{"id":1793,"date":"2022-02-23T14:48:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T09:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2024-10-25T15:14:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:14:49","slug":"covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2-essay-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2-essay-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID- 19 IELTS Writing Task 2: The Ultimate Guide For Essay Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span><p>IELTS academic writing task 2 assesses the candidate&#8217;s writing skills. To earn good scores, applicants must choose from a list of essay subjects provided on the question paper and write a 250-word excerpt explaining their perspective on their chosen topic. The topics are usually picked up from general events happening around the globe. Naturally, one of the most expected topics that have recently come up is Covid-19.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2-essay-tips\/#Useful_Tips_for_Covid-19_IELTS_Writing_Task_2\" title=\"Useful Tips for Covid-19 IELTS Writing Task 2\">Useful Tips for Covid-19 IELTS Writing Task 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2-essay-tips\/#Commonly_used_Vocabulary_for_Covid-19_IELTS_Essay\" title=\"Commonly used Vocabulary for Covid-19 IELTS Essay\">Commonly used Vocabulary for Covid-19 IELTS Essay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2-essay-tips\/#Covid-19_IELTS_Essay_Sample\" title=\"Covid-19 IELTS Essay Sample&nbsp;\">Covid-19 IELTS Essay Sample&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2-essay-tips\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2-essay-tips\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions:\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will go through Covid-19 IELTS Writing Task 2 to understand how to write an effective IELTS essay on Covid 19.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10600 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1918015082-min-1024x576.png\" alt=\"covid-19 IELTS writing task 2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1918015082-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1918015082-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1918015082-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1918015082-min.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"useful-tips-for-covid-19-ielts-writing-task-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_Tips_for_Covid-19_IELTS_Writing_Task_2\"><\/span>Useful Tips for Covid-19 IELTS Writing Task 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS candidates must understand what the examiner is looking for and the approaches that must be used in the essay to achieve a decent score in IELTS writing task 2. To make the task easier to grasp, here are some points to keep in mind while attempting a Covid-19 IELTS exam essay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"1-recognise-the-intent-of-the-question\">1. Recognise the intent of the question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is critical to comprehend the nature of the question. It is important to determine different types of questions dealing with a single subject. In writing task 2, there are essentially five types of questions asked: Opinion, Double Question, Debate, Problem-Solution, and Benefits and Drawbacks. For instance, if the question is \u2018What do you think is the consequence of the pandemic on Modern India?\u2019, you can talk about the WFH environment, GDP, how it affected you, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"2-organise-your-essay\">2. Organise your essay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always a good idea to structure your essay and create an overview before you start writing it. For better tonality and flow, make pointers like positive\/negative impacts of Covid-19\u2019, the reason behind the aforementioned argument, conclusion, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"3-put-your-thoughts-into-your-own-words\">3. Put your thoughts into your own words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The essay must be written in the aspirant\u2019s own words in an appropriate grammatical range (using correct punctuation, language skills, and paragraph formation). If they are unable to do so, they may lose marks and have their overall band score reduced. During IELTS preparation, candidates should avoid memorising essays. For example, even if you have memorised some statistics on the Covid-19 virus, make sure you present the information in your own words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"4-write-a-catchy-introduction\">4. Write a catchy introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin your essay by presenting your opinion on Covid 19 pandemic. The essay&#8217;s primary points should be included at the start. This should provide the examiner with a good idea of what the paper is about. Then, in order to bring a nice transition, one can include linking words or connectors to ensure a good flow of ideas. The following are some examples of phrases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Experts appear to have disputed the topic of the advantages\/disadvantages of the Corona Virus \u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People have differing viewpoints on the occurrence and effects of the pandemic on day-to-day life \u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The essay will demonstrate my opinion on the pandemic \u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cOaEJprK3IE?si=kyfMmlYriSPv-WV6\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"5-present-your-viewpoints-elaborately\">5. Present your viewpoints elaborately&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Test-takers must provide a more detailed description of their essays. The best way is to start by stating their points, for the introduction, main body, and the conclusion, and back them up with examples. Candidates may be required to discuss opposing viewpoints on occasion. It is also a good idea to employ connections like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018I&#8217;m convinced that the pandemic has several positive\/negative impacts \u2026\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018My personal opinion is that \u2026\u2019&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"6-add-idioms-in-your-essay\">6. Add idioms in your essay&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When studying English idioms, focusing on &#8220;flexible&#8221; idioms is useful if one is confident and wishes to utilise them. Instead of learning idioms that one can only use in a few scenarios, your aim must be to learn idioms that can be utilised in a variety of situations. It will improve your chances of actually being able to use the idioms in your IELTS test. For example, \u2018It was definitely not a <em>piece of cake <\/em>to manage finances during the lockdown of 2020 in India.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"commonly-used-vocabulary-for-covid-19-ielts-essay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commonly_used_Vocabulary_for_Covid-19_IELTS_Essay\"><\/span>Commonly used Vocabulary for Covid-19 IELTS Essay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When watching the news, one hears new terms that they might not have heard before, and they quickly become part of our regular lexical resource. For example, You must have seen presenters <em>brushing elbows<\/em> and <em>donning face masks<\/em> while watching updates on the <em>pandemic<\/em> situation in your nation. People <em>eschew conventional pleasantries<\/em> and<em> keep their distance<\/em> from one another to maintain <em>social distance<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few more terms and phrases to add to your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-448\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Word<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Outbreak<\/td><td>An undesirable event, like war or sickness, that occurs unexpectedly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Symptom<\/td><td>A physical or mental trait that is thought to indicate the presence of sickness, especially one that is visible to the patient<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elbow bump<\/td><td>The elbow bump is a casual greeting in which two people rub elbows together. Various flu scares reignited interest in this greeting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Distancing<\/td><td>Maintaining a greater than normal physical distance from other individuals (e.g., six feet or more)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PPE<\/td><td>Short for personal protective equipment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hoard<\/td><td>A secret or carefully maintained stock or stockpile of money or valuable goods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hand sanitiser<\/td><td>Hand sanitisers are disinfectants and antiseptics used to kill germs (pathogens) such as viruses and bacteria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moratorium<\/td><td>A temporary halt to a certain activity&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recession<\/td><td>A time of transitory economic contraction marked by a decrease in commerce and industrial activity, evidenced by a drop in GDP in two consecutive quarters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Asymptomatic<\/td><td>Having or showing no symptoms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Curious to learn more about Covid 19 vocabulary? The blog below take you through all the terms in detail. It also has a fun puzzle to help you brush on your covid vocab!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"covid-19-ielts-essay-sample\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Covid-19_IELTS_Essay_Sample\"><\/span><strong>Covid-19 IELTS Essay Sample&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Some people think that the pandemic has impacted our lives, especially in the education sector. To what extent do you agree or disagree<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Covid-19 pandemic has altered our lives. Governments are taking cautious measures to prevent the spread of this unusual coronavirus outbreak. In my opinion, one thing that is growing in this emerging culture is our educational system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both students and teachers can benefit from electronic learning. All students get access to class videos, a digital form of the textbook, and links to other study materials. E-learning has proven to be more adaptable in terms of acquiring knowledge for pupils. One can learn and progress during this epidemic condition by properly utilising technology.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Although no one has an idea how this problem arose, we must deal with it as a group. Updating infrastructure and thinking about students who can&#8217;t afford education due to job loss or a variety of other factors can be beneficial. In times of crisis, well-rounded and effective educational practice is required to help young minds develop their capacity. It will help them build skills that will improve their employability, productivity, health, and well-being in the coming decades, as well as India&#8217;s overall progress.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10601 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_2134867807-min-1024x576.png\" alt=\"covid-19 IELTS writing task 2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_2134867807-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_2134867807-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_2134867807-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_2134867807-min.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Covid-19 <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\/writing\/task-2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\/writing\/task-2\">IELTS Writing Task 2<\/a> is one of the most scoring topics if attempted correctly. To perform well on the IELTS writing test problem 2, ensure you plan and lead your essay in an appropriate direction. For more related content, head on to <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeapScholar<\/a> blogs and <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/preparation-online\">here<\/a>, for IELTS crash courses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668428087096\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">While presenting statistics about Covid 19 pandemic, are we supposed to present global statistics or national?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. It is always advisable to present global statistics. However, it shouldn\u2019t come across that one mugged up the information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668428125203\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are some of the most commonly used idioms in the pandemic?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. \u2018There is a silver lining to every cloud\u2019, \u2018live like there is no tomorrow\u2019, \u2018it is not all doom and gloom\u2019 are some of the commonly used idioms in the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668428138041\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">In IELTS task 2, can we start a statement with the word &#8220;And&#8221;?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. There is no rule that says you can&#8217;t start a statement with the word &#8216;And.&#8217; You might want to consider whether it aids you in achieving a higher band score. In this case, a more formal phrase would be \u2018In addition\u2019, \u2018Furthermore\u2019, \u2018What is more\u2019, \u2018Secondly\u2019, etc. This type of phrasing can suggest that you have a more extensive vocabulary<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> IELTS academic writing task 2 assesses the candidate&#8217;s writing skills. To earn good scores, applicants must choose from a list of essay subjects provided on the question paper and write a 250-word excerpt explaining their perspective on their chosen topic. 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