than asserting it?

Accepted Answer

Critics of advertising to children say it encourages unhealthy choices.

Answer

Advertising to children encourages unhealthy choices in every case.

Answer

My view is that advertising to children should be banned immediately.

Question 14

Choose the sentence that presents one side of a debate about public transport fares.

Accepted Answer

Those in favour of lower fares argue that they reduce car use.

Answer

Lower fares reduce car use, so no other policy is needed.

Answer

I am convinced that lower fares are the only fair policy.

Question 15

Which sentence is best for introducing the opposing view on strict school rules?

Accepted Answer

Opponents of strict rules maintain that they can limit students' independence.

Answer

Strict rules always limit students' independence and must be removed.

Answer

I think strict rules limit independence, so they are harmful.

Question 16

After explaining both sides of a debate on fast food taxes, which sentence clearly shifts to the writer's opinion?

Accepted Answer

In my view, the health benefits of such taxes outweigh the objections.

Answer

Some opponents argue that such taxes unfairly affect low-income families.

Answer

There are several arguments on both sides of the fast food tax debate.

Question 17

Which sentence marks a move from reported views to your own view in an essay on working from home?

Accepted Answer

I therefore believe that a hybrid system is the most balanced solution.

Answer

Employees who favour home working often mention flexibility.

Answer

Managers who oppose home working often mention communication problems.

Question 18

In a discussion essay on tourism limits, which sentence signals the writer's verdict?

Accepted Answer

Overall, I would support limits where tourism damages local communities.

Answer

Supporters of tourism limits focus on pressure on housing and services.

Answer

Opponents of tourism limits argue that local businesses need visitors.

Question 19

Which sentence belongs at the start of the opinion part of an essay on longer prison sentences?

Accepted Answer

Having considered both views, I find rehabilitation more persuasive.

Answer

Some people believe longer prison sentences deter future crime.

Answer

Others argue that rehabilitation deals better with the causes of crime.

Question 20

After two body paragraphs on private cars versus buses, which sentence best introduces the writer's view?

Accepted Answer

For these reasons, I favour improving buses rather than encouraging car use.

Answer

Many drivers argue that private cars are faster and more comfortable.

Answer

Supporters of buses point to lower emissions and less congestion.

Question 21

Which thesis suits a discussion prompt on whether children should use smartphones at school?

Accepted Answer

This essay will consider both arguments and explain why limited use is preferable.

Answer

This essay will explain why smartphones at school are harmful in every lesson.

Answer

Smartphones at school are common, expensive and popular with many children.

Question 22

Choose the best thesis for a discussion essay on moving factories out of cities.

Accepted Answer

This essay examines both positions before arguing that relocation is usually justified.

Answer

Factories should move out of cities because pollution is the only issue.

Answer

This essay describes several factories and the products they make.

Question 23

Which introduction sentence best fits a prompt on whether exams or coursework should decide grades?

Accepted Answer

Both methods have supporters, but I believe coursework gives a fairer picture of ability.

Answer

Exams should decide grades because coursework is less reliable.

Answer

Grades are important because they affect university applications and careers.

Question 24

Select the thesis that answers a discussion prompt on government support for local shops versus supermarkets.

Accepted Answer

I will discuss both views and argue that local shops deserve targeted support.

Answer

Local shops deserve support because supermarkets are too powerful.

Answer

This essay will describe the products sold by shops and supermarkets.

Question 25

Which thesis is strongest for a discussion essay on whether older people should retire later?

Accepted Answer

This essay weighs the economic benefits against the social concerns and supports flexible retirement.

Answer

Older people should retire later because the economy needs more workers.

Answer

Retirement age has changed in many countries during recent decades.

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Avalanche

Maze Blast

Cave Climb

Blast Out

Mystery Auction

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Food Truck Rush

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Checkers

Texas Hold 'Em

Da Bomb

Castle Siege

Hot Potato

Market Mayhem

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