WRITING TASK 2 — Children and Smartphones
Weekly IELTS Mock Recap IELTS Writing Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.Write about the following topic: Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. ✍️Task Analysis & Step-by-Step Response Strategy 1. STRUCTURE & OUTLINE Topic: Children spending hours on smartphones – causes and evaluation For this type of “Cause + Opinion” question, the ideal structure is: ✅ Introduction Paraphrase the question Clearly state why it’s happening and your position (positive or negative) ✅ Body Paragraph 1: Causes Explain 1–2 clear reasons why children use smartphones so much Give relevant examples or brief elaborations ✅ Body Paragraph 2: Evaluation State clearly if this trend is positive or negative Support your opinion with 2–3 consequences or arguments Back it up with data, examples, or logic ✅ Conclusion Summarize both parts Restate your opinion (positive or negative) 2. USEFUL VOCAB & PHRASES Here are some topic-specific and formal academic phrases: 🔹 Talking about causes: “One contributing factor is…” “This can be […]