Skills of writing an IELTS essay - 1
1. Rephrasing
Rephrasing the question is one of the most important skills of IELTS
essay writing. It is useful in writing
the introduction and conclusion.
Rephrasing is usually done, focusing on various key-words in the
question.
Look at this question and see how it has been rephrases using the key words
in the question.
In today’s world, it is private companies rather than government that pay for and carry out most scientific
research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Private companies, of late, have dominated the funding and carrying out
of majority of scientific research and development and the role of government
in this sector seems to be on the decline.
Many people fear that such a trend would lead to greater disadvantages
for the society.
Majority of scientific research is now being funded or
carried out by privately owned businesses and government seems to be gradually
withdrawing from this field. Although
many admit its advantages, it is also very relevant to examine whether this
trend has serious drawbacks for the nation.
In the recent times, the role of government in scientific
research is on the decline, whereas private initiatives in this sector is
growing substantially. An attempt is
made here to analyse whether the benefits of this development is greater than
the disadvantages.
Investing in and carrying out scientific research, in the recent
times, has been dominated by the private business corporations, while
government has substantially reduced its presence in this sector. While acknowledging the merits of this new
trend, it is also essential to study the negative implications.
Rephrase the questions below, focusing on different key words from the
question.
·
Some people think
zoos are cruel and they should be closed. However, others believe zoos are
useful to protect rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
· Some people believe in the traditional idea that the
woman’s place is in the home, while others say that idea is outdated and that
women should play an increasingly important role in the workplace of the
future. What is your opinion?
· The education a child receives at home from having parents
who are positive role models is more important than the academic education a
child receives at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
· In many countries there has been an increase in social
problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is
due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and
have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this
is true?
· People are now living longer than ever before and many old
people are unable to look after themselves. Some people believe that it is the
responsibility of families to look after the elderly, while others say governments
should provide retirement homes for them where they can be looked after
properly. Discuss.
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