IELTS Academic
Task 2 (discuss both views): City or countryside?
Time: 40:00
Task · write at least 250 words · about 40 minutes
Some people think it is better to raise children in a city, while others believe the countryside is a better place for children to grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Tips for this task
- Answer every part of the question.
- Make your position clear in the introduction and conclusion (when asked for an opinion).
- Use one main idea per body paragraph, supported with explanation and an example.
- Use linking words accurately but not mechanically.
- Leave three minutes to check articles, verb forms and spelling.
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