Matching Pairs IELTS sample essay structuresOnline version IELTS Academic Writing - task 2, sample essay structures (ex. introduction & conclusion) by Ann Kill 1 Advantages & disadvantages 2 Problem / cause & solution essay 3 Two-part questions 4 Opinion essay (agree or disagree) 5 Discussion essay (Discuss both views) 1. State and discuss first viewpoint 2. State and discuss the other view 3. Your opinion 1. State and explain the problem OR Say why it is so 2. Other reasons for this 3. Solutions 1. Advantages 1 (2. Advantages 2) 2. Disadvantages 1. Reason why ypu agree / disagree 2. Another reason why you agree / disagree 3. Concession paragraph - reason why you don't agree / disagree = an exception to your argument 1. Answer the first question 2. Answer the other question