Here’s an example of a model answer to the IELTS Writing Task 2. This example focuses on how you should structure your answer and the types of linking words and phrases and the grammatical constructions you need to use to gain maximum marks.
Multinational Companies – Typical Question
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In most countries, multinational companies and their products are becoming more and more important.
This trend is seriously damaging our quality of life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write at least 250 words.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
(Introduction)
Multinational companies nowadays find it convenient both to market their goods all over the world and set up production facilities wherever they find it convenient (paraphrased introduction). However, (linking word – used to contrast with the previous statement) does this have an adverse effect on our quality of life? (grammar – rhetorical question). Let us consider this by looking at the effects of three main areas of globalisation.
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(Paragraph 1)
Firstly (linking word – used to indicate your first point) I want to consider multinational products. Supporters of globalisation would argue that multinational companies make high-quality goods available to more people (give a concession to other’s opinions). Whilst (linking word meaning although) this may be true to some extent, it also means that we have less choice of products to consume (your rebuttal). When powerful multinational companies invade local markets with their goods, they often force local companies with fewer resources to go out of business (grammar – 1st conditional conditional used as an example). As a consequence, (linking phrase – used to show outcome) we are obliged to buy multinational products whether we like them or not.
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(Paragraph 2)
This brings me to my second point (linking phrase to introduce your point 2). It is sometimes said that multinational companies and globalisation are making societies more open. This may be true (concession of others’ opinions). However, (linking word) I would point out that as a result, the human race is losing its cultural diversity (your point 2). If we consumed different products, societies wherever we live would be more varied (grammar – 2nd conditional). This can be seen by the fact that we all shop in identical multinational supermarkets and buy identical products wherever we live (example and consequence/outcome).
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(Paragraph 3)
Finally, (linking word to introduce your third point) defenders of multinational companies often point out that they provide employment. Although this is undoubtedly true, (concession) it also means that we have become more dependent on them, which in turn makes us more vulnerable to their decisions (rebuttal). What happens is that (grammar – cleft sentence) when, for example (linking word), a multinational decides to move its production facilities to another country, this has an adverse effect on its workers who lose their jobs (example, consequence and a 1st conditional).
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(Conclusion)
In conclusion, (linking phrase to introduce your conclusion) I believe that (show your opinion clearly) if we as voters pressured our governments to make multinational companies more responsible and to protect local producers from outside competition, we could have the benefits of globalisation without its disadvantages (grammar – 2nd conditional.) It is not just about local culture but also the potential impact of globalisation on local lifestyle and employment (grammar – cleft sentence).
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